{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-gle-ml-class-w166-2012-2019-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","title":"Mercedes-Benz GLE \/ ML-Class W166 (2012–2019) 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 GLE or ML-Class (W166, 2012–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e with VEEHIVE’s plug-and-play retrofit. Keep your original COMAND screen, controls, and sound system while enjoying modern connectivity — \u003cstrong\u003eMaps, Spotify, WhatsApp, Siri, Google Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e and more — all through your OEM interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) and NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 (2016–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound via OEM Bluetooth or AUX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch modes\u003c\/strong\u003e by long-pressing RETURN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 % Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/strong\u003e — reversible, no coding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK-wide fitting \u0026amp; Worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FULL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMercedes-Benz GLE \/ ML W166 Apple CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto Retrofit | Wireless Upgrade (UK \u0026amp; EU)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE’s Mercedes GLE \/ ML CarPlay Module\u003c\/strong\u003e adds \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e to NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 and NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 COMAND systems. Get full app integration, voice control, and OEM screen retention in one seamless upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Mercedes-Benz GLE and ML-Class W166 (2012–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eUK-wide installation available\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eworldwide shipping\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 (NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 \/ 5.0 \/ 5.1)\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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-upgrade\"\u003eWhy Upgrade Your Mercedes GLE \/ ML W166\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W166 platform still relied on COMAND systems that lack native smartphone connectivity. VEEHIVE’s retrofit unlocks \u003cstrong\u003ewireless CarPlay and Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping your factory look and feel. Enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSpotify\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more with full steering control and OEM audio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless \u0026amp; Wired Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless \u0026amp; Wired Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\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\n\u003ch2 id=\"audio-requirements\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; System Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTG 4.5 \/ 4.7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio via AUX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTG 5.0 \/ 5.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio via OEM Bluetooth or AUX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-press RETURN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug \u0026amp; Play — no coding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"mirroring-media\"\u003eScreen Mirroring \u0026amp; Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless iPhone 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\u003eWorks with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eVEEHIVE media accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates with \u003cstrong\u003efactory PDC sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports OEM and aftermarket camera systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"install\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe retrofit connects behind the COMAND unit using OEM harnesses. All original features stay functional, including the rotary dial, steering buttons and voice prompts. Switch between COMAND and CarPlay by holding RETURN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional fitting available — book a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installations\"\u003eVEEHIVE Approved Fitter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility (NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 \/ 5.0 \/ 5.1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis module fits Mercedes-Benz GLE \/ ML-Class W166 (2012–2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 or NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 COMAND systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015):\u003c\/strong\u003e Early pre-facelift COMAND Online systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 (2016–2019):\u003c\/strong\u003e Facelift systems with faster interface and Bluetooth audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ff2a00;\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm COMAND version via \u003cstrong\u003eSystem → Settings → Version Information\u003c\/strong\u003e or send VIN for verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\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\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play — no coding\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Reversibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealer-safe and fully reversible. No coding or firmware modification is required. Perfect for leased or financed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eMercedes GLE \/ ML W166 CarPlay – Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich systems are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) and NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 (2016–2019).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo OEM controls still work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — rotary dial, steering buttons and voice commands all remain functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is sound routed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia OEM Bluetooth or AUX, depending on your COMAND version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you offer installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — UK-wide installation available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"notes\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 and NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 COMAND systems only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth or AUX depending on system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm COMAND version before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE | Mercedes CarPlay Retrofit Specialists\u003c\/strong\u003e — UK-wide fitting, fast dispatch and expert aftersales support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeywords: Mercedes GLE W166 CarPlay Retrofit UK, ML W166 Android Auto, NTG 5.0 CarPlay, NTG 4.7 CarPlay Upgrade, GLE 250 Wireless CarPlay, VEEHIVE Mercedes CarPlay Module\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VEEHIVE Automotive In Car Electronics \u0026 Security","offers":[{"title":"I'm not sure - please contact me after purchase \/ Module Only","offer_id":51646459773275,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"I'm not sure - please contact me after purchase \/ With UK Professional installation service","offer_id":51670619423067,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) \/ Module Only","offer_id":51670619455835,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) \/ With UK Professional installation service","offer_id":51670619488603,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 (2016–2019) \/ Module Only","offer_id":51670619521371,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 5.0 \/ 5.1 (2016–2019) \/ With UK Professional installation service","offer_id":51670619554139,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/7859\/3371\/files\/new_embossed_2f42540e-9b1b-4acd-8327-962142a3c02c.png?v=1761737436","url":"https:\/\/veehive.co.uk\/products\/mercedes-benz-gle-ml-class-w166-2012-2019-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","provider":"VEEHIVE Automotive In Car Electronics \u0026 Security","version":"1.0","type":"link"}