Description
Introduction
This Mercedes CarPlay retrofit solution from Unique Auto Developments enables you to use full wireless/wired Apple CarPlay and wireless/wired Android Auto functionality on your cars original screen.
Designed to work with the standard Mercedes-Benz factory audio in 2015-2018 A/B/CLA/GLA cars. Retains full original factory info/radio displays on car screen. Provides full integration with factory radio controls.
Key Advantages
- Full wireless/wired CarPlay functionality for iPhone 5 or later.
- Full wireless/wired Android Auto functionality for compatible Android phone models.
- Screen mirroring function for iPhone and Android phones.
- Use your favourite phone apps for GPS navigation, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps are all available and be notified of the live traffic information
- Allows handsfree calling and messaging via Siri
- Voice control via Siri
- Allows aftermarket front/rear/360 camera input. You may wish to enhance the car’s visibility by adding our hazard perception front/rear cameras to automatically recognise hazard on the road.
- Play music from your favourite phone apps. Sound comes out from your Mercedes factory stereo system via AUX input.
- Wired connection for enhanced stability and it also charges your phone at the same time
- Can be connected via both Bluetooth/WiFi or USB port (included in the kit) to keep your phone charged at the same time.
- The USB port included can also accept USB flash drive to play music and videos.
- Full button control.
- Easy installation. All the wires are fully plug and play.
- We provide detailed fitting instructions in the box.
- One year warranty and lifetime email support.
Fitment
Fits A/B/CLA/GLA 2015-2018. Can fit both Audio 20 and COMAND equipped vehicles. Please note this unit will not fit 2014 – early 2015 cars with 5.8″ screen. Please send us a picture of your dashboard if you are unsure of fitment.
It fits both LHD and RHD vehicles.
Installation steps overview
- Removal of left and right air vents (removal tool included in kit)
- Undo 2 x torx bolts below holding radio unit, pull out to reveal connections. Plug in our wiring (completely plug and play inline with factory connectors) stow interface box in space behind radio, route usb cable for phone. Route wiring and install microphone in central overhead console. Refit.
FAQ
1. Will I have to change my original car screen or make wiring modifications?
This kit allows you to retain the factory fitted display screen in your car, and all wiring is plug and play, so no cutting/modifying wires etc is required.
2. Will sound come out of my car stereo?
Yes, this unit will allow music playback, and all sounds to be emitted through the car speakers, simply switch the Mercedes radio to ‘AUX’ mode for playback.
*Reversing camera shown is sold separately.
Please note – an Apple iPhone is required for CarPlay functionality. Android Auto needs to be connected via a USB cable and the new mic is required to install for using Android Auto voice control function. We don’t guarantee Android Auto will be compatible with your Android phone model.
mduijm –
Without knowledge of the installation process, we (car shop) and myself where able to build the unit into the car in 1,5 hours. This due to the great manual and YouTube movies. Super helpful. Also the support staff is great if you have questions. The unit in action is good, you notice a touchscreen is preferred, but the dial knob also works good. The connection is currently wired, this is most stable. Working with support to see if wireless is possible. Again great support.
So overall I would highly recommend the unit. Screen quality is great! Something you don’t see with the other devices into the market.