{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-r-class-w251-2006-2013-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","title":"Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 (2006–2013) 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 R-Class (W251, 2009–2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e with VEEHIVE’s plug-and-play retrofit. Keep your factory COMAND NTG 4.0 system while upgrading to modern connectivity for navigation, music and hands-free calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with NTG 4.0 (2009–2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Apple CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto\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\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch modes by long-pressing RETURN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 % Plug \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/strong\u003e – no coding or dealer activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK-wide installation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FULL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMercedes-Benz R-Class W251 CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto Retrofit | Wireless Upgrade (UK \u0026amp; EU)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE’s R-Class CarPlay Module\u003c\/strong\u003e adds Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto to the COMAND NTG 4.0 system found in 2009–2013 R-Class models. No coding, screen replacement or dealer activation required. Enjoy Google Maps, Apple Maps, Spotify and WhatsApp on your original display with full OEM control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 (2009–2013)\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\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#mirroring\"\u003eScreen Mirroring \u0026amp; Media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#camera\"\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 4.0)\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 R-Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NTG 4.0 COMAND system offered no native smartphone integration. This retrofit adds Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while retaining the original controls and appearance of your R-Class interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\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\"\u003eAudio \u0026amp; System Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Path:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM Bluetooth or AUX (Bluetooth preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-press RETURN button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug \u0026amp; Play – no coding or dealer tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"mirroring\"\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=\"camera\"\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 factory \u003cstrong\u003ePDC 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\u003eSimple plug-and-play installation retains all OEM controls. Switch between COMAND and CarPlay \/ Android Auto with a long press of the RETURN button. Installation is fully reversible and dealer-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation 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 4.0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis module fits Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 (2009–2013)\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with COMAND NTG 4.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ff2a00;\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your system 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\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 Switch\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\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\u003eFully reversible and dealer-safe. No software changes required. Ideal for owners wanting modern features while preserving OEM look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eMercedes R-Class CarPlay – Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich systems are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMAND NTG 4.0 (2009–2013).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo OEM controls still work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – rotary dial and steering buttons remain functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs installation plug-and-play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – no coding or dealer activation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you offer installation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – UK-wide fitting available through \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installations\"\u003eVEEHIVE Approved Fitters\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 4.0 systems only (2009–2013 R-Class).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM Bluetooth or AUX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm system before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy purchasing, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\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, expert aftersales support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeywords: Mercedes R-Class W251 CarPlay Retrofit UK, R-Class NTG 4.0 CarPlay Module, Mercedes Android Auto Upgrade, VEEHIVE R-Class CarPlay Retrofit UK\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":51646460232027,"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":51675385594203,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.0 (2009–2013) \/ Module Only","offer_id":51675385626971,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.0 (2009–2013) \/ With UK Professional installation service","offer_id":51675385659739,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"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-r-class-w251-2006-2013-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","provider":"VEEHIVE Automotive In Car Electronics \u0026 Security","version":"1.0","type":"link"}