STUTTGART: Mercedes-Benz is rolling out an extensive package of new entertainment and navigation features over the air to more than 700,000 vehicles worldwide.
New MBUX features will begin to rollout on select models with the second generation of MBUX beginning this month. Customers will be informed of the MBUX Entertainment Update (2.4) via the Update Wizard on their MBUX display or on the Mercedes me connect app after receiving a notification that it is available in their region.
"Our in-house developed Mercedes-Benz software enables great in-car entertainment, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, video streaming and enhanced navigation experiences. Equipped with our pioneering MBUX infotainment system, our vehicles meet the rapidly changing desires of our customers worldwide through regular over-the-air feature updates," said Mercedes-Benz AG chief software officer Magnus Östberg.
Dolby Atmos adds more space, clarity and depth to music. Listeners will enjoy music that matches the artist's original vision, whether it's hearing the layers of instruments move around you, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics or feeling melodies wash over you.
Additionally, in-car entertainment becomes more enjoyable with the addition of the YouTube Web app on select model year 2024 vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz introduced NewsFlash with Hey Mercedes in eight countries and five languages in 2022 and it will soon become available later this year in the US. With the latest version of NewsFlash, customers can listen to newscasts on general news, business, finance, sports, culture and other topics. Customers can configure their favorite channels in the Mercedes me app and then use the MBUX Voice Assistant via the command "Hey Mercedes, play the news."
Another new feature of the OTA updates is the in-cabin sound for the front passenger display. The audio from dynamic content viewed on the front passenger display no longer requires headphones and can now be played on the in-cabin sound system.
In addition, customers can select their own Personal Decorative Image via the Mercedes me connect app, which is continuously featured on the front passenger display.
Vehicles with first-generation MBUX will now get access to Place Details, provided by Google.
This feature – which is already available for second-generation MBUX – adds detailed information about more than 200 million businesses and other locations worldwide, including business hours, photos, ratings and reviews.
As this update is performed on the server, it is automatically available to customers.
