{"product_id":"mercedes-gl-class-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-x166","title":"Mercedes GL Class Apple CarPlay \u0026 Android Auto Retrofit – X166","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWireless Apple CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto Upgrade for Mercedes-Benz GL X166\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Mercedes-Benz GL X166 with fully integrated Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality while retaining the original factory Mercedes infotainment system, controls and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis OEM-style retrofit allows seamless smartphone integration directly through your vehicle's existing screen and controls, giving you access to navigation, music streaming, handsfree calling, messaging, Siri, Google Assistant and much more — all whilst maintaining the factory appearance and functionality of your Mercedes infotainment system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you drive a GL 350, GL 400, GL 500 or GL 63 AMG, this upgrade brings modern connectivity and convenience to one of Mercedes-Benz's most luxurious and capable seven-seat SUVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally supplied and fitted by Uchiha Customs in Bristol, this upgrade preserves the premium OEM look and feel of your interior whilst dramatically improving everyday usability, connectivity and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit for Mercedes-Benz GL X166 models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetains original Mercedes display, controls and factory menus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless and wired Apple CarPlay support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndroid Auto compatibility for supported Android devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM-style integration with factory appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal-clear audio quality with premium interface components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle Maps, Waze, Apple Maps and live traffic navigation support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, BBC Sounds and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiri and Google Assistant voice control functionality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandsfree calling and messaging integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic Bluetooth connection when entering the vehicle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB media playback and phone charging support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with factory front and rear cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with factory parking sensors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull operation using Mercedes factory controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeamlessly switch between Mercedes and CarPlay systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCE Approved \/ FCC Certified \/ RoHS Compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year warranty and ongoing technical support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApple CarPlay Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy a modern smartphone experience directly through your Mercedes-Benz GL infotainment display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccess your favourite apps, navigation, music, messages and calls safely whilst driving using the factory controls and steering wheel buttons. Apple CarPlay brings modern connectivity to your GL X166 without compromising the original Mercedes driving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiPhone 5 and newer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatest iOS versions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWireless connection mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWired connection mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle Maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePodcasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBBC Sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAndroid Auto Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndroid Auto transforms your Mercedes infotainment system with intelligent voice controls, real-time navigation and seamless smartphone integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Google Maps with live traffic updates, stream music, make calls, send messages and control everything using voice commands or factory Mercedes controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular Android Auto features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle Maps navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle Assistant voice control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandsfree communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive traffic information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic streaming services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessaging integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Mercedes OEM Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many aftermarket multimedia systems, this retrofit works alongside your original Mercedes system rather than replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll original vehicle functions remain operational, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory Mercedes infotainment system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Mercedes controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteering wheel controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParking sensors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Mercedes menus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle information displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can easily switch between the factory Mercedes interface and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto whenever required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Mercedes-Benz GL X166 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with a wide range of GL-Class variants, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL 350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL 400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL 500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGL 63 AMG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether your vehicle is compatible, simply contact Uchiha Customs with your registration number or VIN and we can verify compatibility before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Mercedes GL CarPlay Installation in Bristol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Uchiha Customs, we specialise in OEM-style retrofits, Apple CarPlay upgrades, Android Auto installations and vehicle technology enhancements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery installation is professionally completed with careful integration into your Mercedes-Benz infotainment system, ensuring a clean factory-style finish whilst maintaining full OEM functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur upgrades are designed to 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