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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.
Last edited by Frenetic; May 14, 2025 at 09:51 PM.
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.
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 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.
FYI...the Sound Drive took a couple of restarts before it actually launched in my chariot.
Originally Posted by Mem30306
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Originally Posted by retatt
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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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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