Keple AMI MDI to AUX 1.5m music cable

This AMI/MDI music interface cable from Keple lets you play audio from a USB stick or an AUX device through compatible Audi and Volkswagen radios, while keeping control from the car’s head unit or steering-wheel controls. It is a 1.5 m adapter that converts the vehicle’s AMI/MDI port to a 3.5 mm AUX and USB female jack, useful for adding basic media playback to cars with MMI 3G systems.

Key Points

The cable enables playback from USB flash drives and connects smartphones or MP3 players via the 3.5 mm AUX input, with track control available through the factory radio as if it were a CD changer. It supports data transfer at USB 2.0 speeds according to the manufacturer, and the USB female port can accept common mass-storage devices for direct music playback. Note that this adapter does not provide Apple iPhone compatibility and requires the vehicle’s MMI to be switched to AUX mode for operation.

Technical Specifications

• Name: Keple AMI MDI to AUX 3.5mm to USB Music Media Interface Cable Adapter
• Length: - 1.5 m
• Compatible systems: - MMI 3G (not compatible with 2G, 3G+ or 4G)
• Vehicle compatibility: - Audi models from 2009 including A6L, Q5, Q7, A8, S5, A5, A4L, A3 and Volkswagen series Tiguan, GTI, CC, Magotan when an MDI/AMI interface is present
• Ports: - USB female (USB 2.0 support), 3.5 mm AUX female

Usage Recommendations

Installers should remove the radio unit to access the rear AMI/MDI socket, ensuring ignition is off before handling connectors, and may need additional tools to extract the head unit. Once connected, switch the MMI to AUX mode to detect the adapter and any attached USB storage device. Keep in mind that some advanced smartphone functions and iPhone audio control are not supported by this cable, and functionality can vary with different head unit firmware versions.

Positive Aspects

The cable offers a simple retrofit option to expand media sources without altering the factory look of the car and preserves steering-wheel control for track navigation. It is a practical choice where Bluetooth streaming is unavailable or where direct USB playback from a flash drive is preferred. According to the manufacturer, customer support from Keple is available for queries both before and after purchase.