gls-fan

Hello All, great forum and first post here.

Some background info: GLS has U19 MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation and the actual DashCam is installed behind the windshield. Under System -> Dashcam, screen says: Deactivated.

There is a similar thread in another forum where the person managed to do this on GLB. Paid some fee through mercedes.me app and got the dealership to do software update (https://forums.mbclub.co.uk/threads/...solved.279546/).

Anybody went through the process of activating the Dashcam feature?

Thank you

Eaton

Unfortunately, MBUSA has decided to not offer dashcam activation on older MBUX vehicles. There is no way around it either.

gls-fan

Thanks @Eaton Weird why this has been decided as it should be software update only having in mind the hardware is already present.

Eaton

I think there were quality concerns. Overseas customers have reported it's not a very good / stable app. It got better in MBUX v2, and you can purchase it in the Mercedes me Store for those cars.

gls-fan

This makes sense @Eaton Assuming then 2020 GLS does not run MBUX v2 by default, or would never support it.

Eaton

The 2024 facelift GLS will have it.

gls-fan

Surprised to hear current MBUX dash cam feature is being buggy or not in a proper workable condition. This means it still makes sense to install an external dashcam system then

Fury

Hello - thanks for this info!

I wanted to ask what constitutes "older"? Is that referring to Option code 548 (MBUX "Mid") vs. 549 (MBUX "High")?

I understand that Option Code U19 is required as a start.

Edit - Car is a 2022 A220

Eaton

Older as in NTG6.

Fury

Got it - thanks!

Eaton

They allow post-factory dashcam activation in NTG7 cars (new S-Class, C-Class, EQS, etc) presumably because the updated dashcam works much better and they are comfortable marketing it. The NTG6 version isn't that great and they probably didn't want to deal with upset customers or refunds.

But in other countries, 549 + U19 is indeed the prerequisite to get it.

Fury

Thanks! Was just considering that, as it was an option for the 2022 during ordering.

It must be less than optimal quality for them to not consider activating it at Mercedes Me store.

Mbstar101

DASHCAM not in Mercedes me connect. coming from eqs sedan to 2020GLS :_)
So this thread basically says the above, cant use the built in camera under rear view mirror as dashcam on app or for accident report :-( ??? so that camera is for AR only which I dont care....???

Also while here no ac control beside remote start stop and lock unlock within Mercedes me connect??

built has
549 MBUX Multimedia system
U19 MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation $300

Eaton

If you have U19, you can purchase dashcam in the Mercedes me Store depending on your country.
USA doesn't have it available for older NTG6 cars, but the UK does, for example.

Mbstar101

Yeah, I know what you are talking about. No option to purchase dash cam in USA, unfortunately...

maybe need to check with MB wizards that do, delete auto stop, enable browser in motion , etc :-) if they have a solution

darlop

The Dashcam on my 2024 has finally allowed me to ditch my external cam.

It auto records at every start. It overlays date time and GPS coords. And it smartly records to the empty space on my existing USB music drive. When it runs out of space it will loop over and won't erase anything else on the drive.

There is an app that lets you watch the video right on the screen and you can even filter by event like if it was triggered by the internal motion sensor when parked.

The quality is not perfect but its more than enough to no longer need another cam.

gls-fan

Thats great news, thanks for sharing. Finally this has been fixed, when u say quality is not perfect what is it 720p?

Eaton

I think the S-Class upgraded it to 1080p with the new-gen MBUX. Not sure if it's carried over here, but it's possible.

darlop

1920x1280 25fps

gls-fan

Thats full 1080p HD resolution, should be good enough to observe details.

Missourian

Thanks to this thread, I just purchased the $200 dash cam option from my 2024 GLS450’s center screen. I’ll follow up once I’ve had a chance to use it.

Missourian

With this SSD as storage, the built-in dash cam is working well in my 2024 GLS.

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