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[Gedtin]

I'm in Slovakia; I paid €419! (one-time fee) through the Mercedes app for a "smartphone integration" with the official Mercedes dealer, and they installed android auto / carplay onto my system (I have a 2019 Marcopolo)

Hi Coultonshaw; This is interesting, my local dealer said that they would look into this but I haven not heard anything back.
Do you have any details about the installation that you could share please?
I would like to go to the dealer and say "what about this"

 

[Ronn]

Here in the Netherlands I had Android Auto build in (MP 2015). The box was € 474 (+ € 149 to build it in my car).
They sell the box with a manual how to put it in your car yourself for € 474,-.
Same for CarPlay.
Here the link https://www.caroptions.nl
Maybe usefull for you.

 

[Carol]

I would be interested in a dongle for the USB socket , but guess the issue would be compatibility, l will keep an eye on this post .,
My maps is complete rubbish if l put destination Dover from Colchester it directs me through central London, does not recognize QUEEN ELIZABETH bridge

 

[Steve B]

Had the CarPlay installed, works well, all Bluetooth connectivity and you can toggle between normal Comand functions and the CarPlay using the 'back' button top left of the control wheel. Reversing camera cuts in automatically as well. The only minor issue is the climate control display, when you make a change normally the graphics at the bottom of the screen appear and tell you temp etc, this doesn't happen in CarPlay mode. That is unless someone knows how to make this happen? Very happy with it, use global player/BBC sounds for digital radio.

 

[Gedtin]

Had the CarPlay installed, works well, all Bluetooth connectivity and you can toggle between normal Comand functions and the CarPlay using the 'back' button top left of the control wheel. Reversing camera cuts in automatically as well. The only minor issue is the climate control display, when you make a change normally the graphics at the bottom of the screen appear and tell you temp etc, this doesn't happen in CarPlay mode. That is unless someone knows how to make this happen? Very happy with it, use global player/BBC sounds for digital radio.

That's great Steve B. which CarPlay did you plumb for? I am going to do this but am finding it a bit of a minefield in the market.
Mercedes have not been much help I'm afraid but the lack of up-to-date navigation on a vehicle made for touring is annoying me.
The https://www.caroptions.nl mentioned above looks good and I am aware of the Command system. Its just which to choose.

 

[Steve B]

That's great Steve B. which CarPlay did you plumb for? I am going to do this but am finding it a bit of a minefield in the market.
Mercedes have not been much help I'm afraid but the lack of up-to-date navigation on a vehicle made for touring is annoying me.
The https://www.caroptions.nl mentioned above looks good and I am aware of the Command system. Its just which to choose.

If you fancy a run out to Nottingham, TTW installations were great. They took under 3 hours to install and set me up, they have a great waiting area (I worked on MS Teams from there as the wifi was good and there was a desk and chair!). I was speaking to another person having a large screen fitted to a range rover sport and he uses them regularly saying they have a great local reputation.

 

[coultonshaw]

Hi Coultonshaw; This is interesting, my local dealer said that they would look into this but I haven not heard anything back.
Do you have any details about the installation that you could share please?
I would like to go to the dealer and say "what about this"

try showing them this: https://shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/pdp/smartphone-integration/602

 

[danonmove]

In my 2017 MP with Tomtom map (live traffic pack still valid till 2026) which I feel quite useless, I use a phone clip and Waze for much better navigations.

 

[Rob & Sandra]

We too have looking CarPlay. We’re talking to TTW. Great reviews and looks comprehensive.

 

[Steve B]

We too have looking CarPlay. We’re talking to TTW. Great reviews and looks comprehensive.

I've had it a while now and its good. The only slight downside is connection, its two stage wifi/bluetooth. The graphics startup straight away but you have to go into comand media and connect the sound. Once done its great, but it doesn't do it all in one go.

 

[Steve B]

Just looked at the video, that's my MP! Can tell by the keyring plus time of year (trees) and mileage at the time. Didn't know they filmed it, at least they didn't show the reg number.

 

[Coastal wanderer]

I've had it a while now and its good. The only slight downside is connection, its two stage wifi/bluetooth. The graphics startup straight away but you have to go into comand media and connect the sound. Once done its great, but it doesn't do it all in one go.

Hi Steve
What is the ball park cost to have this done park done by TTW, how long have you had it now,? and does all the settings stuff display, like lighting tyre pressure system settings etc, please advise if possible, kind regards Paul

 

[Rob & Sandra]

I had a ball park of £600. But several option should you want bigger replacement screen. I hope to visit TTW tomorrow or Friday to chat through the options and get firm price…, they need the VIN and photo of screen version.

 

[Steve B]

It was just over £600 from memory. Some of the display goes, specifically the heating information that appears from the bottom as you change a setting. If you want to go back from carplay you can toggle between normal comand and carplay using the arrow back button, top left of the big dial on the central console. You simply hold the button down and it will switch over. The linking of sound is the only annoyance, as it has climate control you don't tend to adjust the heating/cooling much anyway.