Multi Media Interface


The Multi Media Interface system is an in-car user interface media system developed by Audi, and was launched at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show on the Audi Avantissimo concept car. Production MMI was introduced in the second generation Audi A8 D3 in late 2002 and implemented in majority of its latest series of automobiles.

Concept

MMI consists of a single integrated interface, which controls a variety of devices and functions of the car. The system consists of the MMI terminal and the MMI display screen.
The central element of the MMI terminal is the control dial. This dial can be rotated, to navigate up and down through menus, and pressed to activate a selected highlighted function. Starting with MMI 3G system an integrated joystick in the main control dial can be used to navigate the map. Depending on the MMI generation and configuration, four to eight function buttons surround the control dial which are used to launch the various features. The MMI screen is available as a five-inch monochrome black-and-red or seven-inch full colour display, depending on the variation of MMI fitted in the car. MMI uses Media Oriented Systems Transport technology to interconnect the various systems. Harman Becker Automotive Systems manufactures the MMI system, utilizing QNX Neutrino's Real Time Operating System software.

Functions

MMI operates a large number of in car entertainment components, car electronics, and other functions. The list below indicates the scope of systems controllable by MMI. However, depending on the actual car model, along with which version was specified, only some, and not all functions will be applicable or available.
The MMI system has been improved over the years and now features internet connectivity through MMI Connect introduced in recent models.

Cars

Audi models for which MMI is available:

Issues

While seemingly intuitive and user-friendly, MMI can be difficult to operate when driving. Attempts have been made to improve access: the MMI 3G features a new Joystick on the central knob to make it easier to for example input a destination using the navigation map. However, the issues remain. The Audi Q5's MMI infotainment control system is especially difficult to navigate, partly due to the location of its controls low down on the center console.

Software updates

MMI 3G and 3G+ systems have to be updated by an Audi dealer. The MMI 2G firmware can be updated by car owner.
MMI 2G Software Versions:
PartnumberFirmware VersionRegionDetails
0770 Europe / Rest of the World
0890 Europe / Rest of the World
4E0 906 961 H1110 Europe / Rest of the World
4E0 906 961 L2120 Europe / Rest of the World
4E0 906 961 T3460 Europe / Rest of the WorldBrings 3D view in GPS navigation
4E0 906 961 AA4220 Europe / Rest of the World
4F0 906 961 AB5150 Europe / Rest of the WorldTo update from to 3360
5170 Europe / Rest of the World
4L0 998 9615570 Europe 3CD set
8K0 998 9615570 Europe / Rest of the World 3CD set
0600 North-America
1190 North-America
2750 North-America
3310 North-America
4F0 906 961 AB3360 North-AmericaTo update from version 0600 through 2750 to 3360
4L0 906 961 H4140 North-AmericaUpdate to 3360 before attempting to update to 4140. Updating from earlier versions can corrupt the MMI controller.
4F0 998 9614610 North-AmericaEarlier versions can be updated to 4610 directly.

MMI 3G and 3G+ Software versions:
P=Shipped with car; K=Update software
BBT seems to be for Basic without Navigation, BNav seems to be for Basic and HNav for version with Hard-Disk
Software VersionRegionDetails
BBT_EU_P0054_D1EuropeShipped with 2011 Q7 / aka MMI 3G LowII
BNav_EU_P0029_D1EuropeShipped with 2009 A4 Basic
BNav_EU_P0054_D1EuropeBasic
BNav_EU_P0206_D1Europe2013 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K0031_2_D1EuropeBasic
BNav_EU_K0070_2_D1Europe2011 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K0206_2_D1Europe2012 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K_0256 EUEurope2013 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K_0257 EUEurope2014 MMI 3G basic plus
BNav_EU_K_0260 EUEurope2016 MMI 3G basic plus
HNav_EU_P0014_D1Europe
HNav_EU_P0022_D1Europe
HNav_EU_K0022_1_D1Europe
HNav_EU_K0022_2_D1Europe
HNav_EU_K0031_3_D1Europe2010
HNav_EU_K0054_2_D1Europe
HNav_EU_P0072_1_D1Europe2011
HNav_EU_K0206_3_D1Europe2012
HNav_EU_K0253_D1Europe2013
HNav_EU_K0257_5_D1Europe2014
HNav_EU_K0257_6_D1Europe2016
HN+_EU_AU3G_P0467Europe2012
HN+_EU_AU3G_P0485Europe
HN+_EU_AU3G_P0612EuropeShipped with 2013 Q5 Models
HN+_EU_AU3G_K0767EuropeIn software 8R0906961DH
HN+_EU_AU210_P0532EuropeShipped with 2012 A1 Sportsback
HNav_US_K0110_1_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2009 Q5 Models
HNav_US_P0110_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2010 A4-A5-A6-Q5-Q7 Models
HNav_US_P0114_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2011 A4-A5-A6-Q5-Q7 Models
HNav_US_P0118_D1North-AmericaShipped with 2012 A4-A5-A6-Q5 Models. Fixes issue with punctuations and hyphens in street names
HNav_US_K0133_3_D1North-AmericaLatest 3G HIGH update. Available for download by Audi dealer beginning May, 2014. Fixes issues with MMI system periodically being inoperative/freezing, no audio, bluetooth being inoperative or losing connection, bluetooth phone not downloading contacts, satellite radio band not being available in band selection screen, satellite radio presets sporadically disappear.
HN+_US_AU_P0110North-AmericaShipped with end of 2011 A8 Models
HN+R_US_AU_P0409North-AmericaShipped with end of 2012 A6/A8 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0467North-AmericaShipped with 2012 Q7 Model
HN+_US_AU3G_P0487North-AmericaShipped with 2012 Q7 Model
HN+_US_AU3G_P0566North-AmericaShipped with 2013 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0609North-AmericaShipped with 2013 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+R_US_AU_P0609North AmericaShipped with 2013 Audi Q3-A6-A7-A8
HN+_US_AU3G_P0715North-AmericaShipped with 2014 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0726North-AmericaShipped with 2014 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0733North-AmericaShipped with 2014/2015 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0814North-AmericaShipped with 2015 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0900North-AmericaShipped with early 2016 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0925North-AmericaShipped with 2016 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models
HN+_US_AU3G_P0942North-AmericaShipped with 2016/2017 A4-A5-Q5-Q7 Models

MMI 3G and 3G+ Navigation Database Versions:
P/N Nav. DatabaseP/N ActivationNav. Database VersionRegionDetails
MMI 3G Bnav
4G0 919 884 DECE 5.8.4Europe2009 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 FECE 5.10.5Europe2009 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 GECE 5.11.8Europe2010 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 JECE 5.12.4Europe2011 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 KECE 5.13.8Europe2012 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 LECE 5.15.3Europe2013 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 NECE 5.17.2Europe2014 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 QECE 5.20.4Europe2015 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 RECE 5.21.2Europe2015/2016 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 SECE 5.22.3Europe2016 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 919 884 AAECE 5.24.2Europe2017 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 060 884 ACECE 5.26.2Europe2018 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
4G0 060 884 AEECE 5.28.2Europe2019 MMI 3G basic need Activation SD card
MMI 3G/3GP Hnav
8R0 051 884 ANAR 5.2.3NAR2009/2010 Edition
8R0 051 884 FNAR 5.3.4NAR2010 Edition
8R0 051 884 PNAR 5.4.7NAR2011 Edition
8R0 051 884 ACNAR 5.5.3NAR2011/2012 Edition
8R0 051 884 ADNAR 5.5.5NAR2012 Edition, fixes issue with punctuations & hyphens in street names
8R0 051 884 ALNAR 5.5.6NAR2012 Edition.. Same as 5.5.5
8R0 051 884 AMNAR 5.6.5NAR2012/2013 Edition
8R0 051 884 BANAR 5.7.3NAR2013 Edition
8R0 051 884 BDNAR 6.8.2NAR2013/2014 Edition
8R0 051 884 BLNAR 6.9.2NAR2014 Edition
8R0 051 884 CANAR 6.10.2NAR2014/2015 Edition
8R0 051 884 CJNAR 6.11.2NAR2015 Edition
8R0 051 884 CSNAR 6.12.1NAR2015/2016 Edition
8R0 051 884 DGNAR 6.13.2NAR2016 Edition
8R0 051 884 DQNAR 6.14.?NAR2016/2017 Edition *Release Cancelled*
8R0 051 884 EENAR 6.1?.?NAR2017 Edition
8R0 051 884 ENNAR 6.16.2NAR2017/2018 Edition *Release date estimated end of 2017*
8R0 060 884 GJNAR 6..20.1NAR2019/2020
8R0 051 884ECE 5.5.5Europe2008 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 CECE 5.6.8Europe2009
8R0 051 884 EECE 5.8.5Europe
8R0 051 884 JECE 5.10.5Europe
8R0 051 884 R8R0 060 884 RECE 5.11.7Europe2010 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 N8R0 060 884 NECE 5.12.5Europe2011 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 AH8R0 060 884 AHECE 5.13.8Europe2012 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 AR8R0 060 884 ARECE 6.15.5Europe2013 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 BK8R0 060 884 BKECE 6.17.3Europe2014 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 BT8R0 060 884 BTECE 6.19.3Europe2014/2015 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 CH8R0 060 884 CHECE 6.20.4Europe2015 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 CR8R0 060 884 CRECE 6.21.2Europe2015/2016 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 DF8R0 060 884 DFECE 6.22.4Europe2016 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 ED8R0 060 884 EDECE 6.24.2Europe2017 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 FC8R0 060 884 FCECE 6.26.1Europe2018 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 FK8R0 060 884 FKECE 6.27.2Europe2018/2019 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 GA8R0 060 884 GAECE 6.28.2Europe2019 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 GH8R0 060 884 GHECE 6.29.1Europe2019/2020 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card
8R0 051 884 GS8R0 060 884 GSECE 6.30.1Europe2020 Edition MMI 3G HDD need Activation SD card

All firmware updates for MMI 3G Basic, 3G High and 3G Plus:
Part numberNavigation versionRegionFirmware versionDetails-
8R0906961MMI 3G Hnav EU
8R0906961AMMI 3G Hnav -
8R0906961BMMI 3G Hnav EU-> 8R0906961D
8R0906961CMMI 3G Hnav EU-> 8R0906961J
8R0906961DMMI 3G Hnav EU-
8R0906961EMMI 3G Hnav -
8R0906961FMMI 3G Hnav EU-
8R0906961GMMI 3G Bnav EU-
8R0906961HMMI 3G Hnav AU-
8R0906961JMMI 3G Hnav EUK_022-
8R0906961MMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_066 SVM:3GPEU066
8R0906961PMMI 3G Bnav /Hnav EU-> 8R0906961AA
8R0906961RMMI 3G Hnav NARK_114 SW0116 SVM:3GHUS114
8R0906961SMMI 3G Hnav US-
8R0906961TMMI 3G Hnav EU/RdWK_031, Q7, A8SW0143 SVM:3GHEU031
8R0906961AAMMI 3G Bnav EUK_031SW0144 SVM:3GBEU031
8R0906961ABMMI 3G Hnav EU/USDisplay Update SVM:3GHDISPLAY
8R0906961ACMMI 3G Hnav CN-
8R0906961ADMMI 3G Hnav JP-
8R0906961AEMMI 3G Hnav KR-
8R0906961AFMMI 3G Hnav K_054-
8R0906961AGMMI 3G Bnav EU-> 8R0906961AH -
8R0906961AJMMI 3G Hnav EUK_072 SVM:3GHEU072
8R0906961ASMMI 3G Hnav EU/RdWK_0206, Q7, A8 SW0174 SVM:3GHEU206
8R0906961AKMMI 3GP Hnav DAB+ Update
8R0906961ALMMI 3G Hnav EUDAB+ Update SVM:3GRU0098
8R0906961AMMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0485 SVM:3GPEUK485
8R0906961ANMMI 3GP Hnav CNK_0364
8R0906961APMMI 3GP Hnav JPK_0264
8R0906961BBMMI 3G Hnav KRK_0574, Q7, A8 SW0574 SVM:3GHKR574
8R0906961BDMMI 3G Bnav EUK_0206SW0175 SVM:3GBEU206
8R0906961BKMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0517 SW0482 SVM:3GPEU517
8R0906961BLMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0517 SW0483 SVM:3GPEU517A1
8R0906961BMMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0518 SW0484 SVM:3GPEU518
8R0906961BNMMI 3G Hnav CNK_0377, Q7, A8 SW0100 SVM:3GHCN377
8R0906961BPMMI 3G Hnav JPK_0275, Q7, A8 SW0272 SVM:3GHJP275
8R0906961BTMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0612 SVM:3GPEU612
8R0906961CAMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0612 SVM:3GPEU612AU3G
8R0906961CBMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0612 SVM:3GPEU612A1
8R0906961CCMMI 3G Hnav EUK_0253 SVM:3GHEU253
8R0906961CDMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0614 SVM:3GPEU614
8R0906961CEMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0614 SVM:3GPEU614AU3G
8R0906961CFMMI 3G Hnav US
8R0906961CGMMI 3G Bnav EUK_0256 SVM:3GBEU256
8R0906961CHMMI 3GP Hnav JPK_0284 SVM:3GPJP284
8R0906961CJMMI 3GP Hnav JPK_0284 SVM:3GPJP283AU3G
8R0906961CKMMI 3GP Hnav JPK_0284 SVM:3GPJP284A1
8R0906961CLMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0715 SVM:3GPUS715
8R0906961CMMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0715 SVM:3GPUS715AU3G
8R0906961CNMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0715 SVM:3GPUS715A1
8R0906961CPMMI 3G Hnav USK_0133 SVM:3GHUS133
8R0906961CQMMI 3GP Hnav KRK_0584 SVM:3GPKR584AU3G
8R0906961CRMMI 3GP Hnav KRK_0584 SVM:3GPKR584
8R0906961CSMMI 3GP Hnav TWK_0384 SVM:3GPTW384
8R0906961CTMMI 3GP Hnav TWK_0384 SVM:3GPTW384AU3G
8R0906961DAMMI 3GP Hnav KRK_0384 SVM:3GPTW384A1
8R0906961DBMMI 3GP Hnav CNK_0384 SVM:3GPCN384A1
8R0906961DCMMI 3GP Hnav CNK_0384 SVM:3GPCN384AU3G
8R0906961DDMMI 3GP Hnav CNK_0384 SVM:3GPCN384
8R0906961DEMMI 3G Bnav USK_0250 SVM:3GBUS250
8R0906961DFMMI 3G Hnav EUK_0257 SVM:3GHEU257
8R0906961DGMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0770 SVM:3GPEU770
8R0906961DHMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0767
8R0906961DJMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0770 SVM:3GPEU770
8R0906961??MMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0783
8R0906961DLMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0814
8R0906961DMMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0814
8R0906961DNMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0814
8R0906961DPMMI 3G Bnav EUK_0260 SVM:3GBEU260
8R0906961DQMMI 3G Hnav EUK_0257 SVM:3GHEU257
8R0906961DRMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0814
8R0906961DSMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0814
8R0906961DTMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0814
8R0906961EAMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0900
8R0906961EBMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0900
8R0906961ECMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0900
8R0906961ESMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0942
8R0906961ETMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0942
8R0906961FAMMI 3GP Hnav USK_0942
8R0906961FBMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0942
8R0906961FCMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0942
8R0906961FDMMI 3GP Hnav EUK_0942

Modular Infotainment Matrix

Modular Infotainment Matrix is a new architecture intended to solve a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent – innovations in consumer electronics and rapid gains in computing power are being introduced at speeds that are much faster than the product cycles of automotive manufacturers.
The central computer in the modular infotainment platform, housed in the glove box, comprises two main units in a single housing – the Radio Car Control Unit and the MMX board. Along with its working and flash memories, the plug-in module integrates a Tegra processor from Nvidia, which can handle all online, media, voice control, navigation, and telephone functions. The new architecture makes it easy to update the hardware; the fact that the MMX board can be swapped out ensures the system is always up to date.
2012 saw the debut of the Modular Infotainment Matrix with an NVIDIA T 20 chip as its heart in the Audi A3. One-and-a-half years later, the MIB’s second stage has been deployed in the Audi TT and in the new Audi A6 and A7 Sportback. The T 30 is a quad-core chip running a 3D graphic program from specialist software manufacturer Rightware to render graphics on two displays simultaneously. Thanks to the matrix’ modular structure, Audi can keep it continuously up-to-date and integrate innovations from consumer electronics.
Another chip from NVIDIA, the Tegra 4, powers the Audi tablet debuting in the new Q7. With a 10.1‑inch display, the Audi tablets will provide mobile rear-seat entertainment. In the car, the special purpose tablet will connect itself to the on-board infotainment and navigation system via WLAN and can also be used on a WLAN outside the car.

Pseudo-MMI

Certain cars have a "pseudo" type of MMI. These are the Audi A3, A4, A6, TT, the R8, SEAT Exeo and Lamborghini Gallardo - when fitted with the RNS-E DVD based "Audi Navigation Plus" system. Whilst appearing to be a similar layout, and operating in a similar manner, these two systems are very different, are unable to share mapping discs or software, and are not able to control non-ICE functions.
On members of the B8 family of vehicles, A5, and Q5 ) without full navigation capability, Audi does not describe this infotainment system as MMI, although an MMI-esque control dial and function keys is provided on the radio/CD head unit.

Competing technologies

Other car manufacturers use similar technologies in their car, including BMW with its iDrive system and Mercedes-Benz with its COMAND system; Lexus uses a mouse-based Remote Touch system; Ford uses a product called Sync; Chrysler, Dodge Jeep, RAM Trucks and Fiat all use a touch screen UConnect system; Toyota uses Entune, Chevrolet Buick and GMC use MyLink, Cadillac uses CUE and Volvo equipped their cars with optional RTI navigation system and now is using Sensus.