Smartlink Unlocking/Activation option

[andyvee]

Different countries have different standard specs.

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[servies]

Different countries have different standard specs.

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I was more referring to

thank you for your query. On markets and regions, where SmartLink yet was not activated, you can see the SmarLink as you see it

in your SKODA car. There is an activation license needed but it will be not purchasable until manufacturers of SmartLink -

Google and Apple companies, will approve the release of the technology in your region. The date is still unknown. It depends on

companies market policy.

Android Auto is not available in the Netherlands...

Yet the Fabias have Smartlink enabled by default.

Octavias and Rapids don't.

On the Yetis it's an option and for the Superbs it's mentioned as part of the Columbus and the Amundsen ICE...

[Bilsten]

Have we got to the bottom of this yet? I received my my16 yeti l&k today. I had spec'd and paid for smart link (£150) but it would appear that my car was fitted with smart gate (£100) by mistake. The smart link option is blanked out and has the activation code bit on the screen. I'm mad as hell with the dealer as smart gate is a useless option and smart link was the only option I got which I thought was brilliant. They are making enquiries to see what needs done to activate it. And they'll be paying for it. Love the car apart from that. My invoice clearly shows that I'd spec'd smart link but the order confirmation from the factory says smart gate. Dealer is taking full responsibility as they should have noticed and had it corrected. I've been told that the £150 fee is unavoidable because of the costs that skoda have to pay to apple and android for the licence.

Edited 4 October, 2015 by Bilsten

[DravenSteel]

Have we got to the bottom of this yet? I received my my16 yeti l&k today. I had spec'd and paid for smart link (£150) but it would appear that my car was fitted with smart gate (£100) by mistake. The smart link option is blanked out and has the activation code bit on the screen. I'm mad as hell with the dealer as smart gate is a useless option and smart link was the only option I got which I thought was brilliant. They are making enquiries to see what needs done to activate it. And they'll be paying for it. Love the car apart from that.

I'm not sure if we have or not but hopefully you get sorted with the dealer. Don't let it ruin for first few spins in the car. I'd be hopping mad with the dealer too, don't blame you one bit.

Edit: presume the dealer is covering the cost there you mean?

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Edited 4 October, 2015 by DravenSteel

[Bilsten]

Yeah they've said they will and will get it done at local dealer, bought car 200 miles away to save nearly £2k through CarWow. I've paid for it so I want it. Not my fault in the slightest. Can't really see the point of the SmartGate to be honest.

[DravenSteel]

Yeah they've said they will and will get it done at local dealer, bought car 200 miles away to save nearly £2k through CarWow. I've paid for it so I want it. Not my fault in the slightest. Can't really see the point of the SmartGate to be honest.

Yeah you're dead right. How long were you waiting delivery?

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[Bilsten]

I ordered 21 July and it arrived in uk last Monday, at dealer Thursday but I couldn't pick up til today.

[DravenSteel]

I ordered 21 July and it arrived in uk last Monday, at dealer Thursday but I couldn't pick up til today.

Hope you get it sorted soon [emoji106][emoji106]

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[Sam2323]

Hi all. I just picked up my lovely new MY16 octavia today. I wasn't expecting to have smartlink but it is on my menu - saying it needs an activation code. My kind dealer has enquired with Skoda and advises it wasn't ordered as an option and therefore can't be activated with a code. I thought I'd just give it a go to see if anyone knew of any options. Otherwise I'll just stick with my Bluetooth which sounds great anyway....

 

In in Oz (but am British if that helps) 

[RobbySpurs]

 

Hi all. I just picked up my lovely new MY16 octavia today. I wasn't expecting to have smartlink but it is on my menu - saying it needs an activation code. My kind dealer has enquired with Skoda and advises it wasn't ordered as an option and therefore can't be activated with a code. I thought I'd just give it a go to see if anyone knew of any options. Otherwise I'll just stick with my Bluetooth which sounds great anyway....

 

In in Oz (but am British if that helps) 

 

You will need to pay for the activation if and when Skoda make this possible (an unknown as to if and when this will happen), otherwise, its bluetooth for you.

 

[domhnall]

 

Hi all. I just picked up my lovely new MY16 octavia today. I wasn't expecting to have smartlink but it is on my menu - saying it needs an activation code. My kind dealer has enquired with Skoda and advises it wasn't ordered as an option and therefore can't be activated with a code. I thought I'd just give it a go to see if anyone knew of any options. Otherwise I'll just stick with my Bluetooth which sounds great anyway....

 

In in Oz (but am British if that helps) 

 

 

 

plenty discussion of this on Briskoda - what you describe is a car delivered as you expected it - ie no smartlink. No one yet seems to have found any part of Skoda offering a retrospective activation

[KarlO3V5]

If I spec SmartLink on my new Octy will I be able use the Nav from my Iphone rather than pay £££ for the Sat Nav option?

[EoinM]

If I spec SmartLink on my new Octy will I be able use the Nav from my Iphone rather than pay £££ for the Sat Nav option?

You'll be able to use apple maps. If you had an android you can use Google maps and then sygic navigation via mirror link.

It's the reason I didn't order nav on mine.

[KarlO3V5]

Sweet - thanks for that I've got a spare android phone I might use for it

[Cybermansrevenge]

plenty discussion of this on Briskoda - what you describe is a car delivered as you expected it - ie no smartlink. No one yet seems to have found any part of Skoda offering a retrospective activation

Interestingly there seems to be a few on line places offering "mirror link" activation for VW cars now

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Q6CH82E/ref=aw_d_dsc_automotive

[Guest garpat32]

More info here

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13588

Code can be bought on Amazon and eBay

Who's brave enough to try it

[Bilsten]

Licence kit arrived today. 3 separate codes with comprehensive instructions for input by dealer with laptop only.

[mikip]

Hi, I'm buying new Octavia in december with Bolero. I'm wondering can I use my Galaxy A5 (Lolipop) with Bolero to get navi in its screen for east europe with MirrorLink or I need to buy SmartLink?

Edited 9 November, 2015 by mikip

[Iamholam]

You need smartlink.

[mikip]

I cannot use Sygic maps only with MirrorLink on the Bolero ? I know that I can use Android Auto with SmartLink, but it is not available for east europe on my phone ?

[Gromle]

You need smartlink to get mirrorlink.

Smartlink is an umbrellaterm for Mirrorlink, android auto and Apple CarPlay.

[mikip]

O.K. Is it worth to pay 150€ more for this feature in order to have navi on the bolero from a phone ?

[EoinM]

O.K. Is it worth to pay 150€ more for this feature in order to have navi on the bolero from a phone ?

Yes IMO. I use it almost every day and Google maps has worked flawlessly. Carplay likewise, much better than the Columbus in my old MK2 VRS.

[skd12]

I cannot use Sygic maps only with MirrorLink on the Bolero ? I know that I can use Android Auto with SmartLink, but it is not available for east europe on my phone ?

 

If you want to use Sygic you'll need the Sygic Car Navigation.

 

GPS Navigation & Maps Sygic doesn't support mirrorlink.

Edited 9 November, 2015 by xdq

[Iamholam]

Yes IMO. I use it almost every day and Google maps has worked flawlessly. Carplay likewise, much better than the Columbus in my old MK2 VRS.

I've had huge issues connecting my phone to android auto unfortunately. Always trees to connect to Mirror link even though I have set priority to AA (and turned mirror link off) those times it doesn't connect to Mirror link it doesn't connect to AA either.

It's great when it does work but has been very frustrating for me.