Until November 2023 mercedes offers its customers equipped second generation MBUX systemthat is, no less 700,000 cars in the world to download a new one remotely renewal of the MBUX entertainment system, which has a no version 2.4 : this one brings its share of new features.

“Our in-house developed Mercedes-Benz software delivers great in-flight entertainment, immersive Dolby Atmos sound, streaming video and enhanced navigation. Equipped with our ground-breaking MBUX infotainment system, our vehicles meet the rapidly changing wishes of our customers around the world with regular feature updates.”– said Magnus Ostberg, director of software development at Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes MBUX: remote update

The new features relate in particular to in-car entertainment, with new options for streaming videosuch as the YouTube web app, or audio Dolby Atmoswhich gives the music more space, clarity and depth.

Another novelty of the software update concernsfront passenger screen : it can now control the car’s audio system, as well as stream music, movies and TV programs in the cabin without using headphones. Users can also select a wallpaper of their choice to be displayed on the front passenger screen, thanks to the Mercedes Me app.

This update also includes the latest version Emergency message, a program that allows residents to listen to newscasts about news, business, finance, sports, culture and more. All you have to do is use the MBUX voice assistant by saying “Hey Mercedes, listen to the news”. Addition Guide also arrives in France: it’s a travel companion that lets you, for example, listen to useful information about the places you cross (castles, museums and other tourist attractions) when you pass in front of the brown panels on the highway.

Details on the new features of MBUX version 2.4

Additionally, vehicles equipped with the first-generation MBUX system will have access to this feature “Place Details” provided by Google and already available in the second generation MBUX. It allows you to explore detailed information about more than 200 million places in the world (businesses, shops, restaurants, etc.) for opening hours, photos, opinions and comments.

there update 2.4 MBUX entertainment software can be downloaded remotely (or OTA for Through the air), without requiring a visit to the workshop, on several models of cars in the Mercedes range. Availability and features vary by market, vehicle model, and vehicle configuration. The notification informs the user that an update is available for their vehicle directly via a notification on their touch screen.

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