Getting worried about Android compatibility

[Flopsy]

Folks

have a Fabia Colour Concept arriving soon and have a Motorola Moto X Play mobile which I intend to connect to the head unit via Smartlink and Android Auto. I want to use Google Maps & music apps. 

I emailed the dealer who advises that the mobile isn't compatible; surely he is wrong. He's given me the chassis number and the Skoda website doesn't show Motorola mobiles, but I thought that via Smartlink it didn't matter. I thought the problem is with Mirrorlink.

Do I need to ask them to switch Smartlink on or is it on by default also?

 

TIA

[dorsetnod]

Check the mirrorlink site and that should give a list of compatible phones..... www.mirrorlink.com

[Flopsy]

Check the mirrorlink site and that should give a list of compatible phones..... www.mirrorlink.com

Thanks dorsetnod but I already know that Mirrorlink won't work with Motorolas, it's whether Smartlink is already activated on the car at time of delivery(don't say it's an extra); I don't believe that Smartlink is sensitive to the make of mobile, but not quite sure.

[dorsetnod]

If you ordered Smartlink as an option when you purchased the car it should be activated at the factory..... If you never requested it as an option there is a rumour going about you can get it activated at the Skoda shop for £135.00 as the Hardware is already installed.

 

Got confused a bit....................

 

Smartlink comes already included on the infotainment system, just need a phone that can connect.

 

Smartgate requires activation at the factory or as an optional purchase from Skoda.

 

 

Sorry for confusion..... were a bit thick us country folk lol

Edited 5 April, 2016 by dorsetnod

[zoharin]

Hi,

 

Smartlink is the option that provides interfaces to iPhone via CarPlay or to Android via MirrorLink or AndroidAuto, I think that AndroidAuto is complaint with most new models so it may work with your Moto X. The interface is restricted to compatible applications only.

[RickW]

My Motorola E 2nd gen. works fine with Smartlink/Android Auto. I use Google maps for satnav.

[Flopsy]

Thanks for the replies, the dealer knew what I was trying to achieve but maybe they haven't used Smartlink & Android Auto themselves. Am happy now that it will work. ☺

[Kablam]

If you can download the Android Auto app from your app store then your phone should be compatible.

[Flopsy]

If you can download the Android Auto app from your app store then your phone should be compatible.

have downloaded it now, just have to wait a week or three for the new toy