Bluetooth streaming solution
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Bluetooth streaming solution
For anyone looking for a Bluetooth‑streaming option for an older W211 E63 or E55, I recently picked up an Invery Air Dual Bluetooth Adapter to stream Pandora in my E63 AMG. As you know, the factory Bluetooth only supports phone calls and contacts, so this adapter plugs directly into the car’s iPod interface cable to add audio streaming.
The best part is that it still allows you to use the steering‑wheel controls to skip tracks, and it even displays track information in the instrument cluster. The sound quality isn’t perfect, but it’s a workable solution. I recently dropped SiriusXM and have been using this along with my 120‑GB iPod Classic for music, so this adapter has been a helpful upgrade.
The best part is that it still allows you to use the steering‑wheel controls to skip tracks, and it even displays track information in the instrument cluster. The sound quality isn’t perfect, but it’s a workable solution. I recently dropped SiriusXM and have been using this along with my 120‑GB iPod Classic for music, so this adapter has been a helpful upgrade.
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My apologies, as I wasn't aware that E55 didn't have the iPod connector. I guess those E55 owners will have to find an alternative solution.
Our cars are dam near 20 years old now, and finding aftermarket solutions are hard to come by.
Our cars are dam near 20 years old now, and finding aftermarket solutions are hard to come by.
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Yullie did it come with the angle plug also? I’m interested in getting one so I don’t have to plug my phone in. Thanks for posting this. I remember years ago someone posting something like this but I couldn’t find it again.
I would like to find one for my 2011 Silverado also. It has Bluetooth but it’s only for the phone calls not music. Same as the E55, I have to plug into the truck for music from my phone.
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If your car has it. It will be in the glove box on the left. Mine has it, I’ve plugged my IPhone to it to listen to music.
Mine has it. Not sure if it’s an option or not.
Yullie did it come with the angle plug also? I’m interested in getting one so I don’t have to plug my phone in. Thanks for posting this. I remember years ago someone posting something like this but I couldn’t find it again.
I would like to find one for my 2011 Silverado also. It has Bluetooth but it’s only for the phone calls not music. Same as the E55, I have to plug into the truck for music from my phone.
Mine has it. Not sure if it’s an option or not.
Yullie did it come with the angle plug also? I’m interested in getting one so I don’t have to plug my phone in. Thanks for posting this. I remember years ago someone posting something like this but I couldn’t find it again.
I would like to find one for my 2011 Silverado also. It has Bluetooth but it’s only for the phone calls not music. Same as the E55, I have to plug into the truck for music from my phone.
Earlier this year, I had been using the white iPod cable that had been in the car for ages to connect my 120 GB classic iPod. Now that I no longer subscribe to SiriusXM, this connection has become more essential than ever.
During a recent maintenance visit to my shop, I mentioned to my mechanic that my well-worn iPod cable was barely holding together after years of use.
He informed me that Mercedes had updated the design to a black connector and, by chance, had an extra one on hand, which he kindly installed for me.
My particular cable is NLA. But these others here might work for you.
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I did however just realize my w202 has had some kind of aftermarket get1 ipod cable wired into it since I bought it. I've just never used it or had an ipod to plug into it in the 16 years I've owned it. I have no idea if it works or if this would plug into it and do anything.
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Some E55 have the iPod interface some don't, it was an option both at purchase and afterwards.
For those with just an aux input, the easiest solution is a decent quality bluetooth receiver, into the aux port. Lots to choose from in that arena that also have decent sound quality.
For those with just an aux input, the easiest solution is a decent quality bluetooth receiver, into the aux port. Lots to choose from in that arena that also have decent sound quality.
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That is what a buddy of mine did on his E55, I'm glad that you pointed that out. Streaming music thru the iPod connector isn't a greatest in terms of audio quality, but what else can you do?
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Well I have to say I was completely wrong. My car doesn’t have the connection for the Bluetooth adapter like I thought.
Mine has the round Aux round connection in the glove box only.
Bob, so there is a Bluetooth device that plugs into the aux that will play music from my iPhone? Any suggestions on one?
I do have the factory Bluetooth dongle? that’s in the center console for the cell phone to connect to the car.
Any way to play for it to be connected to use the phone and play music with one Bluetooth connection instead of two?
Mine has the round Aux round connection in the glove box only.
Bob, so there is a Bluetooth device that plugs into the aux that will play music from my iPhone? Any suggestions on one?
I do have the factory Bluetooth dongle? that’s in the center console for the cell phone to connect to the car.
Any way to play for it to be connected to use the phone and play music with one Bluetooth connection instead of two?
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Well I have to say I was completely wrong. My car doesn’t have the connection for the Bluetooth adapter like I thought.
Mine has the round Aux round connection in the glove box only.
Bob, so there is a Bluetooth device that plugs into the aux that will play music from my iPhone? Any suggestions on one?
I do have the factory Bluetooth dongle? that’s in the center console for the cell phone to connect to the car.
Any way to play for it to be connected to use the phone and play music with one Bluetooth connection instead of two?
Mine has the round Aux round connection in the glove box only.
Bob, so there is a Bluetooth device that plugs into the aux that will play music from my iPhone? Any suggestions on one?
I do have the factory Bluetooth dongle? that’s in the center console for the cell phone to connect to the car.
Any way to play for it to be connected to use the phone and play music with one Bluetooth connection instead of two?
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Back in the day, the W211 platform lacked native Bluetooth connectivity. To bridge the gap, Mercedes-Benz developed a Bluetooth Interface Module—commonly known as the 'puck'—which mounts into the MHI (Multi-Handset Interface) cradle in the center console.
When my E63 AMG was manufactured, this was the state-of-the-art solution for hands-free calling, allowing the car’s COMAND system to communicate with modern mobile devices. Fast-forward, we now have streaming services that the puck never had to deal with, and finding a solution can be difficult.
My Bluetooth adapter although not a perfect solution does fill the gap which you can now stream Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, etc.
When my E63 AMG was manufactured, this was the state-of-the-art solution for hands-free calling, allowing the car’s COMAND system to communicate with modern mobile devices. Fast-forward, we now have streaming services that the puck never had to deal with, and finding a solution can be difficult.
My Bluetooth adapter although not a perfect solution does fill the gap which you can now stream Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, etc.
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Back in the day, the W211 platform lacked native Bluetooth connectivity. To bridge the gap, Mercedes-Benz developed a Bluetooth Interface Module—commonly known as the 'puck'—which mounts into the MHI (Multi-Handset Interface) cradle in the center console.
When my E63 AMG was manufactured, this was the state-of-the-art solution for hands-free calling, allowing the car’s COMAND system to communicate with modern mobile devices. Fast-forward, we now have streaming services that the puck never had to deal with, and finding a solution can be difficult.
My Bluetooth adapter although not a perfect solution does fill the gap which you can now stream Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, etc.
When my E63 AMG was manufactured, this was the state-of-the-art solution for hands-free calling, allowing the car’s COMAND system to communicate with modern mobile devices. Fast-forward, we now have streaming services that the puck never had to deal with, and finding a solution can be difficult.
My Bluetooth adapter although not a perfect solution does fill the gap which you can now stream Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, etc.
Yullie I couldn’t think of the correct name but yes it’s the puck in the console where the OG Mercedes cell phone was at.
The puck connects with my phone for calls but doesn’t play the music. Unless I’m missing how to making that work.
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I posted the information on this further down in the thread. For the record, I now have two Bluetooth adapters in the car, one takes care of phone calls, and the other streams music. I hope that clears things up.
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I don't know if that is possible to stream music without having a cable connected to your phone in an E55. I do know it's possible on the E63 with the Bluetooth Adapter that I purchased from Amazon.
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Bluetooth Streaming - This is a game changer!
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Forget what I mentioned before, fellow member Rovel has come up with a solution to our problem. He’s developed a Bluetooth Streaming Module that’s truly plug-and-play. I had the module installed yesterday, and it’s a total game changer. The audio quality is incredible, far better than the module I bought on Amazon.
The clarity is unbelievable—no degradation at all, everything sounds crisp and clear. I’m completely impressed. He also sells merchandise, and for those with comfort access issues, he offers door handle touch pads as well.
Take a look at his website: https://accentoncars.com/
Forget what I mentioned before, fellow member Rovel has come up with a solution to our problem. He’s developed a Bluetooth Streaming Module that’s truly plug-and-play. I had the module installed yesterday, and it’s a total game changer. The audio quality is incredible, far better than the module I bought on Amazon.
The clarity is unbelievable—no degradation at all, everything sounds crisp and clear. I’m completely impressed. He also sells merchandise, and for those with comfort access issues, he offers door handle touch pads as well.
Take a look at his website: https://accentoncars.com/
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Did you check the website, and watch the YouTube video? This module doesn’t connect to any iPod cables in the glove box, it’s an independent module that has all the proper connectors, making it truly plug and play to connect to the radio and cigarette lighter. It’s an easy install, and the audio quality is outstanding. I’m glad that I installed it, as this is something that the W211 platform was missing.
Elvin, added a revision to the module making it truly plug & play, no cutting of wires are needed. And that is the kit I received. This module is Bluetooth 5.2, so it will connect automatically when you turn on the radio and Bluetooth is active on your phone. This is a very good kit. The link for the video is down in the instructions.
Elvin, added a revision to the module making it truly plug & play, no cutting of wires are needed. And that is the kit I received. This module is Bluetooth 5.2, so it will connect automatically when you turn on the radio and Bluetooth is active on your phone. This is a very good kit. The link for the video is down in the instructions.
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I have to admit, ever since I installed this Bluetooth streaming module, I haven’t listened to anything else. I’ve got plenty of options—the single CD slot, the 6-disk changer, and even a 120GB iPod with 1,500 songs connected in the glove box—but nothing beats the convenience of streaming Pandora or whatever else I'm in the mood for directly from my phone. This is absolutely the best upgrade I've could have made to the car technology wise.
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For anyone looking for a Bluetooth‑streaming option for an older W211 E63 or E55, I recently picked up an Invery Air Dual Bluetooth Adapter to stream Pandora in my E63 AMG. As you know, the factory Bluetooth only supports phone calls and contacts, so this adapter plugs directly into the car’s iPod interface cable to add audio streaming.
The best part is that it still allows you to use the steering‑wheel controls to skip tracks, and it even displays track information in the instrument cluster. The sound quality isn’t perfect, but it’s a workable solution. I recently dropped SiriusXM and have been using this along with my 120‑GB iPod Classic for music, so this adapter has been a helpful upgrade.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RMK926C...fed_asin_title
The best part is that it still allows you to use the steering‑wheel controls to skip tracks, and it even displays track information in the instrument cluster. The sound quality isn’t perfect, but it’s a workable solution. I recently dropped SiriusXM and have been using this along with my 120‑GB iPod Classic for music, so this adapter has been a helpful upgrade.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RMK926C...fed_asin_title
I bought a generic adaptor off Amazon. It works but while streaming, you have to crank the volume almost to max just to be comparable to cd/fm volume at half and the sound quality isn't great.
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Is there a major volume difference when you switch between BT and cd/fm or satellite? Do you have to turn the volume up when switched to BT?
I bought a generic adaptor off Amazon. It works but while streaming, you have to crank the volume almost to max just to be comparable to cd/fm volume at half and the sound quality isn't great.
I bought a generic adaptor off Amazon. It works but while streaming, you have to crank the volume almost to max just to be comparable to cd/fm volume at half and the sound quality isn't great.
The connection is true HD, pairs instantly, and the sound quality is like listening to a CD. With the Amazon adapter, I was constantly adjusting the volume depending on the audio source.
With this new streaming module, I couldn't be happier and its truly plug & play and has it's own antenna so no signal degradation. And I'm glad that I made the switch, and anything sold on the market is junk, compared to Elvin's streaming module.
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