For those with Audio 20 systems using the aftermarket CarPlay modules..
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For those with Audio 20 systems using the aftermarket CarPlay modules..
Could you give me a review on it? How close to stock is everything?
In a perfect world, I'd plug my phone into a USB connected to my car, place my phone in the arm rest and use the screen + wheel to control everything without touching my phone. Id answer calls and everything without having to remove my phone from the armrest.
Is this feasible with the aftermarket option?
In a perfect world, I'd plug my phone into a USB connected to my car, place my phone in the arm rest and use the screen + wheel to control everything without touching my phone. Id answer calls and everything without having to remove my phone from the armrest.
Is this feasible with the aftermarket option?
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I did this install a few weeks ago, and so far so good. The installation is very straight forward, and only a torx screwdriver is needed.
You connect your phone to a USB connector directy to the aftermarket Apple Carplay box, of wirelessly via WiFi. You do however lose 1 of the OEM USB connections in the center console as this would be used for the sound input from the Carplay box into your NTG head unit. I extended a lightning cable directly from the Carply box into the center console for easy access.
The Carplay works in parrallel with your NTG head unit, and you will always have to have the head unit set to USB 1 or 2 AUX (depending on which is connected to the Carplay box) for sound when using Carplay. Video of either the Carplay or NTG Head unit can be switched between by holding the ¨BACK¨ button pressed for 2-3 seconds on either the steering wheel or center console.
Phone calls can be made and answered from Carplay using the microphone and stereo of your car as normal. The ´Hey Siri´ function is available, but requires the installation of an additional microphone directly connected to the Carplay box.
The only thing I found kinda off is when you´re using Apple Carplay, you have no climate information on your screen. To see your setpoints of the AC, fans etc you need to switch to the video of the NTG Head untis by holding the BACK button.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need some more insights.
Below the link of the exact unit I ordered. It came within a 1,5 weeks from China, delivered in Mexico.
http://tiny.cc/mlczoz
You connect your phone to a USB connector directy to the aftermarket Apple Carplay box, of wirelessly via WiFi. You do however lose 1 of the OEM USB connections in the center console as this would be used for the sound input from the Carplay box into your NTG head unit. I extended a lightning cable directly from the Carply box into the center console for easy access.
The Carplay works in parrallel with your NTG head unit, and you will always have to have the head unit set to USB 1 or 2 AUX (depending on which is connected to the Carplay box) for sound when using Carplay. Video of either the Carplay or NTG Head unit can be switched between by holding the ¨BACK¨ button pressed for 2-3 seconds on either the steering wheel or center console.
Phone calls can be made and answered from Carplay using the microphone and stereo of your car as normal. The ´Hey Siri´ function is available, but requires the installation of an additional microphone directly connected to the Carplay box.
The only thing I found kinda off is when you´re using Apple Carplay, you have no climate information on your screen. To see your setpoints of the AC, fans etc you need to switch to the video of the NTG Head untis by holding the BACK button.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need some more insights.
Below the link of the exact unit I ordered. It came within a 1,5 weeks from China, delivered in Mexico.
http://tiny.cc/mlczoz
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I highly recommend the Road Top wireless CarPlay box (from AliExp, received in 3 days via DHL). Installed mine 2 weeks ago and it’s been solid. The great thing is it also uses the OEM mic (so no having to switch to MB Bluetooth when you place calls). I previously had the JoyeAuto installed for almost a year and it was nothing but problems. Mic issues, wireless CarPlay was always dropping, music stuttering, random restarts, black screens requiring reboots and the customer service was lacking.
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UPDATE - I do not recommend this box anymore. I have my car in my attached garage and my phone connects to the box randomly (all day) while the car is off and I’m in my house. Every single one of the provided MCU and firmware updates has not resolved this issue. The box just does not fully shut off causing serious battery draining. If anyone knows of any alternative box that uses the oem microphone please do let me know.
———————-
UPDATE - I do not recommend this box anymore. I have my car in my attached garage and my phone connects to the box randomly (all day) while the car is off and I’m in my house. Every single one of the provided MCU and firmware updates has not resolved this issue. The box just does not fully shut off causing serious battery draining. If anyone knows of any alternative box that uses the oem microphone please do let me know.
Last edited by Kypsin; Aug 25, 2020 at 01:04 PM.
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This was the one - https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVmvNUd
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Hi, how easy was this to fit ? Are you able to share the installation instructions at all please ? Thanks 
Is this the correct video ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgIcgrytmlU
Is this the correct video ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgIcgrytmlU
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Hi, how easy was this to fit ? Are you able to share the installation instructions at all please ? Thanks
Is this the correct video ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgIcgrytmlU
Is this the correct video ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgIcgrytmlU
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UPDATE - I do not recommend this box anymore. I have my car in my attached garage and my phone connects to the box randomly (all day) while the car is off and I’m in my house. Every single one of the provided MCU and firmware updates has not resolved this issue. The box just does not fully shut off causing serious battery draining. If anyone knows of any alternative box that uses the oem microphone please do let me know.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...grade-e63.html
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Thanks for posting. I highly recommend reading this thread as the unit mentioned is crazy good and super easy to install. Plus I'm pretty sure it works with the C-class (2016 to 2019). There are both Android Auto & Apple Car Play variants. I have the ACP one and it is a GOD send! Good luck!!
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...grade-e63.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...grade-e63.html
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Jules, I read that thread you posted. They talk about getting the Command Firmware updated and using the OBD module to get carplay added to to the Command screen. Is this what you're talking about? Have you tried this on a 2016 W205 C300? Any luck on getting it to work? I posted in that other thread to see if this module would be a method that would work for our w205s.
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Jules, I read that thread you posted. They talk about getting the Command Firmware updated and using the OBD module to get carplay added to to the Command screen. Is this what you're talking about? Have you tried this on a 2016 W205 C300? Any luck on getting it to work? I posted in that other thread to see if this module would be a method that would work for our w205s.
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Hey Kush. I have not tried this on a 2016 C. However, you may just email the seller (Vlad) and see if his OBD module supports your VIN to “unlock” CarPlay. Then I would email the car2airplay seller to see if their module works (should since the website says Mercs 2016 -2019). Just ensure you follow the steps outlined to be sure your head unit is up to date. Good luck in your mission!!
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Vlad states on here that it does not work for the W205, but here you go. Maybe ask him if he knows of any module that does work. Good luck!!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CO...s/262451909947
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-CO...s/262451909947
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This was the one - https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVmvNUd
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I highly recommend the Road Top wireless CarPlay box (from AliExp, received in 3 days via DHL). Installed mine 2 weeks ago and it’s been solid. The great thing is it also uses the OEM mic (so no having to switch to MB Bluetooth when you place calls). I previously had the JoyeAuto installed for almost a year and it was nothing but problems. Mic issues, wireless CarPlay was always dropping, music stuttering, random restarts, black screens requiring reboots and the customer service was lacking.
———————-
UPDATE - I do not recommend this box anymore. I have my car in my attached garage and my phone connects to the box randomly (all day) while the car is off and I’m in my house. Every single one of the provided MCU and firmware updates has not resolved this issue. The box just does not fully shut off causing serious battery draining. If anyone knows of any alternative box that uses the oem microphone please do let me know.
———————-
UPDATE - I do not recommend this box anymore. I have my car in my attached garage and my phone connects to the box randomly (all day) while the car is off and I’m in my house. Every single one of the provided MCU and firmware updates has not resolved this issue. The box just does not fully shut off causing serious battery draining. If anyone knows of any alternative box that uses the oem microphone please do let me know.
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Hey mate, are you still having a problems with your CarPlay kit? I purchased one from Carlinkit on AliExpress. The next morning after installing it a message come up on car dash saying auxiliary battery malfunction. I think I have the same problem as you. did you resolve it by any chance?
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FYI, to monitor/track the sporadic connections that occur when the car is off, I have created a shortcut with the Shortcuts app to give me a notification whenever the Bluetooth connects to ‘Carplay833900’.
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Hey mate, are you still having a problems with your CarPlay kit? I purchased one from Carlinkit on AliExpress. The next morning after installing it a message come up on car dash saying auxiliary battery malfunction. I think I have the same problem as you. did you resolve it by any chance?
