Unlocking/Adding Apple CarPlay w/ Command Installed?
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2019 GLC AMG 43
Unlocking/Adding Apple CarPlay w/ Command Installed?
Hi all. Have any of you had luck installing or unlocking Apple CarPlay in a vehicle that came equipped with MB Command? Surprisingly I’m having a hard time getting a straight answer from MB service departments as to if it’s possible to have this feature co-exist in a car with Command. The vehicle is a 2019 GLC AMG43 for what it’s worth. Appreciate any feedback!
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2016 GLC 250d AMG pack, 2017 GLC Coupe 250d AMG pack , 2002 BMW 330Ci convertible, 2021 BMX X1 sD20i
Yes, aftermarket add-on. Can have it integrated into system so you can choose either. All steering wheel buttons work as well.
Company in UK provided fitting and kits. Two companies in Australia fit them and I think will ship with instructions for fitting, kits are from China I believe, but designed to work with Command.
There will be some outlets I assume in USA and Canada.
I think there are links still on this site to these aftermarket options.
Company in UK provided fitting and kits. Two companies in Australia fit them and I think will ship with instructions for fitting, kits are from China I believe, but designed to work with Command.
There will be some outlets I assume in USA and Canada.
I think there are links still on this site to these aftermarket options.
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Hi all. Have any of you had luck installing or unlocking Apple CarPlay in a vehicle that came equipped with MB Command? Surprisingly I’m having a hard time getting a straight answer from MB service departments as to if it’s possible to have this feature co-exist in a car with Command. The vehicle is a 2019 GLC AMG43 for what it’s worth. Appreciate any feedback!
I removed it because of the problems I had with it. Can't say anything bad about Road Top, they tried really hard to make it work.
The sound quality of phone calls were bad (software update/re-wire didn't work, next solution would have bin to install an external mice)
The wireless connection dropped many times and didn't reconnect. (tried software update, didn't help, maybe the phone I used)
If you open your car and not starting the engine right a way, the system will not connect. (normal system behavior)
While using CarPlay (for playing music), car navigation directions are not played. vise versa (normal system behavior)
The Volume was low, even in the highest settings, switching between Command and Carplay was always a surprise
(normal system behavior)Yes, this comes with a new screen, but the problems or behavior are similar and "normal" with all aftermarket systems.
Yes, all the control buttons command / steering wheel worked.
The installation is not to complicated, just taking the car apart is a little intimidating at first.
