Morning all 👋

I’ve recently bought a 2010 facelift Fabia Elegance, and I’ve noticed it’s got this socket in a little pocket under the glovebox.

Now, I know it is for connecting various music storage to the car stereo but I have seen it called various things across the VAG range with various uses.

Can someone give me the heads up on what my ŠKODA version is capable of and what modern gadgets are available to connect to it please?

I have a newish iPhone 16+ which uses the USB-C type connection as well as Bluetooth. I’m considering both connection types depending on the functions that each one can give me.

Thanks all 😎👍

Son uses a plug in blue tooth fm transmitter in his mk1 (halfords) as theres no connection socket. According to google Ai the socket in the glove box can be 3.5mm or mdi which I think you have.

The 2010 Skoda Fabia (Mk2) often features a media input socket located inside the glove box, designed for connecting external audio devices.

Key Details regarding the Media Socket:

• Location: The socket is typically found in the top-left or rear section of the glove compartment.

• Interface Type: It is often a 3.5mm AUX input or a specialized MDI (Media Device Interface) port.

• Functionality: If equipped with an MDI port, you can use a Skoda-compatible MDI lead (USB or Apple 30-pin) to control playback (track selection, folders) via the radio unit, such as the RCD 310 or RNS 310.

• Activation: To use it, you may need to press the "MEDIA" or "CD" button on the head unit to switch the source to AUX or MDI.

9 minutes ago, Alasdair1 said:

Son uses a plug in blue tooth fm transmitter in his mk1 (halfords) as theres no connection socket. According to google Ai the socket in the glove box can be 3.5mm or mdi which I think you have.

The 2010 Skoda Fabia (Mk2) often features a media input socket located inside the glove box, designed for connecting external audio devices.

Key Details regarding the Media Socket:

• Location: The socket is typically found in the top-left or rear section of the glove compartment.

• Interface Type: It is often a 3.5mm AUX input or a specialized MDI (Media Device Interface) port.

• Functionality: If equipped with an MDI port, you can use a Skoda-compatible MDI lead (USB or Apple 30-pin) to control playback (track selection, folders) via the radio unit, such as the RCD 310 or RNS 310.

• Activation: To use it, you may need to press the "MEDIA" or "CD" button on the head unit to switch the source to AUX or MDI.

Thank you but I know what it does, but I want to know what different types of leads or adaptors are available and what they do? Bluetooth compared to wired connections and what functions each one gives?

Doubt yours will have bluetooth as dont think it was fitted as standard although some had an extra option. The blutooth unit if fitted is normally under drivers seat. Check you have bluetooth option on your display. My 08 plate octavia doesnt but my 12 plate has a small touch screen unit with microphone on dash top. Looks like this and has a small mic on windscreen pillar. No idea where wiring goes.

Not sure but reckon it is an add on. Cables available on ebay depending on what you want to plug in. https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwiBzdzx84-TAxVgmVAGHSB1KcEYACICCAEQCRoCZGc&co=1&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2bTNBhDjARIsAK89wlHmlTece7nlf2ua1zf7z2M4-9f6l58JvleV05MMnNaetJRNamiStRsaAn3eEALw_wcB&cid=CAASJeRoOMZ3XCKV65qvlV5-3tSugAuKroZCkX5X16kItvPuFbqcTTo&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_33&sig=AOD64_0FChl41QbP2NCZZfeyMK_8M4YG_Q&ctype=5&q=&nis=4&ved=2ahUKEwik2dbx84-TAxVGWkEAHaNbE2MQ9aACKAB6BAgLECE&adurl=

Alasdair

12 minutes ago, Alasdair1 said:

Doubt yours will have bluetooth as dont think it was fitted as standard although some had an extra option. The blutooth unit if fitted is normally under drivers seat. Check you have bluetooth option on your display. My 08 plate octavia doesnt but my 12 plate has a small touch screen unit with microphone on dash top. Looks like this and has a small mic on windscreen pillar. No idea where wiring goes.

Not sure but reckon it is an add on. Cables available on ebay depending on what you want to plug in. https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwiBzdzx84-TAxVgmVAGHSB1KcEYACICCAEQCRoCZGc&co=1&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2bTNBhDjARIsAK89wlHmlTece7nlf2ua1zf7z2M4-9f6l58JvleV05MMnNaetJRNamiStRsaAn3eEALw_wcB&cid=CAASJeRoOMZ3XCKV65qvlV5-3tSugAuKroZCkX5X16kItvPuFbqcTTo&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_33&sig=AOD64_0FChl41QbP2NCZZfeyMK_8M4YG_Q&ctype=5&q=&nis=4&ved=2ahUKEwik2dbx84-TAxVGWkEAHaNbE2MQ9aACKAB6BAgLECE&adurl=

Alasdair

Yes that’s what I’m on about. I know my unit doesn’t have Bluetooth as standard. You can buy Bluetooth adapters and wired adapters to connect my phone to my current factory unit via this socket. I’m just looking for information as to what ones are best and what are the different functions for each type. They are all on Amazon and EBay etc.