Android Auto Walkthrough! | + Setup Guide!
Most modern cars today have Android Auto capability which basically mirrors a car friendly version of your phone, on your car's screen allowing use of Google Maps, Spotify along with Calendar and Reminders just to name a few.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:20 What is Android Auto?
1:13 Compatibility
3:02 Connecting for the first time
5:02 Apps
13:10 Android Auto Coolwalk
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How do you like these seats ?
When I switched on today AA appeared with Coolwalk however, a third of the screen was still black with the large AA logo. The other two-thirds were split between my Spotify music screen and maps which are now tiny. Not sure it's that much of an improvement.
@@deejay1169 I believe that third should be where the notifications would be if it's available.
It will not download my contacts . I have a kons sel
Sir, please do forgive this question...but why a USB-C to USB adapter? Wouldn't it simpler to just get a USB-C to USB-C?
Thanks for covering Android Auto Nick and good to hear you have your own Android phone now 😇 I look forward to more AA Tips & Tricks 🙂
Just started as a product concierge at Mercedes Benz 2 weeks ago, hoping to get into sales. Your videos have helped tons with learning. Thanks Nick!
Awesome thank you! 🙏🙏
After getting my new car in October, AA is finally set up properly with voice commands now working. My local dealer was useless but watching this solved the problem. Many thanks. Look forward to the next video.
Brilliant and just what I needed!!! Thanks Nick. I had only the faintest idea of how to use Android Auto, but your video made it crystal clear!
Ah awesome! Thank you! I’m planning some more Android content somewhen, if you wanted me to cover anything in particular, let me know! 🤓
I always use android auto as its more accurate than the built-in sat nav , I look forward 2 the new update. Thanks Nick
This is the overview of Android Auto I was looking for. Excellent rundown of features.
Thank you! 🤓
Great presentation, update since i last commented, i purchased AAWIRELESS device and omg what a difference android auto is. If you can get one Nick, do a video on this. Brilliant
Android auto is brilliant on my '18 Civic. Use it for almost everything, still fiddling with waypoints but am setting these in G Maps on the Samsung A53 to see if the AA picks them up on my next trip. Great stream - thanks
Running youtube on it while in D is the best ever
Do u know how to get the car icon on the android auto
Very clear explanation thanks
Thank you! 🙏
Thanks for the great info! I'm looking at purchasing my first EV and I thought I needed to research which vehicles use Google Maps natively to match my preferred GPS experience. Then I heard about Android Auto and decided to search for a video on it to determine if it could solve this problem and viola! I know that the Ioniq 6 that I'm considering does support wired Android Auto. Thanks again.
Ah no worries! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏🙏
Hey Nick! Love your videos! Just a quick question - do you know what certain specs will be missing in new cars due to the worldwide chip shortage? I've ordered a CLA 200 Shooting Brake with Premium Plus package but I'm worried I won't get all the specs listed by Mercedes. Thanks!
Hey Ludwig, thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Just double check with your local Mercedes they will be able to help 🤓 Specs vary round the world so really sorry I wouldn’t know what it’s like, the sales executives would be able to point you in the right direction 🤓
How about the elephant in the room? Mercedes explicitly excluded the development of Android auto from the Ultra wide screens, leaving the horrible "Android Auto" black box empty. As a result, 1/3 of the screen is a black frame. It is a known issue and MB will just do nothing about it.
I wish it was full screen too but there are other manufacturers who have come across the same issue before. The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary So its just lazy development? Or mercedes lack of interest in facilitating a feature of a premium car? Bit of a joke considering it costs £300 to upgrade to it
Am driving a BYD. Consider switching to BYD or Tesla - beautiful big display screens
@@DominicWongi drivning BYD too... The screen is great, but I really dislike the car. I find it ratteling and kinda cheap? I might go back to BMW pr Mercedes
That was a great run through. We pick up our new Nissan Warrior this coming Monday. You mentioned C portt and USB ports. Would the phone have to be connected to the one closest to the media head stereo? Because we have a C port in the glove box C port in the armrest holder and a couple more, would they all work? As in connect. Thanks
Thank you! Honestly it depends on the car, some cars allow them all and some have to be the one closets to the multimedia system. Unfortunately you might just have to try :( In my car it works in both places but some I have reviewed it just does the front one underneath multimedia system controls.
Nice intuitive video, one question you were mostly touching the screen to go to different things, can you use buttons on the steering wheel to navigate all the option you highlighted ? Thank you.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! No I believe in Android Auto it’s just touchscreen, only used it in a couple of cars so presume it’s the same across the board
Until Mercedes finally add widescreen support for Android Auto on MBUX first generation, its a really wasted feature. I even have the Coolwalk UI as I'm on the beta branch of Android Auto, and it looks kind of ridiculous.
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I wish it was full screen too but there are other manufacturers who have come across the same issue before. The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary This sounds like regression comparatively to the COMAND interface, seeing as it is possible to have AA in full screen for it. Pessimistically, I'd say that the reason is in part to Mercedes having a desire for the end user to user their paid navigation system, which naturally, utilizes the entire screen. Another take from the software standpoint is due to the positioning of the messages, home, and back buttons (as well as the inside temperature), they need to leave enough room. Either way, it's pretty disappointing, and if purely software, it could clearly be remedied.
same with apple car play, looks awful on the 10' display. I use the MBUX instead most of the time for this reason.
@@stevie46 exactly why i refuse to pay the ridiculous £300. I just got a cheap phone mount instead and it goes right next to the screen!
Hi Nick, love your videos! Have you heard anything regarding a split screen for the MBUX system? I have an A Class with a 10" infotainment screen, so this would easily cope. Most less expensive European car brands (MG, KIA) are now being produced with 'tile' infotainment systems, so Mercedes-Benz are lagging behind here in my opinion.
Hey Mark, thank you! No not heard of that before. But on most cars you have an option. Apple CarPlay can do split screen so that could be an option if you have that in your car? 🤓
@@npoleary Thanks Nick. You need to put a word in then 😁. I'm an Android user, and although Android Auto has recently been updated to a tile format, it unfortunately doesn't use the whole infotainment screen, so looks odd. Not sure if Apple CarPlay does either, unless you know?
Yes Apple CarPlay is cropped too to allow for the various screen sizes in MBUX. There’s 7” and 10.25” screens so it’ll follow the 7” screen route.
@@npoleary Thanks Nick.
thanks, very clear, very useful
Thank you! 🙏
Thank you Nick. Great video as always.I was not disappointed.
Thank you! 🤓👍🏼
Nice informative video! I've never actually had the chance to play around with Android Auto, but I'm getting a new aftermarket radio installed that has it built-in. Random question for you: I usually drive around to places with my girlfriend, and we both sort of alternate hooking up our phones (both are Android) to the car radio over Bluetooth. Is there an easy way for Android Auto to switch between different phones?
Thank you! It depends on the car’s User Interface or in your case the aftermarket radio. It depends on the software that’s on the aftermarket radio of how easy it is to swap phones. At the very least, it should have a device manager of some description when you can swap phones or choose a primary phone or something.
@@npoleary Gotcha, I'll be on the lookout for that. Thanks! :)
@Matrix803 no worries!
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Agreed
You are amazing👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓
G'day Mate, I just have a question if you could help me out. I have recently installed an Android HU in my Paj and was a little puzzled. I went through all of the processes to set up the HU and have Android Auto working perfectly. My problem is I would like to be able to use the HU's operating system for downloading Apps and using them like youtube or Chrome but it seems if Android Auto is using my phones internet it won't allow the HU's features to use it also. Do you know if there is a way for them to get along and both share my phones WiFi? Thanks
Not heard of HU before, what is that?
Good morning, if possible, an explanatory video on the driving modes of the Mercedes Benz such as Dynamic select, sport, comfort, etc., and the times for choosing each of the modes THANKS
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I have Samsung fold and coolwalk working on my GLC 43 . i can have 3 apps on on the one screen and its really cool
Nice video, however, there was no mention of the availability of up-to-the-minute traffic information such as queueing traffic ahead or speed camera warnings? Which would provide the best Andriod Auto? Google Maps? or even Waze? Any guidance would be appreciated!
Thanks! Ah this was just a basics video I aim to cover more Android Auto stuff soon! And Google Maps and Waze I’ve always wanted to do a comparison on! Waze basically is owned by Google by has community based feedback
I’ve noticed in your videos, your ambient lighting brightness is extremely high. Is this due to lighting around you or in general? As mine don’t seem to be like that
Hey Valter, I’ve noticed in the various models I’ve filmed it’s brighter in models that have the same interior as an A-Class. So B-Class, CLA, GLA, GLB. Other models are a bit more subtle 👍🏼
Nick, you forgot to add to this video about the option of where people can just hold the speak button on the steering wheel down for a few seconds while in Android Auto and then they are able to give google verbal commands. FYI
Very true! Press for voice assistant in the car and hold for Google! 👍🏼
@@npoleary This is what solved my voice commands. I didn't know about the long press as I didn't need to do that in my previous GLA. More worryingly, my local dealer didn't seem to know either!
Even simpler, just say "OK Google".
@Markfll that will only work if you have android auto on within the command unit. Otherwise, to use android Auto's verbal commands through the command unit, you have to press and hold the speaker button for like 2-3 seconds if you want to use Google assistant instead of the mercedes default assistant
Hey Markfill, some models of phone do offer that! Sadly I bought a cheaper Android phone so that one wouldn’t work for me
Thanks
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay means your sat nav is always up to date. In built sat navs mean the maps are as old as the car or the last time you paid the manufacturer to update it.
Very true! 👆 One of the huge perks of Android Auto & CarPlay!
Hey Nick, I just recently got an a200. Just wanted to ask if they come with heated mirrors? I can’t seem to find a button for it unless they’re automatic?
Yeah they’re on the heated back window switch 🤓
Google maps are updated more frequently than maps on the Mercedes Nav system which usually gets updated yearly and at times, every 2 years or longer and even then, still missing some pertinent information. Google maps are up to date and already have live traffic. Google maps also have satellite view unlike the maps on Mercedes built in maps. Unfortunately, Android auto doesn't fill the entire screen which is the one downside of the system as compared to Apple Car Play. There are third party stand alone MMI boxes that use the connection to your car and your phone connects wirelessly. Those MMI boxes utilize the entire screen
Nice
Great option. I have set my Google map to start in satellite and has the option to select hey Google hands free
Thanks for the video. I'm using Android Auto on both my Ford and my BMW cars, and also I regularly use Google Maps on my laptop to look up all sorts of places; many of which I never go to. What bugs the heck out of me is when I use Android Auto in either of my cars, Google Maps starts up with 2 locations that I'd rather never see. There doesn't seem any way to stop Android Auto from starting Google Maps **without** those 2 locations popping up?
Now worries, so Android Auto is your phone, any settings you change on Google Maps on your phone will change in the car. Android Auto will usually only have basic settings but if you check Google Maps on your phone then you may find it in there. I have used Google Maps quite a bit but haven't had the same thing happen to me, it could be something to do with labels maybe? Just a thought :)
@@npoleary Thanks for the reply. I thought it might have been G.Maps on my phone but I think (need to do some more testing) that when I delete my maps history I am somehow finding some Google Search history showing up in my Android Auto G.Maps in the car. Very weird .. its really some bad User Interface design IMHO.
Hi, Like to see a video on how I can restart my MBUX 7 software or even reset it, cause music covers are acting weird, song is playing and it shows the cover of the previous track, playing music on HDD aswell as on Spotify, and it happens on both
Hey David if you have the new MBUX (NTG 7, the one with the portrait screen) just hold the power button next to your hazard switch for a few seconds to do a soft reset 👍🏼
Informative content, however can i transfere my media for example my into my infortainment screen permanently
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are the best ways of doing it for music but for video content you’ll need to use a memory stick or SD card 👍🏼
Hi Nick, Any idea why android auto says deactivated in my car? I've tried everything but have no option to active it on my car, I have all the latest android updates and also bought the USB port you used in previous video
Hey Mark double check that your car actually has it as sadly it’s not standard equipment What model and year do you have and I can let you know where to look
Thanks for your video, I have a factory 12" screen on my BMW and with the new coolwalk android auto update I have the google maps on full screen, do you have any idea how to make WAZE on full screen, it is still showing up on a split screen. Thanks again
Hey Mazen it’ll be down to the app developer if they fully support the new UI on Android Auto’s updates. I have heard a rumour that Google Maps and Waze were having some merging going on in the future. It’s something I read online so can’t validate that source but I’m sure they’re working on something.
@@npoleary Thanks Nick
Any idea why android auto says deactivated in my car? I've tried everything but have no option to active it on my car, I have all the latest android updates and also bought the USB port you used . GLE 350 de 2021
It depends on the spec of the car Did you select it at factory? Handily I’ve seen with Mercedes cars that if have MBUX which you will for that one, if you don’t have it you can add it afterward by the Mercedes me store. shop.mercedes-benz.com/
Running youtube and AVs on Android auto while in D is the best to ever happen
Nick, wonder if you can help. I have a 2020 CLA & up until this morning my car connected to & worked with Wired Android Auto. Can you tell me if there has been any update to MBUX that would cause it not to work as of 2nd March 2023? Thanks Stuart
I haven’t seen anything Have you tried my troubleshooting guide on KZhead? Just double check you’re on the latest version of iOS too 🤓
I must be a dinosaur, as I prefer the MBUX system - especially navigation. I've tried navigation in AA, and the instructions given were both confusing, and given too late to action. As I have an EQC, a big plus for Mercedes navigation is the Electric integration, which links with Mercedes Me Charge as well. Google Maps is rubbish for finding charging points. As an aside, the big app for finding chargepoints is of course ZapMap - this has an Apple Carplay and AA option, but sadly only by paid monthly subscription.
I want to use Google maps or Waze from my phone which is using Android auto. But while Android auto is on, how can I play just FM stations on the regular radio of my car while running Google maps?
Some cars it’s possible, on the one I filmed this in you can toggle between Android Auto and the car’s multimedia system. From the top right usually. If it’s not easy to do because of the make or model, then download an app called TuneIn Radio. That way you can use a app for radio on Android Auto
Is it possible to use the Mercedes navigation at the same time as using Android Auto - for example I may want to listen to Spotify but use the existing Mercedes navigation instead of Google Maps to get the full screen. Also, is WhatsApp available with Android Auto?
Hmmm well you can but you’ll find it might not be fluent and might be a tad glitchy with some unexpected behaviour. It’s designed to work so you use one or the other. Technically you could but they’ll be more button presses to get back out of Android Auto and back into it.
For What’s App yes it is compatible, I saw an app listed to use it when it was connected
Thanks for the response, really appreciate it. Very useful video.
Hi Nick Thank you for your many wonderful videos about introducing Mercedes-Benz functionality. I’m one of your fans from Taiwan. also work as a Mercedes-Benz sales consultant. Last week I received a copyright warning from KZhead due to no authority translating your video. I’m really sorry did not get your permission to do that. however, there are many people loves British accent but didn’t understand English. I used to be a pilot in the US, does any chance could get your permission to translate your video? Thanks for your kindly reply if it does work. Wish you have a great new year Fans Eric from Taiwan :)
Hey Eric! Thank you! Glad you’re loving the videos! Yes that’s right all content that goes onto KZhead is copyrighted by the channel owner so you should only upload content that is your own. KZhead will flag otherwise so go careful! A Pilot in the US? Wow, that sounds cool! What planes did you fly? At the moment I haven’t looked into translations for round the world, only because specs vary depending on the country and sadly I only have access to cars at my local Mercedes. Sadly as I produce all of the content myself and spend many hours scripting, filming and editing, I don’t really want my content on another channel at the moment, hope you understand. Thank you 🙏
Greeting from Taiwan For sure Nick I won’t do that again Your channel is awesome:) I used to be a general aviation instructor, Such as sightseeing or tourism, not work in the airline. Finally I went back Taiwan and acquire Mercedes-Benz sales consultant job. Your channel helping me a lot to accelerate understand many functions from this amazing brand. Hopefully your channel will prosperity more and more. See ya
That’s alright! Thank you! Ah that sounds awesome! I’ll keep the videos coming! 👀
Is the sound qualithy different when using the cable as opposed to Bluetooth?
It’s not noticeable for me Although I’m sure some audiophiles out there might be able to tell!
Cable is better if cable quality is good
Nick, the folk at my Mercedes garage couldn't offer any help with this. I bought a 2017 B200 in October. They checked and Android auto is definitely on that particular car spec. Sadly they had no wisdom to offer on this issue. I've tried many different leads to connect but no joy. Apple play does appear as an option on the screen but I can't see android auto. I'm leaving the car in for service this week and wanted some direction to see if I can solve this before asking them to try again. Many thanks.
Hey Lorna, It depends on the specification of what was selected when the car was built. On a B-Class from that year, I seem to recall that it was under the TEL menu and then press TEL again. I have definitely seen a car with just Apple CarPlay before (although this was a number of years ago)
@@npoleary many thanks, Nick
I work with AAWireless and works just fine; don't forget to turn OFF battery optimalisation of the apps you're using in AA. And why does Mercedes doesn't release the full screen for AA.
Hey Dirk, I wish it was full screen too but there are other manufacturers who have come across the same issue before. The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
Have you found any issues with AAWireless dongle?
@@38201270298 yes, if you don't turn off battery optimalisatie for the apps you use in AA, they run for few minutes and then stop. Since I turned it off no problem at all.
@@DirkPelgrims I'm waiting for my dongle. according to the tracking, it's about to arrive. I lost the hope for wire connection. It's so unreliable. Sometimes it works, sometimes it's not. I already spent on USB-C wires more than AAWireless cost.
Hi Nick Many Thanks for your Videos { Sandown Customer.} Perhaps you could explain if I am right in thinking, Android Auto is no longer available and discontinued for Android Phone Screens with USB connections to the car, that it is only available for Mercedes Car Screens post 2017, therefor my 2016 GLA 220 4matic AMG is no longer compatible, also that post t2017 cars have Android Auto pre installed.or intigrated. Vin Decoder for the car says SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION ANDROID AUTO I have tried always to get connected { Motorola Android Version 11 } I'm at a bit of a loss under standing what the situation is, perhaps you can throw some light on it. Regards Dave
Hey Orson, thank you! I haven’t heard that it’s discontinued, it should be on the car if it had it. Try pressing TEL and then press TEL again and spin the wheel round, you should see it there 👍🏼
..@@npoleary. Hi Nick many thanks for the reply. Yes that worked thank you, it was there all along pre installed in Command NG 5/5.5 and pre installed on the phone Android for Car Screens. I do have Mercedes Me, Not sure if its a pre requisite that you have to be signed up to Mercedes Me.. Thanks again
No not at all, it should still work in the car 🤓 Glad you got it going!
Need to ask, been told by a few friends that the updateee face lift w177 2023 does offer full screen as and carplay. Is this right or are they pulling my strings lol.. also notice that the b200 2023 does offer full screen aa and carplay on the mbux 6.0 system.
I believe it’s just the facelift models so 2023 onward but chat with Mercedes to be 100% sure and they can let you know!
@@npoleary if that was right then there reason for keeping it like it is, which was online with the smaller screens is a lie in itself.
Yeah it’s because sadly not all cars can do full screen CarPlay. There are other manufacturers who have come across the same before. For Mercedes it’s a common question which I’ve answered on my FAQ series here: kzhead.info/sun/gZ2xZZqQjpagfKc/bejne.htmlsi=mlzuNGtciSlsdcdb&t=537 Basically it’s because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing & coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary it does but not if the new w777 facelift version (2024) uses NTG 6 this would mean older versions can also do the same and a software update should be made available for all users to experience full screen aa and carplay. My car is currently with mercedes, I am going to jump into a new model w777 when I collect her and double check for myself if it is full screen will be asking for the software update .
The new facelift has MBUX NTG 7 (this is what I have on my own car) Just bear in mind NTG’s are not software updates, they are brand new generations of multimedia systems with new hardware too so Mercedes can’t just update it, it’s only on the newly released cars.
i’m gonna be installing an android auto soon when my car comes out, but i have an iphone. would that be okay, can i connect it smoothly or do i need to get something?
Hey butter 1202, if you have an iPhone you’ll be using Apple CarPlay 🤓 Basically Android Auto is for Androids and Apple CarPlay is for Apple iPhones Got loads of Apple videos here on CarPlay and more coming in the future! kzhead.info/channel/PLyo-duQc8myqeiyld5sPamAo88-KmfgEB.html Any questions give me a shout! 🤓👍🏼
Is it necessary to install anything in the phone? Any app? Or is this plug & play from the phone side?
No should be good to go as long as it’s compatible 🤓 All modern Androids will be compatible 🙏
@@npoleary Good to know, I'm in the market for a car with a modern multimedia device so this will be a very convenient feature. Phone runs Android 11, so I should be covered. Many thanks for the reply. Liked, subscribed.
Thank you! 🙏
Thank you! 🙏
Not a bad review, but how do you gloss over the phone options? I was hoping you were going to say while making calls it will come through your car speakers but you speak through your phone and etc
Thank you! Ah phone will work just like when it’s connected over Bluetooth or even on your phone screen. If you get a call, it’ll pop up on the car screen and you can use the buttons on the steering wheel or on the car screen to accept 👍🏼
@npoleary How did u get Spotify on ur android auto?
It should just be there Any apps that are compatible are listed there. Make sure you’ve got the latest software updates etc on your phone 🤓
Hi, do you know if the facelift with mbux 7 has full screen Android auto? I've seen videos of Apple carplay but no one can confirm if Android auto is full screen
Not tried it, I presume it is but when I head out later I’ll connect my Android to it and let you know. Heading out in a bit to get Christmas Cards and Presents! 😜
Yes it does! Exactly the same as CarPlay share.icloud.com/photos/0a4iuRRqLw6PU3tvmTuT3hqCA If the link doesn’t work I’ll email it to you, just message me on “contact@npo-media.co.uk”
@@npoleary amazing, thank you so much for testing this!
No worries! 👊🏼👊🏼
Can you save favourite locations or previously visited location to Google Maps?
If you open the app up on your phone yes they’ll be listed there. Just save them from there and they’ll be in your favourites.
Hello nick I have an A180 limousine from 2019 and I contacted my fone to the car with the cable tipe c to tipe c and nothing happened, how can know if my car have android auto, PS. I have no app of android auto on the app section of the mbux? Thanks
Ah then it sounds like you won’t have it :( You be able to buy it though, in the UK you can get it from the Mercedes me store on the website. Head there and have a look 👍🏼
It's a cool feature, but definitely not 360€ worth (which is how much this would cost) if it was fullscreen u could think about it. The price is a bit mad tho
Just checked if my 2021 GLB200 has this option. It has. Thanks, will look into it if I could just find the correct cable to connect. Update: What you forgot to mention is that you need the smartphone integration package. Since I don't have that (and why would I pay €363 for something that is not needed) Android Auto doesn't work. Oh well.
I bought new cables as I thought it was the issue, then finally realised I need to pay the £299 so I could use Android Auto :(
In some markets it's free... But yes, needing to pay for this is stupid
on my car, Android Auto always defaults to Waze, Google Podcast and messenger and another one I forgot. How do you assign default apps such that, instead of google podcast it defaults to Radio?
It depends if Android lets you do it There’s only certain things you can assign as default on iPhone but sorry not sure on Android as I don’t use them that much
My car has an embedded SIM card, does that mean I don't need to connect my phone via cable to the car? And/or is it possible to connect the phone to the car for Android Auto without using a cable?
An embedded sim car would be for some car functionality, I doubt it would be anything to do with Android Auto. For wireless Android Auto, that depends on your car’s equipment. If it can do wireless it would have come up when you connected it via Bluetooth (for most car manufacturers anyway) There are some adapters out there that can make it wireless though! Ottocast sell some. I covered a few recently but that was on an Apple CarPlay video.
pity that the new coolwalk android auto interface on Mercedes is not seen in full screen
Hi Nick, I have bought 2022 model new C180 about two month ago from Mercedes dealer but unfortunately I was told by the dealer that car is not compatible to use android auto but on the page of android auto 2017 onward C180 class cars are compatible. Is there a way to make the car compatible
Hey Gunfer, really sorry I wouldn’t know. It depends on the specification, most cars it’s optional equipment but it can vary. If it’s a brand new C-Class you might be able to purchase it on Mercedes me.
@@npoleary thanks Nick since i got the car i am watching all your youtubes learning a lot
Anyway, of make your screen bigger? As it doesn't fit to screen?
I wish it was full screen too but there are other manufacturers who have come across the same issue before. The reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
I have just got Android Carplay in my Cla-200 from 2017, but don't have Spotiyfy so how to play the musik I have on the phone, can't seem to find out how to do it?😏
So Android Auto / CarPlay are your phone so it’s not any settings on the car. If it’s not there make sure you’ve got the latest versions (phone software and latest app version etc) that should do it
@@npoleary , thankyou for your reply, I have now downloadet VLC and a Music app that you yourself used in the video, so now I've got what I need!🙂
can yopu hide the side panels next to the AA screen and instead have a full screen AA?
Sadly not all cars can do full screen CarPlay. There are other manufacturers who have come across the same before. For Mercedes it’s a common question which I’ve answered on my FAQ series here: kzhead.info/sun/gZ2xZZqQjpagfKc/bejne.htmlsi=mlzuNGtciSlsdcdb&t=537 Basically it’s because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing & coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary thanks for the in-depth reply, highly appreciated, do you know of ottocast for android auto provides the full screen experience if it does which one?
No sadly it’s governed by the car’s multimedia system If it’s cropped already then a 3rd party add on won’t change it
Can you connect without a usb cord, just by blue tooth?
Some cars you can Just depends on if the car has wireless capability although there are some 3rd party add-ons that you can buy to make it wireless in case a car can’t do it.
How do you close opened apps in Android Auto from the touch screen (not from the phone)?
Hey Dave, you don’t really… Modern smartphones keep apps suspended in the background without draining battery. You used to have to close apps years ago but they’re quite intelligent these days! Same sort of process on iPhones too 👍🏼
Can set that into the full screen? There is a gap in both sides. Thanks.
Sadly not all cars can do full screen CarPlay. There are other manufacturers who have come across the same before. For Mercedes it’s a common question which I’ve answered on my FAQ series here: kzhead.info/sun/gZ2xZZqQjpagfKc/bejne.htmlsi=mlzuNGtciSlsdcdb&t=537 Basically it’s because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing & coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npoleary thanks Nick!
Battery consumption is crazy on AA, even when charging in the car.
2019 A35 Amg Premium Plus. Unable to set up android. Setting say licence deactivated and i can't do anything. Nothing auto starts when I connect phone.. any help? Dealer said car had it
That sounds like it doesn’t have it… Well naturally I would say to ask the dealership to check or wherever you got it from. Although I only started posting videos in 2020 I have a little bit of coverage of cars prior to that and do seem to recall Android Auto and Apple CarPlay being an option. Again Mercedes themselves would be able to check for you 👍🏼 If you are 100% sure you have it, can you see it on the screen? If I remember it was under HOME “MERCEDES ME & APPS” or just “APPS” And it’ll say it in there If it just says browser then no sadly it won’t have it. But you can add it to the car via the Mercedes me store: shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/pdp/smartphone-integration/602 Chat with Mercedes though to be 100% sure, they’re the ones who’ll be able to actually check your car’s spec etc.
I'm failing to see much worth in Android Auto as I can not play music I've saved on my phone without literally using to phone and an Audio app on the phone to start music. Say What? I have yet so see a tutorial that explains how to do this. Do you know how?? Thanks
Sadly not ever tried that before, although I do plan on making some Android Auto videos soon over the next few months so I’ll potentially take a look at that!
What’s the difference between a GLE coupe & a GLC coupe?
Ones based on the E-Class and one’s based on the C-Class 🤓 GLC is smaller but GLE is larger 👍🏼
I am not a computer literate person therefore jargon is Chinese to me.I have C43 AMG four magic coupe registered in October/November 2019.It has not got touch screen.How do I connect my iPhone through wire?
Hey Khalid, for Android Auto sadly not all cars have it. Best thing to do is speak with Mercedes and they should be able to let you know if you have it.
You can talk to the android by holding up the talk button on the steering wheel instead of touching the screen
You sure can! Covered that in my tips and tricks series! 🙏
Boa tarde. Can you teach ne how i put radio information with the names etc?? Obrigado.
Hey Rui, Is this for the car's radio? It should automatically populate them when you switch it on. For anything on Android Auto, just change the name on the relevant app on your phone and it should then change on Android Auto too.
@@npoleary Obrigado. Radio Settings Show info. Já consegui.
Ah I’ve not seen that on a car in the UK, it says something like Radio Text Information which just comes up with the text of the song that’s playing
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Once again nick class I have a 220d e class cabriolet 70 plate could I have that on my car would u no nick
Hey Glen, really sorry I wouldn’t know exact specs, you’ll have to contact Mercedes on that one. They’ll be able to let you know what your car has 👍🏼
Can I use a tablet instead of a smartphone with Android Auto..?
Sadly you can’t with iPads (Apple CarPlay etc) I would presume the same for Android tablets. Sadly never held one in my hand so not sure!
Lmfao, Mercedes making you plug in your phone like we're still in the 00's while even brands like Skoda and Toyota offer wireless as standard on almost all models.
Some models of cars do have Wireless capabilities, just depends on when it last had an update (facelift / new model etc)
Question how can I get my car icon on android auto?
Sadly you can’t customise car icons on Android Auto, you can change car icons on Waze though I’ve seen!
Why does Android Auto only show on half the screen? Does Apple CarPlay cover the whole screen?
Sadly not all cars can do full screen CarPlay. There are other manufacturers who have come across the same before. For Mercedes it’s a common question which I’ve answered on my FAQ series here: kzhead.info/sun/gZ2xZZqQjpagfKc/bejne.htmlsi=mlzuNGtciSlsdcdb&t=537 Basically it’s because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing & coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!
@@npolearyappreciate the detailed response. I was wondering cause Carplay shows full screen on my 2019 A6’s 8” screen
Well it’ll be different for other manufacturers, just depends I guess how it was coded, the options of specs for the screen sizes a factory etc. Maybe for the A6 there was only one screen size?
@@npoleary yes I believe so
That’ll be why In Mercedes for that model there will have been two screen sizes for the same multimedia system. That’s why it’s coded for the smaller screen size (that’s what I’ve heard from Mercedes anyway)
does this work on 2018 a class as can't get it on
Depends on the specification! It’s not standard equipment sadly! If you have a new car with MBUX, (with the Hey Mercedes voice assistant) then you can add it via the Mercedes me store
How do you add apps to android auto?
The ones that are compatible will appear automatically 🤓 It’s only ones that Android Allow 🙏
How do i know if my car has android car play? I can only seem to find appl car play
Oh Android Auto? It’s usually listed next to Apple CarPlay. What model and year do you have? 🤓
@@npoleary its a ford focus st line X. 20 plate.
Just had a look online, I can’t see why it wouldn’t have it However do try using a different cable, sometimes the cable can be the reason why it’s not working, some only provide power.
@@npoleary thank you, i will try a different cable. I think ive got a few somewhere...
A good cable = a data cable.
well you can just buy the who new type c to c cable separate for the car , instead of buying the dongle .
You sure can! 🤓
Car is fab.what make is it
Ah I can’t remember the exact model but it’s either Mercedes A-Class or CLA
If you have andriod auto . You can buy the adapter box. It also makes it wireless and you get the wide screen because it rebuild the andriod systeem trough the box .because @MB this is stupid the way it looks
Hello, can you comment which brand/model adapter box does both full screen and also wireless? Thanks!
@@JamesCorell The most stable adapter today for wireless on android phones is AAWireless. There is NO adapter that can make ultrawide models to go full screen. Full screen on ultrawide works ONLY with iphones.
No. This is COMAND only. Where have you seen this work with MBUX?
Aawireless works on MBUX, i have it on my 2020 glc300 and its sweet
@@leetupload AAWireless works with MBUX. I have it on my C200 2019.
Using the phone itself is just easier.
Does anyone actually only use a post code nowadays??? Surely you just type exactly where you want to go…
Yeah I use postcodes especially if it’s friends / families addresses etc
I can't get down with this. Especially when the video says "you're not allowed to touch your phone at all when driving, so you can text with voice" Then says "you just tap text messages" I plugged my phone into my car this week to have a look and see if android auto is better than the built in infotainment system. It wasn't. Google maps was horrid compared to the systems own navigation. And i had zero interest in any other feature. Why do so many people want access to their phone when driving? Surely its just a distraction?
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Lousy sound
Rubbish. Waffles on forever.
Hey James, check out my short videos! They are very punchy and less than 60 seconds and most importantly to the point 🤓 kzhead.info/channel/PLyo-duQc8myq_r3selLPQO06yN6UqbcTw.html Long form I always aim to be as detailed as possible but covering the basics first 🤓
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