{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-sls-amg-c197-r197-2010-2015-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","title":"Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG C197 \/ R197 (2010–2015) 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 SLS AMG (C197 \/ R197, 2010–2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e with VEEHIVE’s plug-and-play retrofit. Keep your factory COMAND screen and controls while upgrading to \u003cstrong\u003emodern, wireless smartphone integration\u003c\/strong\u003e for maps, calls, and music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with NTG 4.0 (2010–2011) and NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015)\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eMode switching\u003c\/strong\u003e by long-pressing RETURN\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\u003c!-- FULL TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMercedes-Benz SLS AMG C197 \/ R197 CarPlay \u0026amp; Android Auto Retrofit | Wireless Upgrade (UK \u0026amp; EU)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE’s SLS AMG CarPlay Module\u003c\/strong\u003e upgrades the COMAND NTG 4.0 and 4.5 \/ 4.7 systems to include \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e. No screen replacement or coding needed. Enjoy full OEM control with \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eApple Maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSpotify\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/strong\u003e directly on your factory display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197 \/ R197, 2010–2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \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\"\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 \/ 4.5 \/ 4.7)\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 SLS AMG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SLS AMG’s COMAND system lacked modern wireless connectivity. This retrofit adds \u003cstrong\u003ewireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e while preserving the car’s OEM interior look. Navigate, stream, and call hands-free without altering the dashboard or wiring.\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\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\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\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\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 steering lines\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\u003ch2 id=\"install\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-invasive and reversible install using a plug-and-play harness. Retains all OEM controls. Switch between COMAND and CarPlay\/Android Auto by long-pressing the RETURN button.\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\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility (NTG 4.0 \/ 4.5 \/ 4.7)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis module fits Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C197 \/ R197, 2010–2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with NTG 4.0 (2010–2011) and NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) COMAND systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your COMAND version via \u003cstrong\u003eSystem → Settings → Version Information\u003c\/strong\u003e or send VIN for verification.\u003c\/p\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\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\u003ch2 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Reversibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully reversible and dealer-safe. No software or wiring modifications. Ideal for collectors who want OEM preservation with modern functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eMercedes SLS AMG CarPlay – Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich COMAND systems are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNTG 4.0 (2010–2011) and NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015).\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 installation available via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installations\"\u003eVEEHIVE Approved Fitters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"notes\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor NTG 4.0 (2010–2011) and NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) COMAND systems only.\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 version 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEEHIVE | Mercedes CarPlay Retrofit Specialists\u003c\/strong\u003e — UK-wide fitting, fast dispatch, expert aftersales support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeywords: Mercedes SLS AMG C197 CarPlay Retrofit, R197 Android Auto Kit, NTG 4.0 NTG 4.5 NTG 4.7 CarPlay Module, Mercedes SLS Wireless CarPlay, VEEHIVE CarPlay Upgrade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VEEHIVE Automotive In Car Electronics \u0026 Security","offers":[{"title":"I'm not sure - please contact me after purchase \/ Module Only","offer_id":51646460166491,"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":51674756907355,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.0 (2010–2011) \/ Module Only","offer_id":51674756940123,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.0 (2010–2011) \/ With UK Professional installation service","offer_id":51674756972891,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NTG 4.5 \/ 4.7 (2012–2015) \/ Module Only","offer_id":51674757005659,"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":51674757038427,"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-sls-amg-c197-r197-2010-2015-wireless-apple-carplay-android-auto-retrofit-kit-veehive-uk-upgrade","provider":"VEEHIVE Automotive In Car Electronics \u0026 Security","version":"1.0","type":"link"}