Best Bluetooth Music/Apple CarPlay Options for W164

10-03-2023 | 12:09 PM

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EWT

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Originally Posted by 5hundo

Hey everyone!

We have a Scoshe bluetooth music adapter and I knew when I bought it that it was a cheaper option. I want to upgrade to something a bit better. What do you guys use? I'm looking for something that is pretty nice, and easy to use.

Thanks for your help!

The best option IMO is to get an installation kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Teclink-Mercedes-2008-2009-2008-2011-CLK-Class/dp/B094Y8J6DT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2DHZHD6SQ2MLY&keywords=x164%2Bstereo%2Badapter&qid=1696348689&sprefix=x164%2Bstereo%2Badapter%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&th=1

and a double DIN Pioneer/Kenwood/Sony etc. head unit of your choice. You'll also need an adapter to convert the analog signal from the RCA head unit output to optical signals like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Teclink-Mercedes-2008-2009-2008-2011-CLK-Class/dp/B094Y8J6DT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2DHZHD6SQ2MLY&keywords=x164%2Bstereo%2Badapter&qid=1696348689&sprefix=x164%2Bstereo%2Badapter%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&th=1

The end result looks like it came that way from the factory, and you'll get a head unit with Android Auto/Car Play, Waze/Google maps, and bluetooth. (Picture is from my GL, now installed in my ML). You can also use a double din Android headunit, which are often cheaper and allow you to run android apps, but the hassle factor will be higher and the reliability will be lower.

Last edited by EWT; 10-03-2023 at 12:12 PM.

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