yo this guy is a real G. he went thru a hassle of taking off the screen and installing the new device just to show his audience more cool stuff we can get done in the mercedes. appreciate the easy tutorial man. and the apple carplay is awesome
Just a update for people who have bought the DMP module recently and received the new model.. it’s almost the same thing as this unit, just less connections. And you don’t need to run a wire into your arm console. The new unit uses Bluetooth to run the sound to your car, so the 3.5mm that’s on it gets plugged into the mic input in the module. Then you enter your cars "connect your cars Bluetooth" connection to the “DC audio BT” Bluetooth, once connected you can go to the media>bluetooth connection, and while there press and hold the end call button on your steering wheel which will take you to the CarPlay screen and you can connect your phone to CarPlay from there. Also, me and my friend ran into an issue where our speakers didn’t work after everything was set up. We had to pull the multimedia fuse from the passenger side panel out for a bit then everything worked perfect.. Srry i posted this here, but your channel is the best and most detailed one that explains a lot, and most people come to you 💯
Used to watch your videos when you had the older Benz because I had a 2010 c300, now I just bought a 2017 c300 and all these videos apply to me again.. good shit bro a lot of good info in these, thank you.
That’s why I bought the w205 last year. I knew soon people will start upgrading cause the w205 won’t depreciation that hard anymore and it will be affordable. But glad you jumped on board. W205 are night and day. Especially the interior.
it's a pretty sweet mod if you don't plan on ripping out your OEM screen. Also, it runs off the data from your phone whereas most of the features on the 10" android screen requires a live internet connection. However the android screen is touchscreen which is nice.
I enjoy your work, I have the same model car so it’s nice seeing the possible upgrades. As soon as you start removing consoles and paneling, that’s when I go “Oh Lord, let me head on out“😂😂
Your car looks amazing with all the stuff you have done. I wish there was some one locally to do all the wiring that you make looks so easy. I did a few that you suggested like the blue lights and carbon mirror caps and it turned out okay ...but I don’t want to push my luck. Keeps the videos coming.
This is a great guide. I had this system fitted to my car and was racking my brains as to why I couldn’t get any sound! Turns out the media setting was incorrect and wasn’t on USB/ Aux!! Thanks
As you stated the newer model is different, but this video nevertheless was helpful in my installation. DMP also was instrumental with any follow-up questions. Thanks!
This is absolutely amazing. I now can install this myself with simple instructions...Love it man! Thank you so much. I need this for my C300, 2015 that needs this retrofit in order to use my damn android phone....Thanks a bunch...
Hi Flexx, great work and very helpful. When you do your follow-on video can you please explain if telephone calls still uses the original MB bluetooth connection or does this now connect via this module?
Hey Flexx, I clicked on the link to the product, but the pictures displayed on their website are of a totally different looking device. Which product is the one you installed?
Hi there I installed all with all steps you show but in the end my screen don't turn on can u suggest something I can do?? After all I remove all parts and leave as original and the screen turn on...
Great video flexx, I noticed when you removed the console it had the standard air vents and when you replaced the console the air vents where the turbine vents. Also your ring went from blue to white lol did you do a few takes?
Can you connect your phone via plug for improved audio quality? I know I’m being nit picky but there’s a massive difference between cable and Bluetooth in the audio department
Hello Flex i have w205 c250 2015 with command online. Will this thing work on my car? Also if I plug the phone just to charge will it still stay on carplay? How is the bluetooth calls quality? Thank you nice video!
My module turns my display off and the lights on my cars center module where the AC and multimedia lights right whenever I try to switch it to the module screen when holding the back button. After bunch of tries of holding back button I finally get my stock screen back but if I hold the back button to switch to the CarPlay screen it turns off my screen and the lights on my center module. Any clue what’s happening?
Hows the Bluetooth phone calling sound, as I have noticed with the Android screen or the older external attachment modules to the car for apple car play when using Bluetooth phone calling it echos alot, so the other end can barely hear me sometimes.
two days ago I was watching one of your videos and I was thinking about asking you if you knew about something like this that you could recommend.. well there it is , I will try this on my 2016 C-300 I hope it works , I will have to find someone for the install but definitely I will do it... One question .. Did you check that everything works fine ? Please let me know I will really appreciate .. thanks Man you are the best...
Hi Flexx, Great tutorial. I will probably go for this on my w205. In my COMAND (8.4"), I do not see USB Aux as a media option. Does the USB interface that comes with this kit enable that on the COMAND interface? Or did you already have USB AUX in your COMAND options?
Hi, I have a couple of questions about this unit: - What is that audio to USB cable for? Not sure what audio it is referring to. - Can you listen to the radio from the MB system and at the same time have Google maps on the screen? I don't understand if you either need to use just one of the systems (i.e. just use GMaps with YT music only - both in Carplay, or you can listen to radio from the MB original system and also have GMaps on the screen from Carplay) at a time or you can combine them. Thanks!
That’s how you get audio from the module into your oem speaker system. It’s kinda like an AUX. Not 100% sure but i believe when you are in the CarPlay or android auto system…you are confined to those systems. Because the audio switches from OEM audio to the module audio (that’s plugs into the usb) when you access CarPlay/android auto.
Hey Flexx another follower asked you this already but I was reading the notes when You go to the dmpcardesign webside , and this is what I found: 1.Works with wireless Apple CarPlay, pairing via Bluetooth, transfer via WIFI. 2.Work with Wired CarPlay also,turn off wifi at first, connect via lighting cable(wired keep your phone charged at the same time) In the kit it doesn't show the usb cable , do you know anything about that.. really appreciated your answer....
Great tutorial. Just wanted to ask how you installed the aux cable from under the console into the center box? Tucking it under and screwing it back down will surely crush/damage the cable in due time.
Hey flex have you received your new ambient light kit ? I know you said it was shipped but don’t know if you got it yet. The new upgraded harness lets you control from the mirror buttons
Hi Flex, any updates on this?? Also My c63s 2015 has ambient lightning but its very dim. I put the max brightness and its still dim compared to newer models. Any idea what this could be??
Hi Flexx, When you're connecting the blue connection (display) to the OEM radio display input, where do you connect the other side of the cable? It's a female USB. There are no cables in the box that end with an AUX connection, except for the mic. Thanks in advance!
Not sure what you are referencing. Everything in my video is clear for the kit I got. If you are missing something or it’s different, you have to reach out to your reseller for support. If you bought from DMP, they will be more than glad to help you.
Hey, i just purchased this and got it installed today. Was quite a pain in the butt because they updated the module from how it looks in your video and they didn't ship me a manual. Do you find the quality of the apple car play to be a bit lower compared to the original Mercedes? I think it's like 720p quality but I can't figure out how to make it look crisper. Thanks again for the tutorial.
Not sure. I don’t have 360 camera. But I can only assume it works 100% just like my screen switches to my oem backup camera when i stick the car into reverse. It has nothing to do with the CarPlay system. Only DMP car design can confirm. You will need to reach out to them.
Hey Flexx, I'm thinking about buying this product. Would it work on a C200 - 2018? How do I find which Headunit NTG I have, and does this support newer phones like the Iphone 12 and 13?
So my kit just arrived everything looks good except it came with a mic. Where is the best place to run it to. I noticed yours didn’t have this. Also do I need the mic or does it run off the factory mic?
You need to install the mic and I suggest behind the screen or otherwise inside the middle box near the aux cable. Don't put it inside with the module as it won't listen well too your voice commands or phone calls.
How is it when you want to fx play music through CarPlay? Like fx I own a Peugeot 308 from 2016 now, and added CarPlay for it later on. The way it works, is that CarPlay boots up easy every time I start the car, but if I want to play music, I first have to switch the cars audio output to Bluetooth, then go into CarPlay, open Apple Music and play something, for then to open my iPhone to also select Bluetooth as the output on that for music sound to come through CarPlay. Is it the same story with this Mercedes CarPlay, or is it different? Hope that made sense..
It’s different. The CarPlay module has a setting to automatically control the switching of audio source. Let’s say I get into my car and my screen is on the oem interface. I can hear music from radio and stuff. If I hold down a button to access CarPlay, screen will auto go into the CarPlay, the audio source will auto switch to aux, and I can get music playing automatically by selecting music from my phone or the CarPlay interface. (As long as Bluetooth/WiFi is turned on on my phone and I already went through pairing it for the first time) I can also program my CarPlay to automatically connect to my phone as soon as I enter the car. So if bluetooth/WiFi is turn on my phone…as soon as I start the car…CarPlay interface is on and I can start using it and listing to music. No crazy fumbling to switch audio source or connect or anything. It’s quite good. Once you manual pair it for the 1st time, you can set it to auto connect.
is there any issue with the module that its hidden there under the radio ? i mean if it will be any issue like over heating ? fire risk ? after two years of using it did you had any issues ?
No. That’s only if I don’t set CarPlay to auto connect. If I have auto connect setup on the module and my phone has Bluetooth turned on…when I walk into the car…CarPlay auto connects to my phone. I will only need to hold the back button if I wanna go back to my oem interface.
Isn’t the OEM screen on your vehicle the 7 inch display? Only the COMAND Navigation screen is 8.4 inches. Either way, cool mod to add CarPlay to the car
Probably. All I know is when I did the switches to match the 7” screen guidance...the module interface viewing area didn’t fit. The 8” screen guidance for the switches made the module interface fit the display properly.
yo this guy is a real G. he went thru a hassle of taking off the screen and installing the new device just to show his audience more cool stuff we can get done in the mercedes. appreciate the easy tutorial man. and the apple carplay is awesome
😎🤙🏼
Just a update for people who have bought the DMP module recently and received the new model..
it’s almost the same thing as this unit, just less connections. And you don’t need to run a wire into your arm console.
The new unit uses Bluetooth to run the sound to your car, so the 3.5mm that’s on it gets plugged into the mic input in the module.
Then you enter your cars "connect your cars Bluetooth" connection to the “DC audio BT” Bluetooth, once connected you can go to the media>bluetooth connection, and while there press and hold the end call button on your steering wheel which will take you to the CarPlay screen and you can connect your phone to CarPlay from there. Also, me and my friend ran into an issue where our speakers didn’t work after everything was set up. We had to pull the multimedia fuse from the passenger side panel out for a bit then everything worked perfect..
Srry i posted this here, but your channel is the best and most detailed one that explains a lot, and most people come to you 💯
any recent problems? still working ?
Used to watch your videos when you had the older Benz because I had a 2010 c300, now I just bought a 2017 c300 and all these videos apply to me again.. good shit bro a lot of good info in these, thank you.
That’s why I bought the w205 last year. I knew soon people will start upgrading cause the w205 won’t depreciation that hard anymore and it will be affordable. But glad you jumped on board. W205 are night and day. Especially the interior.
love how much the video quality improved, keep up the great work
thanks for showing this product
That’s the video I’ve been waiting for . I’m gonna this to my car
it's a pretty sweet mod if you don't plan on ripping out your OEM screen. Also, it runs off the data from your phone whereas most of the features on the 10" android screen requires a live internet connection. However the android screen is touchscreen which is nice.
I enjoy your work, I have the same model car so it’s nice seeing the possible upgrades. As soon as you start removing consoles and paneling, that’s when I go “Oh Lord, let me head on out“😂😂
Well done. Seems like the extra $200 for the 10-inch Android screen is worth it. Thanks for sharing Flexx
Your car looks amazing with all the stuff you have done. I wish there was some one locally to do all the wiring that you make looks so easy. I did a few that you suggested like the blue lights and carbon mirror caps and it turned out okay ...but I don’t want to push my luck. Keeps the videos coming.
This is a great guide. I had this system fitted to my car and was racking my brains as to why I couldn’t get any sound! Turns out the media setting was incorrect and wasn’t on USB/ Aux!! Thanks
Yup. Most people (99%) all think they have a busted screen but I keep telling them they need to properly setup the screen.
As you stated the newer model is different, but this video nevertheless was helpful in my installation. DMP also was instrumental with any follow-up questions. Thanks!
This is absolutely amazing. I now can install this myself with simple instructions...Love it man! Thank you so much. I need this for my C300, 2015 that needs this retrofit in order to use my damn android phone....Thanks a bunch...
Great video man. Just bought mine for my c300 4matic coupe 2017. Got it from dmp with your discount code. Thank you!
Let us know how it went. I'm looking at this for my '17 4matic sedan. Worried it won't work!
Hi Flexx, great work and very helpful. When you do your follow-on video can you please explain if telephone calls still uses the original MB bluetooth connection or does this now connect via this module?
Question when you start reversing will it automatically show the camera or do you have to log off and on the interface ?!?
Is there anyway to make it boot to apple carplay on startup? Also how does music integration work along with the wheel bottoms and such
Outstanding video!
this is exactly what i wanted
Love your videos bro!
Thx Flex!!
My Floating LED Benz Rim caps are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
And I used that Discount code! Next is my Android Screen thx
Love your videos, thank you for all your help 👌🏼
Thanks. I appreciate you watching my videos.
Dose the kit come with the aux to usb converter? Or did you buy it separately? If you can buy seperately where from
Great Video Flex!! One Question when i install all this, does CZcams works on it? I mean in driving mode to see videos?
Hi flexx! Do U know if the apps Happy lighting supports the carplay?
Hey Flexx, I clicked on the link to the product, but the pictures displayed on their website are of a totally different looking device. Which product is the one you installed?
Hi there I installed all with all steps you show but in the end my screen don't turn on can u suggest something I can do??
After all I remove all parts and leave as original and the screen turn on...
I installed an aftermarket front view camera. Is it possible to trigger the camera view with this module?
Did you ever have any problems with the audio after installing? Or was there any difference at all?
Hi, For sound did you just connect to MB Bluetooth and use CarPlay Module?
Great video flexx, I noticed when you removed the console it had the standard air vents and when you replaced the console the air vents where the turbine vents. Also your ring went from blue to white lol did you do a few takes?
Dose it use the oem mic or use its own that you have to place somewhere?
can you d/l other apps like tunein radio to the new box
waiting for your 360 degree camera installation. Any near future plans?
Do you know if Android Auto works as well as CarPlay does and is it also wireless?
How do you charge your phone if you use the USB for the screen?
Hey bro quick question do you know where I can buy the usb to 3.5mm audio converter? Thanks in advanced.
Hi, dynamic select option works in apple carplay mode ON? Or you have to be active the OEM system (ntg5)?
Can you connect your phone via plug for improved audio quality? I know I’m being nit picky but there’s a massive difference between cable and Bluetooth in the audio department
If i change only headunit to another that has carplay installed. Will it work? Thank you
Could you make a Video about Screen Mirroring?
Does this come with a wired Carplay option or is it strictly wireless Carplay?
Great video 👍🏽
Any videos on PO52E crankcase valve repair?
Your a legend !!!
Will the steering wheel buttons still work on carplay?
Thanks for the video!!!!
I have a 2017 Altima and would love android auto. Would you know where I can find something like this for my car?
IS there a touch screen version for the 2015 C300?
The new unit utilizes Bluetooth to transmit audio to your car, hence the 3.5mm jack on it needs to be connected to the microphone input on the module.
Hello Flex i have w205 c250 2015 with command online. Will this thing work on my car? Also if I plug the phone just to charge will it still stay on carplay? How is the bluetooth calls quality? Thank you nice video!
My module turns my display off and the lights on my cars center module where the AC and multimedia lights right whenever I try to switch it to the module screen when holding the back button. After bunch of tries of holding back button I finally get my stock screen back but if I hold the back button to switch to the CarPlay screen it turns off my screen and the lights on my center module. Any clue what’s happening?
Hows the Bluetooth phone calling sound, as I have noticed with the Android screen or the older external attachment modules to the car for apple car play when using Bluetooth phone calling it echos alot, so the other end can barely hear me sometimes.
How Can i turn off the rear camera in the Interface , i dont have one
Ace mate ive a 2016 e class and hasn’t got the car play
Thank you
two days ago I was watching one of your videos and I was thinking about asking you if you knew about something like this that you could recommend.. well there it is , I will try this on my 2016 C-300 I hope it works , I will have to find someone for the install but definitely I will do it... One question .. Did you check that everything works fine ?
Please let me know I will really appreciate .. thanks Man you are the best...
Would this work on a 2018 c300?
Can you make a video on how to use paddle shifts on a automatic car
I had this installed, but sounds and video doesn’t match, sounds get slower if you play any videos
1. What are the cons of this setup?
2. Does it affect the sound quality of your car?
Would this void the car’s warranty?
Hi Flexx,
Great tutorial. I will probably go for this on my w205. In my COMAND (8.4"), I do not see USB Aux as a media option. Does the USB interface that comes with this kit enable that on the COMAND interface? Or did you already have USB AUX in your COMAND options?
Doesn't it have USB connection?? (Asking Flexx)
Do you need to activate Aux?
Hi, I have a couple of questions about this unit:
- What is that audio to USB cable for? Not sure what audio it is referring to.
- Can you listen to the radio from the MB system and at the same time have Google maps on the screen? I don't understand if you either need to use just one of the systems (i.e. just use GMaps with YT music only - both in Carplay, or you can listen to radio from the MB original system and also have GMaps on the screen from Carplay) at a time or you can combine them.
Thanks!
That’s how you get audio from the module into your oem speaker system. It’s kinda like an AUX.
Not 100% sure but i believe when you are in the CarPlay or android auto system…you are confined to those systems. Because the audio switches from OEM audio to the module audio (that’s plugs into the usb) when you access CarPlay/android auto.
Maybe you know, if I have the original HED up, navigation from Android Auto will work with it?😅
Hey Flexx another follower asked you this already but I was reading the notes when You go to the dmpcardesign webside , and this is what I found:
1.Works with wireless Apple CarPlay, pairing via Bluetooth, transfer via WIFI.
2.Work with Wired CarPlay also,turn off wifi at first, connect via lighting cable(wired keep your phone charged at the same time)
In the kit it doesn't show the usb cable , do you know anything about that.. really appreciated your answer....
Great tutorial. Just wanted to ask how you installed the aux cable from under the console into the center box? Tucking it under and screwing it back down will surely crush/damage the cable in due time.
You better drill a hole or a v notch and pass the cable through it!
Hey flex have you received your new ambient light kit ? I know you said it was shipped but don’t know if you got it yet. The new upgraded harness lets you control from the mirror buttons
Hi Flex, any updates on this?? Also My c63s 2015 has ambient lightning but its very dim. I put the max brightness and its still dim compared to newer models. Any idea what this could be??
This channel is so helpful!
Does this also work if you have the surround view camera?
Yes
Thank you^^
Hi Flexx,
When you're connecting the blue connection (display) to the OEM radio display input, where do you connect the other side of the cable? It's a female USB.
There are no cables in the box that end with an AUX connection, except for the mic.
Thanks in advance!
Not sure what you are referencing. Everything in my video is clear for the kit I got. If you are missing something or it’s different, you have to reach out to your reseller for support. If you bought from DMP, they will be more than glad to help you.
Great video. What happens if the OEM rear-view camera is activated? Does the screen automatically jump from CarPlay to the rear-view camera and back?
Everything works like stock. Camera turns on.
Where is the usb input of flash dirve ?
omgg now way! I’m ordering this today I just really wasn’t sure if that was a legit website
Who would dislike this video
Hey, i just purchased this and got it installed today. Was quite a pain in the butt because they updated the module from how it looks in your video and they didn't ship me a manual. Do you find the quality of the apple car play to be a bit lower compared to the original Mercedes? I think it's like 720p quality but I can't figure out how to make it look crisper. Thanks again for the tutorial.
hey man I just purchased as well what was different?
Hey, Flexx love the videos, I also have a w205 c300. do you know If waze is supported with this through carplay?
Yes. Go to the DMP link and scroll down. You’ll see tons of apps supported by CarPlay.
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed
Where can i buy this kit??
Great video been waiting for this!! Do yiu know if this will be compatible with w205 in the UK
Looks like it !
At that price point I prefer to just spend 150 more to get the better screen. Nice review bro
Yeah but most places charge A lot more to install the android screen unless someone is willing to do it themselves.
Hi Flex, great video. Does it work with a factory 360 camera?
Not sure. I don’t have 360 camera. But I can only assume it works 100% just like my screen switches to my oem backup camera when i stick the car into reverse. It has nothing to do with the CarPlay system. Only DMP car design can confirm. You will need to reach out to them.
Hey Flexx, I'm thinking about buying this product. Would it work on a C200 - 2018? How do I find which Headunit NTG I have, and does this support newer phones like the Iphone 12 and 13?
You need to contact DMP and ask them. They have screens for any car with any oem system.
Good job alex :)
Just the price on the site is little expensive😉
Hi Flexx, there are few colored cables covered with a plastic piece, are they part of this installation though?
Watch the video again he thoroughly explained this
So my kit just arrived everything looks good except it came with a mic. Where is the best place to run it to. I noticed yours didn’t have this. Also do I need the mic or does it run off the factory mic?
You need to install the mic and I suggest behind the screen or otherwise inside the middle box near the aux cable. Don't put it inside with the module as it won't listen well too your voice commands or phone calls.
Does ist work with Comand online?
Hi Flexx
Where can I get this from. I am in the UK and putting up with the Command system, which after a BMW is hopeless. Thanks John
Check my video description
How is it when you want to fx play music through CarPlay? Like fx I own a Peugeot 308 from 2016 now, and added CarPlay for it later on. The way it works, is that CarPlay boots up easy every time I start the car, but if I want to play music, I first have to switch the cars audio output to Bluetooth, then go into CarPlay, open Apple Music and play something, for then to open my iPhone to also select Bluetooth as the output on that for music sound to come through CarPlay.
Is it the same story with this Mercedes CarPlay, or is it different? Hope that made sense..
It’s different. The CarPlay module has a setting to automatically control the switching of audio source.
Let’s say I get into my car and my screen is on the oem interface. I can hear music from radio and stuff. If I hold down a button to access CarPlay, screen will auto go into the CarPlay, the audio source will auto switch to aux, and I can get music playing automatically by selecting music from my phone or the CarPlay interface. (As long as Bluetooth/WiFi is turned on on my phone and I already went through pairing it for the first time)
I can also program my CarPlay to automatically connect to my phone as soon as I enter the car. So if bluetooth/WiFi is turn on my phone…as soon as I start the car…CarPlay interface is on and I can start using it and listing to music. No crazy fumbling to switch audio source or connect or anything. It’s quite good. Once you manual pair it for the 1st time, you can set it to auto connect.
What about amg gt cars per face lift
My Mercedes is a c63 s from April 2018 😊
When in CarPlay, what happens with climate control? Does the bottom bar show up when you change temperature?
If you have the latest model from dmp it now shows the climate control settings
Are you using the OEM micorphone or you need to install a separte one?
I am wondering the same so it would be great to have a answer.
Hey Flexx,
i need an audio cable converter to usb (like yours), do you know where can I buy it?
Thank you so much in advance.
Amazon
USB to 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter, KOOPAO
Next, led steering wheel
is there any issue with the module that its hidden there under the radio ? i mean if it will be any issue like over heating ? fire risk ?
after two years of using it did you had any issues ?
Zero issue
Does the reverse camera still appear when you put the car in R or do you need to exit this menu and go to the original one?
Automatically. Just have to make sure your settings are correct so it does it auto.
Do you have to hold "Back" button every time you start a car to get to Apple Screen?
No. That’s only if I don’t set CarPlay to auto connect.
If I have auto connect setup on the module and my phone has Bluetooth turned on…when I walk into the car…CarPlay auto connects to my phone. I will only need to hold the back button if I wanna go back to my oem interface.
Hi Flexx. Nice video! Does the kit come with the audio to usb converter you show in your video, or did you buy that separately?
Rule of thumb: Everything I show in my videos are always what’s included. I wouldn’t show them if they weren’t. Unless I specially say it’s not.
@@TheFlexxGarage thanks Flexx!
Hello, i have an Mercedes Benz C-Class 11.2016 S205. I have an Comand NTG 5.S2 the bride one 8.2 inch. Does it work? Thx
You need to reach out and ask DMP car design.
Isn’t the OEM screen on your vehicle the 7 inch display? Only the COMAND Navigation screen is 8.4 inches. Either way, cool mod to add CarPlay to the car
Probably. All I know is when I did the switches to match the 7” screen guidance...the module interface viewing area didn’t fit. The 8” screen guidance for the switches made the module interface fit the display properly.