Streaming Audio (Bluetooth)
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Staten Island, NY
2010 MB S550, 2017 MB SLC 300
I wanted to be fancy and picked up the cool breeze. It was $15 so i figured why not. Hooked it up to my ipod connection and pluged the 3.5mm line in to the AUX. I was using a line in to the AUX and was tired of seeing wires.
It sounds fine, but doesn't connect automatically, no steering wheel controls or info on the speedo. But the most annoying thing is that the cool breeze doesn't have any phone call capabilities. Big fail.
It sounds fine, but doesn't connect automatically, no steering wheel controls or info on the speedo. But the most annoying thing is that the cool breeze doesn't have any phone call capabilities. Big fail.
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Joined: Oct 2014
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2003 W211 E500
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HKN...&robot_redir=1
I have this... Works great. Quality is great. Pop in cassette put my phone in cup holder and go. No audio issues at all
I have this... Works great. Quality is great. Pop in cassette put my phone in cup holder and go. No audio issues at all
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 95
Likes: 3
From: Louisville, KY
1986 190D 5spd
Hello,
I just picked up a W211 E320 CDI (2005) with Command/Logic 7/3.5mm aux in glovebox.
I want to stream music from my galaxy S5 to bluetooth via the aux port.
I have found several cheap BT units that simply plug into the 3.5mm port and good to go. Unfortunately you do need to eventually charge the device AND you have to manually power them up (open glovebox push button...).
I find this as unacceptable as the price of the alternative so I am wondering if simply splicing it into a 12v source (glovebox light perhaps) would work? This way as soon as you turn the ignition the bluetooth will turn on automatically AND you never have to charge it.
All you would do is cut off the end of the charge cable and splice the hot and ground into your 12v source of choice.
One issue is that most of these cheap BT units use USB charging cables which are 5v. I'm not sure if this will be an issue or not, you can still cut the end off and 2 of the 4 wires are what you would use to splice but not sure what happens when you run 5v cord into a 12v source....
Any other suggestions for cheap bluetooth? I suppose opening the glovebox every time isn't that big of an issue....
lastly, links to the best audio quality BT units would be helpful as well.
Thanks.
I just picked up a W211 E320 CDI (2005) with Command/Logic 7/3.5mm aux in glovebox.
I want to stream music from my galaxy S5 to bluetooth via the aux port.
I have found several cheap BT units that simply plug into the 3.5mm port and good to go. Unfortunately you do need to eventually charge the device AND you have to manually power them up (open glovebox push button...).
I find this as unacceptable as the price of the alternative so I am wondering if simply splicing it into a 12v source (glovebox light perhaps) would work? This way as soon as you turn the ignition the bluetooth will turn on automatically AND you never have to charge it.
All you would do is cut off the end of the charge cable and splice the hot and ground into your 12v source of choice.
One issue is that most of these cheap BT units use USB charging cables which are 5v. I'm not sure if this will be an issue or not, you can still cut the end off and 2 of the 4 wires are what you would use to splice but not sure what happens when you run 5v cord into a 12v source....
Any other suggestions for cheap bluetooth? I suppose opening the glovebox every time isn't that big of an issue....
lastly, links to the best audio quality BT units would be helpful as well.
Thanks.
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 10
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w211 E550
Hello, I have an HTC M8 and what I use is the HTC Bluetooth dongle and to solve the power issue I just bought an external battery pack and keep it plugged into the dongle. The battery pack turns off automatically when dongle is fully charged. So I just leave the dongle on all the time. It doesn't drain the battery pack much at all. So the only time I have to open my glove box is like every six weeks just to charge it. Clean, no wires and sound is great! Hope this helps, good luck!
Hello,
I just picked up a W211 E320 CDI (2005) with Command/Logic 7/3.5mm aux in glovebox.
I want to stream music from my galaxy S5 to bluetooth via the aux port.
I have found several cheap BT units that simply plug into the 3.5mm port and good to go. Unfortunately you do need to eventually charge the device AND you have to manually power them up (open glovebox push button...).
I find this as unacceptable as the price of the alternative so I am wondering if simply splicing it into a 12v source (glovebox light perhaps) would work? This way as soon as you turn the ignition the bluetooth will turn on automatically AND you never have to charge it.
All you would do is cut off the end of the charge cable and splice the hot and ground into your 12v source of choice.
One issue is that most of these cheap BT units use USB charging cables which are 5v. I'm not sure if this will be an issue or not, you can still cut the end off and 2 of the 4 wires are what you would use to splice but not sure what happens when you run 5v cord into a 12v source....
Any other suggestions for cheap bluetooth? I suppose opening the glovebox every time isn't that big of an issue....
lastly, links to the best audio quality BT units would be helpful as well.
Thanks.
I just picked up a W211 E320 CDI (2005) with Command/Logic 7/3.5mm aux in glovebox.
I want to stream music from my galaxy S5 to bluetooth via the aux port.
I have found several cheap BT units that simply plug into the 3.5mm port and good to go. Unfortunately you do need to eventually charge the device AND you have to manually power them up (open glovebox push button...).
I find this as unacceptable as the price of the alternative so I am wondering if simply splicing it into a 12v source (glovebox light perhaps) would work? This way as soon as you turn the ignition the bluetooth will turn on automatically AND you never have to charge it.
All you would do is cut off the end of the charge cable and splice the hot and ground into your 12v source of choice.
One issue is that most of these cheap BT units use USB charging cables which are 5v. I'm not sure if this will be an issue or not, you can still cut the end off and 2 of the 4 wires are what you would use to splice but not sure what happens when you run 5v cord into a 12v source....
Any other suggestions for cheap bluetooth? I suppose opening the glovebox every time isn't that big of an issue....
lastly, links to the best audio quality BT units would be helpful as well.
Thanks.
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1
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2007 Mercedes E350
The Tune2Air 30-pin connector I received last week is starting to annoy me already.
Does anyone else who has this unit have any insight?
1. The exchange between Music streaming via Tune2Air and receiving calls via the MB Bluetooth woks. However, I get a recurring 5-second "moment of silence" every few minutes where I can't hear a word the other party on the call is saying. It appears the Tune2Air is trying to take back BT control from the MB BT during this moment of silence.
Does anyone else who has this unit have any insight?
1. The exchange between Music streaming via Tune2Air and receiving calls via the MB Bluetooth woks. However, I get a recurring 5-second "moment of silence" every few minutes where I can't hear a word the other party on the call is saying. It appears the Tune2Air is trying to take back BT control from the MB BT during this moment of silence.
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 26
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2009 E350 AMG Sport
I ended up buying a Bluetooth transmitter and connecting it to the glove box AUX port. It still interferes with MB Bluetooth, but the transmitter I purchased has a push-button turn off. This means that if I get a call while my music is playing, I push the button on the transmitter to turn it off. This guarantees my phone uses the MB Bluetooth for the call, and there are no conflicts or dropped phone communication.
Admittedly, it’s not an ideal setup. But it works great for me. The trade-off is that I must push the Off button every time I wish to take a phone call. But that’s very easy because the button is right on the cigarette lighter adapter. After the call ends, I push the button again to turn it on. The Transmitter automatically connects to my iPhone.
I’ve been using this for 6 months and am happy with it.
Here’s the transmitter I purchased:
Admittedly, it’s not an ideal setup. But it works great for me. The trade-off is that I must push the Off button every time I wish to take a phone call. But that’s very easy because the button is right on the cigarette lighter adapter. After the call ends, I push the button again to turn it on. The Transmitter automatically connects to my iPhone.
I’ve been using this for 6 months and am happy with it.
Here’s the transmitter I purchased:
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 535
Likes: 44
From: Pottstown, PA
'97 S500 Coupe, 2016 AMG S63 Coupe, 2007 Audi Q7
Here is another option on a different thread
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...at-s-nest.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...at-s-nest.html
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 12
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BMW 335i, Mercedes CLS55, Dodge Dakota
Hey The Reids ... how'd the installation go of the mObridge M2ProMOST in your Mercedes? I have a CLS55 that I'm debating installing myself. I'm no wiz at electronics installs but pretty handy, have some stereo installs, splicing, pulling power from 12v sources, etc.. What's up? Did you finally install yourself and what pain did you go through? Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks
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Newbie
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 11
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From: Alberta Canada
2001 SL500, 2005 E55 AMG
Hey The Reids ... how'd the installation go of the mObridge M2ProMOST in your Mercedes? I have a CLS55 that I'm debating installing myself. I'm no wiz at electronics installs but pretty handy, have some stereo installs, splicing, pulling power from 12v sources, etc.. What's up? Did you finally install yourself and what pain did you go through? Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks
Overall i was happy with it; I gave some thought to doing the install myself but decided against it.
Hope this helps.
Senior Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 485
Likes: 31
From: Concord, CA
'13 E350 . M276
There's a guy out of Southern Calif who used to do installations for MB dealers who sells a kit of Mercedes OEM parts to "Bluetooth" your car. When I spoke to him, we talked about my W211. If anyone knows about Mercedes and Bluetooth, it's him. The kit costs around $600. I plan to hook up with him in a couple of months when visiting family in So Cal. His name is Keith and his email is cellguy@live.com
