{"id":5668,"date":"2019-08-13T13:09:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T13:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=5668"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:27:56","slug":"can-use-apple-carplay-with-android-in-mercedes-benz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/can-use-apple-carplay-with-android-in-mercedes-benz\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I use Apple CarPlay\u00ae with my android in a Mercedes-Benz?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Technology is generally rather helpful\u2026until it isn\u2019t. So, if you have an android, can you still use it with Apple CarPlay\u00ae in a Mercedes-Benz, or are you stuck with normal radio? The short answer is no, you can\u2019t use Apple-specific technologies with your Android. However, if you have a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, you\u2019ll probably also have Android Auto\u00ae. Let\u2019s take a closer look.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>What 2020 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have Android Auto\u00ae and Apple CarPlay\u00ae?<\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking for a luxury SUV, sedan, coupe, cabriolet, or roadster that has Apple CarPlay\u00ae and Android Auto\u00ae, then you\u2019ll be happy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog?s=2020\">to know all the 2020 Mercedes-Benz models<\/a> have these technologies. Most have them standard, but there are some that only have it as an available option, so you\u2019ll want to double-check when looking at your future Mercedes-Benz model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/how-to-use-your-mbux-system-on-your-luxury-vehicle-video\/\"><strong>How to use your MBUX system on your luxury vehicle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>New features in the 2020 Mercedes-Benz models<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" style=\"min-width: 100%; background-color: gray; color: white; white-space: normal;\" href=\" https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/clp-2020-mercedes-benz-glc-vs-2019-mercedes-benz-glc\"> Check out the 2020 GLC vs the 2019 GLC <\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-13348 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/08\/28055843\/Infotainmnet-screen-B_o.jpg\" alt=\"Infotainment screen\" width=\"353\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/08\/28055843\/Infotainmnet-screen-B_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/08\/28055843\/Infotainmnet-screen-B_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/>There are a few additions to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz models. Among the most common is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/how-to-use-your-mbux-system-on-your-luxury-vehicle-video\/\">the MBUX System<\/a>, which you can now find standard on many of the European brand\u2019s lineup. If you are looking for other features, you might want to check out the GLE, which now has an optional 3<sup>rd<\/sup> row of seats. Or, the GLB might catch your interest. It is an entirely new model designed specifically to go off-road. We can\u2019t wait to see it here at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead! Other new features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New engine for the GLC<\/li>\n<li>New AMG 35 models for A-Class and CLA Coupe<\/li>\n<li>Intelligent Drive<\/li>\n<li>GT R PRO and GT R Roadster<\/li>\n<li>Panorama roof now standard on many models<\/li>\n<li>Traffic Sign Assist now optional for many models<\/li>\n<li>New interior colors for many models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions about the new standard and available features in your favorite Mercedes=Benz model please don\u2019t hesitate to contact your friendly Mercedes-Benz dealer near Gilbert, AZ. Our team at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead would love to tell you all about it!<br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" style=\"min-width: 100%; background-color: gray; color: white; white-space: normal;\" href=\" https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/new-mercedes-benz-peoria-az\"> Check out our Mercedes-Benz inventory here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technology is generally rather helpful\u2026until it isn\u2019t. So, if you have an android, can you still use it with Apple CarPlay\u00ae in a Mercedes-Benz, or are you stuck with normal radio? The short answer is no, you can\u2019t use Apple-specific technologies with your Android. 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