cone

Since next June Mercedes Benz will offer an Universal handy interface (UHI) for Nokia, Motorola and Siemens mobile phones in combination with Comand system. You can see that information on:
http://www.jes-mercedes.de/indexie.htm
Regards

cone

With the introduction of a new product that will be available in Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the CLK, SL, C and M series from June 2003, Motorola will provide a universal interface for mobile phone use in cars. For the first time, Mercedes will be providing a Universal Handy Interface (UHI) developed by Motorola, aiming to make it possible to use mobile telephones from various leading manufacturers in one vehicle.

To use the system, a mobile phone is placed in a special cradle which is connected with the telephone control unit. The mobile phone is then linked with the on-board network and can be operated using the multi-functional steering wheel, hands-free system and a proprietary operating system developed by Motorola called COMAND. An additional display system (combi-display) will be placed on the dashboard of the vehicle, and allows for reading and editing of SMS messages through COMAND.

Additionally, a hands-free system will operate using the vehicle's on-board audio system which the two companies say will provide improved speech quality courtesy of an integrated microphone underneath the interior roof light. Upon replacing their mobile phone, customers will be able to obtain the appropriate cradle from Mercedes-Benz Accessories and exchange it themselves. Installation of the Universal Handy Interface into other Mercedes-Benz automobile series is planned for 2004.

funky102

Great news.......... Is this for the CD-Based COMAND or the upcoming DVD Based COMAND?

scorchie

This is for COMAND II and there is no indication that it will be offered in the USA, just as the current Nokia interfaces are not offered by MBUSA.

-s-

cone

My dealer showed an internal information about UHI for some current models with Comand cd system based. I saw pictures of it in a CLK cabriolet and several phones fited in the armrest with different holders

scorchie

I have pictures like that, too.

But wait until it's actually shipping.

-s-

FInality

Right sorry to bring up and old thread but anyone know if UHI can be retrofitted to a car w/ Command I with the old phone system?

We currently have a Nokia phone that came with the car but its quite old now....

SUNILP

which car do you have. I have a 03 c320 and I am retrofitting a UHI in it next week hopefully. As long as it uses d2b Fiber optics in the car, it should be fine. I believe cars after 98 had this.

tobyp

sunman,

Would you be willing to share your experiences with UHI? ALso, where would I be able to secure both the UHI interface and find a factory GSM antenna upgrade? I have an 02 S430 with the V60 phone and ATTWS service. My wife would really like to be able to use her MPx200 Smartphone instead of the V60. ANy info you can supply would be greatly appreciated.

I see you are in Texas. Are you by chance in Dallas, or are you in Houston?

Toby

SUNILP

Unfortunatly, the UHI will not support the MPXX phone. It will support v60 GSM phones from ATT though! Go to www.mikbox.com and he can probably help you. As for your antenna, I suggest a Hirschmann Glass mount antenna. It mounts on the inside of the rear glass and is not visible at all from inside or outside. It hides behind the trim. I have it on my c class and it works fine. You will not be able to find the GSM replacement here in the states. Do you have a Motorola Phone kit installed in the car already? If you do then you are a perfect canditate for the MikBox.

FInality

Its a 2001 S320.

SUNILP

I'm not too sure about the S classes. Let me do some homework and get back.

SUNILP

I'm not too sure about the S classes. Let me do some homework and get back.

tobyp

Yes, my wife's car does have the current Motorola V60 setup installed and it actually works. With ATTWS and Cingular really muddying up the waters with their push to get to GSM850 systemwide AND retiring TDMA, I am really starting to look for alternatives.

In referencing the GSM versions of the V60, I'm assuming that you are talking about phones like the V60i or V60g. Both of these phones are tri-band GSM phones (meaning they would work here as well as in Europe and other GSM countries). Of course, those still don't deal with the problematic GSM850 issue. That said, the Motorola V400 is a quad-band phone that would address the GSM850 issue. Then, the question becomes, is the pin-out of the connector for the V400 the same as the V300 that Mik already has working? Ah the joys of product development (especially in a vacuum!).

I am on Mik's list and will work with him on this as I do not want to loose the phone capability in my VERY EXPENSIVE car!

BTW, do you have an EPC that includes antenna parts for W220 class cars? If so, do any of the integrated antennas support GSM850/900/1800/1900? If so, can you send me the part number? Then I just need to find a source in Europe. Thanks again.

Toby