Wireless CarPlay and AndroidAuto in Mercedes GL ML W166 X166 2012-2016

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How to install a kit that enables Wireless Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto in Mercedes GL and ML 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years
The kit supports upgraded sound system for GL and ML.
List of Version 2 improvements:
- Wireless Android Auto is now supported
- no need for a separate microphone for Siri or Google Assistant, now works through the original car microphone

[@owennichols3084]

I just installed mine on my 2015 ML350 it is absolutely amazing I love it so much

[@vnd92]

Did you follow the instructions exactly? Same year and model for me.

[@owennichols3084]

@@vnd92 yes I did👍👍

[@originalgreek]

Did you follow the video or paper instructions?

[@TheRealChadillac]

Was it difficult? I feel like $400+ is a lot of this

[@readone7201]

@@TheRealChadillacgot the same thing for $150 from AliExpress

[@hpanion]

The unit works wonderfully, HOWEVER!!!! It is very important not to follow exactly the instructions from the VIDEO first, which instructs you to disassemble the unit and THEN follow the steps for configuring the car's OEM video and Aux and GTA Carplay setup. The instructions packaged with the unit CLEARLY indicates that the steps should be reversed, and the system setup instructions followed prior to disassembly (VERY IMPORTANT). As difficult as it is to push the wires back far enough with room for the head unit and AC controller, I had to dissemble the entire unit and start all over. Trust me, this was a ROYAL Pain in every part of my body and mind!!! GTA, while the video instructions are very helpful as far as showing how and where everything should go, it would be most helpful to make sure that the ORDER to follow them was accurate and precise. Other than that, the unit works wonderfully!

[@originalgreek]

Do you have to press and hold the back button every time you start the car to get the car play working or is that just a first time setup? Will it automatically go to car play if you were on it last?

[@babajao]

​@@originalgreekyou can setup in settings to have carplay startup automatically everytime

[@stephenoliphant7803]

Very clear installation instructions. I think I will order one of these…I’m curious as well whether updates are available in the future

[@donetsk95]

If i wasn't ready to sell my gl450, id buy it. Its actually one of the reasons im thinking about selling it. Not futuristic enough anymore. Cool profuct though, great video.

[@ceacaralex3994]

Just installed this successfully. You have to follow the instructions come with the paper. U need to make sure car can have sound before you install the kit. I have to did it twice because I ignored the paper instructions. Very good product. Would recommend.

[@stepanstepanov]

Looks great BUT Does the google maps navigation work out of the box?

[@originalgreek]

Do you have to press and hold the back button every time you start the car to get the car play working or is that just a first time setup? Will it automatically go to car play if you were on it last?

[@classy_w210_2]

Will I need to run a wire to the aux so this can work this is what I have seen in 90% of these kits

[@hpanion]

Can you do phone mirroring?

[@haraldjohnson3956]

Is there a possibility of shipment to Europe? Thanks for the answer

[@teenermeener971]

Can these Radios software get updates?

[@jeffhardenbrook1725]

I have a 2011 ML350. Will it work on that model?

[@anttoekneek1143]

Is the kit for the ML250 still on back order?

[@DRGCars]

Just installed the system in my 2015. GL63 and will definitely buy another for my GL450. One question, How do you get the Mercedes logo instead of Home in CarPlay?

[@babajao]

You'll have to change the automatic connection then mercedes logo will appear every time you first turn on the radio

[@owennichols3084]

How do you do that@@babajao

[@owennichols3084]

Hi! I absolutely love my CarPlay that I bought over a year ago. So on the original screen the 360° camera will go on in reverse then go off once you hit 18 mph in drive but when I’m CarPlay it goes off immediately when shifted to drive is there a way to change this? If not it’s not a big deal I was just curious

[@scottsmith4182]

Have a 2015 Mercedes Benz ML 350. Completed the installation instructions but I no longer have XM Satellite radio on the original radio options. Is there an engineering mode setting that will allow that function to resume?

[@babajao]

Co sidering that you made changes only to the Aux audio settings and get sound from carplay, you should be able to get sound from Satellite radio. Check to Engineering Mode again to se if you inadvertently disabled Satellite Radio. Once you are getting sound from Carplay every other mode should be ok.

[@mikimiki195]

Simple enough I wis price is bit cheaper 👍🏻

[@faizy16]

Does this works for japanese version of the car … I remember I went for some setting in the engineering mode it had crashed the module … so the question is I hope the setting you did in engineering module won’t break anything?? Pls confirm … last time when it crashed was we changed the region from Japanese to USA ..just fyi!

[@faizy16]

But your instructions are really clear … once u confirm on above I’m surely ordering it to perform a diy

[@appiahtus36]

Hi . I have a 2015 Mercedes ML250, Uk model. Will this work on my car? Thanks

[@gtacarkits]

Please email our support info@gtacarkits. c o m

[@rohan_forthewin6764]

Does the cars cameras still work automatically if I go into reverse etc?

[@gtacarkits]

Hi, Yes they do, and they will work automatically. Thank you

[@dennisowens5133]

Where can you buy that kit from that you installed

[@gtacarkits]

Link to the product is in the description of the video. Thank you.

[@shadowtrain]

Does your factory SiriusXM still work after the install?

[@gtacarkits]

Hi, yes it does. Thank you

[@scottsmith4182]

Really, mine does not, is there a setting that allows XM to resume functioning?

[@richardbuckley2551]

Can I do this with my 2011 e220 w212 android

[@gtacarkits]

2012+ only, unfortunately won't work on 2011 :(. Thank you.

[@richardbuckley2551]

@@gtacarkits do you know anything that will

[@MrGameSeven]

Can I play youtube while the car is in drive?

[@gtacarkits]

No, youtube cannot be played. Thank you.

[@hmseelmann3393]

Same question... can it be done ?

[@youtuber901]

I'm not getting any sound, can someone help me?

[@FetchAl]

Please man tell if you have a solution, I tried everything

[@sigunz]

Do you have to connect the AUX out to the AUX in in the center console ? if not surely the sound wont go through the AUX?

[@gtacarkits]

Hi, no you do not need to connect AUX in the armrest. Thank you.

[@babajao]

That's correct. I didn't use Aux because it wouldn't work for me. My Carplay retrofit module has a 3.5mm audio out so I instead connected a Bluetooth transmitter and it works perfectly. Instead of selecting Aux, I select Bluetooth audio

[@garyngrace25]

Do you have to disconnect the battery prior?

[@babajao]

No

[@zafirabdulkareem8570]

Does it work on 2013?

[@gtacarkits]

2012-2016 are the compatible years. To make sure for 100%, email us a picture of your radio to [e-mail]

[@amarjitjawanda8769]

please tell me how much cost.

[@gtacarkits]

Link to the product is in the description of the video. Thank you.

[@TheButtaSauce]

I can't get the head unit in to save my life. Too many cables. 😮‍💨

[@PetrSperanskiypodobed]

can you play radio while in carplay mode?

[@OQureshii]

Yes it does

[@christaljarrett6162]

link please

[@gtacarkits]

Hi, the link to the product is in the description of the video. Thank you

[@michaeloates91]

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[@michaeloates91]

Hi will it work with 2015 gl350 with tv head unit and the 2 head rest tv screens

[@hallmansoor]

This is not wireless CarPlay as you mentioned in the video title. As we see in end of your vid you have to connect through device usb !!!

[@gtacarkits]

The unit supports both Wired and Wireless option. We show to connect by the wire in order to test that everything is working properly, and that the USB cable was installed correctly. After that you can pair wirelessly through the settings of our kit. Thank you.