12 Volt W176 MERCEDES BENZ Navigation System NTG4.5 NTG4.7 System

LEADSIGN Wireless Apple CarPlay - Android Auto Multimedia Video Interface For Mercedes-Benz NTG4.5/NTG4.7 system

LEADSIGN Wireless CarPlay Interface Features:

1. Wireless CarPlay capability for iPhone or other IOS Apple devices

2. USB multimedia and charging port

3. Full-Screen Mode

4. Easy control with Knob and steering wheel buttons

5. Android Auto Interface support

6. Integration with Front and Rear View Cameras

7. High-quality audio with an equalizer

8. Other features

1. Wireless Capability---Connect wirelessly

LEADSIGN CarPlay Car Radio interface for the Mercedes navigation system lets you connect your iPhone wirelessly. After pairing your iPhone and CarPlay Interface once, the interface will recognize your iPhone each time you get in your car and connect wirelessly, without you even having to remove your phone from your pocket or bag. When using CarPlay you’ll be able to answer calls just like with a Bluetooth hands-free connection. All controls can be done on your car's screen with a touch of OEM buttons leaving your phone in your pocket.

2. USB multimedia and charging port

Our CarPlay solution comes with a USB port. It lets you charge your iPhone on longer drives, or you can use it for playing videos and music on your Audi Screen from a USB thumb drive.

3. Full-Screen Mode---Big Screen

LEADSIGN CarPlay interface lets you use all your favorite CarPlay-compatible iPhone apps on the original Mercedes-Benz car radio interface in full-screen. The retrofit's 1280x480 resolution for big screens and 800x480 resolution for small screens look great on all screen sizes.

The Full-Screen mode also includes a Screen Mirroring option, which lets you cast the screen of your mobile device onto the Mercedes-Benz original car video interface, and stream audio through the car speakers. iPhones mirror wirelessly, while Android phones require a cable connection.

Please note that mirroring of some apps or content using the Screen Mirroring feature may be blocked due to the copyright-holder's DRM. LEADSIGN is not responsible for the continued compatibility of any third-party apps with our CarPlay Interface.

4. Easy control with Knob and steering wheel buttons

To navigate the CarPlay apps, you can use Siri (with a press of the voice command button), the Knob controller or even the steering wheel buttons though CAN BUS Interface.

5. Android Auto support

The kit contains a Multimedia Interface —Mercedes-Benz wireless Apple CarPlay retrofit module that also adds Android auto https://www.android.com/auto/ to your Mercedes-Benz radio system. So if you have family members or friends with Android smartphones, connecting their devices will be a breeze too!

6. Integration with Front and Rear View Cameras

The LEADSIGN CarPlay Retrofit makes it easy to add front and reversing cameras to your order for a much lower price. The front view cameras can easily be activated by holding the option button for 2 seconds. To exit camera mode, just press Back. It can also be set up to appear automatically for up to 10 seconds when shifting from Reverse to Drive. The system also supports OEM (PDC) Parking Distance Control - parking radar and Dynamic Guidelines will be shown in the LCD while in Reverse.

7. Other features:

► LEADSIGN CarPlay Interface supports all Apple devices running iOS up to version 13 and supports all iPhone apps;

► Play music through the Mercedes-Benz stereo system with the help of the AUX input. If you don’t have an AUX port, we can code your car to enable the input;

► Our CarPlay retrofit also uses the factory car microphone for Siri voice commands; This means that you can access your iTunes library, learn the latest news or send texts hands-free. For this feature to work, yours has to have Bluetooth or Voice Control;

► The installation is completely plug & play and 100% reversible.

► Support HDMI input for Optional TV tuner BOX, Original Apple iPhone HDMI video (Netflix....)

★★★Compatible with Mercedes-Benz with NTG4.5 NTG4.7system as follow:

Mercedes-Benz A Class W176 / B Class W246/C Class W203/E Class W211/CLA Class C117/CLS Class W219/GLA Class X156/GLK Class X204/ML Class W166/SLK Class W171/G Class W463/S Class W221

► Andriod Auto is for Android phone running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and up with a data plan. For best performance, we recommend Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up. You can check your phone’s software version by looking at the About Device section under Settings.Wireless Andriod Auto is compatible with the following andriod phone only:Pixel, Nexus, or Samsung phones with Android versions shown below:

Also need your Android Auto app version 4.7 and up.

What is Android Auto and how does it work?

Android Auto is software that lets you connect the phone to the vehicle’s infotainment system, and use your favorite apps on the car’s display with the in-built controls. Of course, smartphone functionality is limited to minimize distractions, but the most important features and apps are there to stay:

• making use of real-time GPS navigation, ETA and travel alerts with Google Maps or Waze;
• making and answering calls without taking your hands off the wheel, just by giving voice commands (Google Assistant);
• sending and receiving texts via SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc. (Google Assistant);
• listening to your favorite music from Spotify, Tidal or radio stations from Pandora, TuneIn, etc.
• staying in the loop with news apps like the New York Times, ABC, NPR One, etc.
• checking your calendar, weather, reminders, and so on.
• Cars with Android Auto allow you to connect your phone to the system wirelessly or via USB. After connecting the smartphone, you have access to more than 200 apps that you can operate using a touchscreen, control knob, steering wheel buttons or Google Assistant. Click here for a full list of available apps.

• What phones are Android Auto compatible?

  In terms of the wireless connection, the list of Android Auto compatible phones is pretty limited:

  Phone Make and Model	Android Version
  Pixel or Pixel XL	Android 8.0 or higher
  Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL	Android 8.0 or higher
  Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL	Android 8.0 or higher
  Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL	Android 10.0 or higher
  Nexus 5X or 6P	Android 8.0 or higher
  Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+	Android 9.0 or higher
  Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+	Android 9.0 or higher
  Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10+	Android 9.0 or higher
  Samsung Note 8, Note 9 and Note 10	Android 9.0 or higher

• When it comes to the USB connection, also offered by LEADSIGNAUTO's retrofit, your smartphone (be it Samsung, Lenovo, LG or any other brand) just has to run Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. Though it is recommended to start from the 6.0 OS version (Marshmallow) and up, for better performance.

  How do I connect to Android Auto?

  The first step to using all your favorite applications on the iDrive screen is downloading the Android Auto app (if your phone runs Android 10.0, the app is built-in). For a wireless connection, you will need a USB cable for the initial setup. After following the on-screen instructions and completing the initial procedure, you can disconnect the USB cable. With this step behind you, Android Auto will automatically connect your phone to the original system every time you get into the car.

  With phones that support only the USB connection, it’s necessary to plug the Android device into a separate USB socket and hold the menu button until the Android Auto menu pops up.

  How to use Android Auto in your vehicles?

  There are several ways to find your way around Android Auto for your car :

• Google Assistant: it is usually turned on by “OK, Google” or the Voice button on the steering wheel. With the help of simple commands to Google Assistant, Android Auto will play your favorite music, call your friend or set the destination for the Google Maps route.
• Steering wheel buttons: without taking your eyes off the road, you can: control the volume, turn on Google Assistant or switch between songs (using the factory original software);use the scroll wheel for jumping to different menu sections or the voice button for Google Assistant (using the Android Auto aftermarket version from LEADSIGNAUTO).
• Knob controller: by tilting, turning and pressing the wheel you can get around the menu.
• Touchscreen: available only in the car with touchscreen.

• The application is very intuitive and convenient, so it’s easy to get the knack of it.