Vegan

Considering the drive cross country for this. Would happily pay for the secret + the full cost of the labor/service so I can save time.

roccosautotech

They do not do this one either , "NO" MY2016/17 GLC in North America has navigation without preordering the 33 hundred dollar plus
multimedia package, not one.

davezaristo

Can you guys do something similar for the GLE? I think the cellphone mirror is a much better option than carplay

roccosautotech

You can use anything, Chromecast, appletv, tethering, whatever you want, once you install a lvds box you have complete video access, still needs an aux input added and an a proper install.
It is much better then carplay that is too limited for most people.

roccosautotech

mjcohnmd

Do the console/steering wheel controls work with the phone?

What is the cost?

--JC

johnnyderm

Hey MJC - They do not (frustratingly). You need to use the wheel to adjust - nothing on can be controlled from the steering wheel related to CarPlay.

Mercedes is LIGHT YEARS BEHIND the competition when it comes to modern technology integration. I mean - have you tried MBrace? Brace yourself for disappointment.

Vegan

Bumping so we don't forget about this.

27T

roccosautotech

2016 CLA 250 Audio20 radio Carplay upfit and tested.

roccosautotech

Production 3/2016

RadGLE

Hey Rocco,
Any update for android auto?
Thanks

softfree

The CRUX CAPMB-51 activates OEM features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirrorlink in Mercedes Benz vehicles that are equipped with NTG5.1 Navigation Systems.
anyone bought the device to enable ????

fabbrisd1

Check with your dealer buddy if the $99-$199 MB CarPlay upgrade kit will work for your VIN# - comes with Apple/Android cables - CarPlay is seamless - to activate Android Auto will take NetStar update to COMAND to make capable - again dealer parts dept needs to check your VIN# for compatibility..

softfree

the kit doesn't come from MB and it's from third party ? Its just the software update why won't MB provide us .....but other third party can do it?

Ginobili

that capmb51 looks promising but i won't be the first to try it.

rtg97229

I just ordered one. I'll know if it works in about a week.

fabbrisd1

It's a "mirror" of your iPhone screen - a HDMI interface going into a Video interface into the back of the center system... you navigate with your phone (including using Siri) and the system throw a "mirror" screen up on the center LCD

rtg97229

My order is delayed for a firmware update to the CAPMB-51. I am told it will not take long for the updated version to be ready. I will let people know how it goes when I receive the unit.

softfree

why can a third party provide us with this function? we spend over 60k for car can't even provide it?

rtg97229

Every dealership I have been to the service department has been under staffed leaving them little time to research things that they don't have to. They also don't stray far from what the manufacturer tells them. There is also a chance that the 3rd party can't do what they claim and that I will be back to warn everyone here. The risk is a small one (only $299 for the unit) but it is worth knowing so I will report back either way.

softfree

it's more like comand firmware update i guess MB won't push it out for free......i guess they want us buy new model instead.............

rtg97229

I ordered the CAPMB-51 on the 10th and it still has not shipped yet as of the 20th. Just updating so people don't think I forgot to report back. I am surprised that there has been no reports from people who have received one yet.

Ginobili

Thanks for the follow up. I'm checking this thread every couple days. Looking forward to your update.

rtg97229

As of March 25th my order still has not shipped yet. It has been over 2 weeks. I am starting to think this is not going to end well.