Best Bluetooth adapter with Android?
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 63
Likes: 9
From: Kansas City, MO
1966 Mercedes 250S/ 1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8/ 1987 Buick Grand National/ 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat
Best Bluetooth adapter with Android?
Hello, all. I've been reading up on my options regarding Bluetooth audio streaming in my 2011 E550, but all my searches have lead me to adapters that support iTunes and iPhones only. Is there an option for Android phones that shows the song info on-screen and supports steering wheel controls? I have a Galaxy S9 and I typically use my Napster app for music. Thanks in advance.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 443
Likes: 69
From: California
2013 E550 4MATIC - P1, P2, SPORT
I believe you can enable BT on the engineering menu:
-End Call + # + 1: opens Engineering Mode
- HU Settings
- HU Parameter
(the following are the settings I put them in)
(1) BT contact plate: Not Installed
(2) LCT: Installed
(3) BT audio: On
(4) Audio Aux: Off (greyed out: not an option)
(5) Video Aux: Off
(6) Navi: installed
(7) BT: on
(This is stolen from: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...w-e-class.html )
-End Call + # + 1: opens Engineering Mode
- HU Settings
- HU Parameter
(the following are the settings I put them in)
(1) BT contact plate: Not Installed
(2) LCT: Installed
(3) BT audio: On
(4) Audio Aux: Off (greyed out: not an option)
(5) Video Aux: Off
(6) Navi: installed
(7) BT: on
(This is stolen from: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...w-e-class.html )
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 63
Likes: 9
From: Kansas City, MO
1966 Mercedes 250S/ 1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8/ 1987 Buick Grand National/ 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat
I believe you can enable BT on the engineering menu:
-End Call + # + 1: opens Engineering Mode
- HU Settings
- HU Parameter
(the following are the settings I put them in)
(1) BT contact plate: Not Installed
(2) LCT: Installed
(3) BT audio: On
(4) Audio Aux: Off (greyed out: not an option)
(5) Video Aux: Off
(6) Navi: installed
(7) BT: on
(This is stolen from: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...w-e-class.html )
-End Call + # + 1: opens Engineering Mode
- HU Settings
- HU Parameter
(the following are the settings I put them in)
(1) BT contact plate: Not Installed
(2) LCT: Installed
(3) BT audio: On
(4) Audio Aux: Off (greyed out: not an option)
(5) Video Aux: Off
(6) Navi: installed
(7) BT: on
(This is stolen from: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...w-e-class.html )
Oh, cool.... I'll give that a shot. Thanks!
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 63
Likes: 9
From: Kansas City, MO
1966 Mercedes 250S/ 1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8/ 1987 Buick Grand National/ 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat
I believe you can enable BT on the engineering menu:
-End Call + # + 1: opens Engineering Mode
- HU Settings
- HU Parameter
(the following are the settings I put them in)
(1) BT contact plate: Not Installed
(2) LCT: Installed
(3) BT audio: On
(4) Audio Aux: Off (greyed out: not an option)
(5) Video Aux: Off
(6) Navi: installed
(7) BT: on
(This is stolen from: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...w-e-class.html )
-End Call + # + 1: opens Engineering Mode
- HU Settings
- HU Parameter
(the following are the settings I put them in)
(1) BT contact plate: Not Installed
(2) LCT: Installed
(3) BT audio: On
(4) Audio Aux: Off (greyed out: not an option)
(5) Video Aux: Off
(6) Navi: installed
(7) BT: on
(This is stolen from: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...w-e-class.html )
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 443
Likes: 69
From: California
2013 E550 4MATIC - P1, P2, SPORT
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 63
Likes: 9
From: Kansas City, MO
1966 Mercedes 250S/ 1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8/ 1987 Buick Grand National/ 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat
Noted. I have yet to experience any interruptions, but it's a very small sample size.
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 443
Likes: 69
From: California
2013 E550 4MATIC - P1, P2, SPORT
I wonder if that due to the BT being MB's early attempt, hence disabling it by default? I haven't had any issues on mine thankfully. I'm fact it works better than my Lincoln's.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 63
Likes: 9
From: Kansas City, MO
1966 Mercedes 250S/ 1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8/ 1987 Buick Grand National/ 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat
My girlfriend has a 2012 Infinity FX35, and her Bluetooth connection is very spotty. Though, she uses an iPhone, so it's not really apples to apples. So far, so good with my Galaxy connecting to my Benz Bluetooth. *fingers crossed*
Junior Member
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 70
Likes: 6
2010 E550 4MATIC
Thanks!
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 63
Likes: 9
From: Kansas City, MO
1966 Mercedes 250S/ 1993 Mercedes 300E 2.8/ 1987 Buick Grand National/ 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Lariat
It was a couple months ago, so it's not fresh in my memory, but if I remember correctly, I had to hold them for a bit. I remember having a little trouble with that step as well, but I'm pretty sure holding them for an extended period of time is what finally did the trick (10 seconds?). Also, I can now report after using the Bluetooth audio streaming quite a lot, it is crisp, quick to connect, and I have experienced no interruptions. Hope this helps.
Last edited by 87NATTY; Jun 5, 2019 at 08:05 AM.
Junior Member
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 70
Likes: 6
2010 E550 4MATIC
It was a couple months ago, so it's not fresh in my memory, but if I remember correctly, I had to hold them for a bit. I remember having a little trouble with that step as well, but I'm pretty sure holding them for an extended period of time is what finally did the trick (10 seconds?). Also, I can now report after using the Bluetooth audio streaming quite a lot, it is crisp, quick to connect, and I have experienced no interruptions. Hope this helps.
