Google map navigation on COMAND screen
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Google map navigation on COMAND screen
Hi, I just got my 2016 E250, I've been using Google map navigation for the past couple years and really liked it. Any suggestions on the best way to get Google map navigation on the COMAND screen? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S5.
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OK, thanks everyone for the various brand recommendations. But seriously, is there a viable option currently to mirror an Android screen to COMAND?
I think the carplay + drive plus kit appears to do what I want, except that only works on iPhone.
I think the carplay + drive plus kit appears to do what I want, except that only works on iPhone.
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There was a post on here about android auto and using video in motion to display it. Search for either of those and you might find something. Not sure you will want to bother with it. Might be better off getting a good dash mount for your phone.
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It's not a Galaxy solution, but Mercedes sells a kit that connects my iPhone to the COMAND system called Drive Kit Plus. It has Google maps, but lacks the integration of the embedded COMAND keypad and voice control smoothness. http://www.drive-kit-plus.com/en/#s/start
I'm still trying to see if I can add CarPlay as I'm an Apple-ecosystem fan, but $600 - $1000 it too much for an after-market solution as offered by another OP.
I'm still trying to see if I can add CarPlay as I'm an Apple-ecosystem fan, but $600 - $1000 it too much for an after-market solution as offered by another OP.
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Contrary to their description, the ******* solution is not plug and play and you need to tap into some wiring. What this means is that you may warranty issues down the road if you have any electrical issues - not only electrical issues with the audio/nav system but anywhere in the car.
As cars get more complex, the systems become more integrated and an insignificant change (like changing the electrical draw of one system) may lead to a failure in another totally unexpected area.
Accordingly, I'd advise caution when installing any aftermarket systems - especially those that require cutting into existing wiring.
Always ask yourself "what other systems are dependent on this? What can be the unintended consequences?"
As cars get more complex, the systems become more integrated and an insignificant change (like changing the electrical draw of one system) may lead to a failure in another totally unexpected area.
Accordingly, I'd advise caution when installing any aftermarket systems - especially those that require cutting into existing wiring.
Always ask yourself "what other systems are dependent on this? What can be the unintended consequences?"
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Contrary to their description, the ******* solution is not plug and play and you need to tap into some wiring. What this means is that you may warranty issues down the road if you have any electrical issues - not only electrical issues with the audio/nav system but anywhere in the car.
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