Smartlink activation in south west UK

[tdog]

Hi,

 

Has anyone had their smartlink activated in Bristol (or south west / nearby) ?

 

Heritage Bristol just quoted £395 for this, which from other posts looks to be way higher than before (around £150.)

 

Is this the only option? Seems a shame to have such great functionality and then have to pay such a lot for it to be enabled.

 

Thanks

 

[ralphyimages]

I have just come across this: Smart Link Activation

Might be of interest?

 

R

[tdog]

I also just found this https://www.vision-coding.co.uk/products/skoda-smartlink-activation

 

Someone on another thread mentioned that an eBay option didn't work for them. 😵‍💫

[Obbor]

If you decide to use the link above would you mind posting the result please.  I'm also looking to activate Smartlink  in my 2016 Octavia.

I rang the local dealer and they wanted £162 and hadn't got any in stock, when I asked, any what in stock, the guy said that he thought the way to activate Smartlink was by putting a sim card into the head unit

and they were on a long back order from Ukraine.I have always been under the impression the dealer had to do some coding.

I then rang the dealer where I bought my car from and they replied that they had no info for activation in Octavias because Octavias don't have Smartlink, every other skoda but not them. 

Since VAG stopped the TMC service I've had a phone on the windscreen running Waze just for live updates on the route but really would like to use the screen in the infotainment unit.

Cheers

Edited 23 February by Obbor

[langers2k]

The dealer buys an activation kit from Skoda, which I believe is 000054830A. That will contain an activation code and instructions how to use ODIS with an online connection to enable Smartlink against that vehicles VIN.

 

This means that if in future the headunit is replaced, Smartlink will remain activated on the new unit as the VIN has the right entitlement

[tdog]

20 minutes ago, Obbor said:

If you decide to use the link above would you mind posting the result please.  I'm also looking to activate Smartlink  in my 2016 Octavia.

I rang the local dealer and they wanted £162 and hadn't got any in stock, when I asked, any what in stock, the guy said that he thought the way to activate Smartlink was by putting a sim card into the head unit

and they were on a long back order from Ukraine.I have always been under the impression the dealer had to do some coding.

I then rang the dealer where I bought my car from and they replied that they had no info for activation in Octavias because Octavias don't have Smartlink, every other skoda but not them. 

Since VAG stopped the TMC service I've had a phone on the windscreen running Waze just for live updates on the route but really would like to use the screen in the infotainment unit.

Cheers

 

Sure mate, was planning to. I've ordered so hoping it will arrive tomorrow and I can let you know how it goes.

[robs12]

I just tried one of the cheapie (well...£30!) bay options, which promised activation Smartlink and Carplay and AndroidAuto.

Came as two downloads - a software update and a patch. Both installed fine from SDcard, and Smartlink is activated. BUT, only Mirrorlink shows as an icon. Carplay and AndroidAuto are no shows. Mirrorlink is discontinued, no longer supported on phones and I cannot get an old version to install on my phones...

Have tried connecting four phones (iphone and android) and various cables, but each time it recognises that a phone is connected then falls over with not supported...so a waste of £30.

 

The seller has suggested I need to get OBD11 and change VCDS settings....because the USB isn't working (which it is).

Edited 23 February by robs12

[East_Yorkshire_Retrofits]

1 minute ago, robs12 said:

I just tried one of the cheapie (well...£30!) bay options, which promised activation Samrtlink and Carplay and AndroidAuto.

Came as two downloads - a software update and a patch. Both installed fine, and Smartlink is activated. BUT, only Mirrorlink shows as an icon. Carplay and AndroidAuto are no shows. Mirrorlink is discontinued, no longer supported on phones and cannot get an old version to install on my phones...

Have tried connecting four phones (iphone and android) and various cables, but each time it recognises that a phone is connected then falls over with not supported...so a waste of £30.

You need to enable the Carplay & Android Auto menu entries via coding.

[robs12]

How to do that? What is needed?

 

[East_Yorkshire_Retrofits]

The activation document contains 3 codes to be entered when prompted within ODIS 

[East_Yorkshire_Retrofits]

1 minute ago, robs12 said:

How to do that? What is needed?

 

OBDeleven/VCDS/ODIS/VCP/VCtool/ Similar 

Infotainment system

Adaptations 

Apple DIO - Enable 

Google Gal - Enable 


You may also require a replacement USB port to use Apple devices. This would then require further coding 

If the activation was carried out by a specialist such as ourselves, or a main dealer; then the above would be taken care of 

[robs12]

Many thanks, appreciate the info, I'll look into that (after the rugby!).

[tdog]

19 hours ago, Obbor said:

If you decide to use the link above would you mind posting the result please.  I'm also looking to activate Smartlink  in my 2016 Octavia.

I rang the local dealer and they wanted £162 and hadn't got any in stock, when I asked, any what in stock, the guy said that he thought the way to activate Smartlink was by putting a sim card into the head unit

and they were on a long back order from Ukraine.I have always been under the impression the dealer had to do some coding.

I then rang the dealer where I bought my car from and they replied that they had no info for activation in Octavias because Octavias don't have Smartlink, every other skoda but not them. 

Since VAG stopped the TMC service I've had a phone on the windscreen running Waze just for live updates on the route but really would like to use the screen in the infotainment unit.

Cheers

 

Just arrived this morning, 5 mins to activate and works perfectly! 

[Skorpion]

Hello, i have on my 2019 Octavia active SmartLink but phone have to be conected by cable. Is there wireless option for smart link in Bolero?  

[PetrolDave]

5 minutes ago, Skorpion said:

Is there wireless option for smart link in Bolero?  

None of the infotainment systems in the Mk3 Octavia have a wireless option for AA or CarPlay, you need to use a third party wireless adapter plugged into the USB socket.

[Skorpion]

Thanks @PetrolDave, could you please recomend any adapter available on AliExpress ?

[PetrolDave]

2 minutes ago, Skorpion said:

Thanks @PetrolDave, could you please recomend any adapter available on AliExpress ?

AliExpress no, I don't use AliExpress.

 

I use a CPlay2Air which is only for CarPlay, can't advise on an adapter for Android Auto as I use an iPhone.

[petrolbloke]

On 24/02/2024 at 10:32, tdog said:

 

Just arrived this morning, 5 mins to activate and works perfectly! 

 

Just to confirm - this was from Vision Coding?

 

Did you get the email delivery or SD card by post?

[tdog]

35 minutes ago, petrolbloke said:

 

Just to confirm - this was from Vision Coding?

 

Did you get the email delivery or SD card by post?

Yep from vision coding. I went for the SD, but only because i was feeling lazy.  

[bigade1]

Unlocking Android Auto/Carplay can be done for free on certain models e.g Amundsen MIB2 using MIB2Toolbox and VCDS/OBD11.

 

Check this video out:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9uwYmBPc1Q

Edited 25 February by bigade1

[tdog]

34 minutes ago, bigade1 said:

This can be done for free on certain models e.g Amundsen MIB2 using MIB2Toolbox and VCDS/OBD11.

 

Yeah not an option for me on OBD 11 unfortunately, i already checked.

[bigade1]

Check the video in my edited previous post. It definitely works. Sounds a bit technical but it's really fairly simple. Check the poster's other videos especially the one on how to install the toolbox.