Apple CarPlay in C-Class
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Hi everyone,
I am nearing closer to purchasing my first Mercedes-Benz ever, the new C-Class (W205) C250 and I am wondering whether I should option out Comand system or not. Apple Carplay offers similar stuff for much less so it makes better sense not to take Comand. But I am not sure that for CarPlay to work in the new C-Class if it needs Comand to be installed or not.
So does anyone know whether for CarPlay to be compatible with the C-Class I would have to option Comand or not?
I am nearing closer to purchasing my first Mercedes-Benz ever, the new C-Class (W205) C250 and I am wondering whether I should option out Comand system or not. Apple Carplay offers similar stuff for much less so it makes better sense not to take Comand. But I am not sure that for CarPlay to work in the new C-Class if it needs Comand to be installed or not.
So does anyone know whether for CarPlay to be compatible with the C-Class I would have to option Comand or not?
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Not going to happen in 2015. Maybe in 2016, but I wouldn't hold my breath. There's a multimedia kit that can be installed for iPhone, which may give some backwards compatibility if they expand it to be like carplay.
Unlikely a 'firmware' upgrade in the works. Mercedes will want some $$$. Carplay lost momentum. From some of the blogs of it on Ferrari from users, it's not living up to it's hype to say the least.
Unlikely a 'firmware' upgrade in the works. Mercedes will want some $$$. Carplay lost momentum. From some of the blogs of it on Ferrari from users, it's not living up to it's hype to say the least.
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I have seen a couple of videos on youtube where they were demonstrating CarPlay on the C-Class so I assumed that it was actually ready for launch. Oh well, we'll see then.
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That was a development car and very little has been heard since. To be fair, it looks a bit crap with only limited functionality to certain apps.
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Not going to happen in 2015. Maybe in 2016, but I wouldn't hold my breath. There's a multimedia kit that can be installed for iPhone, which may give some backwards compatibility if they expand it to be like carplay.
Amazon.com : Mercedes-Benz Media Interface Plus : Vehicle Electronics : Electronics
Unlikely a 'firmware' upgrade in the works. Mercedes will want some $$$. Carplay lost momentum. From some of the blogs of it on Ferrari from users, it's not living up to it's hype to say the least.
Amazon.com : Mercedes-Benz Media Interface Plus : Vehicle Electronics : Electronics
Unlikely a 'firmware' upgrade in the works. Mercedes will want some $$$. Carplay lost momentum. From some of the blogs of it on Ferrari from users, it's not living up to it's hype to say the least.
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That's just sad, because had it lived up to it's hype I would totally go for it over the Comand because my iPhone is a device that already has all of my navigation data and multimedia preferences. So now I will continue to option Comand on to my C-Class when I purchase it
Unfortunately....car's systems are becoming more and more integrated into the computer system (if your command/audio 20 broke in the C, the car's crippled).
And, I don't think the car makers are quite ready to give up their mark ups, and integrate systems with smartphone companies who are equally greedy. Just my perception perhaps.
Carplay was always an 'add on' or 'overlay' to the car's already existing (and usually overly complicated) system. Technology one of the areas that progresses rapidly. Better things to come.
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The car's connection speed is so slow I don't know how any online functions would be very practical. I don't know if CarPlay was supposed to use an iPhone for its connectivity or the on board connection. I guess it would work okay if it relied on the phone, but that's the only way it could work well. I already gave up on the MB apps.
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If you really need the feature, don't buy the car until you try it with the car interested.
In this case MB is behind Audi. Audi has announced that their car will be ready in the upcoming model year in 2015.
In this case MB is behind Audi. Audi has announced that their car will be ready in the upcoming model year in 2015.
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Why behind Audi? Announcing is easy: Mercedes originally announced (or at least suggested, with their video's) that CarPlay would be available at/close to launch of the w205 in 2014 .... ;-)
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Latest news on CarPlay:
iOS 8.3 Beta Arrives With Wireless CarPlay Support:
http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/09/ios...rplay-support/
iOS 8.3 Beta Arrives With Wireless CarPlay Support:
http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/09/ios...rplay-support/
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The wireless will be good however i like the idea of having to plug it in. Keeps the phone in the glove box or center console which In my opinion should be mandatory to start the car.
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On the other hand, I would really like it if my phone is plugged in and I stop the car and open the driver's side door, I would like to the message on the screen saying "Don't forget your keys and phone". I tend to forget it in the glove box.
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MB is still listed as a manufacturer who supports CarPlay, yet there is no software in any Mercedes to support this system. Even if IOS 8.3 implements CarPlay, how will MB provide the needed software for existing vehicles? Will it be a 2016 model year new feature, or will they be able to update previous years as well? More questions than answers for now.
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MB is still listed as a manufacturer who supports CarPlay, yet there is no software in any Mercedes to support this system. Even if IOS 8.3 implements CarPlay, how will MB provide the needed software for existing vehicles? Will it be a 2016 model year new feature, or will they be able to update previous years as well? More questions than answers for now.
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Can Apple TV solve this problem?
I have been thinking of solving this without the help of MB.
1) Buy Apple TV ($100)
2) Buy power inverter to power Apple TV using Car lighter ($60)
3) Tap the HDMI output from Apple TV and convert into the Device input for the console (need to test few options here to see what works)
4) Mirror your iPhone to the Apple TV
Worth giving it some time to resolve... any input is greatly appreciated.
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ZO
1) Buy Apple TV ($100)
2) Buy power inverter to power Apple TV using Car lighter ($60)
3) Tap the HDMI output from Apple TV and convert into the Device input for the console (need to test few options here to see what works)
4) Mirror your iPhone to the Apple TV
Worth giving it some time to resolve... any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
ZO
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I have been thinking of solving this without the help of MB.
1) Buy Apple TV ($100)
2) Buy power inverter to power Apple TV using Car lighter ($60)
3) Tap the HDMI output from Apple TV and convert into the Device input for the console (need to test few options here to see what works)
4) Mirror your iPhone to the Apple TV
Worth giving it some time to resolve... any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
ZO
1) Buy Apple TV ($100)
2) Buy power inverter to power Apple TV using Car lighter ($60)
3) Tap the HDMI output from Apple TV and convert into the Device input for the console (need to test few options here to see what works)
4) Mirror your iPhone to the Apple TV
Worth giving it some time to resolve... any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
ZO
Really not much $$$ motivation for Apple, or MB to do carplay. And unless it makes $$$ sense, I'm not holding my breath. IF it comes, I hope it SIMPLIFIES Comand.
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I like that you think outside of the box!!! I just saw on Bloomberg that Apple is working on releasing an electric car to go up against Tesla. It's not confirmed, Apple secretive, but as with new releases, there's always a few in the know who talk.
Really not much $$$ motivation for Apple, or MB to do carplay. And unless it makes $$$ sense, I'm not holding my breath. IF it comes, I hope it SIMPLIFIES Comand.
Really not much $$$ motivation for Apple, or MB to do carplay. And unless it makes $$$ sense, I'm not holding my breath. IF it comes, I hope it SIMPLIFIES Comand.
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I have been thinking of solving this without the help of MB.
1) Buy Apple TV ($100)
2) Buy power inverter to power Apple TV using Car lighter ($60)
3) Tap the HDMI output from Apple TV and convert into the Device input for the console (need to test few options here to see what works)
4) Mirror your iPhone to the Apple TV
Worth giving it some time to resolve... any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
ZO
1) Buy Apple TV ($100)
2) Buy power inverter to power Apple TV using Car lighter ($60)
3) Tap the HDMI output from Apple TV and convert into the Device input for the console (need to test few options here to see what works)
4) Mirror your iPhone to the Apple TV
Worth giving it some time to resolve... any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
ZO
Could maybe also do Chromecast stick to get it to be wireless, but then you will use up a lot of wireless data
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Hey All-
So I just leased a BRAND NEW 2015 C300 about 3 weeks ago - and as all of you mentioned and know - both Mercedes & Apple's website states that CarPlay is good to go - so I plugged in my iPhone6 Plus (Using the current iOS 8.1 Software) - and NOTHING!
I even went so far as to download iOS 8.3 on my via (via the iTunes Connect Developer Account where I work) - and once again NOTHING!
I've called both Apple & Mercedes and they are NO HELP whatsoever!
What's with this false advertising!? Do I need some kind of software upgrade for my vehicle? Has ANYONE gotten Apple CarPlay to work in the Benz? If so please let me know!
Thx
Steve
So I just leased a BRAND NEW 2015 C300 about 3 weeks ago - and as all of you mentioned and know - both Mercedes & Apple's website states that CarPlay is good to go - so I plugged in my iPhone6 Plus (Using the current iOS 8.1 Software) - and NOTHING!
I even went so far as to download iOS 8.3 on my via (via the iTunes Connect Developer Account where I work) - and once again NOTHING!
I've called both Apple & Mercedes and they are NO HELP whatsoever!
What's with this false advertising!? Do I need some kind of software upgrade for my vehicle? Has ANYONE gotten Apple CarPlay to work in the Benz? If so please let me know!
Thx
Steve
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Hey All-
So I just leased a BRAND NEW 2015 C300 about 3 weeks ago - and as all of you mentioned and know - both Mercedes & Apple's website states that CarPlay is good to go - so I plugged in my iPhone6 Plus (Using the current iOS 8.1 Software) - and NOTHING!
I even went so far as to download iOS 8.3 on my via (via the iTunes Connect Developer Account where I work) - and once again NOTHING!
I've called both Apple & Mercedes and they are NO HELP whatsoever!
What's with this false advertising!? Do I need some kind of software upgrade for my vehicle? Has ANYONE gotten Apple CarPlay to work in the Benz? If so please let me know!
Thx
Steve
So I just leased a BRAND NEW 2015 C300 about 3 weeks ago - and as all of you mentioned and know - both Mercedes & Apple's website states that CarPlay is good to go - so I plugged in my iPhone6 Plus (Using the current iOS 8.1 Software) - and NOTHING!
I even went so far as to download iOS 8.3 on my via (via the iTunes Connect Developer Account where I work) - and once again NOTHING!
I've called both Apple & Mercedes and they are NO HELP whatsoever!
What's with this false advertising!? Do I need some kind of software upgrade for my vehicle? Has ANYONE gotten Apple CarPlay to work in the Benz? If so please let me know!
Thx
Steve
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Hey All-
So I just leased a BRAND NEW 2015 C300 about 3 weeks ago - and as all of you mentioned and know - both Mercedes & Apple's website states that CarPlay is good to go - so I plugged in my iPhone6 Plus (Using the current iOS 8.1 Software) - and NOTHING!
I even went so far as to download iOS 8.3 on my via (via the iTunes Connect Developer Account where I work) - and once again NOTHING!
I've called both Apple & Mercedes and they are NO HELP whatsoever!
What's with this false advertising!? Do I need some kind of software upgrade for my vehicle? Has ANYONE gotten Apple CarPlay to work in the Benz? If so please let me know!
Thx
Steve
So I just leased a BRAND NEW 2015 C300 about 3 weeks ago - and as all of you mentioned and know - both Mercedes & Apple's website states that CarPlay is good to go - so I plugged in my iPhone6 Plus (Using the current iOS 8.1 Software) - and NOTHING!
I even went so far as to download iOS 8.3 on my via (via the iTunes Connect Developer Account where I work) - and once again NOTHING!
I've called both Apple & Mercedes and they are NO HELP whatsoever!
What's with this false advertising!? Do I need some kind of software upgrade for my vehicle? Has ANYONE gotten Apple CarPlay to work in the Benz? If so please let me know!
Thx
Steve
It is a feature many on this form, including myself, really really want so I hope Mercedes makes it available on this model your car.