Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto Interface Box for Mercedes GLC-Class (2015-2023)

Full Factory Feature Retention

Dual Compatibility: iOS & Android

The SMARTY Trend CarPlay Interface Box for Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023) is engineered for perfect integration with all original vehicle systems and OEM design. Connection is straightforward via a dedicated plug-and-play harness — no cutting, no coding, no permanent modifications. If your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023) is equipped with any of the following factory functions, they will all be fully retained after installation: Steering wheel buttons, OEM rotary / touch controller (iDrive / MMI / PCM / MBUX / COMAND, etc.), Factory sound amplifier (Standard / Burmester / Harman Kardon / Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Becker, Meridian, JBL etc.), Trip computer (fuel consumption, range, etc.), Air conditioning display and controls, Parking assistance system (PDC), Factory rear-view camera, Factory 360-degree surround view camera, Factory suspension controls, Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), Light control, Hybrid / battery system monitoring. All factory elements remain in the vehicle and continue to operate exactly as before. The CarPlay Interface Box adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on top — without changing or removing anything that was already there.

iOS & Android phone

Apple CarPlay

Wireless Apple CarPlay is seamlessly integrated into your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023) via the factory screen - no screen replacement required. Apple CarPlay turns your existing OEM display into a full iOS interface, giving you access to navigation, calls, messages, and music directly from your iPhone. All interactions are handled through your car's original touchscreen, steering wheel controls, or OEM rotary controller.

Android Auto

Wireless Android Auto is seamlessly integrated into your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023) via the factory screen — no screen replacement required. Android Auto mirrors your Android smartphone's key features directly onto your car's original OEM display. Once your device is paired, apps like Google Maps, Spotify, and Google Assistant are available through your factory screen and controls — just as if they were built in.

Retain factory Mercedes-Benz Sound

Original Sound Amplifier and Satellite/DAB Radio

Thanks to the seamless integration of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023) CarPlay Interface Box, the premium sound quality of your factory audio system — whether Standard, Burmester, Harman Kardon, Bang & Olufsen, or any other OEM setup — remains completely unchanged. Your factory radio features (FM, Satellite, DAB) continue to operate at the same high level as before. The key advantage of the SMARTY Trend CarPlay Interface Box for Mercedes-Benz is that all original systems remain fully intact: the factory head unit, sound amplifier, and all OEM electronics stay in the vehicle and continue to function exactly as before. No factory elements are removed or modified in any way. All existing functions remain accessible through your original screen and controls. Audio from CarPlay and Android Auto is routed through the factory AUX / AMI / RCA or USB port, ensuring full compatibility with your vehicle's OEM sound system. The presence of one of these connection ports is a mandatory requirement for compatibility of the CarPlay Interface Box with your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023).

Navigation

Accurate Positioning

With the SMARTY Trend CarPlay Interface Box installed in your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253/C253 (2015-2023), you get instant access to the world's most popular navigation apps directly on your factory screen. Use Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps wirelessly via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto - with real-time traffic updates, turn-by-turn directions, and points of interest - all controlled through your OEM touchscreen or steering wheel buttons.

No additional GPS hardware is required. Navigation runs entirely through your paired iPhone or Android smartphone, ensuring you always have the latest maps and traffic data without manual updates.