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Old May 14, 2025 | 09:49 PM
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So apparently you have to activate sound drive in the app for it to show up. Also, there is a video streaming option now that I just activated.

Another thing I just noticed is that speed alert and valet protect shows that I need to purchase now even though I paid for everything. I wonder if that is caught my speed limit assist error.






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Old May 14, 2025 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Frenetic
So apparently you have to activate sound drive in the app for it to show up. Also, there is a video streaming option now that I just activated.

Another thing I just noticed is that speed alert and valet protect shows that I need to purchase now even though I paid for everything. I wonder if that is caught my speed limit assist error.

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In another thread, it was mentioned that certain features was discontinued maybe that is why? It is gone when your previous subscription ends.
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Old May 14, 2025 | 09:55 PM
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Found the thread I was looking for, click click: https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...alet-mode.html
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Old May 14, 2025 | 11:26 PM
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Yep, your speed alert and valet protect are gone
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Old May 15, 2025 | 08:46 AM
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I enabled the streaming feature - the only thing it did as far as I can tell, is add the YouTube app to MBUX.
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Old May 15, 2025 | 09:22 PM
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FYI...the Sound Drive took a couple of restarts before it actually launched in my chariot.
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Old May 15, 2025 | 09:25 PM
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How do you like it?
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Old May 15, 2025 | 09:30 PM
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I think MB could redirect whatever efforts/money they've put into Sound Drive toward addressing the bugs they have in the current verisons of MBUX software and bring it up to snuff. It would be money better spent in my opinion.
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Old May 15, 2025 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPanther
I think MB could redirect whatever efforts/money they've put into Sound Drive toward addressing the bugs they have in the current verisons of MBUX software and bring it up to snuff. It would be money better spent in my opinion.
I wholeheartedly agree.
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Old May 16, 2025 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPanther
FYI...the Sound Drive took a couple of restarts before it actually launched in my chariot.
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I enabled the streaming feature - the only thing it did as far as I can tell, is add the YouTube app to MBUX.
It also added ridevu streaming app. You can rent , purchase or watch free movies. You can also download the app to your phone and continue to watch the movie from where you left off when exit the car and vice versa
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Old May 16, 2025 | 04:50 AM
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So, the local dealership here updated my MBUX 2.4 to MBUX 2.6.1 (I think) since they don't know what version it is. It took them 3 attempts as the first two errored out. I asked how come I didn't receive the 2.6 OTA and do I have to go by the dealership now every time I need an update. Both the dealership and Mercedes-Benz Top End Vehicle (TEV+) Specialist cannot provide any answers.
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Old May 16, 2025 | 09:10 AM
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You just have to be patient. They are still rolling 2.6 out and many of us have not gotten it yet.
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Old May 16, 2025 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Joseph_Elery
So, the local dealership here updated my MBUX 2.4 to MBUX 2.6.1 (I think) since they don't know what version it is. It took them 3 attempts as the first two errored out. I asked how come I didn't receive the 2.6 OTA and do I have to go by the dealership now every time I need an update. Both the dealership and Mercedes-Benz Top End Vehicle (TEV+) Specialist cannot provide any answers.
Top End Vehicle (TEV+) Specialist, never ever heard of that term from Mercedes or am I living under a rock?
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Old May 16, 2025 | 08:38 PM
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Can anyone explain the point of Sound Drive? What exactly is it supposed to do? I just tried it for a second and the first song was something I wouldn’t normally listen to.
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Old May 16, 2025 | 09:29 PM
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Its more for EVs. They partnered with specific artists to record tracks so that they could use them in Sound Drive. Its not something I would ever use either.
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Old May 16, 2025 | 09:58 PM
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Oh, that makes sense. Thanks.
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Old May 17, 2025 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by SW20S
Its more for EVs. They partnered with specific artists to record tracks so that they could use them in Sound Drive. Its not something I would ever use either.
I must be missing something but why do we need those in an ICE vehicle like the W223, assuming it is meant to be acceleration and deceleration sounds?
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Old May 22, 2025 | 10:15 AM
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Old May 22, 2025 | 10:17 AM
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Old Jun 19, 2025 | 10:43 AM
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Just got 2.6.1 on my new-to-me 2023 S580 yesterday. So far, no issues that others in this thread have mentioned.
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Old Jun 19, 2025 | 05:22 PM
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I’m starting to wonder when I will get offered this upgrade!
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Old Jun 20, 2025 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SW20S
I’m starting to wonder when I will get offered this upgrade!
Any chance your oil change is due soon? If so, just get the dealership to skip the line by updating it manually.
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Old Jun 21, 2025 | 06:36 PM
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I’m starting to wonder when I will get offered this upgrade!
My wife just got it on her GLE450. Interestingly, I haven’t received it on my S Class which is garaged right next to hers. Maybe it has something to do with the in service date. She got hers in late Aug of 23 and I purchased mine in early March of this year.
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Any chance your oil change is due soon? If so, just get the dealership to skip the line by updating it manually.
2,000 miles until the next oil change, I will ask for it when it’s in there.

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My wife just got it on her GLE450. Interestingly, I haven’t received it on my S Class which is garaged right next to hers. Maybe it has something to do with the in service date. She got hers in late Aug of 23 and I purchased mine in early March of this year.
Could be, doesn’t seem to be much rhyme or reason.
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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 09:44 AM
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I cannot speak for Mercedes but generally speaking, when there's an update/OTA that rolls out in phases, it's done by VIN/production date order.
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