87NATTY

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.

TeeEl

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 )

87NATTY

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Oh, cool.... I'll give that a shot. Thanks!

87NATTY

Well, that worked like a charm. You just saved me about $100. Lol. Thanks again!

TeeEl

Awesome! Glad to hear it. With all the help and advice I've gotten on here I'm glad I could return the favor to someone.

SAserg

I did the same but keep experiencing audio cut out when listening to music. I plugged in a tune2air (had it from a previous Audi) to the ipod adapter and works flawless with no interruption of audio.

87NATTY

Noted. I have yet to experience any interruptions, but it's a very small sample size.

TeeEl

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.

87NATTY

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*

MASTAFLY

How did you get this to work? I tried the buttons in the center end call, #, and 1 and nothing happened whether I pushed them all at once, one by one, or held them. Want to see if my 2010 E550 will allow the bluetooth audio streaming or not.

Thanks!

87NATTY

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.

MASTAFLY

Yes that was about the time frame required. Got mine to work also and I too can say that the audio quality is great, connects to my phone automatically, and overall works flawlessly. Not sure why so many people reported problems with it. Nice little car hack