{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-e-class-w212-2009-2016-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","title":"Mercedes-Benz E Class W212 (2009-2016) Wireless Apple CarPlay \u0026 Android Auto Retrofit Kit | VEEHIVE UK Upgrade","description":"\u003c!-- SHORT SHOPIFY OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Wireless Apple CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e to your \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz E-Class (W212, 2009–2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e with VEEHIVE’s plug-and-play retrofit. Bring your factory \u003cstrong\u003eNTG COMAND or Audio 20 system\u003c\/strong\u003e up to modern standards with full wireless connectivity — \u003cstrong\u003eMaps, Spotify, WhatsApp, Siri, Google Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e and more — all displayed on your OEM screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with NTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7 (2009–2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1 (2015–2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to confirm your system:\u003c\/strong\u003e On your COMAND or Audio 20 unit, go to \u003cstrong\u003eSystem → Settings → System Info\u003c\/strong\u003e. The display will show \u003cstrong\u003eNTG4.5\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNTG4.7\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNTG5.0\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eNTG5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound via OEM Bluetooth or AUX\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean factory audio integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch modes\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003elong-pressing the RETURN button\u003c\/strong\u003e on the control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/strong\u003e — No coding, no dealer tools, reversible install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK-wide fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FULL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Apple CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto Retrofit Kit | Wireless CarPlay Upgrade (UK \u0026amp; EU)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE’s Mercedes E-Class W212 CarPlay Module\u003c\/strong\u003e adds \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e to vehicles equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eNTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eNTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e COMAND or Audio 20 systems. Keep your \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory screen, rotary controls, and steering-wheel buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e — this retrofit is \u003cstrong\u003efully plug-and-play\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eno coding or screen replacement required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy hands-free calls, \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eApple Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSpotify\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYouTube Music\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more — all displayed on your OEM screen with seamless \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth or AUX audio routing\u003c\/strong\u003e and full \u003cstrong\u003eSiri \/ Google Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e voice control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned specifically for Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 (2009–2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e with NTG4.5, NTG4.7, NTG5.0, or NTG5.1 systems. \u003cem\u003eUK-wide installation available\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eworldwide shipping\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Page table of contents\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#why-upgrade\"\u003eWhy Upgrade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#audio-requirements\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#mirroring-media\"\u003eScreen Mirroring \u0026amp; Media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cameras\"\u003eCamera Integration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#install\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Operation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility (NTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7 \/ NTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#warranty\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Reversibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#notes\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-upgrade\"\u003eWhy Upgrade Your Mercedes E-Class W212\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your E-Class infotainment system with \u003cstrong\u003ewireless CarPlay and Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the OEM look and controls. Whether your W212 uses \u003cstrong\u003eNTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7\u003c\/strong\u003e (earlier facelift systems) or \u003cstrong\u003eNTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e (final models), this retrofit transforms your daily driving experience — no coding, no cables, no lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavigate, stream, and message through \u003cstrong\u003eSiri\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — all fully integrated into your OEM display. Switch between OEM and CarPlay\/Android Auto by \u003cstrong\u003elong-pressing the RETURN button\u003c\/strong\u003e on the control panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless \u0026amp; Wired Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e (latest iOS supported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless \u0026amp; Wired Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003eNTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7 \/ NTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation: \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eApple Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic: \u003cstrong\u003eSpotify\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eApple Music\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYouTube Music\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDeezer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessaging: \u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiMessage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCalendar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice control via \u003cstrong\u003eSiri\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"audio-requirements\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; System Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOEM Bluetooth or AUX\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAUX Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure AUX is enabled in COMAND\/Audio 20. If no port exists, use an \u003cstrong\u003eAMI-to-AUX adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen Mirroring Audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always via AUX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLong-press RETURN\u003c\/strong\u003e to toggle between OEM and CarPlay\/Android Auto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully \u003cstrong\u003eplug-and-play\u003c\/strong\u003e — no coding or dealer activation required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"mirroring-media\"\u003eScreen Mirroring \u0026amp; Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless iPhone screen mirroring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWired Android mirroring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB video playback\u003c\/strong\u003e (MP4 supported)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo-in-motion\u003c\/strong\u003e enabled for passenger use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eVEEHIVE media accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"cameras\"\u003eOEM-Style Camera Integration (Optional)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003efront and rear cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e with dynamic steering lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates with factory \u003cstrong\u003ePDC \/ parking sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports OEM and aftermarket camera systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cameras\"\u003eMercedes camera kits\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"install\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is \u003cstrong\u003enon-invasive and reversible\u003c\/strong\u003e. Control CarPlay and Android Auto via the \u003cstrong\u003erotary controller\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esteering-wheel buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003evoice control\u003c\/strong\u003e. Switch between OEM and CarPlay\/Android Auto by \u003cstrong\u003elong-pressing RETURN\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation available — book a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installations\"\u003eVEEHIVE Approved Fitter\u003c\/a\u003e anywhere in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility (NTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7 \/ NTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis retrofit fits all Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 models (2009–2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTG4.5 \/ NTG4.7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found on early and mid W212 models (2009–2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTG5.0 \/ NTG5.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installed in late W212 models (2015–2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your system before ordering. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ntg-checker\"\u003eNTG Compatibility Checker\u003c\/a\u003e or send your VIN for verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 1rem 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mercedes NTG5 version screen showing NTG4.5, NTG4.7, NTG5.0, or NTG5.1\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eCheck your system under \u003cstrong\u003eSystem → Settings → System Info\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm NTG version.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless \u0026amp; Wired (latest iOS supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndroid Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless \u0026amp; Wired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Path\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Bluetooth or AUX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen Mirroring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiPhone (Wireless) \/ Android (Wired)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB (MP4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo-in-Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnabled for passenger use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMode Switching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-press RETURN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play — No coding or programming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Reversibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis retrofit is \u003cstrong\u003efully reversible\u003c\/strong\u003e and doesn’t alter OEM hardware or software. Safe for leased or financed vehicles. Leaves no permanent wiring changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eMercedes E-Class W212 CarPlay – Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this fit all W212 generations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — compatible with early NTG4.5\/4.7 models (2009–2015) and late NTG5.0\/5.1 models (2015–2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo my OEM controls still work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — rotary dial, steering buttons, and voice control all remain functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it wireless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — supports both \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need coding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo coding or dealer activation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support cameras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — integrates with OEM or aftermarket front and rear cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you offer installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — book with a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installations\"\u003eVEEHIVE Approved Fitter\u003c\/a\u003e. Worldwide shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"notes\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports NTG4.5, NTG4.7, NTG5.0, and NTG5.1 systems only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio routed via OEM Bluetooth or AUX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen mirroring requires AUX for sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your version via \u003cstrong\u003eSystem → Settings → System Info\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Trust\/Service Blurb --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE | Mercedes CarPlay Retrofit Specialists\u003c\/strong\u003e — UK-wide fitting, fast dispatch, expert aftersales support. 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