CBR Dude

Me again!


I'm looking at a 2012 GL550 with 26K on it. Website says you can stream music via Bluetooth. Is this true. No aftermarket kit is installed.


I've only seen pics.


Any help.

jcbutta

I believe that is incorrect. Bluetooth streaming on GL's became available on the 2013 models.

CBR Dude

I think you're correct. How about an Android devise?

lotuni

No steaming of any BT device on the 12s unless you get the "MB media interface plus" or a 3rd party adapter that plugs in to the iPhone 4 cable or 3.5mm adapter. (you can find them on amazon and a search on this forum)

I'm not able to post a link right now.

CBR Dude

I'm told by the local MB parts department that the "MB media interface plus" won't work either for the use of BT, only the USB and it won't charge the iPhone? They told me "If you're looking for technology, this is not the vehicle for you". I would have to go aftermarket! They would not recommend any to me.


I've seen the aftermarket BT that plugs into the iPhone 4 cord. Not in use but the website.


Here's' a real stumper! This past weekend we used the our 2011 GL450 and drove up to Lancaster. I have an iPhone 5 with the new 8.0.2 iOS. I used the maps ap and when the ap spouted off directions, ect. It came through the BT and out the speakers. The screen on the truck would look like I was trying to make or take a call. After the directions were spouted off, the screen went back to the idol Tel mode. Until the directions came out again.


Thoughts?

lotuni

The Media interface plus most certainly works as I have it in mine and I can stream from my phone 5 all day long. That said, the MIP is not the most user friendly (the whole User interface is subpar) tool in the pack but once it is setup it works fine and the audio quality is great!

Bluetooth has many protocols / profiles and applications, in this case there is "Pairing your phone to make calls" and "Streaming audio". They are different profiles under the bluetooth umbrella. Your phone can pair to the GL to make calls but not to stream audio. What you were hearing was the phone's guidance using the "calls" protocol (Which it pairs fine) out through your speakers but the GLs head unit does not do the "AD2P" (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for streaming stereo audio. For that you need the MPI or 3rd party adaptor.

CBR Dude

I'm sure MB is getting beaten up on this?


So you're saying the following will work?

A 212 900 47 12

Looks like the device itself plugs into the existing cable outlet located in the upper left portion of the glove box? This is where the current cable plugs into.


What cable do you have plugged into the exit portion of the device? Does it charge anything? Can I plug in the old cable to the device and continue to have the iPod work?


I currently have an iPod plugged into the current cable in the glove box.


On another note the SD card says it only supports up to 4GB. I've loaded a 32GB up but it does not recognize the entire card. Is that a fair assessment?


Thanks

chsu74

Tune2air on Amazon for $89

CBR Dude

So this works too and does not interfere with the talking BT portion?


And is a lot cheaper obviously!

chsu74

Works well for me. No issues with iPhone connecting to both BT devices and switching between the two when playing music.

CBR Dude

Do you have to turn one off to initiate the other.


In other words if I'm streaming music through my iPhone do I have to switch over or can I simply hit the green off hook button on the command head unit or on the steering wheel and talk away.


In my Lexus and Infiniti never had this problem and they are older than the Benz. Stream all day and if a call comes in the phone rings and I answer it!


This is like an antique method.

CBR Dude

My concern is if I get caught with the phone in hand trying to toggle over. I'm in Maryland and they are a hands free only and same with DC. VA is moving towards it.

chsu74

No