Add smartphone integration to 2019 GLC 300?
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Add smartphone integration to 2019 GLC 300?
I just bought my first Mercedes and assumed smartphone integration was included as a standard feature. Well, it's not and wasn't a feature on mine even though I had lots of other upgrades (sunroof, AMG, Burmester). Dumb, right? Am I out of luck or can I add it aftermarket?
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I just bought my first Mercedes and assumed smartphone integration was included as a standard feature. Well, it's not and wasn't a feature on mine even though I had lots of other upgrades (sunroof, AMG, Burmester). Dumb, right? Am I out of luck or can I add it aftermarket?
If NOT, Check back with your dealer (Service Dept) and see if it's something they can "unlock" via coding...I'm sure they'll charge you for this. I believe Smartphone Integration is always sitting in the background, but MB forces you to pony up $350 to "activate" or buy as an option. I could be wrong on this, so don't hold me to it. If MB can't activate, there are some aftermarket solutions, but none I'm personally comfortable with using on my GLC. Kind of a disgrace this isn't a standard item. Good luck!
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Sorry to tell you, but CarPlay is totally not possible at your car as it is only possible at MY2018 cars with SA154 Datacard codes (Audio20 head unit)
video in motion is only possible with wired module as Daimler closed OBD2 style activation starting 09/2017
wired module here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/263444608824
video in motion is only possible with wired module as Daimler closed OBD2 style activation starting 09/2017
wired module here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/263444608824
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I just bought my first Mercedes and assumed smartphone integration was included as a standard feature. Well, it's not and wasn't a feature on mine even though I had lots of other upgrades (sunroof, AMG, Burmester). Dumb, right? Am I out of luck or can I add it aftermarket?
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If your phone is connected thru bluetooth. Can apps like Tidal be played thru the system from your phone or is smart phone integration necessary?
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Do you have Multimedia Package (Comand)?
If NOT, Check back with your dealer (Service Dept) and see if it's something they can "unlock" via coding...I'm sure they'll charge you for this. I believe Smartphone Integration is always sitting in the background, but MB forces you to pony up $350 to "activate" or buy as an option. I could be wrong on this, so don't hold me to it. If MB can't activate, there are some aftermarket solutions, but none I'm personally comfortable with using on my GLC. Kind of a disgrace this isn't a standard item. Good luck!
If NOT, Check back with your dealer (Service Dept) and see if it's something they can "unlock" via coding...I'm sure they'll charge you for this. I believe Smartphone Integration is always sitting in the background, but MB forces you to pony up $350 to "activate" or buy as an option. I could be wrong on this, so don't hold me to it. If MB can't activate, there are some aftermarket solutions, but none I'm personally comfortable with using on my GLC. Kind of a disgrace this isn't a standard item. Good luck!
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Sorry to tell you, but CarPlay is totally not possible at your car as it is only possible at MY2018 cars with SA154 Datacard codes (Audio20 head unit)
video in motion is only possible with wired module as Daimler closed OBD2 style activation starting 09/2017
wired module here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/263444608824
video in motion is only possible with wired module as Daimler closed OBD2 style activation starting 09/2017
wired module here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/263444608824
My understanding is you can either add the Multimedia Package (with built in Nav) or Smartphone integration (e.g. CarPlay, Android) but not both.
