SmartLink - MY16 SE Sport Spaceback - Hardware or firmeware ?

[RickTT]

SmartLink - MY16 SE Spaceback - Hardware or firmeware ?

 

Just realised missed a trick with not adding Smartlink on the SB.

 

To enable this, is it a hardware update or can it be done via software ?

 

Thanks -

 

 

 

[BillyJim]

As SmartLink is standard on everything except the S, I assume you mean SmartGate?

It's a little box not much bigger than a matchbox which, if I remember right, plugs into a socket under the driver's seat.

No tools needed and no software needed in the vehicle. It's accessed by your phone/tablet by downloading Škoda's free app.

[drewpost]

Can the box be purchased after the fact?

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[r08shaw]

Can the box be purchased after the fact?

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Available from here: http://skodadop.com/en/octavia-iii-/interer-octavia-iii/smartgate-octavia-iii.html

[RickTT]

Sorry... wrong forum section.. this should of been posted in the Rapid section

[gadgetman]

Moved

[eyegr]

Check out this thread: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/351540-smart-gate-retrofit/

 

My opinion is that EUR200 is too much. As suggested, get an ELM327 adapter from ebay for EUR15 and do the same things and more.

[RickTT]

Thanks eyegr,

In was looking at smart link / mirror link rather than smart gate.

Ie.. The one which links up mobile phone display

Thanks

[eyegr]

Thanks eyegr,

In was looking at smart link / mirror link rather than smart gate.

Ie.. The one which links up mobile phone display

Thanks

If you have a postFL car, it is a software thing. However, it seems that you must buy a license for SmartLink (which includes licenses from Apple, Android etc) and VW AG can only install this license at the factory. I believe that soon it will be given as a dealer option also. Rather expensive (~EUR200), but an option.

[RickTT]

If you have a postFL car, it is a software thing. However, it seems that you must buy a license for SmartLink (which includes licenses from Apple, Android etc) and VW AG can only install this license at the factory. I believe that soon it will be given as a dealer option also. Rather expensive (~EUR200), but an option.

 

ok thanks - will see if feel the need for it one got a few miles on it... I guess taking into account car has Sat Nav, DAB, SD card, what more would we really need...

Edited 16 December, 2015 by RickTT