Product Overview
Upgrade your Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (W166 / C292) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration featuring a touchscreen overlay, specifically designed for models equipped with the COMAND Multimedia Package and 8″ display. This integration allows seamless access to navigation, music, messaging, and more directly on your factory display, now with enhanced touch control.
Key Features
- Touchscreen Overlay for Direct Control: The touchscreen overlay on the 8″ display provides direct touch access to CarPlay and Android Auto functions, offering a smooth and intuitive user experience.
- Wireless & Wired Connectivity Options: Connect wirelessly or via cable to CarPlay and Android Auto, providing flexible connectivity to suit your preferences.
- Enhanced Audio Quality: Integrated with the COMAND Bluetooth media mode, this system delivers high-quality audio with no delays, echo, or noise, eliminating the need for AUX or AUX-to-USB adapters.
- Quick System Boot and Smooth Operation: Enjoy fast startup and responsive app loading for uninterrupted access to smartphone features.
- Automatic Day/Night Mode Adjustment: The display brightness automatically adjusts based on ambient lighting conditions, ensuring optimal visibility both day and night.
- Improved Call Quality: Enhanced call integration minimizes echo, providing clear hands-free communication without the need for manual adjustments.
- Non-Intrusive Installation: The touchscreen overlay integrates seamlessly onto your existing 8″ display, preserving the original factory look while adding CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Installation
Professional installation is recommended to ensure compatibility with the COMAND Multimedia Package and 8″ display. Installation includes complete setup, system testing, and a guided tutorial for ease of use.
Compatibility
Vehicle Model:
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (W166 / C292)
Audio System:
- Compatible with COMAND Multimedia Package and 8″ display-equipped vehicles.
Please Note:
The BT audio mode provides better sound quality; however, due to the Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth algorithm, reading new messages and navigation voice guidance will only work when music is playing through Bluetooth audio mode.
Introduction / reference video of Apple CarPlay Integration :
How to switch display between CarPlay
Push and hold of ‘BACK’ from control pad will switch display mode between CarPlay / Android Auto and MB audio.
Config of Apple CarPlay / Android auto – 2 WAY CONTROL
1. Uses the original dial knob and buttons around for config of CarPlay / Android Auto.
2. Uses touch screen – overlay of matching sized touch panel on display
The touch panel we use for NTG5*2 COMAND is made with a capacitive touch glass.
The Touch overlay Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration Kit for
Mercedes Benz NTG5 Equipped vehicles comes with below Hardware components:
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Call 1300 987 355 for an installation quote ( during business hours ) or use the contact form below.