Connecting Infotainment to phone via WiFi

[Doofy]

Hi, Connected phone to the car via wifi hotspot, Didn't seem to do much. So what's the benefit of using my phone as a hotspot with the car? Can i get traffic info etc or does that just come when you throw cash at Skoda for the connect system (Roughly £40) ?..  Doesn't seem to do anything when connecting the phone up except for phone calls, Streaming music, Android auto (plugged in with cable)..

[MickA]

4 hours ago, Doofy said:

Hi, Connected phone to the car via wifi hotspot, Didn't seem to do much. So what's the benefit of using my phone as a hotspot with the car? Can i get traffic info etc or does that just come when you throw cash at Skoda for the connect system (Roughly £40) ?..  Doesn't seem to do anything when connecting the phone up except for phone calls, Streaming music, Android auto (plugged in with cable)..

 

I'm a bit of a novice ATM with the Kamiq, bought it 3 days ago 

One thing I've learnt, reading the forums (unless I've read wrong) the info when buying the car (specs) say wireless CarPlay but not android auto. I bought a cable to suit the Kamiq USB C but found out the infotainment centre does actually connect to my phone Motorola G62 perfectly. Just use the cable to charge.

Also although I've not used the built in navigation I find Waze and Google Maps work great via my phone, had up to date info there too. 

So I'm not paying Skoda whatever for a subscription.