Mbrace still isn't available here. Should be ready sometime later this year though from what my dealer told me


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But what does mbrace to for our cars?


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Well... I see the options for Internet radio, Internet etc on the car so I'm guessing stuff like that. Otherwise don't really know


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Mercedes Benz Apps can be activated using any phone at this point; I just activated mine over the weekend. All you have to do is have internet connectivity on your phone, bluetooth capability and a specific software or App installed on your phone, BlueDUN. The BlueDUN App connects your phone's data to the vehicle's system allowing MB Apps functionality. After the system is connected, you must sign in and accept the terms and conditions of the service (disclaimers) for each service, then the systems starts working and voila! a bunch of new options to play with. For your information, I use an android phone, Samsung SIII to be precise; it should work with other phones as well.

Notes:
- You may have to change the settings on the phone in order to allow BlueDUN to work properly.
- The system uses data constantly so be sure to have a good data plan with your phone service provider.
- As the phone is active all the time, it may drain your battery very fast. I suggest to connect your phone to a car charger while using the system.

Enjoy!

 

I'm from Canada. No blue dun app in App Store. I also use an iPhone.


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I'm in Canada and it works fine for me. You need to turn on your "personal hotspot" and allow bluetooth tethering on your iPhone. All the MB Apps work except for internet radio. However, this is somewhat pointless because you need to be stopped for most of the functionality (unless you have a video in motion cable) and the apps are very slow. If you're stopped anyway, it's much quicker to just find what you need directly on your phone.

 

Do you have a video in motion cable? Interested in those who have installed one. Also how do I turn on personal hotspot on my iPhone or car? Thanks.


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I don't have a video in motion cable yet, but plan on getting one. Some other forum members have it installed, just do a search. To connect your iPhone to the car:

On iPhone:
Settings --> Cellular --> Personal Hotspot --> turn on Personal Hotspot

In the car:
I'm not in my car now, so I don't remember the exact screens, but when you select the world logo on the top right, you should be able to bring up a screen to connect a device.

 

Does cover art work on your MB screen like on your iPhone? Do I need personal hotspot on to be able to see text messages?


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For cover art to work, you need the media interface option. Text messages and calling is separate from using the data connection. You'll need to pair the phone via bluetooth with the car; no hotspot needed.

 

I thought the media cord was just for the iPhone 4? I can get any text messages to work on my car from my iPhone 5.


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Bluetooth audio streaming, text messages, and calling doesn't need the media cord. If you want album art, you'll need to use the cord regardless of which iPhone or iPod for the audio and album art. Maybe try looking in the manual, most of this information should be in there

 

Does album art work if I plug in USB stick of music?


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I also can get my Bluetooth audio to work my phone and music but it does not display my text messages on the car.


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Album art should work on USB and SD card as long as you have the art embedded in your audio files.

To get text messages to show up...

On you phone:
Settings --> Bluetooth, then press the "i" next to MB Bluetooth, and enable "show notifications"

Only new text messages will show up, it will not sync your old messages.

 

I get a mail icon on my command screen but where do you read or have voice read it? When I go to option over steering wheel it still says 0 messages.


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The messages you're seeing via the steering wheel controls are for system messages like burnt out bulbs, etc.

To read text messages, press "tel" on the Comand unit (radio), and you'll see where to access messages. You won't be able to read them while the car is in motion, but you can use voice command to tell it to read out loud.

 

Hi Can you help how we use BlueDUN with Samsung S4 as I am trying but it won't work as I don't know settings thanks