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The ryd app is accessible in all Audi models via the Audi Application Store, while EasyPark will be available by the first quarter of 2026

Audi has integrated third-party apps EasyPark and ryd directly into its MMI infotainment system, enhancing its digital solutions portfolio. The ryd app is accessible in all Audi models via the Audi Application Store, while EasyPark will be available by the first quarter of 2026. To use these apps, users need to set up accounts with the respective providers and input payment information. Following installation from the Audi Application Store, only a one-time setup is required.

EasyPark offers Audi users convenient access to over 60,000 parking spots across 1,300 European cities. The app activates automatically when the vehicle is in parking mode, utilizing GPS triggers to prompt users to start the parking process. It alerts users as the prepaid parking time ends, enabling easy time extensions either through a smartphone or the MMI. The system stops the parking time once the Audi leaves the parking spot and accelerates past 15 km/h.

The ryd app provides an integrated solution for contactless fueling, charging and car washing, simplifying payment processes. In Germany, it operates at major chains such as Aral and Esso, local providers, and 90% of charging points, with a total of over 10,000 fuel stations and more than 1 million charging points across Europe. Nearby fuel stations are automatically detected, and users can select the station, set the pump number and confirm the transaction via the MMI. The charging process is similarly seamless, allowing easy selection and activation of charging stations. Car washing can also be conveniently booked through the app.

Audi's app portfolio includes third-party applications from streaming services such as Disney+, DAZN, YouTube, AirConsole and Spotify to news platforms such as Bloomberg. These apps can be accessed through the Audi Application Store, developed with Cariad, directly integrated into the MMI without requiring a smartphone. Key requirements include the Audi Application Store and Smartphone Interface equipment, a myAudi account, and an active data connection. Vehicles with software version 3.10 or higher are needed for the complete functionality.

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