How to Watch TV in an Audi A6?

[JoannaAnn]

First, turn on the power button to supply electricity to the entire GL8, then press the SRCE button on the center console to activate the GL8's radio system. Next, observe whether the screen lights up. If it does, it indicates that the overhead TV has been successfully activated. Insert a DVD to check if the overhead TV turns on. You can also insert an SD card into your phone to watch videos on your mobile device. The system will automatically cache the videos you watch and save them to the SD card, usually in MP4 format. Insert the SD card into the vehicle, and you can directly use the overhead TV to watch videos inside the car.

[VanessaMarie]

Hey old driver, I've tried a few methods for watching dramas on the A6. The most reliable way is to use CarPlay to connect your phone for screen mirroring. When parked, open Tencent Video or iQiyi to watch directly, and you can even switch channels with the steering wheel. The newer models with SIM card slots allow direct installation of video apps, but you need to watch your data usage. There's also a makeshift method of buying an external TV box and plugging it into the AUX port—the resolution isn't great, but there are more channels. However, watching TV while driving is extremely dangerous and illegal, so I recommend doing it only when waiting for someone or charging. I've seen people hack the MMI to install an Android system for watching TV, but it often crashes and voids the warranty, so don't try it lightly.

[DiCaleb]

You asked at the right time, I just finished setting up the TV function on my A6. Tested and confirmed that the system automatically locks video playback while driving—it's a safety feature. If you really want to watch: 1. Connect your phone hotspot to the car's system and log into a video website; 2. Search for 'Audi-specific TV box' on Taobao and plug it into the glove compartment USB port; 3. For models after 2020, download the CCTV app from the app store. A heads-up: don’t use an HDMI cable to connect your phone—new traffic laws explicitly prohibit displaying video content on the screen while driving. I tried it last time and got a pop-up warning from the navigation system within five minutes.

[CarterAnn]

A tip for parents on the go: The Audi A6 rear entertainment system is optional, and retrofitting it yourself is a hassle if it wasn't installed at the factory. I use an iPad mounted on the front seat headrest—much simpler than messing with the car's system. A temporary solution is to access the engineering mode in the MMI system to install third-party apps, but you'll need to re-crack it every time you start the car. Here's a lesser-known trick: When connected to 5G, you can open a TV station's official website in the browser to watch live streams directly, though the screen ratio might be off. Important reminder: Watch while parked! Watch while parked! Watch while parked!

[VonRafael]

Here's a pro tip from an experienced mechanic: Get a digital TV receiver installed at a modification shop. It costs around 2000 RMB including labor and materials, receiving over 20 channels without using data. Pay attention to three things: hide the antenna in the trunk gap, place the main unit under the seat, and install a power-off protector to prevent battery drain. The one installed in my car works great while waiting for my kid after school, but the signal may fluctuate on rainy days. The original factory TV module costs over 30,000 RMB, which is purely a rip-off. You're better off buying a foldable TV to hang on the headrest with that money.