New Bluetooth Mobile Phone Capability
10-22-2004, 08:19 PM
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New Bluetooth Mobile Phone Capability
My dealer told me not to get any cell phone options with my new E55, because in early 2005, MB would be offering a way to link bluetooth phones into the Command system. Does anyone have any other details about this?
In addition, will the bluetooth capability be able to link directly into the European head unit? I'd love to get one that plays DVDs from Steve and Scorchie, but I don't want to sacrifice being able to
a) use the new bluetooth functionality
b) attach satellite radio and be able to control it through the command.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Gareth
In addition, will the bluetooth capability be able to link directly into the European head unit? I'd love to get one that plays DVDs from Steve and Scorchie, but I don't want to sacrifice being able to
a) use the new bluetooth functionality
b) attach satellite radio and be able to control it through the command.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Gareth
10-22-2004, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
My dealer told me not to get any cell phone options with my new E55, because in early 2005, MB would be offering a way to link bluetooth phones into the Command system. Does anyone have any other details about this?
In addition, will the bluetooth capability be able to link directly into the European head unit? I'd love to get one that plays DVDs from Steve and Scorchie, but I don't want to sacrifice being able to
a) use the new bluetooth functionality
b) attach satellite radio and be able to control it through the command.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Gareth
In addition, will the bluetooth capability be able to link directly into the European head unit? I'd love to get one that plays DVDs from Steve and Scorchie, but I don't want to sacrifice being able to
a) use the new bluetooth functionality
b) attach satellite radio and be able to control it through the command.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Gareth
I can tell you that we have a Bluetooth solution in the works (I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag too early and I am afraid that this might be too early). I can also tell you that this solution, being adapted from technology you can find in the Maybach, will NOT work with all Bluetooth capable phones, and will also be pretty darn expensive.
It's possible that in two weeks we will have something to show.
p.s. I believe it will work with US and European COMAND. OEM SIRIUS will not work properly at this time with units that play DVDs.
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10-22-2004, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
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10-22-2004, 09:13 PM
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Thanks scorchie! Yea, I hear you man. The lady I'm dealing with has a good track record though with my family. If I hear anything more I'll post it. Bluetooth is nice because since its a standard solution which will allow us all to upgrade our phones w/o worrying about the car. Theoretically of course. 
I guess I'll wait on swapping out the head unit for a Euro one until a) i get the car!!, b) i hear back from you guys about the bluetooth solution and crossing my fingers that you guys get Sirius OEM working as well. i somehow know you guys can do it.
Cheers,
Gareth
I guess I'll wait on swapping out the head unit for a Euro one until a) i get the car!!, b) i hear back from you guys about the bluetooth solution and crossing my fingers that you guys get Sirius OEM working as well. i somehow know you guys can do it.
Cheers,
Gareth
