As of last week, I have a new Audi A3 sportback with the tech pack which replaced my trusty old 2008 Audi A4. In the A4, I used an Echo Auto device to use Alexa and related music services (as well as maps) which used my Android phone’s ample data plan for music playback thru the car audio. Indeed, inbuilt Alexa support on the A3 was one of the factors that drew me to the A3.
I’m currently using the complimentary 25GB cubic telecom plan for Alexa and Android Auto in the A3 but would much prefer using the data plan on my Motorola Edge 30 Fusion which more than sufficed on the A4 for Alexa use.
I’d rather not have to use a cabled connection, nor have a WiFi hotspot on my phone that I might need to enable/disable to each time I use the car.
I have found a reference to an Audi TSB (ref. 91 21 80 2062466/1 March 10, 2021) where it refers to a means of attaching an iPhone for Carplay and using its data plan, although of course there’s no mention of Alexa use in that context.
So, is there a way I can connect my Android phone and use its data plan to provide support for Alexa and related services, as well as Android Auto or indeed any other in-car service that requires internet access?
Thanks
