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Old Jul 4, 2022 | 04:49 PM
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Hi everyone, I'm new to the Mercedes world so sorry if this is a stupid question. I have had a search around but couldn't find anything.
The 2011 e220 I've just bought seems to have a bit of a low spec audio system. It's got FM radio and built in Navigation and a media port of some description I'm the centre box. Bluetooth only for phone calls.
So no AUX input or Bluetooth audio streaming.

​​​​​what is the name of this system I've got, I've seen terms like Audio20, comand , nter used in my Google search but don't know what's what really.

Can what I have be upgraded/updated to have some better features?
I've had a look at YouTube videos to switch Bluetooth streaming on but the display on the videos doesn't match what mine is.


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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Rob
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 03:35 PM
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The system you have is a version of what MB calls "COMAND". It is proprietary and has no update track: it is what it is.

In some cases you can buy "Map updates" but essentially it is impossible to replace this unit with a newer model.

The best thing you can do is add a Plug-n-Play kit with "Android-Auto"!
This will greatly expend your stock system with modern standards.
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The system you have is a version of what MB calls "COMAND". It is proprietary and has no update track: it is what it is.

In some cases you can buy "Map updates" but essentially it is impossible to replace this unit with a newer model.

The best thing you can do is add a Plug-n-Play kit with "Android-Auto"!
This will greatly expend your stock system with modern standards.
Thanks for the info. Can you recommend a plug and play android auto kit? There seems to be a lot of them available around.

Thanks
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Android... 😍

As much as I like Unix, Linux and Android, I know they are only as good as who built the system that run the device. I am a first hour Android power user who loves targeting system bottlenecks using root tools.

I have other priorities with my goofy Benz systems that cause me to shy away from new variables distractions.

Perhaps you could do a quick Pro/Cons review before picking your favorite kit ?

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