Looking for a good Carplay adapter for 2017 C300

Feb 17, 2021 | 12:08 PM

antoniopap

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2010 E63 AMG

Looking for a good Carplay adapter for 2017 C300

Hi all! I've decided to solve my lack of Apple Carplay by getting an aftermarket kit to install it over the display. I know there are a lot of similar looking kits on sites like ebay and AliExpress that have varying prices and install processes, so I'm asking the community if they know any good kits that people tend to buy and like. I know these things aren't perfect, but here's what I'd like to get out of it:

System where by holding a button (usually the back button) screen will immediately go into Carplay. Hopefully there won't be some settings panel every time this is done.
Bonus if the system can go into carplay when turning the car on.
If the carplay screen is active, going into reverse will still prompt the backup camera screen, and going out of reverse will take me back to carplay (I'm fine if it goes to the MB screen after, but I wouldn't like a system that I have to manually go out of carplay in order to see my back up camera).
System uses car's microphone for calling and siri, rather than needing to install a microphone with the kit.
MOST IMPORTANT: Looking for a Wireless Carplay module, not wired.

I know this is a lot of look out for, but any help is appreciated. If you know of a very popular kit that a lot of people with the 2017 C300 (NTG5.0) are getting that is also a Wireless Carplay module, you could send me that as well. Usually people on this forum know what they are doing and tend to pick the best parts.

Feb 17, 2021 | 03:32 PM

netboy

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2003 C320 coupe/c450 in Feb 2016

i have Mercedes OEM carplay / Android auto.
I'm 110% satisfied, everything works, no complains.

Feb 17, 2021 | 03:41 PM

irondad

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W205, X253, C190, W213,

Quote:

Originally Posted by netboy

i have Mercedes OEM carplay / Android auto.
I'm 110% satisfied, everything works, no complains.

OP does not have the OEM install and is looking for aftermarket recommendations.

Feb 17, 2021 | 03:48 PM

netboy

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2003 C320 coupe/c450 in Feb 2016

well. someone helped me installed oem carplay and i recommended oem carplay. it's more expensive but kinda expected since it's oem, but also everything just works.

Feb 17, 2021 | 05:40 PM

antoniopap

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2010 E63 AMG

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've looked down the OEM route and determined its really not what I'm looking for. It would be far too expensive for me.

Feb 17, 2021 | 05:59 PM

jdubya01

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AMG C43

OP
Check out this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...arplay-4g.html
I have the N600 and it works great.

There are also CarPlay proxy boxes that can be installed. The install for those is similar except for replacing the screen. I had one of these boxes but find the touchscreen to be much more usable.

Feb 18, 2021 | 10:32 AM

Louis300

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C300 4matic Coupe

Go to Joyeauto.com. They have great quality wireless carplay upgrade system. They offer excellent customer service for support on installation. System works with original car controls and steering wheel controls, Same as factory system, but includes wireless carplay and phone mirroring, you can run any app on phone on factory screen, full screen. Audio is excellent.

OEM Integration, work with your original display and Media;
Works with wireless Apple CarPlay, pairing via Bluetooth, transfer via WIFI;
Work with Wired CarPlay also,turn off wifi at first, connect via lighting cable(wired keep your phone charged at the same time);
Android Mirroring-Link for Android Phones (Download link);
GPS navigation Apps, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps are all available, live traffic information;
Music Apples Spotify,Apple Music, Amazon etc.audio through factory Mercedes NTG5 media, lyrics show on display for some apps;
Voice control by saying “Hey Siri…”;
Aftermarket front/rear/360 camera input. (Dynamic guidance lines are supported);
USB flash drive to play music and videos by connect USB port from CarPlay kit;
EQ adjustable.best audio quality. choose your favorite style freely (Pop, Rock, Soft, Standard..);
Full OEM buttons control.

Weight 1.5 kg Dimensions 27.5 × 22 × 8 cm Support

A Class (W176) 2015-2017 MY

B Class (W246) 2014-2017 MY

C Class (W205) 2015-2018 MY

E Class 2015-2017 MY