Supported Vehicles
- MY 26 Audi Q3 (CL51), A5, A6 e-tron, A7, Q5, Q6 e-tron
Key Features
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360L (SAT + IP): Hybrid listening using satellite and internet.
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Favorites & Presets: Add/remove favorites from the Favorites tab on Now Playing.
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For You: Personalized recommendations labeled “For You.”
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Listening History and Listener Profiles (create or connect a SiriusXM Listener Profile).
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On Demand (podcasts, shows, episodes).
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Artist Stations & Xtra Channels are supported
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Sports Features with team notifications.
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Radio ID available by tuning to Ch. 0 or via SiriusXM subscription status in settings.
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Voice Search (Partial): Use the vehicle microphone to tune channel names; end requests with “on SiriusXM.” Artist/host/team voice search is not supported.
User Experience
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App Menu > SiriusXM: Opens the app.
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Now Playing: Shows artwork, channel info, Related, and Play Artist Station buttons.
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Categories / Secondary Categories: Browse genres and sub‑genres.
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Favorites / For You: Quick access to saved items and personalized picks.
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On Demand: Episode lists appear on the right panel.
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Settings (gear icon): View SiriusXM subscription status and profile options.
Getting Started
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Open SiriusXM: From App Menu, tap SiriusXM.
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Confirm subscription status: Tap the gear (top right) > SiriusXM subscription status. This screen shows the current plan/trial. In‑vehicle subscription changes are not supported; manage online or by phone.
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Enable data for 360L (IP) features if needed:
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Go to Settings > Privacy.
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Turn Mobile data ON and make sure Location data for vehicle‑based online services is ON.
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Connect or create a Listener Profile (optional): In Settings, choose Connect your SiriusXM Listener Profile or Create new SiriusXM Listener Profile.
Using the Product
Tune, Play, and Favorite
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Tune a channel: Use Categories, All Channels, or Global Search to find content.
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Now Playing actions: You may see Related and Play Artist Station on music channels.
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Add to Favorites: Use the Favorites area shown in the UI; favorites can be edited/deleted from the Favorites tab on Now Playing.
Personalized Listening
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For You: Tap For You for recommendations tailored to the Listener Profile.
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Artist Stations: Create or manage from Related or the Manage artist stations setting.
Sports & Alerts
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Artist/Song notifications: From Now Playing, choose Set artist/song notification. Manage under Manage SiriusXM notifications.
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Team notifications: Add teams and enable alerts under SiriusXM Team Notifications.
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Tune Start: In Manage SiriusXM notifications, Tune Start can begin songs from the start when you tune to a music channel.
On Demand
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Open On Demand to browse shows and episodes for streaming.
Radio ID (for activation/refresh)
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Channel 0 shows the Radio ID.
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Or tap the gear > SiriusXM subscription status.
Voice Search
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Say channel names using the vehicle’s mic, ending with “on SiriusXM.”
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Not supported: Artist names, host names, or team names by voice.
Advanced Features & Settings
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Listener Profiles: Connect or create profiles from Settings; manage Listening History and recommendations.
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Global Search: Use on‑screen keyboard to search channels and the Radio ID.
Software info for diagnostics: Settings > System > About shows kernel/build and identifiers. -
Subscription prompts: The system may show a Subscribe message when content requires a higher plan. The status screen displays the current plan. Actual subscription changes are not completed in‑vehicle.
Troubleshooting
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Issue |
What you should do |
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IP content not available |
Disable privacy mode: Settings > Privacy. Ensure Mobile data and Location data for vehicle‑based online services are ON. Then send a refresh signal (follow your normal tools). |
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Weak satellite signal |
Make sure the vehicle isn’t blocked by garages, tunnels, or tall buildings; the UI may show “Satellite signal lost. Attempting to reconnect…”. |
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Antenna hardware error |
The screen will say: “SAT antenna error! Please restart your vehicle. If the problem persists, please contact your Audi dealer.” If the message stays, advise service at the Audi dealer. |
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Need software/version info |
Go to Settings > System > About. |