Amiricanmade

I'm looking for a aftermarket bluetooth (my car is not wired with the OEM bluetooth). Does anyone know a company that has a suttle bluetooth i can use with the factory speakers and possibly the factory speaker? I have 07 550 with Nav.

I was searching the forums and found this
http://www.parrotkits.com/steeringwheel.html
from the looks of it, it's simply plug and play? it'll attach to the oem steering wheel. i was wondering if any MBW members have this in their cars, and if so, does the sound come from the speakers or do i have to tune the radio?
Thanks


Thanks

dnguy344

mobridge, cartronics, or nag-tv bluetooth....i have nag-tv bluetooth on my clk works great, easy installation...use factory speakers

SteveB4

I have cartronics itronic. Haven't had any problems

eddieo45

this thread would be a great place to list the pros and cons of the various BT solutions, as well as their prices. dnguy344 is referring to the NAV-TV Tooki, which retails for $750 and appears to utilize the dash display, steering wheel buttons and COMAND HU, but I think it has its own mic. I'm still trying to figure out the others; if you have one, please post about it.

Amiricanmade

How much did it run you with installation?

Does it use factory speakers? How much did it cost you if you dont mind me asking?
Indeed. Anyone use the parrotkit link? It seems it would work perfectly with OEM non-harmon kardon and it's priced at only $200ish. I'd say with install this should be $250-$300.

SteveB4

Yes it does run over the factory speakers. On my car I had to pull out the comand unit and hook into the fiber optics then i put the itronic unit in the area under the glove box area. The price was around $800 - $900

dnguy344

Amiricanmade....i did the installation myself....pretty easy

eddieo45

I'm hoping this thread can become a resource that will list the various aftermarket Bluetooth solutions that claim to be "Mercedes-compatible", and indicate whether they use the radio and steering wheel buttons, car speakers, etc. The Nav-TV Tooki, evidently does, as previously posted, and retails for about $750. I just was told by someone at installer.com that the Parrot systems DO NOT integrate with the radio or steering wheel buttons (that makes it a deal-breaker, for me, at least).


I looked up the above-mentioned Itronic HERE and it seems to fully integrate, at a retail price of $899.

Mobridge, HERE, also claims to fully integrate with 2006+ Audio 20/50 and Comand for $799.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these or other "fully integrated" aftermarket Bluetooth solutions, please enlighten us!

Aussie_CLK

i used a parrot kit with my last car, a V35 skyline (aka inifniti G35 over in the USA)
it was plug-and-play with the right loom and the right installer

it used to mute my speakers when a call came through and has a little colour screen that showed who was calling.

only issue is that you need to mount it somewhere which makes it a taget for thieves, and also makes it look aftermarket.

Amiricanmade

how much did the kit cost you? and does it use the button on the steering wheel?

Great info. For the Parrot kid, are you talking about a specific kit or all of them? I was hoping this would work -> http://www.parrotkits.com/steeringwheel.html

eddieo45

I'm told that NO PARROT works with the MB controls, which is a deal breaker for me. dnguy's Tooki does, and he told me he got his on eBay for about $400. I really hope more members THAT HAVE aftermkt (or OEM) Bluetooth installs will chime in. I have a $50 Moto on my visor; unless I can get the car's controls to work, I stick with that.

dnguy344

i got the Tooki and ipod intergration for $500 (used) and yes it does use the steering wheel control just like factory bluetooth except it has its own mic which i mounted by the rear view mirror...it works great, i like it...installation is simple if you know how to uninstall your MOST-bus nag or cd player...if any1 needs help with installation, hit me up, i'll be more than happy to help you!

eddieo45

odd that it can integrate with everything else and not the built-in mic! does the wire to your mic show?

dnguy344

nah...i ran the wire and hide it in the headliner where only the mic is seen by the rear view mirror

eddieo45

wouldn't mind seeing a pic.....too bad you didn't do a DIY!

dnguy344

haha if any1 needs help, i don't mind get on the phone and walk them thru the installation...its very easy but i sit here and write out the steps it'll probably take me all day.

Amiricanmade

Do you have a pic of the mic

dnguy344

ill take one when i get a chance

eddieo45

another question dnguy344: does your phone number show up in your speedo display:

dnguy344

[QUOTE=eddieo45;4079881]another question dnguy344: does your phone number show up in your speedo display:

im not too sure....but i think whoever you're calling show up