bostonAm

Not at all. It works just like wired CarPlay, maybe 1 second of lag while switching songs. It takes around 30 seconds to 1 minute to connect with my phone though. I'm totally fine with it. With the wireless CarPlay, the wireless charging makes more sense now.

wsscott

Well, I just checked my system Activation Options, and only Wired Apple Carplay is Unlimited Validity, and there is no Wireless Apple Carplay showing. NOTE: I just had a Safety Recall and I asked them to check for MBUX firmware updates. They said they didn't think there were any, but lo and behold there is. They said it took 3 hours for the download. The new version is apilevel/ntg6/080. So that's the latest as of December 29, 2020. My vehicle was built for me and delivered February, 2020.

So I don't know where the person on this Thread is getting the Wireless option from. Does anyone know. Is he outside of the US?

bostonAm

you need a 3rd party adapter to make it wireless. Check out the Amazon link I mention above.

Chris Fairchild

@bostonAm

I have the same vehicle, but wanted to clarify one thing. You said you purchased the CPlay2air adapter, but you linked to the Carlinkit adapter on Amazon. Which one did you purchase, and did you just buy a normal Type C to Type A adapter or did you buy a specific one from the Carlinkit or CPlay2air?

CPlay2air: https://cplay2air.com/products/cplay...r-link-feature

Carlinkit:

bostonAm

Sorry about the confusion. I believe they belong to the same company. I got the carlinkit from amazon though. The usb type c adapter is just a normal one bought from Bestbuy.

Chris Fairchild

Perfect, thanks for clarifying! I'm ordering now, fingers crossed.

gichka

I have one question and would rather ask here than opening a new thread.
Planing to order Model 2020 - separate digital dash and central tablet ( as you know).

Can I use CarPlay maps(GM/Waze) on main tablet (central console) and still use built-in MBUX in the digital cockpit/dash at the same time?

Or it’s one or the other? Could I use both simultaneously on the two screens?

inthesky

From my experience on my USB CarPlay, if CarPlay is plugged in and it will be prioritized. That means if you select Nav on on MBUX, Apple Maps or Waze or whatever on iPhone will show instead of MBUX built-in map. The same goes with Media button, instead of MBUX media interface, it shows iPhone Music interface. Once I unplug CarPlay, MBUX interface kicks back in. You can't use both maps at the same time unless CarPlay is disengaged, then yes. I find CarPlay is useful because sometimes MBUX map freezes or inaccurate. Every time MBUX map is frozen for a couple of minutes, it reboots itself (just the map itself). Sometimes the MBUX map is just not working for a whole day due to either update is still in process or gone bad. The next day it should be fine again. MBUX map update usually happens at night time. The update is taken place wirelessly and you don't need to do anything.

gichka

I saw one video on GLE where it's clearly seen built-in navi can be used on digital cockpit and CarPlay on the right screen simultaneously. Hope that would be the same with new GLCs, but anyway that's not so important.

Just want to let you know that my dealer informed me all new GLCs come hardware equipped with CarPlay/Android Auto and then if you want to - you can buy the software integration via Mercedes Me. What's nice is that at least in my market the Mercedes Me Smart Phone integration is 2 times cheaper than having it ordered, so that's some $$ saved.

I want to ask something else - I see some rumours that Wireless CarPlay should be available in all new GLC models. Also @Mick1113 has reported that with his photo, but seems like back then it wasn't yet allowed. I talked with the dealer regarding that and he mentioned that it's yet not available in any model except the new S class.

My questions is - if eventually wireless CarPlay becomes available in the GLCs and in case it's only software update required , do I need to have the 897 Inductive Wireless Charging & NFC Pairing added? Or in other words - does the wireless connection happen using the wireless charging pad ? What's the case with other car brands?

I don't really need the wireless charging , but if that would be a prerequisite for wireless CarPlay it's better to add it.

Rzhao

mine GLC 300 2020 doesn’t have a plug in for car play. Is that normal??

Tim_P

You need to use the plug in the center console, next to the cup holders. The plugs under the armrest don't support car play. Also, check your phone settings to make sure car play is allowed when locked (General>Carplay>My Cars)