Mercedes announced that he had started distributing OTA update dedicated to vehicles equipped with the MBUX infotainment system (first and second generation). According to the automaker, they over 700,000 vehicles affected starting with this update. As soon as it becomes available on your car, users will be notified. The actual update can then be launched via the infotainment system or via the Mercedes me app. With the MBUX Entertainment Update (2.4), cars will receive several entertainment-related innovations.
In more detail, vehicles equipped with the MBUX system from second generation they will get new Dolby Atmos sound which makes listening to music more exciting. In addition, there will be new video streaming options, including the YouTube web app.
New OTA update improves the use of NewsFlash and Tourguide. The first was introduced in eight countries in 2022 and will soon be available in other markets. With the release of the new version, users can listen to news broadcasts on topics such as business, finance, sports, culture and more. People can set up their favorite channels on the Mercedes me app and use the voice assistant to start news playback.
Tourguide is currently available in Germany but will soon be available in the UK and France as well. This service is controlled by voice commands and provides useful information about castles, museums and other points of interest. New items also for the front passenger display. The update will allow the sound of movies played on the right screen to be sent to the car system without the need to wear headphones.
News also coming to owners of vehicles with MBUX system first generation. In fact, the manufacturer introduced Google feature “Details of a place”, is already present on the latest vehicles. This feature gives you access to detailed information about over 200 million businesses around the world, including opening hours, photos, ratings, and reviews. In addition, more advanced algorithms have been incorporated into the navigation system to calculate the most efficient routes for Plug-in or 100% electric models.
Source: HD Motori
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