APPLE CARPLAY iOS 15 - 10 Tips & Tricks You MUST KNOW | Part 3

This episode is all about those Apple CarPlay Tips & Tricks! iOS 15 also launched while producing this video so I've added a special section on that at the end.
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0:00 Intro
1:01 #1 Customise your Home Screen
3:01 #2 Light Mode vs Dark Mode
3:53 #3 Calendar Locations
4:41 #4 Make use of Siri
6:18 #5 Customise Siri Voice
7:25 #6 Speed Cameras
9:10 #7 News Reports
9:42 #8 Share ETA
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[@npoleary]

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[@harveyherring177]

I was back back by the amazing things available with Apple Play. You did a fine job of explaning how to used these features. THANK YOU I have shared this with several of my family and friends.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@darryl1139]

Amazing video Nick. Very informative as always mate 😀

[@npoleary]

Thank you Darryl! 👊🏼 Glad you enjoyed this one 🤓

[@comedykeith4592]

Can't thank yu enough, just purchased a 2018 Mercedes C200 coupe and this info makes it so much easier, tank you..

[@npoleary]

Thanks Comedy Keith! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

I was driving through Turin, Italy last year using Google Maps, and it did advise me of a mobile camera half a kilometre ahead. Sure enough the Italian Police were there!

[@javtimestwo]

Outstanding video. Was exactly what I was looking for to learn more about how to use CarPlay properly. IMO, Apple Maps has improved tremendously in the last year or more. Their features are top notch! If you have an iOS 16 update as well please share that and I will view the video. Keep up the great work 👏🏽

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Have a newer video on CarPlay here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqXKfKGQf9OUiMU I upload a new video each week 👀

[@jsinghdhillon2018]

Hi Nick, another useful information with very good way explained thanks 🙏

[@npoleary]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Jag!

[@troy247365]

Thanks Nick..another informative video..really didn’t know some of those tricks. my go-to channel for anything merc. greeting from Singapore 😊

[@npoleary]

Thank you troy247365! 🤓 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@keiaman]

very helpful video thanx hope ir works in JPN thanx.

[@stuartbroadfoot1136]

Another informative video, Nick. Just upgraded to iOS 15 . Thanks.👍

[@npoleary]

Thanks Stuart! Glad you found it helpful!

[@stewartcoleman]

Thx nick great info has always,and regards to Mercedes’ Benz Poole.👍

[@dannewby8555]

Honestly your videos are amazing. So well presented. Concise. Bought an e class and your tips are a godsend.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Dan! 🤓👍🏼

[@billm7106]

Great video Nick so well delivered thank you.

[@npoleary]

Thanks BillM! 😎 Glad you enjoyed this week’s video! 👍🏼

[@derekholmes6427]

Tip. I run Waze in the background for speed cameras etc, 😜 and google maps for directions/sat nav 👍 that way you get the best of the best 👍

[@brianchesser6667]

Once again, great informative video.. Thank you.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Brian! No problem! 🤓

[@nimalpatel6192]

Anyone else Siri start speaking when Nick activated ‘hey Siri’ lol

[@sherifelsherif77]

Thank you nick,,, very nice and informative

[@npoleary]

Glad you liked it! 🤓

[@riotmode666]

watched a few and this is the best of them. well done, thanks!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 👍🏼🙏

[@taxicrew1]

Awesome! Nick. Speed cameras is great option 👍👍👍👍

[@npoleary]

Totally agree! Thanks Paul!

[@waynes.1247]

wow....a very thorough video. Thanks Nick!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Wayne! 🤓

[@venkatadineshp]

Hey Nick, Your videos have been very helpful to me as a new MB owner. Watched a quite a few of them. Is it possible to have heads up display to show navigate instructions from care play for instead of car sat nav? I have 2022 GLE US model.

[@npoleary]

Hey Dinesh p, thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them! No sadly Apple CarPlay of course being designed by Apple, they have only designed it for the main multimedia screen in cars. That would be good for future models though if they did design that in the future!

[@Ashlar5126]

Professional production in every sense. Great video.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🙏

[@thetaurusking9484]

Apple Maps offers speed camera and traffic accident reporting as well.

[@RylanStorm]

Does the hold up Siri duction work with Google Assistant for Android?

[@etienne7484]

Useful video, thanks!

[@billm7106]

Hi Nick thanks again for a great video, could you tell me if you can customise the ambient lighting to the driving mode you are in ? I.e. setting sport mode to Red, Eco mode to Green thanks.

[@npoleary]

Thanks BillM, Covered that last week 🤓 Scroll to 10:32 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWqzpItuepd9fZo 🤓

[@billm7106]

Hi Nick, I did watch that video I should have paid more attention thanks again cheers.

[@npoleary]

Haha no worries There’s loads of tech on Mercedes cars and even the amount of videos I have now….there is a huge amount to cover I sometimes have to double check if I’ve covered something before! Haha 😂

[@Pankhu85]

Hi, that was a great video with some interesting insight. I just wanted to know that is there a way where I can use my phone’s hotspot to run internet browser in my GLC 2021?

[@npoleary]

Hi prateek, Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video! No you can’t as the car is not designed to do that. You can send internet from your car to your phone or tablet but not the other way round. This is a very common question and covered briefly in 7:24 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqbCcp6qrJ5mrJY Hope that helps 🤓

[@norman-king]

Another tip if you need to use Siri but don’t want to plug in your iPhone to the cars USB, just connect Bluetooth and then the long-hold voice switch on the steering wheel works as shown in the video (music, news, calls etc).

[@videowatcher4006]

These are great tips. Thanks for sharing Nick. Have you done a tip on how to turn the loud (and annoying) "Caution, traffic event ahead". This sometimes scares the life out of me!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Steve! You should just be able to adjust the voice as it talks to you or you can do it from the Settings and System menu in the car. Think it was under a section called Audio 👍🏼

[@Synth_Britannia]

Maybe one day we’ll have full screen and wireless CarPlay 🙏

[@mogsyman]

I have that in my BMW 👍

[@jeremydekleyn8341]

It's so bad to integrate. We want Apple CarPlay in full screen on MBUX.:

[@NJtoAzMountainBiker]

Doesn’t the radio have to be updated to CarPlay 15 first?

[@Checkmate025]

Hi Nick, very useful videos. Thanks for that. Can you say how to disable instant traffic news which activates when there is traffic on the road or an accident on the road? While listening to the radio or music, these reports just shoot through and mute your radio or music. Thanks in advance

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! Ah the traffic announcements? Which model of Mercedes do you you have and what year?

[@davidhorobin1060]

Very helpful and interesting - thank you.

[@npoleary]

Thanks David!🤓

[@jaekgarcia9803]

Awesome tips. Thank you!

[@npoleary]

Thank you!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Thank you, Nick. This is very informative. 💖 I did not even know most of these. I will definitely apply these. 🙂

[@npoleary]

Thanks Lightning Farron! 🤓 Glad you enjoyed them!

[@nosubtv4242]

Good video. Some great tips in there

[@npoleary]

Thank you 🙏 Glad you enjoyed this week’s video!

[@ernestbishop573]

It was interesting to see.

[@thom.h]

Hi Nick :) Thanks again for all the tips and tricks! I learned a lot for my future Mercedes that I will have at the end of this year (2023). 5:23 that could be a workaround for the "next track" button (for iOS CarPlay) that disappeared with the touchpad in the 2023 Mercedes A class! Greeting from France 😊

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Oh yes I’ll work on that soon! When you’re driving just say “Next Track” You don’t need to say anything else, just those two words. It works surprisingly well!

[@thom.h]

I tried some of your tips and tricks on the 2020 GLA 200. And the voice commands work great! Maybe I'll use them when I no longer have the touchpad on the 2023 CLA 250e...

[@silverandblackentertainment]

Bad ass ride sir!

[@amrarkoubi]

Great content thank you for that. I am wondering if you get problems with voice phone calls on carplay on MBUX? And if so how can I fix it. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Thank you! What problems are they?

[@amrarkoubi]

1- Frequent diformt phone call boice 2- foremost connect to MBUX through the Wired connection type C

[@ep433718]

Hi Tks for video- driving my BMW 745 - I like to use Waze for live traffic alerts and speed warning - but then the cars sat nav system is redundant ! And the same time I would like to use in build sat nav to assist with adaptive & predictive driving - is there a way of using both systems- Tks David

[@npoleary]

Hey David, no sadly you can’t as Apple CarPlay is designed as a replacement for your in-built system. It’s basically an app that runs over the top of it 🤓

[@ZestyLemonBoi]

Brilliant!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🙏

[@stevecagle8002]

Hi Nick, I just purchased a 2018 Nissan Leaf and I notice that blutooth audio works very well Pandora, TIDAL etc... but when using any music app through Apple CarPlay it contionusly stutters. Very frustrating, any ideas? I'm new to CarPlay but not to the iPhone. Is this a known problem? I'm hoping there is a simple solution, audio is a big deal for me and if I can't get audio working then CarPlay is pretty much worthless to me. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Oh how strange…I mean CarPlay is your phone so there isn’t really any processing done on the car’s side as such. Things I’d try first, try: 1) Your phone in a different car with CarPlay (if you can). See if the same thing happens. 2) Try another iPhone on your Nissan Leaf (again if you can). 3) Make sure you’re on the latest iOS (currently iOS 16.6, soon iOS 17. This shouldn’t make a difference but just a thought). 4) Is it wired or Wireless, if it’s wireless does it do the same wired 5) If wired have you tried changing the cable Just a few to try to start 🤓 hopefully you’ll get it sorted!

[@garyoneill8868]

Very good video. Well done to you Nick.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Gary! 🙏

[@mimime5326]

I’m still waiting for a US southern drawl voice 🙂

[@truthalways8071]

Excellent video great details five star performance

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓👍🏼

[@wayyeelim3826]

Hi Nick, thanks for the informative video. Wondering do you know how to tune the audio setting for Apple Carplay System? Found out the audio setting for Bluetooth Connection and Apply Carplay is different. Hope you have a solution for this. Cheers

[@npoleary]

Hey Way Yee Lim, which model do you have and what year? 🤓

[@wayyeelim3826]

@@npoleary Hi Nick, is 2018 GLA 250.

[@npoleary]

Without your phone connected, press TEL, then press TEL again. Then if it’s there, select the Audio symbol on the bottom right to adjust the EQ settings. Hope that helps!

[@dmsaudio]

Hi Nick. What’s the track pad you’re using? Seems that could be quite useful.

[@npoleary]

Some newer Mercedes have a trackpad in the middle in replacement of the wheel Is that the one you mean? 🤓

[@criminalbrewing5509]

A front facing thermal camera feed app would certainly be useful for those who live and drive in rural areas where deer frequently cross highways. Such a camera feed would need to “See” farther than typical headlight range and some thermal cameras can see heat sources at several hundred meters. Such a system would work well with a HUD system using CarPlay.

[@jamesunwin6556]

Hi nick, really helpful advise again, can you help with connecting my I pod with the wired connection, just keeps coming up with device unsupported, thanks again.

[@npoleary]

Which model of Mercedes do you have James and what year? Sounds like you have MBUX, and sadly as Apple discontinued them years ago, the software isn’t available anymore so Mercedes weren’t able to get support on it. The only thing you can do in this situation is get the songs onto a USB memory stick or something or an iPhone : iPod touch and Bluetooth it wirelessly.

[@jamesunwin6556]

Thanks Nick, yes it's a 2022 so that makes sense I can blue tooth it but the battery's life is not great now, great channel regards Jim.

[@mj8495]

Make sure you are using an Apple USB cord. Try a different one if the first one doesn't work. my wifes was giving her problems and Iswapped to a new cord and it worked fine. Also, clean the contacts on the USB with rubbing alcohol. Cheers

[@mattheworme1339]

I have Android so are there any difference's in using Android Auto.. will you be doing a video for that as well as Apples? Thanks!

[@npoleary]

Hey Matthew, Yes there are 🤓 I have produced a video on Android Auto last year. My knowledge on them is slightly limited just because my daily is an iPhone but I did buy one to make this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3rRdqWuprF-qbM

[@buffalobmf]

I liked carplay when i first used it now its just ehh whatever. Only time i use it currently is when i need the gps

[@chriscars3578]

Great tips nick

[@npoleary]

Thanks Chris!

[@GG.510]

Why on the SUV does it make Apple carplay screen so small and compressed when my 2020 e coupe filled the entire screen up and looked sooo much better and way more shown on the map. Also using Google apps you can have a true 3D satellite view. Oh wait I see u mentioned that already haha

[@Spinolatravieso]

Hi Nick, I just picked up my AClass 180 on Thursday from sandown poole and josh did the handover, can you play KZbin or Netflix on apple car play or via Bluetooth? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey Mauricio, Ooo very nice! No sadly you can’t play it visually on the screen but if your phone is connected via USB either through MBUX or Apple CarPlay, you can play the audio through the car. I wouldn’t recommend video content though if you’re intend it to watch it as there is a delay over Bluetooth.

[@tizianoem]

Thank you Nick, i’m learning sooo much by your videos! I think it’s pretty disappointing by MB to have such a small, cropped, screen for Apple Car Play, and still no wireless connection on every model. Buying this add-on for about €400 might not be worthy in my opinion.

[@npoleary]

Thank you Tiziano! Glad you’re loving the content! 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 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. Fingers crossed that future models have a workaround for this 🤞🏼

[@M4X1]

@@npoleary Maybe it isn’t the same on these new models but on my 2020 (Pre mbux) E class, apple car play covers the entire left hand display

[@npoleary]

Yes that was COMAND and there was only one screen size for that version so Mercedes could adopt one size for all screens. Because MBUX is available in 7” and 10.25”, when coding it for a multimedia system you can only choose one to maintain compatibility.

[@jude1981oct]

thanks Nick! i have an issue with my 2018 A class , the mercedes me & apps doesnt show up on the screen and apple carplay doesnt show up, any ideas how to fix these issues??

[@npoleary]

Hey Jude1981oct, Have you paid for the Mercedes me services? The app is chargeable and is about £80 for the year. With Apple CarPlay again, it is not standard equipment so are you sure you have it? Have you seen my video on Troubleshooting Apple CarPlay? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqm4kmmobZ5mfZI

[@jude1981oct]

@@npoleary thanks Nick. i'll check with the dealer, as he assured me that the car should have all the facility. i have watched your other video too

[@nigelmapletoft2041]

Great tutorial.

[@npoleary]

Thank you Nigel! 😎 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robames4]

Thanks for the great video. I have too usb points in the Center consul but can’t seem to get apple CarPlay any ideas?

[@npoleary]

Hey Robert which model and year do you have?

[@robames4]

@@npoleary I have a Mercedes c class estate 250d 2017 model .

[@npoleary]

Hey Robert, sadly it didn’t exist on the C-Class 2017 model. It only came into the C-Class in 2019

[@robames4]

@@npoleary thanks for the update

[@garypodger7548]

Hi Nick, which vehicle are you sitting in for this video please? Cheers

[@npoleary]

EQA for the first bit 🤓 The iOS15 bit at the end was a GLC 63 S SUV 😎

[@garypodger7548]

@@npoleary Thank you!

[@MrRajeshdubb]

All ur videos are very use full information . Thanks . How can we add you tube on apple car play . I have E 220 17 reg. pl help me 🙏🏻

[@npoleary]

Hey rajesh, sadly Apple don’t allow video playback on Apple CarPlay and I don’t believe KZbin have even produced an app for it

[@MrRajeshdubb]

Thanks for ur reply Nick

[@npoleary]

No problem :)

[@stuartbaker4444]

Hi Nick another great video. A question though. I have just downloaded Apple car play to my MBUX. Even if I’m not using it, if I Hey Mercedes phone someone it says not possible I have to use Siri. Is there a workaround please. Cheers.

[@npoleary]

Hey Stuart, yes that’s right you need to choose which system you want to use. When you use Apple CarPlay, it will turn off or limit some Mercedes functions in the car. So if you’re wanting to use Apple CarPlay, then just use Siri on your steering wheel instead. Hey Mercedes is only for when you’re not using Apple CarPlay. To activate Siri, hold the voice button on the steering wheel for a couple of seconds.

[@stuartbaker4444]

@@npoleary Hi thanks for reply.Car play starts automatically didn’t give me a choice. Never mind Siri works fine.

[@JamesGowan]

Enjoyed & Subbed!

[@npoleary]

Thank you James! 🙏🙏🙏

[@delorespico]

Hi Nick! Been watching different videos in your playlist for over an hour now! You are very good at what you do! Question. I have the 2021 gls 450 and I seen a video of yours at the end of it it showed how you can read your text messages yourself and not have them read to you. I cannot find that video now, also I use the mercedes maps sometimes because I like the traffic lights showing up, but for the life of me when I use it my compass does not show up on my HUD or the screens. But noticed it when I do not use any maps. Why is that? Also what is your favorite maps that you use. I use google also and notice leaving my development it takes me a long and winding road way out instead of the straight shot making a left and a right. I have it set to the fastest. That is strange. Thanks for your help...

[@npoleary]

Hey Delores, thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! I’ll keep them coming each week! Ah that was probably this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoOUpZ-YiLR8etE Just make sure you’ve got “Show Notifications” enabled if you have an iPhone in your Bluetooth menu. Android’s show this option when connecting it via Bluetooth. With MBUX, I can’t remember if there was the menu option to just read the message yourself. I’m sure there was “Read Allowed” but it might be something only on COMAND (the previous multimedia system). With the Sat Nav, I’ve used them all to be honest. Mercedes mapping, Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze and they’re all really good. I might do a comparison one day! 👀 For your development, if it’s gated it might be possible that the mapping provider might not have been able to map which route is the fastest as they might not be allowed in (not sure how it works there). But if you’ve got updates enabled they’ll update eventually hopefully!

[@delorespico]

@@npoleary Ok Nick thank you again. I will check for updates . Where would that be to make sure I get notified? Also I do have my iphone notifications on and all I can do is have the car read them back to me..... Thanks again...

[@npoleary]

Sadly it’s just the way MBUX works it can only read messages out. The same goes for Apple CarPlay, it will only read them to you. I’m guessing it’s a safety thing that manufacturers have implemented on cars now 🤓

[@delorespico]

@@npoleary Thanks Nick yeah that is what is is... Safety issue but you can get into more trouble remembering where everything is on the mbux system to get to things hitting the screen and scrolling that screen when your driving...

[@Missdede1231]

When I first got my car all features worked fine, but recently it won’t project calls. I can hear the buttons when I dial but the actual call is only on my phone not in my car

[@npoleary]

Hey Dewayne which model of Mercedes do you have and what year? And also which phone do you have?

[@richardroyal9632]

Hi Nick great vids. Problem when I’m in apple car play there’s no way of switching songs unless I go back to the apple car play screen Other cars had skip tracks buttons on steering wheel ??? Cheers

[@npoleary]

Hey Richard, which model of Mercedes and year do you have as it can vary between them 🤓 Let me know and I’ll try and help explain the different ways you can

[@richardroyal9632]

@@npoleary hi nick, I’m in a 2019 AMG A35 👍

[@npoleary]

Ah so on the touchpad in the middle of the car there’s a next track button. If you press it, you can then swipe left or right to change the track. However if you wanted to do this on the steering wheel, just Press Home and the swipe across to Media and then swipe the touch pad up / down

[@richardroyal9632]

@@npoleary great thanks Nick

[@blizzardpolar]

Hi nick, following earlier comment on language, now found that must have been watching the apple car play video with language options on siri. Can this be replicated on mbux so english Australian for mbux voice ?

[@npoleary]

Sadly no you can’t change the voice options on MBUX apart from the language but you can on Apple CarPlay 🤓 It’s done on your phone under: SETTINGS, SIRI & SEARCH, and then SIRI VOICE

[@iansearle7006]

Shame that Apple CarPlay (and Android Auto) don't fill the screen on my EQC.

[@lewischristian7264]

Any ideas on speeding up user experience? Since updating MBUX - CarPlay lags massively…

[@npoleary]

Hey Lewis, I haven't noticed Apple CarPlay lagging at all, have you spoken with your local Mercedes-Benz? Hopefully they might be able to assist!

[@lewischristian7264]

@@npoleary thanks for getting back to me. Not yet - I think I’ll give them a call. Thanks anyhow!

[@paulgraham8191]

Hi Nick - can I switch off the lane assist on my late 2019 GLE? Every time I switch on, I have to deselect it? 🤯

[@npoleary]

Hey Paul, no you can’t switch off any safety systems permanently. Just like ESP, ABS and parking sensors, they will always default to on when you turn the car off and then turn it back on again.

[@paulgraham8191]

@@npoleary thanks for the reply Nick. On some owner groups, they suggested 2021 model year GLE’s it stayed off after being de selected. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Oh really? I haven’t noticed that however just thinking this probably could be something that varies from country to country (different regulations / laws etc)

[@allaboutwhatever7931]

I wish Apple would allow a weather app on CarPlay. I resorted to using an older iPad with cellular as my CarPlay which is just a mounted iPad over the car radio screen. I would go back to CarPlay if weather apps were allowed.

[@npoleary]

A weather app would be good! Did you know you can ask Siri for the weather? 🤓

[@allaboutwhatever7931]

@@npoleary yes, but seeing the weather in motion is better. I wish I knew how to program apps. I would make a map that also shows the weather so someone could potentially change their route to avoid bad weather.

[@geminidreame]

Apple Maps now has a satellite view at least in the U.S. version.

[@djn1856]

Do u know if there is any way to display google maps on the driver screen, i have Ntg7? The Mercedes maps can display on the driver screen and centre screen but i haven’t been able to figure out how/if its possible with google maps.

[@npoleary]

No sadly not, Google Maps is a 3rd party app. Apple announced last year they are working on CarPlay in more displays other than the centre but I think only one manufacturer have managed to do it so far.

[@djn1856]

@@npoleary thank u again for the reply. I thought that was probably the case but was wondering if i was missing something. Thank u for the clarification 👍

[@kbeesmot9928]

Am I seeing this correctly, the Merc needs to physically plug a lead in to the phone to use Car Play, a little outdated isn't?

[@npoleary]

Hey Kbees MOT, having used both in varying makes and models, I actually prefer a wired experience. Wireless is extremely convenient but it takes an extremely long time to charge the phone (especially if you’re running maps and playing music of course with a wireless charger). It can also get hotter than using a cable too which for battery longevity isn’t the best solution. Future models I’m sure will have it, we’ll just have to wait and see! 🤓

[@debbiwilliams1406]

So do I need togo to the play store to put apple car play on my cell for my Benz?

[@npoleary]

Hey Debbie, it depends on your phone. Apple CarPlay is for Apple phones kzbin.info/aero/PLyo-duQc8myqeiyld5sPamAo88-KmfgEB But… If you have an Android, then Android Auto will be the one you’ll use kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3rRdqWuprF-qbM Hope that helps!

[@johnm8961]

Good video. Nice car. Steering wheel is on the wrong side.

[@KaKaaLaw]

When is the fullscreen CarPlay available?

[@npoleary]

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 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. Fingers crossed that future models have a workaround for this 🤞🏼

[@daddytalk7609]

It is possible to change to sat maps in mbux when zooming out

[@npoleary]

It depends on the model Models with the portrait styles screen do have an option as they have a new multimedia system called NTG 7 (MBUX v2) Models with landscape screens sadly can’t

[@JoshWaller]

Don’t have a Mercedes, I have an Audi but this was still helpful thank you! Will have to send this to my dad who has a merc

[@npoleary]

Oh awesome thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓

[@crazyleggsjr]

A feature I love is to use Find Friends to find the location on an individual. I can get directions to that individual or them to me. An example would be to have my daughter meet me at a grocery store in a ten acre parking lot. Once I’m there, she can follow directions to within 25 feet of where I am parked. This is fine when two cars are heading to a location they both know, like a mall. But what if I was traveling to a mall the daughter didn’t know? I would like her to also be able to Find Friends and get dynamic directions to where I am at/going. Said another way, like aircraft can do, I would want her car to be in follow mode. This would negate staying in visual range. Is there any way to use Apple, Google, or Waze alone or together to create that capability?

[@npoleary]

Ah yes that is a good feature Brian! I use it to! But sadly it’s a limitation of Apple CarPlay whereby you can’t view that information from Apple CarPlay itself. The only thing you can do is view it on your phone screen and navigate from there which will then go to Apple CarPlay.

[@daddytalk7609]

The other person has to share there location to you and you have to star rout and than try to plug in

[@MrRawUK]

Nice review Nick. I've just moved over to Apple due to Apple watch. I am disappointed with CarPlay. I find it very limiting for some of the navigation, Google simply nail it better with less commands needed for basic things. Perhaps a like for like comparison could be an idea for a video?

[@npoleary]

Thanks Starmedia Tech! Glad you enjoyed the video! Is that an Apple Maps like a vs Google Maps comparison?

[@MrRawUK]

@@npoleary Kind of but more of the experience of using Applecarplay vs `Android Auto. As via Voice Command they are completely different and have pro's and cons.

[@acecool72]

@@MrRawUK me I like using the Waze app

[@Amateur2k]

hi Nick - I am curious of your opinion - even a Skoda, Kia or Hyundai has wireless Car Play in 2021. What makes Mercedes delay the decision to enable wireless Car Play? Without such basic options, It looks like we own a cheap expensive car... I know you are doing this for community and you don't have all the answers, so I am curious on just a highlevel view on this

[@npoleary]

Hi Ama, well it’s an interesting topic wireless Apple CarPlay however it’s not the fact that Mercedes don’t want to enable it, it’s the fact it doesn’t exist on the current version of MBUX. Most of us are quite familiar with new phones that come out every year, although very complex, Smartphone manufacturers have a product life cycle every year (hence a new iPhone every year). However cars are very very complex, not to mention the gadgets inside, they also undergo rigorous safety checks not just Mercedes but by others too. So with all of this in mind, Mercedes life cycles are 6-7 years (meaning a new one comes out every 6-7 years). This seems like a long time but when MBUX was made years ago, wireless Apple CarPlay wasn’t too commonly sought after. Mercedes have started to role out wireless Apple CarPlay but because of the 6-7 year life cycle, it takes a very long time especially when Mercedes have 30+ models. Currently as of now, wireless Apple CarPlay is available in the new C-Class & S-Class. I’m sure they’re working on it for new models in the future but I wouldn’t know for sure. I hope that helps explain a little! 🤓

[@Amateur2k]

@@npoleary thank you! Brings clarity

[@10293847564573]

is there any way to use CarPlay without being connected via lightning cable?

[@npoleary]

Sadly no it’s just a wired system on most Mercedes There’s new systems in the new C-Class & S-Class (they have a completely different multimedia system that has the capability to do this)

[@kellyumbach8057]

There are separate units you can buy to make it wireless. Mine is being delivered today …so I can’t say how it works but they do make them

[@kellyumbach8057]

I should also clarify that I have a thing against wires and cords LOL. So I try to minimize seeing them at all cost. I ended up buying a 1 foot black cable to plug it in so you barely see it

[@daryngardner6050]

Great video as always, and very useful. Slightly off topic, I apologise. Windscreen wipers ! They continue to wipe with the engine off after parking, if you get out whilst the wipers are wiping they stop immediately on the screen. Am I missing a trick? I'm an airplay guru thanks to your vids, well presented, crystal clear and understandable, unmissable.

[@npoleary]

Hey Daryn, thank you! Glad you’re loving the videos! No sadly you’re not missing a trick, some Mercedes-Benz models from a few years ago still did this. Unfortunately just the way they are New models coming out now don’t do this anymore from what I’ve seen

[@daryngardner6050]

@@npoleary thanks Nick. If it wasn’t for your awesome vids I’d have given up on the MBUX , thanx to you it makes sense. And I have customised my AirPlay wallpaper. Keep up the good work, very appreciated.

[@simmybear31]

Nick you should get a BMW they’re German as well but they do offer integrated speed cameras on their own maps 😉😉

[@npoleary]

Do they really? I wonder if Audi & VW do as well?

[@josephbuhagiar6532]

Fantastic video Nick. The speed camera tips are Very helpful, thank you. Best presentation of Mercedes products on the web, period.👍👍🇲🇹🇬🇧🇮🇪🙏🏼

[@npoleary]

Thank you Joseph! Now that’s an awesome comment to read! 🙏🙏 Glad you’re loving the videos!

[@KizzyIbiza]

what are you using to record the screen?

[@npoleary]

Sadly you can’t record the screen on Apple CarPlay, they’re screenshots stitched together for the whole video synced up to me talking 👍🏼

[@fishbutt58]

It doesn’t matter which one does it first (MBUX or Apple) but they will be the clear winner in voice for their system. Make the voice sound like the computer from The Starship Enterprise! Millions of us Trekkers worldwide will lock in that voice.

[@omarforbes]

I can’t figure out how to respond to text messages when they are automatically read when they come through using the announce feature. Does anybody know how?

[@npoleary]

Once it’s read it to you, you can reply straight away in the car? As Siri’s reading it, it’ll ask if you want to reply.

[@criminalbrewing5509]

Still not able to add third party apps such as camera feeds, or streaming services such as KZbin and Netflix. Of the available apps for CarPlay, maps and weather radar are the only (Somewhat) useful apps.

[@Delta2D2]

Yet again, a very informative film, well presented and edited. I do hope Mercedes-Benz pays you for these, they are the best available by far!

[@npoleary]

Thanks D A Davidson! Glad you enjoyed it! No that would be good if this was my full time job to produce content like this! The entire channel is all me in my spare time 🤓 Scripted, produced, edited and published all by me 👍🏼

[@ninebarlnd99]

I found apple car play a gimmick, recently purchased a CLA250e an the car has all the tech you need…..keep up the awesome vids!

[@deborahsteele4349]

New A35 owner how do I get Apple car play please?

[@npoleary]

Hey Deborah, it depends on your specification of your A35 If you have it, great! Then you’ll just need to plug it in to the USB-C port next to your cup holders. If you don’t have it, then MBUX offers a very unique way where you can upgrade it even when it wasn’t installed at factory (something that any previous Mercedes-Benz couldn’t do) Head over to your Mercedes me account / Mercedes me Store and you can purchase it in there 🤓

[@TheRossodave]

Speed cameras are available directly on MBUX as personal poi’s stored on a usb drive.

[@npoleary]

Hey Dave yes they are but the one problem, you are then reliant on the people who upload them to websites. Have you used them before and do you know if they get updated often?

[@TheRossodave]

@@npoleary all services rely on people reporting them to some extent. The one I use has been pretty accurate in the area where I live. I get a monthly email with an update download or can download manually anytime. It’s more of a faff but meets my needs.

[@samgitler7633]

When I use the phone through Apple Car Play, the radio volume automatically goes silent in my Mercedes, which is great. However, when the call ends, the radio does not automatically come back on: I have to say, Hey Mercedes, “radio”. This is very annoying. Any solution?

[@npoleary]

Hey Sam, yes this will happen as they are two separate systems. When you use Apple CarPlay, it takes over a car’s multimedia system. Ideally it’s best just to stick with one or the other. For example if you’re going to use your phone, if you use TuneIn Radio, this will allow you to use Radio on the CarPlay interface.

[@samalidhogan6292]

I’m having an issue where “Hey Mercedes” command does not work when Apple Car Play is connected. Have you heard of this happening to others?

[@npoleary]

When you're using Apple CarPlay it replaces the multimedia systems features on a car so this is normal for some models out there. The way round this is to press the voice button on the steering wheel but hold for Siri on your phone, that way you have two voice assistants! 😎

[@Stefan-sj9kq]

u stay with ignition " ON " all the time?....

[@npoleary]

While I’m filming? 🤓 Keeps all of the electrics on so I can show everyone 👍🏼

[@liching888869]

how is Carplay in new C series ？fullscreen？wireless？

[@npoleary]

Got you covered 👀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2S2gGOebqpje9E Video from a couple of months back 🤓 Approx 5:30 in to the video above

[@sunrise7236]

Andriod as well ?

[@npoleary]

You can get speed cameras on Google Maps on Android Auto too! 🤓

[@ronsmith4330]

“Will the real Siri please stand up”.😃