Skoda Octavia III and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - no voice reply possible (Skype/Threema/WhatsApp)

[BavariaTom89]

Hello,

I drive since 2 weeks a Skoda Octavia III (2015).

Car: Skoda Octavia III (2015) - Hardware: H24 Software: 0245
Phone: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (Android Version 5.1.1 Build Number: 14.6.A.1.216 Updated 11/11/2015 - did not work well before the last update)
APP: Android Car (Version 1.4.097607 (24,113,888,887-release) Updated 11/11/2015 - did not work well before the last update)

There I can connect my phone via USB, unfortunately, I have the following problems:

- Messages from Skype/Threema/WhatsApp only be read. The command "reply" or in German "Antworten" he does not know. (for SMS messages it works) ...Or expect Android car another command to respond to messages from Skype/Threema/WhatsApp?
- The voice button on the steering wheel to start the Skoda Voice System and not the voice control of Google.

I've already tried with another USB cable. Even an iPhone 5s it is not working.

Does anyone have an idea what it could be? probably the car is not supported? or it works for someone?

Thank you and best regards

 

[Pedrore]

For the voice button on the steering wheel, try a long press (1-2 seconds) to activate the Google voice prompt. A short press typically activates the OEM voice functions.