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Hi Nick, great video again. Tip on wireless Apple CarPlay: I’ve bought a dongle for this and it works great. Although, you really need to buy a right angled USB-C adapter between the car’s USB port and any (!) cable connecting to this port, because otherwise the cup hold cover will not close properly and damage the cable among other things (experienced user 😅). This in my B-Class anyway. The cropped view, I’ve seen, can be extended to full view in other video on other car brands, but they involve third party device which would replace the existing unit in your car.
Very useful video Nick, thank you. My Mercedes E class is a brilliant car but without your help and others on You Tube I would not be enjoying the full benefit of its design.
Thanks for the tip on resetting the tyre pressure monitor. I wish I had seen that two weeks ago.... the pressure was OK, just some random glitch in the monitor.
Thank you Nick for another great video. In regards to the cropped Apple Car Play screen, why is the same on the E Class (2021 year), since they only come with the big screen
Hi Nick. I write from Italy, my new c sw class should arrive in April and my first daughter in June. I'd like to ask if you can shoot videos about: - isofix attachments and airbag management (I inserted the rear airbags as an option) - the 9g tronic gearbox, its tricks and alarms (it will be my first car with an automatic gearbox) - digital light (unfortunately in Italy some functions are currently blocked 😞) Thank you and keep it up, amazing quality
Hey Robi, ah I’ve covered that in a frequently asked question video: th-cam.com/video/Y1D4UbIFYGw/w-d-xo.html For gearbox it’s completely automatic but you can tweak it in dynamic select: th-cam.com/video/XdYHeadHXLA/w-d-xo.html Digital light I aim to cover soon!
Nick thanks love the videos. When you do the wireless adaptors, I have a 2021 glc 300 coupe with an AA Wireless Android adaptor. It is like this adapter was made by Mercedes for Mercedes. The integration works so well that even when in Androud auto mode, I can use the nav and radio media buttons on the dash to navigate. I don't have to scroll the touch screen to access those functions. Maybe others do this as well? I'm fairly technically minded and this is seamless and works like a factory unit. Just FYI. Cheers mark
@Nick O'Leary AAWireless is what it is called. I can also skip songs from the centre pad. Again I feel this adaptor was made for mercedes. I bought 2, 1 for me and one for the wife's hyundai i30N. I can say it works better with my glc. BTW I don't have any vested interest, just an extremely happy client. It works via an app and dongle so all updates go to the app and then the app can update the dongle. So much better than dongles with no app. cheers
@_ eMike yes cropped so it shows in a square format. You can't use your media app on mbux so you switch between it and mbux via the home button on the steering wheel and and the AA button on the top RHS of the screen. It is actually easier to navigate to as your not scrolling the mbux apps to get to the media app
Hi Nick, the clicking sound on our e class traffic indicators is barely audible, can this sound be increased? Thanks for all the very informative video's.
You can adjust the haptic on some cars under settings HOME SETTINGS / SYSTEM (at the end on the right) And under AUDIO there’s a setting to change the click Hope that helps! Glad you enjoy them! 👍🏼
Hi Nick, nice video. Could you recommend the best-suited Apple car play wireless USB-C receiver(adapter) for GLE 2022? Unfortunately, for this new MB is still wire needed!!
Very nice video, thank you... I have two other questions, both regarding climate control. 1) my S206 C-class has electric heating (most likely), now in winter air from the vents is immedialtely warn, but it really overdoes it. After several minutes the car is very warm inside, then the air temperature sudenly changes to quite cold as it tries to hit the set temperature - is there a way to adjust the intesity of the electric heating, so the car does not get so hot minutes after setting of? 2) Is there a way to disable lowering air-con intesity when on a phone call? Thank you again for super nice content.
Hey MrBenedikt, thank you! 🤓🙏 I’ve covered climate control before but wasn’t entirely sure what you meant by Electric. This is what it looks like in the UK: th-cam.com/video/3TN27tuEHsE/w-d-xo.html
@@npoleary Thanks for your reaction. What I mean by "electric" is that there is hot air coming from the vents even when the engine is cold, so it (most likely) uses electricity to generate heat. Will check your Air-con video. Thanks again for great content
Hi Nick, great video once again. I’ve just bought a 2020 C220 that hasn’t got Apple Car Play. Do you know if the car’s system can be updated to add this?
Thank you! Sadly only models with the MBUX multimedia system can be upgraded to have CarPlay as you can purchase it over the air via the Mercedes me store. If it’s any other multimedia system, then CarPlay has to be specified at factory and cannot be added afterward unless you sourced a 3rd party solution.
Hi Nick, thanks for another great video. For some reason the parking assist on my A250e only detects side by side parking spaces and not parallel parking spots. Should it also be able to notice parallel parking or is parking assist restricted to side by side parking only?
Hey Ryhn00, thank you! There are certain restrictions on parking assist systems in manufacturers with use on the road so sadly come cars out there can’t do parallel parking. The easiest way to tell is just by trying in a car from the cars I’ve driven
Hi Nick just bought a U2Air pro. Great device. Very pleased with it. My car is a C300 cab 2022 model. I only use ACP in google maps and Spotify. When I start up I sometimes have difficulty getting in to ACP and loading both apps without having to flick around. Is there an easy way to get straight into Google Maps and Spotify easily. Many thanks Mike Ward.
Ah nice! Annoyingly some things like that can be Apple. They force us to use their default apps most of the time without allowing us to choose a default. Did you know you can reorder the icons which might help? (If you haven’t done so already)
Hey Nick Just want to say thank you so much for all the videos as I just bought a used CLA200 (2021) few days ago from Mercedes and your videos are absolutely life saving :) Just one question..I've only been driving in comfort mode, and the steering wheel felt very stiff sometimes and made a 'click' sound when turning at a roundabout, and then it became very light and easy to turn few minutes later, I'm wondering if there is something wrong! :( or is there a setting for it?
Hey Judy! Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them! Hmmm, I’ve not noticed that when reviewing a CLA before but I’d defo say that if you don’t think something’s right, I’d say get in touch with your local Mercedes, they could check it out for you 🤓 I’m sure they can help!
Hi Nick, great videos, thank you. I have an E220d with Auxiliary heating Is it possible to set up cooling? Outside was 35 °C, I set the temperature to 23°C. The indicator was on (blue light), but the car was not cooled down. (the setting was maid via the Mercedes ME app) Thank you
Hey! Really sorry I wouldn’t know. In the UK, all petrol and diesels do not have this function as it’s only found on hybrids and electric cars here on Mercedes cars. I would presume that you could do both, but sadly I’ve never seen it on a petrol or diesel. I guess you’re based elsewhere? Wish it was here though as it sounds pretty cool!
point 10 pre-entry climate control. You say only available on plugin hybrids and electric mercedes. But on some other mercedes you can get it as an option i mean on mild hybrids and ice versions. I have a 2019 model mercedes B 250 which is an ice 224hp engine, but it has this also even a remote and ofcourse mercedes me app, it uses as i remember 0,3litres of fuel in half an hour and is a couple of kw and is options code 228 AUXILIARY HEATER, at least on mine that i imported from germany. Maybe it isn't an option on uk versions. But this is now the 2nd video from you where you talk about it and say it is only on full electric and plugin versions. Still a thumbs up.
Thank you! Ah sadly I don’t know what specs are like elsewhere in the world But yes that’s right for the UK, it’s only hybrids and electric where you can do that. I’ve heard it’s different in the USA and a few other countries :)
Hi Nick. Enjoying your videos - so much better than slogging through the Owners Manual. I just bought a 2023 GLE 350. I turned on the Easy Entry/Exit feature. Compared to my prior vehicle, it doesn’t drop down enough or go back enough. Can I change the settings to better suit my comfort?
Hey Mark thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them! Sadly not each car’s layout is dependant on how easy entry / exit works. Some move just the backrest, some move the entire seat, it depends how much room there is between the pillars of the cars and of course how far back the seat is.
Thanks Dee Jay! Hey Mercedes is only found on models with the MBUX Multimedia system. You can find it on the centre screen: Press: HOME, SETTINGS, SYSTEM, VOICE CONTROL / LINGUATRONIC.
@@npoleary 😔Not MBUX sa🙃dly still got COMAND which I've always found clunky. Anyway, managed to get Android Auto but just not the voice control...yet...
Happy New Year Nick. I have just bought an EQE. Do you know if its possibleto put all icons on the home screen rather than having them along the bottom and having to scroll along them? Regards Chris
Happy New Year! Ooo very nice! 👀 There’s a new design called Zero Layer, if you hold the HOME button just above the climate control you can toggle between the two 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thanks Nick Thats great. Gonna take me weeks to learn this car inside and out. Your videos which I have only just found go a long way to solving that. I think Mercedes should reference you and your youtube videos in their sales literature. That would help a lot of people. Keep up the good work.👍👍👍
If it’s a plug-in hybrid you have to plug it in to charge (hence the name) Some really older plug-in hybrids did offer charging while driving but it is the worst thing to do. The whole point of a plug-in hybrid is to avoid using fuel on certain journeys and use electricity instead.
@@npoleary But it cost me 16 Euro to fully charge the car for 55 KM and 60 Euro to fill the tank for 500 KM. So Charging will cost more with less mileage. What is the point then?
Where are you charging that seems extremely steep? To maximise the use of electric you want to get your electricity from the cheapest place possible. This will be at home on standard tariffs or even better off peak tariffs. If I charged a GLA 250e up my home in the UK at £0.07 per kW off peak, it would be just under £1. Converted I think that’s just over €1. If you are charging in public, try to avoid that as it’s very expensive! Although I do appreciate not everyone can charge at home, in which case shop around for the cheapest public charging.
@npoleary the place I charged was 0.67 Euro per kW. Way too expensive. And I don't have a charger at my rental home. So I have 2 options. Either leave the battery empty or change my home😁. Is it OK to leave the battery at 1 percent?
I believe most car manufacturers have a buffer either end of the battery capacity to help with prolonged periods of not charging. But best to check with Mercedes directly and they can let you know
Hi Nick, Happy New Year and Thanks for everything. I m from Greece and my car is A class 180d from 2018. Is it possible to see video not only if the car is not moving? for the rest family ... Thanks again
Thanks Anastasios! Glad you’re loving the videos! No sadly not, most cards have this pre-programmed and I haven’t seen any settings to turn it off :( I guess it’s like that for safety
Sadly I only started by channel in 2020 so have limited videos prior to that…however start / stop systems will always kick in every time you turn the car on. But you can turn them off per session usually by a symbol that has an “A” in it. Or on older cars it might say Eco I think it’ll be beneath your volume wheel in the middle of the car 🤓
11:39 - They have released more than one new model every year for the last few years, though. Mercedes-Benz: 2018 - A Class Sedan 2019 - GLB 2019 - EQC 2021 - EQS 2021 - EQA 2021 - EQB 2022 - EQE 2022 - EQE SUV 2022 - EQS SUV 2023 - CLE AMG: 2018 - AMG GT 4-Door Coupé 2022 - AMG One
Hi Nick, Great video as always - thanks. Using ‘Hi Mercedes’ I was able to create and listen to texts on my iPhone. I now receive the message ‘messaging is not switched on your mobile’ although checking it appears to be. Unless I’m missing something?
Hey Rob, just double check you’ve got “Enable Notifications” enabled on your phone. On your iPhone: SETTINGS BLUETOOTH Find MBUX / MB BLUETOOTH in the list and tap on the “i” Then enable SHOW NOTIFICATIONS If that doesn’t work, try unpairing the phone from the car and reconnect back up 👍🏼
Hey sunrise, I’d love to cover that but sadly it varies all the way round the world and often changes throughout the year. In the UK Premium & Premium Plus packages bundle things together to make purchasing one easier. Best thing to do is contact a sales agent at your local Mercedes and they’ll show and explain what each package has 👍🏼
Please show how to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on the W223 sometime have to drive bosses S580 and only found a way for the brightness for the information
Hey Alex, Pretty sure I've seen a setting in the settings menu before for the display brightness. From memory I think it was under HOME, SETTINGS, STYLES & DISPLAY. (I think that was the name of the menu item).
Really sorry I’m not sure, I’ve not ever modified a car with different tyres. I’m sure if you asked your local Mercedes they should be able to let you know! 👍🏼
Hi Nick I own a cla 45s and I try to do the double lock feature on the key so it will be disabled. However I press the lock button twice and I do not see the flash stay there. Is there any chance you could help me on this thank you very much
Hey Rasees-Playz, yes I’d heard that too and noticed it when I filmed a car the other day. I believe now it’s just the automatic function present on keys. So if you didn’t know they actually switch off after a few minutes due to an in-built motion sensor. Saves battery and helps with theft etc so you don’t need to worry about it now! 🤓 Of course you can take extra precautions like a faraday pouch etc
Hi Nick, very interesting as usual. Wonder if you have covered augmented reality?. I have an EQA 350 4Matic amg premium and have not figured out how to get the augmented reality to work.
@@npoleary only recently subscribed since getting my first Mercedes, it would be lovely if you could point me at the link if the video is about somewhere. The handbook is not very clear about it. Than you
Hi Nick, I’m getting a new Mercedes Gla 250e next year, with the new Mercedes apple car play is it possible to change the background picture, with one of your own. Kind regards. Graham
Ooo nice! Sadly no not to your own your phone / Apple don’t allow it. Apple only a certain few selected designs of wallpapers. But there are a couple of new ones introduced over the past couple of years
Hi Nick I have a question. I have A-class sport 2022. I don’t have ambient lighting but would like to have it. Can I have it installed so it would work with MBUX?
Hi Nick Jsut bought a 2019 glc300 and I went to the drive ins movie and didn’t know how to turn the boot lights off also is there a way to put the car in a form of rest mode so we can watch the movie without draining the battery too quick ?
Ooo nice! Only been to one of those once! I’ve not seen an on / off button for the lights but try changing the lights to one of the parking lights when the ignition is on. This will usually turn them off
Hey Guantou, ah that’s just because it is 🤓 I’ve seen Mercedes-Benz’s concept car imagery and a few spy shots by news articles online but that’s it. We’ll have to wait to see if it’ll become a real production car in the future!
Did anybody had problem with front glass replace ¿ Stones fom the truck fall on me on 100 km speed. 5 scretches on the glass. Was so scared, horrible sound. Just a new car((( need to change it. Nick, what do you think about change a front glass, is it often for mecedes car, or I m just not lucky ?
Hi Nick. I have a GLC300. My easy entry exit is frustrating. I am short so I have the seat quite forward. I also like to sit high. When I exit the car the steering wheel goes up but the seat doesnt go back. My husband sits low and the seat goes back. I find this very frustrating as it is actually more difficult to get out if you sit high.
I renewed my Live Traffic after the 3 years. Never worked from day 1. Spoke to Mercedes Me support and went to my local dealer. Dealer couldn’t help, just told me to speak to Mercedes Me. After 20+ calls to them they essentially told me I was using pirated maps and I’d have to buy all new maps. Not happy in the slightest.
my new B has wireless carplay even with a 6 year old iphone 8 and it fill the whole 10.25" screen beautifully. only thing i don't like about the mbux is why i need to enter my pincode every time i start ?
Hi Nick, an off-topic question, I am planning to get a GLE 350 e and want sunshades on the second row passenger side windows. In some TH-cam videos I do see them, but I just can't see them in the MB car configurator. Any tips on how to get those sunshades? Many thanks!
Hey Hans, really sorry I wouldn’t know. I know that some specs vary massively so this is probably another thing that varies round the world. Only thing I can suggest is get in touch with Mercedes to see if they offer fitting of that but quite often they’re only allowed to fit or replace items that were originally on the car. Officially they’re not allowed to modify them.
I haven’t used the Dashcam feature on MBUX since I made the video a long time ago but I don’t recall being able to put it on the homepage. You were able to add it to the favourites menu though if I remember 🤓
Sadly not all cars can do full screen CarPlay. There are other manufacturers who have come across the same before. The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
No sadly not, it folds away to protect it from road debris like mud and rain etc. You can manually open it to clean it when parked but it’ll fold away automatically
Hi Nick, On the new 2023 C43 MBUX, How can I use Google Maps on my Iphone to enter address instead of typing it on the Screen? This method seems to work with Apple Maps but not with Google Maps.
You’ll have to use Apple CarPlay rather than the in-built Sat Nav. So when it’s connected just open up Google Maps on CarPlay and use that instead. Anything to type on Google Maps on your phone would appear on your car.
No sadly not, Apple CarPlay is only designed to work on one screen. I think Apple and manufacturers are working on designing a car in the future which could do something like this but it is possibly years away. www.carplaylife.com/feature/ios-16-the-revolution-of-apple-carplay-for-some/
I believe new GLC is wireless now (the one with the portrait screen) but if it’s the model before then there are adapters you can buy to make it wireless 🤓
@@npoleary This Position Display is to show the vehicle location from MercedesMe connect app. Without this enabled in the MBUX, the MercedesMe app cannot locate the position or location of the car from Geofencing menu.
Hi Nick,im going to be getting a 2021 glb 35 in the next few months so ive joined a couple of owners groups on facebook,however a few people have had problems with the cylinder heads so obviously im in 2 minds now,are you aware of this problem.thanks.
Hey bridiemegan, ooo very nice! No I haven’t heard that…but I always take the same viewpoint that on forums regarding of the topic, they can be places where people only share problems. This can happen even too for medical and health for us, the last thing you should ever do is look on there or Google something like that! 😅 Forums can be good places to find info but I haven’t heard any owners in the comments section on my videos mentioning that on any model of Mercedes.
Nick, the software update on my 2019 E300 will only go to 98% I’ve tried it twice and even taken the car to my Mercedes Benz dealer. They said there’s no way to complete the update. It’s taken about two weeks for it to get to the 98%. Any ideas?
Hey Dale, ah don’t worry two weeks is quite normal for software updates on COMAND. It sounds really excessive but don’t worry there’s a couple of reasons. For the processor of the car, it basically runs at an extremely low priority so not to slow up the user interface (when using Sat Nav / radio etc). Map updates on the model prior to this had to be done in the workshop and over the air updates did not exist. Another reason why it can take some time is that, it’ll only update when the ignition is on and the car has sufficient signal. So depends how much you drive the car. If after some time it’s still not working, you could try a manual update on this video here: th-cam.com/video/myp2zP--JTw/w-d-xo.html The above method is faster but requires a bit of work as you’ll need memory sticks etc. If all else fails, a Mercedes technician can take a look, they can update in their workshops but there would be a charge for that if the car is out of warranty so try the above methods first 👍🏼
Hey, yes some cars have CarPlay as standard but some you can upgrade (just depends what was on the car when it was new). With Mercedes you can upgrade some cars remotely using Mercedes me, so if you head to the Mercedes me Store you might be able to upgrade it 🤓 shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/
Hi Nick, I have tried to download speed camera alert in my A180d premium plus as in your u tube demo,but when I scroll down to personal poi’s it’s blanked out. Clive
Do check the SCDB website, they have a lot of frequently asked questions on there regarding info around the POI folder naming and placement and there’s various things to check compatibility too: www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online/
Nick I did asked to comment on the last thing or Mercedes responsible if their tires wear out go bald before two years old I think they didn’t last very long it’s a GLA front wheel drive I’d appreciate if you could answer this question for me and thanks for your comments
Hey Alice, tyre wear can vary massively. It depends on your load in the car, the brand of tyre, how much you use it and how fast the car accelerates and things like tyre pressures. Generally speaking premium branded tyres stick to the road better and have awesome stopping distances where as budget tyres might not be as sticky and therefore might not also stop as fast in an emergency.
Sorry nick you’re not right about the CarPlay cropping. Senior Mercedes have answers this question and it’s about displaying home button and temp all the time. It’s nothing to do with technical compatibility. I wish they would change their mind cause it looks totally naff cropped and I would never pay to activate that.
Hey Pavvel, just searched my footage library and found the screenshot of the previous system COMAND where it overlays over the top. share.icloud.com/photos/00c588J2vQGy9YhWS-J4ZSEZA I had it confirmed by Mercedes that it was due to compatibility between screens. I too wish it was full screen, it would be so good! I’m hoping future models will have full screen capability! 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Is there a facility on the Mercedes C Class C220d Sport Premium Plus (2019) to download all the trips/journeys the car has been regardless of Sat Nav set? The reason for my question is if my car has been cloned and I'm receiving PCN tickets, this would hopefully prove my innocents. Thanks Nick
Hey Bal, no sadly there isn’t a way to download info like that, plus I’m not sure a parking company would accept that as evidence. They’re more likely to check out their own CCTV and see who the driver was. Good idea though!
@Nick O'Leary Thanks for your prompt reply. I think due to GDPR, the issuing councils tend to pixilate the windows, so images are not visible. Just had 3 PCNs land on me when I have never been to that location, which is over 2 hours away. So I have to pay the Penalty Notices or try and prove my innocence. Any way love your channel, you do an amazing job. Always clear to understand and so much to keep learning - Thank you.
Hi Nick - my A35 (2019) does not have a Mercedes me app in MBUX (just browser app), and all My Mercedes me services are stuck in "activating" state, I don't see any car updates on the iOS app either but the car was linked by the dealer (since second hand car). Any thoughts on how to resolve this? It has never worked and means Mercedes Me does not work and I cant buy any upgrades. Help appreciated!!!!
I would get in touch with Mercedes, I know that it runs on a subscription which you can renew on the store but try contacting Mercedes me support, they are very helpful! On the app press MENU, HELP, CONTACT SUPPORT The Mercedes me store is here: shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/
Hey Nikos, really sorry I wouldn’t know individual specs on cars you’ll have to contact Mercedes. In the UK I recall it was coupled with an option called COMAND
@@npoleary oh wow, that's surprising, it's popular in the US. Am in Atlanta. When you get a chance, you can find it on TH-cam (Mercedes benz Illuminated Star) it gives it a really nice look at night 🌉 🌙)
Hi I've recently taken delivery of a 2022 eqc premium plus , I noticed my ils wasn't working , I went into settings to check I had it switched on which it was and it still isn't working , no headlights move when driving round corners and no smart high beam , am I doing anything wrong?
Hey daveyg, ooo very nice! I would double check with Mercedes-Benz like at your local dealership, they will be able to help. MULTIBEAM LED isn’t available everywhere in the world (sorry it’s hard to tell where everyone is based in the comments section 😅). In the UK it is available on certain specifications but just make sure your headlights (light switch next to the driver’s door) is set to AUTO. If it’s set to the right, it won’t do anything automatic. If you still get stuck, I would suggest contacting your local Mercedes and they’ll be able to help you out and check it out in person 👍🏼
@npoleary I'm in the UK, finally sorted the high beam issue out , I'm not exactly sure how but it's working now lol , still not sure if the headlights are turning into the corners but I'll have a play about , thanks for the tips anyway much appreciated
I have a question, with the MME app, it can show the starter battery partially charged except when you try to find out where the battery is there is nothing on Google or TH-cam to tell you where it is for the GLC300 at least. I have asked my dealer and they will "get back to me" #justasking
Hey Keith, battery is located under the bonnet on a GLC it’s on the right hand side in the UK. There’s a red part for the positive and negative looks like this in the picture at the bottom of the red circle. Use this image for reference: images.app.goo.gl/R1FNHoR4MYHBQdzo7
@Nick O'Leary morning, no don't mean the main battery, in my GLC300 there is a starter battery that is found under the passenger glove compartment. (Found this out yesterday) perhaps its linked to our model in Canada and its used primarily for the remote starter? Anyway thanks for checking, great video once again, cheers
nick i have a question no one can help me, my lercedes e classe convertible has the "engine sound via speakers", but can this be turned off because i want a car with little sound because this is a luxury car and i don't want much sound
Android auto won't read out any of my messages on our 20 plate C class. It all works fine on my husbands phone, just not mine. We've got exactly the same Samsung phones and we've checked all the settings. Do you have any ideas?
Hey John, sadly I’ve heard it does vary round the world from comments on my channel :( Sorry I’ve not been to Australia so wouldn’t know what specs there are on cars or how Mercedes me works there.
@@npoleary as a global app, you would think that there is some common functionality. We of course do have “live traffic” but it doesn’t appear in MercedesMe. I will check at the dealership. j
Hey Duncan, no sadly I’ve not seen a car with that functionality before. Cars that I’ve seen only would have Bluetooth, possibly Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and some cars have a thing called In-Car Office where you read emails but it depends what your car has in terms of specification 🤓
The screen cropping on Apple car play is very annoying. My android auto does the same thing. The left one third of the screen simply has a symbol. How can cars costing half as much have figured this out and a luxury brand can not? I'm guessing they just want to force you to use their crappy paid nav and such. Unacceptable.
I wish it was full screen too but there are other manufacturers who have come across the same issue before. The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary Oh I get it. And I did see that you explained that in the video, I just don't understand (I'm no programmer) why they couldn't code a separate version for whichever screen the car is made with, or maybe I'm just a bit angry because I just bought the 2020 AMG C43 over the 2019 in part because of the larger screen. Thanks for the reply anyway, nice to see a youtuber that monitors and replies to their audience. Keep up the good work.
So Apple CarPlay and Android Auto screen sizes will vary depending the model. In some car manufacturers because they have different screen resolutions for multiple models, as far as I’m aware some of them have to code it to work for the smaller version which leads to a cropped experience on the larger screens. Google Maps is just an app on both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so won’t make a difference to screen resolution etc
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Thanku Nick i try If working Or not working Let u know Thanku again have good day mate 🫡
Nick thanku i paid for navigation app first month free im hapfully working for my car If is working let u know xx
The cropped screens on apple car play make me physically sick
I have it on my 2021 e class as well, and the e class screens comes in on size across all grades . It looks absolutely disgusting and cheap
Is there no way to make it full screen?
Same with Android Auto. Crazy they couldn't just program full screen for the higher trims where customers pay more money.
Hi Nick, great video again. Tip on wireless Apple CarPlay: I’ve bought a dongle for this and it works great. Although, you really need to buy a right angled USB-C adapter between the car’s USB port and any (!) cable connecting to this port, because otherwise the cup hold cover will not close properly and damage the cable among other things (experienced user 😅). This in my B-Class anyway. The cropped view, I’ve seen, can be extended to full view in other video on other car brands, but they involve third party device which would replace the existing unit in your car.
Thank you!
Which brand of adapter did you go for? 🤓
If you don’t mind me asking?
@@npoleary I just bought a $50 one on amazon from china that has 4.6/5 stars. Haven't tried it yet, but no real negative reviews.
Very useful video Nick, thank you. My Mercedes E class is a brilliant car but without your help and others on You Tube I would not be enjoying the full benefit of its design.
Ooo an E-Class! Very nice!
Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Glad you’re enjoying them!
Awesome thanks! I have the easy exit.. love that feature.. Thanks for explaining the apple car play.. Happy New Year 😊
Great info Nick. You are very knowledgeable and very, very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! 🙏🙏
Thanks for the tip on resetting the tyre pressure monitor. I wish I had seen that two weeks ago.... the pressure was OK, just some random glitch in the monitor.
I used to go to petrol pump for air as soon as the indicator came over... Maybe next time I can just reset it and see if it goes away
Thanks Nick! Very great video again.I learned something new again.
No worries! 🤓
Thanks Nick. Very helpful videos. Much appreciated.
Thank you! 🙏🙏
Thank you Nick for another great video.
In regards to the cropped Apple Car Play screen, why is the same on the E Class (2021 year), since they only come with the big screen
Hey Leandro, I’d imagine because it also uses the same multimedia system (MBUX, also known as NTG 6).
Hi Nick. I write from Italy, my new c sw class should arrive in April and my first daughter in June.
I'd like to ask if you can shoot videos about:
- isofix attachments and airbag management (I inserted the rear airbags as an option)
- the 9g tronic gearbox, its tricks and alarms (it will be my first car with an automatic gearbox)
- digital light (unfortunately in Italy some functions are currently blocked 😞)
Thank you and keep it up, amazing quality
Hey Robi, ah I’ve covered that in a frequently asked question video:
th-cam.com/video/Y1D4UbIFYGw/w-d-xo.html
For gearbox it’s completely automatic but you can tweak it in dynamic select: th-cam.com/video/XdYHeadHXLA/w-d-xo.html
Digital light I aim to cover soon!
Nick thanks love the videos. When you do the wireless adaptors, I have a 2021 glc 300 coupe with an AA Wireless Android adaptor. It is like this adapter was made by Mercedes for Mercedes. The integration works so well that even when in Androud auto mode, I can use the nav and radio media buttons on the dash to navigate. I don't have to scroll the touch screen to access those functions. Maybe others do this as well? I'm fairly technically minded and this is seamless and works like a factory unit. Just FYI. Cheers mark
Ah awesome! What’s the adapter called? 👍🏼
@Nick O'Leary AAWireless is what it is called. I can also skip songs from the centre pad. Again I feel this adaptor was made for mercedes. I bought 2, 1 for me and one for the wife's hyundai i30N. I can say it works better with my glc. BTW I don't have any vested interest, just an extremely happy client. It works via an app and dongle so all updates go to the app and then the app can update the dongle. So much better than dongles with no app. cheers
Of course, thanks for sharing
I’m aiming to cover this topic soon and review a few and way up pros and cons 🤓
How it looks on GLCs widescreen? Heavily cropped by both sides?
@_ eMike yes cropped so it shows in a square format. You can't use your media app on mbux so you switch between it and mbux via the home button on the steering wheel and and the AA button on the top RHS of the screen. It is actually easier to navigate to as your not scrolling the mbux apps to get to the media app
Hi Nick, would love to see a video about dongles for wireless apple carplay. Maybe even in combination with a piece on NFC? :)
Hi Nick, the clicking sound on our e class traffic indicators is barely audible, can this sound be increased? Thanks for all the very informative video's.
You can adjust the haptic on some cars under settings
HOME
SETTINGS / SYSTEM (at the end on the right)
And under AUDIO there’s a setting to change the click
Hope that helps!
Glad you enjoy them! 👍🏼
Hi Nick, nice video. Could you recommend the best-suited Apple car play wireless USB-C receiver(adapter) for GLE 2022? Unfortunately, for this new MB is still wire needed!!
Hey Jan, I’m in the middle of testing them at the mo. Video soon! Bear with me for the comparison over the next few weeks 👍🏼
Please made a video about the wireless apple car play hack!!🙌🏻Would be great if you could showcase this on the Command system/MBUX if possible also.
Very nice video, thank you... I have two other questions, both regarding climate control. 1) my S206 C-class has electric heating (most likely), now in winter air from the vents is immedialtely warn, but it really overdoes it. After several minutes the car is very warm inside, then the air temperature sudenly changes to quite cold as it tries to hit the set temperature - is there a way to adjust the intesity of the electric heating, so the car does not get so hot minutes after setting of? 2) Is there a way to disable lowering air-con intesity when on a phone call? Thank you again for super nice content.
Hey MrBenedikt, thank you! 🤓🙏
I’ve covered climate control before but wasn’t entirely sure what you meant by Electric. This is what it looks like in the UK: th-cam.com/video/3TN27tuEHsE/w-d-xo.html
@@npoleary Thanks for your reaction. What I mean by "electric" is that there is hot air coming from the vents even when the engine is cold, so it (most likely) uses electricity to generate heat.
Will check your Air-con video. Thanks again for great content
You can buy a small system so you get fullscreen and wireless also. You can even watch netflix ( while standing still)
Thanks Nick, if will be good if Mercedes come out with a wireless adaptor for wireless play in the future.
That would be good but I don’t think they will, it’s only 3rd party adapters sadly :(
@@npoleary :((
Hi Nick, great video once again. I’ve just bought a 2020 C220 that hasn’t got Apple Car Play. Do you know if the car’s system can be updated to add this?
Thank you! Sadly only models with the MBUX multimedia system can be upgraded to have CarPlay as you can purchase it over the air via the Mercedes me store. If it’s any other multimedia system, then CarPlay has to be specified at factory and cannot be added afterward unless you sourced a 3rd party solution.
Hi Nick, thanks for another great video. For some reason the parking assist on my A250e only detects side by side parking spaces and not parallel parking spots. Should it also be able to notice parallel parking or is parking assist restricted to side by side parking only?
Hey Ryhn00, thank you!
There are certain restrictions on parking assist systems in manufacturers with use on the road so sadly come cars out there can’t do parallel parking.
The easiest way to tell is just by trying in a car from the cars I’ve driven
Hi Nick just bought a U2Air pro. Great device. Very pleased with it. My car is a C300 cab 2022 model. I only use ACP in google maps and Spotify. When I start up I sometimes have difficulty getting in to ACP and loading both apps without having to flick around. Is there an easy way to get straight into Google Maps and Spotify easily. Many thanks Mike Ward.
Ah nice! Annoyingly some things like that can be Apple. They force us to use their default apps most of the time without allowing us to choose a default. Did you know you can reorder the icons which might help? (If you haven’t done so already)
Hey Nick Just want to say thank you so much for all the videos as I just bought a used CLA200 (2021) few days ago from Mercedes and your videos are absolutely life saving :)
Just one question..I've only been driving in comfort mode, and the steering wheel felt very stiff sometimes and made a 'click' sound when turning at a roundabout, and then it became very light and easy to turn few minutes later, I'm wondering if there is something wrong! :( or is there a setting for it?
Hey Judy! Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them!
Hmmm, I’ve not noticed that when reviewing a CLA before but I’d defo say that if you don’t think something’s right, I’d say get in touch with your local Mercedes, they could check it out for you 🤓 I’m sure they can help!
Hi Nick, great videos, thank you.
I have an E220d with Auxiliary heating
Is it possible to set up cooling? Outside was 35 °C, I set the temperature to 23°C. The indicator was on (blue light), but the car was not cooled down. (the setting was maid via the Mercedes ME app)
Thank you
Hey! Really sorry I wouldn’t know. In the UK, all petrol and diesels do not have this function as it’s only found on hybrids and electric cars here on Mercedes cars.
I would presume that you could do both, but sadly I’ve never seen it on a petrol or diesel. I guess you’re based elsewhere?
Wish it was here though as it sounds pretty cool!
point 10 pre-entry climate control. You say only available on plugin hybrids and electric mercedes. But on some other mercedes you can get it as an option i mean on mild hybrids and ice versions. I have a 2019 model mercedes B 250 which is an ice 224hp engine, but it has this also even a remote and ofcourse mercedes me app, it uses as i remember 0,3litres of fuel in half an hour and is a couple of kw and is options code 228 AUXILIARY HEATER, at least on mine that i imported from germany. Maybe it isn't an option on uk versions. But this is now the 2nd video from you where you talk about it and say it is only on full electric and plugin versions. Still a thumbs up.
Thank you! Ah sadly I don’t know what specs are like elsewhere in the world
But yes that’s right for the UK, it’s only hybrids and electric where you can do that.
I’ve heard it’s different in the USA and a few other countries :)
Hi Nick,
Could we have an in-depth review of the w206 c300e premium plus ?
Hey Rushane,
Already covered that one:
Impressions:
th-cam.com/video/E3SO0h9E0Eo/w-d-xo.html
Car Review:
th-cam.com/video/TJV6q11tqeI/w-d-xo.html
New Multimedia System:
th-cam.com/video/YLD6Ikxl9xs/w-d-xo.html
HUD:
th-cam.com/video/TNOqQrVfxqw/w-d-xo.html
360 camera:
th-cam.com/video/DbSsXCuP7n4/w-d-xo.html
Hi Nick. Enjoying your videos - so much better than slogging through the Owners Manual. I just bought a 2023 GLE 350. I turned on the Easy Entry/Exit feature. Compared to my prior vehicle, it doesn’t drop down enough or go back enough. Can I change the settings to better suit my comfort?
Hey Mark thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them!
Sadly not each car’s layout is dependant on how easy entry / exit works. Some move just the backrest, some move the entire seat, it depends how much room there is between the pillars of the cars and of course how far back the seat is.
Another excellent video. I'm trying to find a video on 'hey Mercedes' as it seems to be turned off on mine, do you have one?
Thanks Dee Jay! Hey Mercedes is only found on models with the MBUX Multimedia system. You can find it on the centre screen:
Press: HOME, SETTINGS, SYSTEM, VOICE CONTROL / LINGUATRONIC.
@@npoleary Thank you. I do have MBUX.
Perfect it should be in there
Let me know how you get on 🤓
@@npoleary 😔Not MBUX sa🙃dly still got COMAND which I've always found clunky. Anyway, managed to get Android Auto but just not the voice control...yet...
Happy New Year Nick. I have just bought an EQE. Do you know if its possibleto put all icons on the home screen rather than having them along the bottom and having to scroll along them? Regards Chris
Happy New Year! Ooo very nice! 👀
There’s a new design called Zero Layer, if you hold the HOME button just above the climate control you can toggle between the two 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thanks Nick Thats great. Gonna take me weeks to learn this car inside and out. Your videos which I have only just found go a long way to solving that. I think Mercedes should reference you and your youtube videos in their sales literature. That would help a lot of people. Keep up the good work.👍👍👍
Thank you! 👍🏼
Thank you. It was terrific. I recently bought a GLA 250 e 2021. How can I charge the battery while driving?
If it’s a plug-in hybrid you have to plug it in to charge (hence the name)
Some really older plug-in hybrids did offer charging while driving but it is the worst thing to do. The whole point of a plug-in hybrid is to avoid using fuel on certain journeys and use electricity instead.
@@npoleary But it cost me 16 Euro to fully charge the car for 55 KM and 60 Euro to fill the tank for 500 KM. So Charging will cost more with less mileage. What is the point then?
Where are you charging that seems extremely steep?
To maximise the use of electric you want to get your electricity from the cheapest place possible. This will be at home on standard tariffs or even better off peak tariffs.
If I charged a GLA 250e up my home in the UK at £0.07 per kW off peak, it would be just under £1. Converted I think that’s just over €1.
If you are charging in public, try to avoid that as it’s very expensive! Although I do appreciate not everyone can charge at home, in which case shop around for the cheapest public charging.
@npoleary the place I charged was 0.67 Euro per kW. Way too expensive. And I don't have a charger at my rental home. So I have 2 options. Either leave the battery empty or change my home😁.
Is it OK to leave the battery at 1 percent?
I believe most car manufacturers have a buffer either end of the battery capacity to help with prolonged periods of not charging. But best to check with Mercedes directly and they can let you know
Hi Nick, Happy New Year and Thanks for everything. I m from Greece and my car is A class 180d from 2018. Is it possible to see video not only if the car is not moving? for the rest family ... Thanks again
Thanks Anastasios! Glad you’re loving the videos!
No sadly not, most cards have this pre-programmed and I haven’t seen any settings to turn it off :(
I guess it’s like that for safety
Hi Nick, i got a 2016 E200. Just want to know how to put on "hold" feature without turning on the start/stop system? Thanks! Will
Sadly I only started by channel in 2020 so have limited videos prior to that…however start / stop systems will always kick in every time you turn the car on. But you can turn them off per session usually by a symbol that has an “A” in it. Or on older cars it might say Eco
I think it’ll be beneath your volume wheel in the middle of the car 🤓
Useful as always! I'd like to ask,could my 2020 E-Class get the NTG 7 update?
It’s not a software update sadly! Completely different multimedia system with new hardware
@@npoleary thanks for the info Nick, appreciate it
No worries! 🤓
11:39 - They have released more than one new model every year for the last few years, though.
Mercedes-Benz:
2018 - A Class Sedan
2019 - GLB
2019 - EQC
2021 - EQS
2021 - EQA
2021 - EQB
2022 - EQE
2022 - EQE SUV
2022 - EQS SUV
2023 - CLE
AMG:
2018 - AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
2022 - AMG One
Ah yeah new car launches might come out but I just meant when those models get a facelift or a new upgrade 🤓
@@npoleary Oh, I see.
Hi Nick, Great video as always - thanks. Using ‘Hi Mercedes’ I was able to create and listen to texts on my iPhone. I now receive the message ‘messaging is not switched on your mobile’ although checking it appears to be. Unless I’m missing something?
Hey Rob, just double check you’ve got “Enable Notifications” enabled on your phone.
On your iPhone:
SETTINGS
BLUETOOTH
Find MBUX / MB BLUETOOTH in the list and tap on the “i”
Then enable SHOW NOTIFICATIONS
If that doesn’t work, try unpairing the phone from the car and reconnect back up 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thanks Nick and apologies for not getting back. I did enable notifications with no success so will try as you suggest. Many thanks, Rob
What a man - sorted. Thanks so much. 👍
Hi Nick,
When you look into the wireless Apple Car Play, can you please include wireless Android Auto?
I’ll have a look and see 🤓
My knowledge on Androids isn’t up there as I daily an iPhone but I’ll see which ones might be compatible 👍🏼
The cla does and dont to put on. Or in depth review in new packs you can add before buying a merc.
Hey sunrise, I’d love to cover that but sadly it varies all the way round the world and often changes throughout the year. In the UK Premium & Premium Plus packages bundle things together to make purchasing one easier.
Best thing to do is contact a sales agent at your local Mercedes and they’ll show and explain what each package has 👍🏼
Please show how to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on the W223 sometime have to drive bosses S580 and only found a way for the brightness for the information
Hey Alex,
Pretty sure I've seen a setting in the settings menu before for the display brightness.
From memory I think it was under HOME, SETTINGS, STYLES & DISPLAY. (I think that was the name of the menu item).
Hey Nick! What are the two small panels on the front and rear bumper on the drivers side of my Slc 200 please ?
Hey Sharon, not sure what you mean
Email me a photo if you like! 🤓
“contact@npo-media.co.uk”
Thanks Nick, I wonder if you can help me. I want to change the normal tyres on my 2021 GLB to run flat tyres. Is this possible ??
Really sorry I’m not sure, I’ve not ever modified a car with different tyres. I’m sure if you asked your local Mercedes they should be able to let you know! 👍🏼
Hi Nick
I own a cla 45s and I try to do the double lock feature on the key so it will be disabled.
However I press the lock button twice and I do not see the flash stay there. Is there any chance you could help me on this thank you very much
Hey Rasees-Playz, yes I’d heard that too and noticed it when I filmed a car the other day.
I believe now it’s just the automatic function present on keys.
So if you didn’t know they actually switch off after a few minutes due to an in-built motion sensor. Saves battery and helps with theft etc so you don’t need to worry about it now! 🤓
Of course you can take extra precautions like a faraday pouch etc
Wow
Thank you for letting me know.
I have invested in a pouch as I have worked extremely hard for my cla 45s and would never want it to be stolen.
Hi Nick, very interesting as usual. Wonder if you have covered augmented reality?. I have an EQA 350 4Matic amg premium and have not figured out how to get the augmented reality to work.
Hey Lancewbhall, I had in one of my first videos but sadly it’s not been around for at least a couple of years.
Do you have it on yours?
@@npoleary only recently subscribed since getting my first Mercedes, it would be lovely if you could point me at the link if the video is about somewhere. The handbook is not very clear about it. Than you
It’s this one: th-cam.com/video/geEwcZ6u6r8/w-d-xo.html
It enabled by default if you have it
@@npoleary thank you so much Nick. 👍 Had a reply from Mercedes as well saying I don’t have the feature….so can stop trying to look 😂😂😂
Hi Nick, I’m getting a new Mercedes Gla 250e next year, with the new Mercedes apple car play is it possible to change the background picture, with one of your own.
Kind regards.
Graham
Ooo nice! Sadly no not to your own your phone / Apple don’t allow it. Apple only a certain few selected designs of wallpapers. But there are a couple of new ones introduced over the past couple of years
Hi Nick, was just wondering I have a premium package with my mercedes does this come automatically with apple carplay or do you have to pay extra?
Hey Tem, really sorry I wouldn’t know exact specs but if you speak with Mercedes they’ll be able to let you know 🤓
Hi Nick
I have a question. I have A-class sport 2022. I don’t have ambient lighting but would like to have it. Can I have it installed so it would work with MBUX?
Sadly I don’t believe Mercedes dealerships can retrofit items like that. I can imagine it would cost a lot of money!
Did you make a video about adding Spotify app to my Mercedes Home Screen
I sure did! I made it 4 months ago on my channel! Full in-depth guide and tutorial!
Only certain models have it though!
SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC Apps on Mercedes MBUX!
th-cam.com/video/_9d1Zih09uI/w-d-xo.html
easy entry should always push back seat, on B or A its incorrect to push forword.
sometimes mercedes engeneer smoke strange cigars
Hi Nick Jsut bought a 2019 glc300 and I went to the drive ins movie and didn’t know how to turn the boot lights off also is there a way to put the car in a form of rest mode so we can watch the movie without draining the battery too quick ?
Ooo nice! Only been to one of those once!
I’ve not seen an on / off button for the lights but try changing the lights to one of the parking lights when the ignition is on. This will usually turn them off
Could you compile a video consisting of what is known on the EQG, most of what I see on TH-cam is contradictory speculation.
Hey Guantou, ah that’s just because it is 🤓
I’ve seen Mercedes-Benz’s concept car imagery and a few spy shots by news articles online but that’s it.
We’ll have to wait to see if it’ll become a real production car in the future!
Did anybody had problem with front glass replace ¿ Stones fom the truck fall on me on 100 km speed. 5 scretches on the glass. Was so scared, horrible sound. Just a new car((( need to change it. Nick, what do you think about change a front glass, is it often for mecedes car, or I m just not lucky ?
Nick, with the Dashcam can the details at the foot of the display be changed from KPH to MPH in the settings anywhere?
No sadly it can’t be changed, I found this when I made the video but couldn’t find anywhere to change it
Hi Nick do you think Mercedes will introduce a drivers dash cam through the current camera system
They have! :)
But sadly not on all cars: th-cam.com/video/cqGlOtTjmz0/w-d-xo.html
Hopefully it’ll appear on new models more in the future!
I dont have mercedes me app. There still no mercedes me app adapter in Turkey for new cars. It s very weird.
Hi Nick. I have a GLC300. My easy entry exit is frustrating. I am short so I have the seat quite forward. I also like to sit high. When I exit the car the steering wheel goes up but the seat doesnt go back. My husband sits low and the seat goes back. I find this very frustrating as it is actually more difficult to get out if you sit high.
Hey Laura, if you don’t think it’s working as it should, just contact Mercedes and they can check it out for you 🤓
I renewed my Live Traffic after the 3 years. Never worked from day 1.
Spoke to Mercedes Me support and went to my local dealer.
Dealer couldn’t help, just told me to speak to Mercedes Me.
After 20+ calls to them they essentially told me I was using pirated maps and I’d have to buy all new maps.
Not happy in the slightest.
my new B has wireless carplay even with a 6 year old iphone 8 and it fill the whole 10.25" screen beautifully.
only thing i don't like about the mbux is why i need to enter my pincode every time i start ?
Ah you can turn that off, I would recommend if you’re the only driver. It’s in profile settings on the Home Screen on MBUX 👍🏼
@@npoleary ok found it, i'm the only driver :) time to get in some miles and break in the engine!
Hi Nick, an off-topic question, I am planning to get a GLE 350 e and want sunshades on the second row passenger side windows. In some TH-cam videos I do see them, but I just can't see them in the MB car configurator. Any tips on how to get those sunshades? Many thanks!
Hey Hans, really sorry I wouldn’t know. I know that some specs vary massively so this is probably another thing that varies round the world.
Only thing I can suggest is get in touch with Mercedes to see if they offer fitting of that but quite often they’re only allowed to fit or replace items that were originally on the car. Officially they’re not allowed to modify them.
@@npoleary
Clear! Many thanks.
It's not very standard it seems.
Hi Nick. If I choose to use Android auto on my MBUX is this an either/or situation or do I replace the MBUX functions with AA?
You don’t replace functions, Android Auto is just an app itself which makes like a mini version of your phone on the screen 👍🏼
you made a segment about putting you dash cam on the home page. i can't find it how do I move the dash cam app to the main page
I haven’t used the Dashcam feature on MBUX since I made the video a long time ago but I don’t recall being able to put it on the homepage.
You were able to add it to the favourites menu though if I remember 🤓
Why is apple carplay not shown full screen on my new eqb as in some of your videos? Is that a setting somewhere?
Sadly not all cars can do full screen CarPlay. There are other manufacturers who have come across the same before.
The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything.
So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen.
NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
Hi Nick, do you know if there is a way to have the rear camera on when the car drives forward over 10 mph? Thanks in advance ☺️
No sadly not, it folds away to protect it from road debris like mud and rain etc.
You can manually open it to clean it when parked but it’ll fold away automatically
@@npoleary ok thanks, saves me looking it up lol
Hi Nick,
On the new 2023 C43 MBUX, How can I use Google Maps on my Iphone to enter address instead of typing it on the Screen? This method seems to work with Apple Maps but not with Google Maps.
You’ll have to use Apple CarPlay rather than the in-built Sat Nav. So when it’s connected just open up Google Maps on CarPlay and use that instead. Anything to type on Google Maps on your phone would appear on your car.
@@npoleary Thanks Nick. The 2 Google Maps stumped me 😊
No worries! 🤓
im about to buy a c118 very soon. isnt there a way to project/clone your phone screen onto the 2nd screen? so there are no issues with the crop?
No sadly not, Apple CarPlay is only designed to work on one screen.
I think Apple and manufacturers are working on designing a car in the future which could do something like this but it is possibly years away.
www.carplaylife.com/feature/ios-16-the-revolution-of-apple-carplay-for-some/
Can we do wired CarPlay on GLC 300 or it’s wireless only?
I believe new GLC is wireless now (the one with the portrait screen) but if it’s the model before then there are adapters you can buy to make it wireless 🤓
Hi Nick, I have a question here. How to activate Position Display from the MBUX ? Any hint? Thanks.
I haven’t heard of position display before, is that saving your current position on the Sat Nav?
@@npoleary This Position Display is to show the vehicle location from MercedesMe connect app. Without this enabled in the MBUX, the MercedesMe app cannot locate the position or location of the car from Geofencing menu.
Hey AMG, yes this I have covered in this video here: th-cam.com/video/iGl_cltzbpU/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps!
@@npoleary Oh yes Nick. Exactly. Problem solved. You are real expert. Awesome. Thanks so much Nick. 👍👍👍👍👍
Oh I don’t know about expert 😅
I’m always learning things myself! 👀
Glad you got it going!
Hi Nick,im going to be getting a 2021 glb 35 in the next few months so ive joined a couple of owners groups on facebook,however a few people have had problems with the cylinder heads so obviously im in 2 minds now,are you aware of this problem.thanks.
Hey bridiemegan, ooo very nice! No I haven’t heard that…but I always take the same viewpoint that on forums regarding of the topic, they can be places where people only share problems.
This can happen even too for medical and health for us, the last thing you should ever do is look on there or Google something like that! 😅
Forums can be good places to find info but I haven’t heard any owners in the comments section on my videos mentioning that on any model of Mercedes.
Nick, the software update on my 2019 E300 will only go to 98% I’ve tried it twice and even taken the car to my Mercedes Benz dealer. They said there’s no way to complete the update.
It’s taken about two weeks for it to get to the 98%. Any ideas?
Hey Dale, ah don’t worry two weeks is quite normal for software updates on COMAND.
It sounds really excessive but don’t worry there’s a couple of reasons. For the processor of the car, it basically runs at an extremely low priority so not to slow up the user interface (when using Sat Nav / radio etc).
Map updates on the model prior to this had to be done in the workshop and over the air updates did not exist.
Another reason why it can take some time is that, it’ll only update when the ignition is on and the car has sufficient signal. So depends how much you drive the car.
If after some time it’s still not working, you could try a manual update on this video here: th-cam.com/video/myp2zP--JTw/w-d-xo.html
The above method is faster but requires a bit of work as you’ll need memory sticks etc.
If all else fails, a Mercedes technician can take a look, they can update in their workshops but there would be a charge for that if the car is out of warranty so try the above methods first 👍🏼
Hello, I have a Mercedes A 200/2018, how can I use Carplay, if I pay, I can use the Waze app from my car .my car have carplay thanku
Hey, yes some cars have CarPlay as standard but some you can upgrade (just depends what was on the car when it was new).
With Mercedes you can upgrade some cars remotely using Mercedes me, so if you head to the Mercedes me Store you might be able to upgrade it 🤓
shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/
Hi Nick,
I have tried to download speed camera alert in my A180d premium plus as in your u tube demo,but when I scroll down to personal poi’s it’s blanked out.
Clive
Do check the SCDB website, they have a lot of frequently asked questions on there regarding info around the POI folder naming and placement and there’s various things to check compatibility too: www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online/
@@npoleary Thanks for the reply Nick,will keep trying,just want to say your U Tube videos are brilliant,they have helped me immensely 👍👍
Ah awesome thank you! Glad you enjoy them! 🤓🙏
Nick I did asked to comment on the last thing or Mercedes responsible if their tires wear out go bald before two years old I think they didn’t last very long it’s a GLA front wheel drive I’d appreciate if you could answer this question for me and thanks for your comments
Hey Alice, tyre wear can vary massively. It depends on your load in the car, the brand of tyre, how much you use it and how fast the car accelerates and things like tyre pressures.
Generally speaking premium branded tyres stick to the road better and have awesome stopping distances where as budget tyres might not be as sticky and therefore might not also stop as fast in an emergency.
Sorry nick you’re not right about the CarPlay cropping. Senior Mercedes have answers this question and it’s about displaying home button and temp all the time. It’s nothing to do with technical compatibility. I wish they would change their mind cause it looks totally naff cropped and I would never pay to activate that.
Hey Pavvel, just searched my footage library and found the screenshot of the previous system COMAND where it overlays over the top.
share.icloud.com/photos/00c588J2vQGy9YhWS-J4ZSEZA
I had it confirmed by Mercedes that it was due to compatibility between screens.
I too wish it was full screen, it would be so good! I’m hoping future models will have full screen capability! 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Is there a facility on the Mercedes C Class C220d Sport Premium Plus (2019) to download all the trips/journeys the car has been regardless of Sat Nav set? The reason for my question is if my car has been cloned and I'm receiving PCN tickets, this would hopefully prove my innocents. Thanks Nick
Hey Bal, no sadly there isn’t a way to download info like that, plus I’m not sure a parking company would accept that as evidence. They’re more likely to check out their own CCTV and see who the driver was.
Good idea though!
@Nick O'Leary Thanks for your prompt reply. I think due to GDPR, the issuing councils tend to pixilate the windows, so images are not visible. Just had 3 PCNs land on me when I have never been to that location, which is over 2 hours away. So I have to pay the Penalty Notices or try and prove my innocence.
Any way love your channel, you do an amazing job. Always clear to understand and so much to keep learning - Thank you.
Hi Nick - my A35 (2019) does not have a Mercedes me app in MBUX (just browser app), and all My Mercedes me services are stuck in "activating" state, I don't see any car updates on the iOS app either but the car was linked by the dealer (since second hand car). Any thoughts on how to resolve this? It has never worked and means Mercedes Me does not work and I cant buy any upgrades. Help appreciated!!!!
I would get in touch with Mercedes, I know that it runs on a subscription which you can renew on the store but try contacting Mercedes me support, they are very helpful! On the app press MENU, HELP, CONTACT SUPPORT
The Mercedes me store is here: shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/
Hi Nick, I'm from Greece owner of a C200 coupe 2020 and I would like to have android auto .Is this possible?
Hey Nikos, really sorry I wouldn’t know individual specs on cars you’ll have to contact Mercedes.
In the UK I recall it was coupled with an option called COMAND
bought a new GLE 350, my illuminated star is not coming, my light is position on auto, is this a setting issue? can you please advice. Thanks
Hey Kietmoul, I haven’t heard of an illuminated star before, which bit do you mean?
@@npoleary hey Nick, it's the star 🌟 at the front of the vehicle, it's supposed to light up in the dark.thanks
Oh really? That sounds cool! Where abouts are you based as no Mercedes does that in the UK (not from factory anyway)
@@npoleary oh wow, that's surprising, it's popular in the US. Am in Atlanta. When you get a chance, you can find it on TH-cam (Mercedes benz Illuminated Star) it gives it a really nice look at night 🌉 🌙)
Hi I've recently taken delivery of a 2022 eqc premium plus , I noticed my ils wasn't working , I went into settings to check I had it switched on which it was and it still isn't working , no headlights move when driving round corners and no smart high beam , am I doing anything wrong?
Hey daveyg, ooo very nice!
I would double check with Mercedes-Benz like at your local dealership, they will be able to help.
MULTIBEAM LED isn’t available everywhere in the world (sorry it’s hard to tell where everyone is based in the comments section 😅).
In the UK it is available on certain specifications but just make sure your headlights (light switch next to the driver’s door) is set to AUTO. If it’s set to the right, it won’t do anything automatic.
If you still get stuck, I would suggest contacting your local Mercedes and they’ll be able to help you out and check it out in person 👍🏼
@npoleary I'm in the UK, finally sorted the high beam issue out , I'm not exactly sure how but it's working now lol , still not sure if the headlights are turning into the corners but I'll have a play about , thanks for the tips anyway much appreciated
I have a question, with the MME app, it can show the starter battery partially charged except when you try to find out where the battery is there is nothing on Google or TH-cam to tell you where it is for the GLC300 at least. I have asked my dealer and they will "get back to me" #justasking
Hey Keith, battery is located under the bonnet on a GLC it’s on the right hand side in the UK. There’s a red part for the positive and negative looks like this in the picture at the bottom of the red circle.
Use this image for reference: images.app.goo.gl/R1FNHoR4MYHBQdzo7
@Nick O'Leary morning, no don't mean the main battery, in my GLC300 there is a starter battery that is found under the passenger glove compartment. (Found this out yesterday) perhaps its linked to our model in Canada and its used primarily for the remote starter? Anyway thanks for checking, great video once again, cheers
nick i have a question no one can help me, my lercedes e classe convertible has the "engine sound via speakers", but can this be turned off because i want a car with little sound because this is a luxury car and i don't want much sound
Hey blade-x, yes I’ve seen this before but only noticed it present in Sport mode on Dynamic Select. Comfort mode or Eco mode will make it quieter 👍🏼
Simple „if” in the code could solve the issue and it could just check which screen is installed…
Android auto won't read out any of my messages on our 20 plate C class.
It all works fine on my husbands phone, just not mine.
We've got exactly the same Samsung phones and we've checked all the settings.
Do you have any ideas?
It won't do it either on my 2019 C-class cabriolet. Worked perfectly on my 2019 GLA.
@@deejay1169 it's just weird that it works if hubby's phone is connected. Everything is the same. I'm glad I'm not on my own
Hey Sally, I’ll be covering Android Auto soon over the coming months (hopefully sooner). I’ll test it out when I get my hands on an Android 👍🏼
I want to see AMG GLC 63S 2023
It's pathetic situation! Why who which paid more for 10.2inch size displays should be holding back by others who pay less?
Mercedes Me store is not available in the US.
USA link here: shop.mbusa.com/en-us/connect/
@@npoleary thank you!
Again, none of this is available on Mercedes Me in Australia
Hey John, sadly I’ve heard it does vary round the world from comments on my channel :(
Sorry I’ve not been to Australia so wouldn’t know what specs there are on cars or how Mercedes me works there.
@@npoleary as a global app, you would think that there is some common functionality. We of course do have “live traffic” but it doesn’t appear in MercedesMe. I will check at the dealership. j
Great work ! Nice start of this year right? Like if you with me
Thanks Sunrise! 🤓 absolutely! Got more videos lined up! 👀
Hi, can i send an email? E Class 220D AMG Line Comand 5.5 (I believe). If so, how, please?
Hey Duncan, no sadly I’ve not seen a car with that functionality before. Cars that I’ve seen only would have Bluetooth, possibly Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and some cars have a thing called In-Car Office where you read emails but it depends what your car has in terms of specification 🤓
Having to pay 350 euros for "smartphone integration" is the stupidest thing ever 😢
The screen cropping on Apple car play is very annoying. My android auto does the same thing. The left one third of the screen simply has a symbol. How can cars costing half as much have figured this out and a luxury brand can not? I'm guessing they just want to force you to use their crappy paid nav and such. Unacceptable.
I wish it was full screen too but there are other manufacturers who have come across the same issue before.
The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything.
So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen.
NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary Oh I get it. And I did see that you explained that in the video, I just don't understand (I'm no programmer) why they couldn't code a separate version for whichever screen the car is made with, or maybe I'm just a bit angry because I just bought the 2020 AMG C43 over the 2019 in part because of the larger screen. Thanks for the reply anyway, nice to see a youtuber that monitors and replies to their audience. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I try to reply to everyone where I can! 🤓
Pathetic excuse for not using the whole screen width. Screen width can be a variable like everything else and is in Android.
Sadly Android Auto is exactly the same on that multimedia system :(
Handily the newer generation fixes that with just one screen for all 🤓
@@npoleary So the Google Map uses the whole of the larger screen?
So Apple CarPlay and Android Auto screen sizes will vary depending the model. In some car manufacturers because they have different screen resolutions for multiple models, as far as I’m aware some of them have to code it to work for the smaller version which leads to a cropped experience on the larger screens.
Google Maps is just an app on both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so won’t make a difference to screen resolution etc