Rear Entertainment System
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Rear Entertainment System
Is it possible to synch the rear entertainment system with the media player from the Audi MMI Navigation system. In other words, if I put in a dvd in the MMI console, can the rear passengers watch the same movie from the rear entertainment system monitors. Thank you for any input.
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Just like your tv at home, you should be able to switch inputs...
but the hard part is getting the signal from the front to the back...
via cabling ? wifi ? bluetooth ?
Just guessing since we don't know what type systems your have...
Is it an aftermarket rear system ?
but the hard part is getting the signal from the front to the back...
via cabling ? wifi ? bluetooth ?
Just guessing since we don't know what type systems your have...
Is it an aftermarket rear system ?
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Since it sounds like you're trying to put together an order, I'm assuming you're asking about the OEM option on the Q5 (which is still at least a couple of weeks away from going into production in the Q5 -- delayed several times). From what information I've gotten when asking AoA about it (I have a RES in my Odyssey and wanted to compare with the Q5 in figuring out if I wanted to order the option or not), it sounds like the rears should be able to use the front DVD as an input (and the rears should be controllable from the front MMI).
However, since the Q5 doesn't have it yet (in NA), I'm not sure if there's anyone around who can confirm for sure. The Q7 and A8 also have the RES option, though I don't think it's all that common for people to order so even those boards might not be able to say for sure (but you can always check!).
However, since the Q5 doesn't have it yet (in NA), I'm not sure if there's anyone around who can confirm for sure. The Q7 and A8 also have the RES option, though I don't think it's all that common for people to order so even those boards might not be able to say for sure (but you can always check!).
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Yes, I am planning to purchase a q5, but I am having second thoughts about the rear entertainment system that you can order through Audi. One dealership stated that the RES is a stand alone system while another one told me that the RES can be synched with the MMI. I know this forum is full of knowledgeable people so I am hoping someone can give me a definite answer. Thanks JohnBoyToo and idale for your help.
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I'm interested in discussions about the RES and how it works/doesn't, as well, but at least in my searches I haven't found anyone who even had the option (here or abroad), so don't know what to think.
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I'm just going to go this route, if I ever need to. Much simpler than the whole system. Plus, it's cheaper, and if you have kids they can each watch what they want, and use headphones. Plus it's removable.
I haven't crossed the kid barrier yet (see all the mods I'm able to do ... haha) but if the time ever comes, I'll be doing this.
http://www.studioproper.com/products...headrest-mount
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-player-for-Q5
I haven't crossed the kid barrier yet (see all the mods I'm able to do ... haha) but if the time ever comes, I'll be doing this.
http://www.studioproper.com/products...headrest-mount
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-player-for-Q5
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Is it possible to synch the rear entertainment system with the media player from the Audi MMI Navigation system. In other words, if I put in a dvd in the MMI console, can the rear passengers watch the same movie from the rear entertainment system monitors. Thank you for any input.
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These mounts do have the benefit of being temporary, however, as opposed to the OEM system which is similar (effectively 10" monitors mounted on the seat) but bolted down. Safety-wise, mounting a tablet won't be as good as a bolted-on system, but if you rarely use it then at least you won't have that be an issue that much, and the tablet is able to be taken out of the car and used elsewhere.
For my use (two small kids), I'd need control from up front of something that both of them can watch, so just mounting some tablets doesn't quite cut it, and more fully-functioning systems that would do that are around the cost of the OEM system anyway. So at least for me, it's probably mainly a choice between doing OEM or pulling the "we didn't have that in my day" card.
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I'm just going to go this route, if I ever need to. Much simpler than the whole system. Plus, it's cheaper, and if you have kids they can each watch what they want, and use headphones. Plus it's removable.
I haven't crossed the kid barrier yet (see all the mods I'm able to do ... haha) but if the time ever comes, I'll be doing this.
http://www.studioproper.com/products...headrest-mount
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-player-for-Q5
I haven't crossed the kid barrier yet (see all the mods I'm able to do ... haha) but if the time ever comes, I'll be doing this.
http://www.studioproper.com/products...headrest-mount
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-player-for-Q5
And to stay on topic: I love those iPad mounts. Not cheap looking like the other ones I've seen.