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I have just had Craigyb enable the Speech Dialogue System for the RNS-E satnav on my B7 RS4. This was done with a CAN-gate controller to emulate a multi-function steering wheel and using a new S-button in the centre console to act as the PTT (push to talk) button. I also replaced the centre console to lose the ugly phone cradle that has never been used.

This is a fantastic upgrade. If you have ever been frustrated by the way you have to input addresses on the RNS-E, this is definitely the way to go. The unit is now completely speech controlled at the push of a button
It seems to be very good speech recognition software with instant pick up of any voice. You also get speech control for the radio & CD etc. It is one of those you just wish you had done sooner and all for a very reasonable price too. I am also very pleased to have a nice uncluttered centre console without the pointless cradle - why did Audi think this was necessary for a Bluetooth system?

Craigyb is a top bloke and I would recomend him to anyone who needs some OE ICE fettling on their Audi

GlynG60 wrote:I am also very pleased to have a nice uncluttered centre console without the pointless cradle - why did Audi think this was necessary for a Bluetooth system?

If you have one of the (few) phones that Audi sell an adapter for then you get a much stronger signal (there's an amplifier and an external antenna). But since there's so few phones which you can get the adapter plate for, the cradle is a bit of a waste of time for the majority of people.