Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Installation for Mercedes
At Braybrooks, we offer Mercedes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit and installation solutions for a wide range of models. Depending on your vehicle and the infotainment system fitted, we may be able to activate the existing functionality through programming or install additional hardware to add these features.
We currently have solutions available for most Mercedes models from around 2012 onwards, with options for some earlier vehicles too.
There isn’t one installation method that works with every Mercedes. The correct solution depends on the model, year and infotainment system in your car.
Some vehicles already have the required functionality within the factory system and simply need it to be activated. Others require additional hardware to provide Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through the existing display.
Depending on your Mercedes, we offer three main options:
OBD Activation
For compatible vehicles, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be enabled using an OBD activation device. This is a mail-order option that plugs into the vehicle’s OBD port and updates the relevant settings to activate the functionality.
Professional Programming
Some Mercedes models can have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto activated through programming. Using our Mercedes diagnostic equipment, we update the appropriate vehicle settings to enable the available smartphone integration features.
Hardware Installation
Where activation or programming isn’t suitable, we can install additional hardware that adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the existing Mercedes infotainment system.
These systems are designed to use the vehicle’s existing screen and controls where supported, allowing you to add modern smartphone connectivity without replacing the complete head unit.
Hardware solutions can also be supplied for DIY installation on compatible vehicles.
Please view our shop to see which options are available for your car. If you’re unsure which system is fitted to your vehicle, contact us and we can help identify the right Apple CarPlay or Android Auto option for your Mercedes.
