How to integrate CarPlay into the standard Mercedes audio system?
How to integrate CarPlay into Mercedes? Sometimes our studio receives cars in which there is no need to replace the standard radio, as it already has modern functions and works flawlessly. However, as often happens, as soon as the manufacturer implements all the available functions in the car radio, a new model appears on the market, which may not be even in the newest Mercedes.
This is the situation with which the Mercedes W212 came to us, in which the factory radio had all the necessary functions, except for one, the most relevant today – CarPlay support. What to do in this case? Is there a way out?
There is a way out! There are special interfaces that allow you to add the Apple CarPlay function to the standard head units of many premium and other cars. This interface is a small case that is installed behind the standard screen (for this, you need to disassemble part of the dashboard), and the standard system continues to function as usual after our intervention.
This is how it will look (using the Mercedes E-Class W212 as an example):
So in just half a day, you get all the benefits of using CarPlay, including access to your favorite apps that will work on both iPhone and Android devices: navigation, messengers, Spotify and much more.
How to install CarPlay module in Mercedes
Of course, Mercedes owners are concerned about the issue of installing and connecting CarPlay. This is especially important when dealing with a premium car, and Mercedes is exactly that. The first thing I want to say is – don’t worry! Not a single interior element or detail will be damaged during the installation of the new CarPlay module in Mercedes, which is usually mounted behind the standard radio inside the dashboard.
The CarPlay module in Mercedes has standard connectors that are plugged into the car’s factory wiring. This ensures reliable connection and long-term operation of the module.
You may hear different names for the device that you use to get the CarPlay function in Mercedes – it is a video interface, an interface for connecting CarPlay in Mercedes, a CarPlay unit in Mercedes. Each specialist may use different names, but the meaning remains the same – externally, the device looks like a block with a set of cables for connection.
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