mikapen

Apologies for my too brief statement.

​​​​​​In general, I don't like things that require a driver input or responses that aren't within the line of sight. I like steering wheel controls and head up display.

​​​​​​AA needs to come up with a better interface to be usable in awkward traffic or driving situations.

MBUX has that mostly covered with three input mechanisms.With AA I'm pretty much stuck with having the same input or station until I'm out of the traffic.

A navigator is necessary for safety IMO.
I'm very focused on driving. It's it's my primary job.

I'm actually in agreement with Mercedes past positions, that touch screens are dangerous.

AA demonstrates screen confusion pretty well with their goofy displays. Yes I know that I can adjust it on my phone, but it's still a goofy interface. IMO.

Edit- now the post is too long....

aswoff

Wireless is so nice, I use an AA Wireless adaptor and it makes Android Auto wireless in my 2020 GLE perfectly. Just need Mercedes to upgrade MBUX 1.0 to allow for actual widescreen. The advantage to using Android Auto over the native Mercedes interface isn't just about which map is better it's about the full integration of your phone with everything you use there being available and the same on the vehicle. The voice search is FAR superior as well.

wildta

We should all submit requests for MBUSA to implement this software change. It's fully capable of it if they could just program it I submitted a request under VEHICLE>PHONE here complaining that many cheaper vehicles like Toyotas and Hondas, but also their competitors like BMW, have fullscreen AA and CP, and I would like MB to implement a software change to have this since it would help with driver safety, making it easier to touch the screen but also more legible to read the map as you're driving.

https://mercedes-benz.custhelp.com/a...RldVZDQ4YXE%3D

mikapen

Those aren't my experiences at all. I find the AA mapping to be surprisingly inaccurate and lazy. Their voice recognition is easily confounded.

It's probably because MB is more conversational and intuitive, and I haven't figured out the"correct" words to operate AA.

And I'm really tired of being alerted to Railroad crossings. Incessantly.

wildta

Hmmm... I'm so used to AA but I'll have to give MB another swing. My AA vs MB experience is the exact opposite of yours, minus the bit about the RR crossings (I don't have any of RR crossings near me).