Suitability for 2018 E350d S213 with Android Auto and Apple Play abilities

[nub1ru]

Hi there,


Could you folks with more knowledge kindly inform me if the 2018 E350d has Android Auto or Apple Play? So far, it doesn't appear to have either of those features.

The following features are listed on the vehicle identification number (VIN): 506 AUDIO 20 RADIO NAVIGATION-CAPABLE NTG 5.5, 15U PRE-INSTALLATION SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION MB LINK, 868 CENTRAL DISPLAY HIGH (AS OF 11.5 INCHES)`
DAB, or digital audio broadcast, is the 537th digital radio standard.
357 SD card navigation 3U1 Europe/CIS countries/Mongolia head unit 810 premium sound system

1/3 Is Android Auto and Apple Play really available? 2/3 Can this be turned on if it doesn't work? In order to listen to music in the car, is it possible to plug my phone into the USB port?

My son, who wants his music played whenever we go somewhere, thinks that 3/3 is significant.

You have my gratitude.

[davejacobs]

Supporters of the forum Comandonline can help you find the answer and solution if you ever need it.

[davejacobs]

https://www.commandonline.co.uk/Mercede ... ine.co.uk/

[nub1ru]

I will let you know when I hear back from ComandOnline; in the meantime, I have sent them an email with the VIN.

[NavemRash4u]

Based on the options you have specified, such as 16U Apple CarPlay SmartPHone Integration and 17U Android Auto Smart Phone Integration, it appears that your car does not have Car Play or Android Auto installed.

The good news is that Comandonline can get you set up with Carplay/Android Auto and even update your datacard to reflect the installation.
Connecting a USB stick or SD card and playing music through the ports in the center compartment is the recommended method.