Mbrace vrs. Mbrace Plus
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Mbrace vrs. Mbrace Plus
How many of you have signed up for the Mbrace vrs. Mbrace Plus packages? We have the Mbrace Plus for 4 more days, trial period, and have never used it. The basic Mbrace is good for another 18 months. Is there really a need to keep either one? Just trying not to waste money if it's not needed.
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2015 C400
I'm still in my trial period but I've already decided what services I intend to keep.
I'm keeping the mbrace base package for emergencies and the ability to use the phone app.
I'm dropping plus and MB apps. I just don't use the services.
I'm keeping the mbrace base package for emergencies and the ability to use the phone app.
I'm dropping plus and MB apps. I just don't use the services.
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From: Whitefield, NH
2015 C300 Sport: Palladium, Premium, Multimedia, Leather, BLIS
I kept the basic MBrace package after the 6 month trial period, but dropped the Plus after the 3 months were up.
Please note that you must cancel MBrace Plus directly with them or it will automatically renew and be billed to your credit card.
The Internet connection is slow enough to border on the useless, and the apps aren't all that attractive or useful. My conclusion: not ready for prime time.
Please note that you must cancel MBrace Plus directly with them or it will automatically renew and be billed to your credit card.
The Internet connection is slow enough to border on the useless, and the apps aren't all that attractive or useful. My conclusion: not ready for prime time.
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I kept the basic MBrace package after the 6 month trial period, but dropped the Plus after the 3 months were up.
Please note that you must cancel MBrace Plus directly with them or it will automatically renew and be billed to your credit card.
The Internet connection is slow enough to border on the useless, and the apps aren't all that attractive or useful. My conclusion: not ready for prime time.
Please note that you must cancel MBrace Plus directly with them or it will automatically renew and be billed to your credit card.
The Internet connection is slow enough to border on the useless, and the apps aren't all that attractive or useful. My conclusion: not ready for prime time.
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I personally don't believe mbrace or mbrace PLUS, let alone the slow Mercedes Benz apps, is worth it at all.
As long as I have SiriusXM radio, traffic, and weather (along with what else comes with the subscription), I'm all set.
My smart phone will take care of everything else.
As long as I have SiriusXM radio, traffic, and weather (along with what else comes with the subscription), I'm all set.
My smart phone will take care of everything else.
Last edited by MASSC450; Apr 1, 2015 at 05:37 PM.
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Internet is completely useless as one cannot even stream Pandora. I just play it from the phone over BT...
MB Apps in the package are a joke and too slow anyway
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I think the value is in the MBrace basic package--vehicle tracking, remote unlocking, emergency notifications, sending directions to the nav from your smartphone/internet, etc. I plan on keeping MBrace basic after the trial runs out.
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The three year deal runs around $600 so, for $200 per year, it's really not a bad deal and actually comes in less than the more limited OnStar package that GM offers.
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Agreed!
Agreed! I have been doing all the features that mBrace Plus and Apps has on my iPhone for a few years now. No need to add more $$$ when you already have it at your finger tips
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From: Hagerstown Maryland
2015 W205 C400 4Matic
I'm going to finally sign up for my trial this week. Give a look. I don't see the value of the plus though. I can do all of that with my iPhone, but faster and with more options.
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What's the number one feature of the standard mbrace account? I use the OBD2 port device from Automatic that connects to my phone. It'll call in an accident, it logs my miles, mpg, trips, etc automatically and interacts with IFTTT .. Granted I don't get send2benz or any of that, but I'd be interested in what others think is the best feature of the standard service package.
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What's the number one feature of the standard mbrace account? I use the OBD2 port device from Automatic that connects to my phone. It'll call in an accident, it logs my miles, mpg, trips, etc automatically and interacts with IFTTT .. Granted I don't get send2benz or any of that, but I'd be interested in what others think is the best feature of the standard service package.
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I kept the basic MBrace package after the 6 month trial period, but dropped the Plus after the 3 months were up.
Please note that you must cancel MBrace Plus directly with them or it will automatically renew and be billed to your credit card.
The Internet connection is slow enough to border on the useless, and the apps aren't all that attractive or useful. My conclusion: not ready for prime time.
Please note that you must cancel MBrace Plus directly with them or it will automatically renew and be billed to your credit card.
The Internet connection is slow enough to border on the useless, and the apps aren't all that attractive or useful. My conclusion: not ready for prime time.
In fact they told me if I ever needed Plus/Apps (say for a short trip) I could subscribe and then cancel at anytime thereafter and the charge would be prorated.
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Has anyone tried getting a vehicle discount on these services (ala the basic lojack) as the vehicle locator and tracking should provide a similar function.
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From: Virginia, United States
2015 C300 4Matic
I was charged $29 a couple of days ago and when I checked to see what it was it says MBRACE on it. Don't they usually call to see if you want to continue when the trial is about to end? I activated the trial on 3/26/15 and I was charged on 6/29/15.
Is the Mbrace trial only 3 months?
Is the Mbrace trial only 3 months?
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2026 GLE 53 Coupe
Did you call MB at 1-866-990-9007 to cancel prior to your free trial subscriptions ending for mbrace, mbrace PLUS, or MB Apps?
When I took delivery of my new 2015 C300, I was asked for a credit card number to activate the free trial subscriptions of mbrace, mbrace PLUS, and MB Apps...and I was told I had to call up and cancel prior to the free trial period or those subscriptions would automatically renew, and my credit card would be charged accordingly.
When I took delivery of my new 2015 C300, I was asked for a credit card number to activate the free trial subscriptions of mbrace, mbrace PLUS, and MB Apps...and I was told I had to call up and cancel prior to the free trial period or those subscriptions would automatically renew, and my credit card would be charged accordingly.
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Sounds like you only want mbrace Package.
Last edited by MASSC450; Jul 14, 2015 at 08:01 AM.
