Involving Siri
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2015 C300 4MATIC
Involving Siri
Anyone figure out a reliable way to invoke Siri on their iPhone when its connected to their W205 (w/ Command 20)?
Sometimes pressing the home button on the phone or saying "Hey Siri" works for me, but usually it doesn't, instead I get "Call Ended" on the command screen before I get a chance to say anything.
Seems to generally work if I am parked, but I think I was only able to use Siri once so far when moving.
Guessing there is some subtle thing I am missing (maybe it is all in the wrist).
Thanks
Sometimes pressing the home button on the phone or saying "Hey Siri" works for me, but usually it doesn't, instead I get "Call Ended" on the command screen before I get a chance to say anything.
Seems to generally work if I am parked, but I think I was only able to use Siri once so far when moving.
Guessing there is some subtle thing I am missing (maybe it is all in the wrist).
Thanks
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Amazon/eBay have a few different bluetooth 'siri' buttons that seem to work well. I use 'hey siri' personally. Phone is usually plugged in for long trips (which are actually pretty rare for me) or I use my watch when on shorter trips.
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I have one of those buttons, but it doesn't help. The issue isn't getting Siri started (though it would be nice if MB made that easier) I think the issue is once Siri is going the car disconnects its microphone from the phone.
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That's an issue I don't have.. Comand or Audio20?
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According to MY16 owners guide you can now hold down the speech button on the steering wheel to invoke Siri.
I tried this on MY15 s205 with the latest software but it doesn't work.
I tried this on MY15 s205 with the latest software but it doesn't work.
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That will be great! On my 2012 E350 Coupe, accessing Siri is a pain the patooty. Yes it is!
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I can't get this to work my MY16 w205 without command. It always activate the NAV. Does it require command to work?
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Only seems to exist with Command. But there is no need for full voice recognition, if I press the home button on the iPhone I can use Siri through the mic and speaker of the car. It is only the activation that doesn't work.
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The current manual for the C class states you can hold down the voice button to activate the likes of Siri. I have the MY15 and it certainly doesn't work for me.
