SPEED CAMERA ALERTS in your MERCEDES!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Don't have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? There is a way to get Speed Cameras listed in your Mercedes COMAND or MBUX Navigation!
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Free Version (did not work for me but may work for others)
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Paid Version (recommended as shown in the video)
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USB & USB-C Memory Stick - amzn.to/45QiXvi (has both connectors built-in)
USB-C Adapter - amzn.to/3kEchgr (converts existing USB to USB-C)
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Please follow all of the instructions on the SCDB website as not all cars are compatible, make sure you check before buying that it's going to work!
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I’ve been using the SCDB paid version on my Mercedes (MBUX NTG 6) and I can say that it works great around 99% of the time.
Rarely, the icon of the speed camera will appear on the screen without the actual pre-warning sound, but works perfectly (visible icon + audible warning sound) the vast majority of the time though.
I highly recommend to set the pre-warning sound to the maximum (25 seconds) as in real world use the pre-warning sound will occasionally occur just one second or two before actually passing through the speed camera if it’s set to just 15 seconds which may be too late if you’re speeding. I downloaded a second version to have a greater margin.
I use a very compact Sandisk USB-C memory stick directly connected to the port for greater reliability, no dongle.
Be sure to format the flash drive to FAT32 before creating the personal POI folder and to copy the database file.
The file itself is actually just 3MB for the 3 countries database that I downloaded (around 7500 POIs). MBUX loads the database flawlessly, no problem.
Keep in mind that the memory stick has to remain inserted all the time as it’s not possible to transfer the database to the internal storage which isn’t a problem really. The memory stick is now part of the car, I never remove it so the database is always active whenever I drive.
Overall, it’s a great feature at a very affordable price point and easy to setup.
As someone who loves using MBUX native navigation system which works flawlessly with all its very useful and dynamic features like Live Traffic, this SCDB is a priceless complimentary tool on the road together with MBUX.
Totally recommend.
I have registered myself with hdsb but unfortunately it doesn't give me option of free download. Any other method of free download pls?
Waze already do that, for free. And with Android and Apple, I’m pretty sure you can display it on screen.
They sure do! I’ve already covered that on my Apple CarPlay series: ua-cam.com/play/PLyo-duQc8myqeiyld5sPamAo88-KmfgEB.html
This is just for people who want to use the in built Sat Nav 👍🏼
Yeah but for electric or hybrid owners where the in built sat nav affect the efficiency of the car. Sucks not having the speed cameras
@@ricardorey If you are concerned about the miniscule if not immeasurable loss of efficiency from an ev central screen, you probably should not buy one
Plus not only waze displays fixed speed cameras, they also tell you traffic stops as well
He literally showed apple carplay at the end mate😂😂
Hi Nick, many thanks. The system works great in Melbourne, Australia, and I have just driven through NSW to Canberra, where it worked fine as well. I have a 2022 GLE 300d, and have loved watching your videos to help make best use of the extensive features the team at Mercedes provide. You have a gift, and do an outstanding job - your channel is a wonderful resource now. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I’ll keep the videos coming! 👀
Paid Version (recommended as shown in the video)
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Things you'll need!
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USB & USB-C Memory Stick - amzn.to/45QiXvi (has both connectors built-in)
USB-C Adapter - amzn.to/3kEchgr (converts existing USB to USB-C)
*IMPORTANT*
Please follow all of the instructions on the SCDB website as not all cars are compatible, make sure you check before buying that it's going to work!
Hi Nick, thanks for this very interesting. Do you know if you need to leave the memory stick plugged in or does it download to the system’s hard drive?
Yea you do need to leave it in.
If you pull it out they disappear instantly
This is useful info, I just did this whole thing and I only have one USB C connector and I use that for my phone. I hope they bring out a CarPlay full screen update. Much prefer the look and feel of the Mercedes Nav. Glad it was only a tenner I spent, I was under the assumption it did update the Nav.
It costs a bit more but if you use the Pocketgps speed camera database you can be warned of the frequent positions of mobile speed cameras as well. This is much more useful than the fixed ones as if you are awake fixed ones are usually quite visible!
Were they easy to install? I looked here but the install guide was very out of date and wasn't sure if it would work
Save lots of money. Don't speed.
Hi Nick,
I’m now on my third Mercedes, a GLC300, but only found you and your tutorials this year. However, I’ve managed to catch up on lots of ‘tips and tricks’ since then and look forward to your new posts each week. Like you, I couldn’t get the free speedcam download to work but the SCDB version works really well, thank you. A really BIG shoutout to you and Poole Mercedes - keep on posting. Regards, Kenno
Thank you! I’ll keep the videos coming and thanks for watching all the previous ones! 🤓🙏
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Worked a treat on my EQA thanks, same as you the free version didn't work.
Ignore my earlier post pls. I do have Garmin map in my 2015 mercedes c220 which has sd card for sat nav. Can I add poi on this sd card pls? Thanks
I don’t believe so, sadly I had never tried. It’s a Garmin card that I know was locked to the car upon first use (meaning it can’t be installed in another) so I’m sure you can’t manually add POI’s to it.
So Merccedes dont include speed camera alerts in cars sold all over the world just because its not allowed in Germany. Bit arrogant don't you think, but why am I not surprised!
thanks. In the Wase is free
Waze is free!
I’ve already covered that on my Apple CarPlay series: ua-cam.com/play/PLyo-duQc8myqeiyld5sPamAo88-KmfgEB.html
This video is just for people who want to use the in-built Sat Nav 👍🏼
Brilliant update Nick. I'll give my H247 GLA45 a go and will give you some feedback for Australian viewers.
This may be useful if you're using an MP3 player to play music via the USB in the car ....
You can copy the PersonalPOI folder onto the player, then the SatNav will recognise the POI file from there, as well as the audio connection picking up the music.
No need for a separate USB stick etc 😁
Do you need to keep the usb stick in the car or will it copy the POI into the car’s sat nav storage?
Minor comment: it isn’t speed camera ‘detection’ it is only a set of coordinates that lets the sat nav alert you as you approach. Detection is a whole different thing and frequently illegal in many countries.
Yes you do need to keep it plugged in 🤓
If you unplug it, they’ll disappear
A nice added feature but you get so much more with Waze, I can't really see me needing it, unless there is some benefit I'm not aware off that Waze or Google maps doesn't give me?
Mercedes just needs to work on wireless android auto and full screen. So out of dare being a smaller screen and wired.
My Merc has full screen wireless android auto though. But I still prefer MBUX.
If I recall correctly in France it’s illegal to have speed camera notifications. So the setting relating to that must be something to do with circumventing the law by labelling the alert as a different thing.
That makes sense 🤓
Thanks Daniel! 👍🏼
France... "danger zone" is legal; camera somewhere between 2 points, usuullly about 1km apart. "Correct position" = exact position... this is ILLEGAL. Having said that, the chances that a police officer would look at your sat-nav/GPS and determine what type of warning you have... is absolute zero. I live in France and I can tell you that will NEVER happen. Waze in France gives the exact location. They say "Police", not "Camera", so that's usullay a camera, but sometimes actual police. In both cases, you'd be well advised to respect the speed limit anyway, so that doesn't really matter.
I take it you have to leave the stick plugged into the car while using it, correct? Not download it into the cars system itself. Very interesting.
Yes the stick needs to be plugged in. If you unplug, they disappear.
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Hi Nick, I tried the 'free' version and stripped out all the country files apart from GRAND-BRETAGNE-PersonalPOIs.gpx and renamed this file GREAT-BRITAIN-PersonalPOIs.gpx and installed and setup as you instructed and it seems to work. The POI symbols appear on my map but not passed a camera as of yet. I'm running MBUX V6 on my GLC
A big thank you for all your highly informative videos
I couldn't find anything for the US
@@mikecooper5518hey can you share after a year how it is working? Are you getting alerts when driving passed one?
waze its free ... if i have to pay again to have that i prefer to pay to Waze that offer this servive for free for a long time.
Exactly! Waze is free! 🤓
But this is for people who want to use the in-built navigation 👍🏼
@@npoleary I pay to get command and still I have to pay to get something that should be free or included. Mercedes and other brands should wake up and stop with fees for everything we we expect to have on expensive cars and options.
Hey JMR, speed cameras aren’t included with most manufacturers. This is why you can use 3rd party apps to add them and one of the reasons why I produced the video for everyone to see 🤓
I remember asking years ago and the reason was because they’re not allowed in Germany so it would be tricky to make in a country where they’re developed and made. Plus I believe Mercedes aid on the side of prevention with speed limit assist and traffic sign assist in the first place.
But I personally use Apple CarPlay, but this is quite a good tool to add it to a car if you like the in-built Sat Nav:
@@npoleary indeed, almost all manufacturers also charge Apple car play and this is absurd.
Anyway, thanks for sharing this solution.
Paid version works on my 73 plate EQC (AMG line). Plugged in left hand port in centre storage.
Do you need to keep the memory stick plugged in? Or do the files download onto mbux and you can then unplug the stick?
free version did not work because they do not have a file for UK :) they do not have either for Germany so I went for SCDB ... I am fine with the paid version too
It would be much safer if the COMAND/Navigation was always up to date with the speed limit of he road you are on and you use the adaptive cruise control that adjusts to the current speed limit. You would then be safe driving within the speed limit and would not have to worry about speed cameras. Thanks for the info.
Hey Ken, it depends on the equipment on the car, there’s two options from what I’ve seen.
Speed Limit Assist - relies on Sat Nav data for speed (usually updated a couple of times a year or so)
Traffic Sign Assist - this is the most accurate as it physically scans traffic signs as you drive past them.
Completed a 400 round trip from Essex to Yorkshire and back on Wednesday for the first time in my new Merc and was thinking not having this was a pain over the less ideal Google Maps + mounted phone approach I used on my older car...
Not that any of us need to know where the speed cameras are, as we're all doing 10% under the speed limit as a max speed... 🤓
How do I find out if this will work with my A Class 180 model, I have the executive edition 21 plate with the larger screens. I did a quick google search but no clear results? Thanks for any help u can offer
Hey X_sponge_x,
Ah I mentioned in the video to double check on their website. They will detail what models it’s compatible with:
Links are in the description of my video and pinned above in the comments section here
www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online
Scroll down the page and it’ll show you 🤓
Sounds like you’ll have MBUX so it should work but check before you buy anything!
@@npoleary thanks dude, appreciate the reply, keep up the great work, love your channel bro
No worries! Thank you! I will do, I’ll keep the vids coming! 👀
Need assistance pls. I do have 2015 Mercedes C220 bluetec with Garmin sat nav. I am u sure which free file to dowmoad as there are more than one. Pls advise me. Thanks.
Leaving aside the Waze notifications I found this quite good. The USB memory stick needs plugging in all the time for it to work as the files won't load into the MB memory but by adding a small USB 4 port hub it still works and allows the use of that media port for other devices. The downside is that the warnings are proximity only and not directional so you won't know if there's a camera in the direction of travel, just the general area. For the money it's reasonable value
Hi Nick,
MUBX NTG 7, I'm Not getting Speed camera imagines on the maps screen, but I get the audio ping warning. Any ides why is this?
I have a stick for music and a stick for camera in my centre column. Which stick would I place these 2 files?
Hey Gavin, I believe based on someone else’s comments it’s the stick with the music on.
Let me know how you get on!
but it's so very easy to defeat every speed camera......
I wish the navigation would show the speed limit even if you don’t have the driving assistance package.
Downloaded the free version on my new GLC 300e and all working fine with my pen drive and PersonalPOI folder … many thanks Nick for your huge resource of informative videos.
Ah awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video! But…you could just use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for speed cameras. That’s free of charge.
Unless of course you want to use the Mercedes system
It’s required have to have the usb plugged in all the time ? Of after the first time the car just get them
Yes USB needs to be plugged in all the time, if you unplug they disappear
@@npoleary :( oh not cool but well I still gotta try this haha.
One more info Nick, it’s too annoying to have a SCDB names for your POIs in your own car… just edit the .gpx file in text pad and replace SCDB carefully with something which makes more sense e.g Traffic/speed cameras … you won’t see SCDB anywhere. (If u aren’t so familiar to the xml format and stuff, have a backup of original file and then play around)
Good idea! Thanks for sharing!
I had speed camera alerts in my last Mercedes (2014 B220 4Matic), and it was in the built-in GPS. Had to buy the software update though, but it was official from the GPS manufacturer (Harman Becker). I guess they didn't actually call it "speed camera alert" though. This was in Norway.
In my new EQB 300 4Matic AMG I don't have it.
Hi Nick - just something people should be aware of. I bought & paid for the download but for some reason the PayPal payment just sat as "unverified" on their system. I emailed them 4 times over a week wanting to get it resolved but didn't hear back from anyone. A shame and ended up having to get PayPal to charge them back. Thanks for your great videos and please keep them coming...
Hey Denis, thanks for sharing!
Hmmm strange, I didn’t use PayPal when I did it, I just used a card.
Glad you managed to get it sorted though 👍🏼
@@npoleary Yeah, I'll try again with my card this time👍. Here's a silly question but I'm sure you'd know if anyone did. I've a 2022 GLC AMG 63S & wondering if there's any way to increase the volume of the turn signal as it's SO quiet I accidentally leave it on sometimes. Not a good look🤣
Denis Sweeney no sadly not I’ve not seen a setting for that when reviewing Mercedes cars. I think they’re preset at factory
was going to do this, suddenly just remembered got a fucking black box anyway so can’t speed fgs
No speed cameras in the US but there’s cops with speed radar in hidden areas usually at night
Apple Car Play also gave me audio warnings for Speed Cameras and Red Light Cameras in the US. I did not need to pay anything for that.
Absolutely! This is just for people who want to use the in-built one 🤓
Please get me this for holland ?
There is Benelux in the list so I think it should work in NL
Hi and thank you Nick. Sorry for my english, not my mother tong.
It's my first Mercedes, an EQA. Before I had a Land Rover Discovery sport and was used to the speed camera alerts. I was disappointed tha Mercedes don't offers the camera alerts. But thanks to you, here's the solution.
The free version works perfectly in Belgium and France.
I thank you also for all the tutorials. So usefull. I learned more about my Mercedes looking at them than looking at Mercedes' very own videos and manual.
Don't change anything, I agree with the other comments, you've got a gift.
Thank you! I’m starting to cover more brands now but I’ll defo keep the Mercedes videos coming!
They’ll be a dedicated Mercedes section on my UA-cam homepage as with the others 🤓
Free one works on 2023 EQB.
Thanks for this
Thanks Nick. Another great video
The paid version did not work for me when a Type C USB is plugged in directly. Does it always need an adaptor like the one you use? The Type C USB when plugged in directly is not recognized.
Not all USB-C adapter work but the one I always use works on everything and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto etc🤓
amzn.to/3kEchgr
Thanks useful information,I will try later.😀
Iv just done this on my w204 with NTG 4.7,super easy to do.
You need to do it on an SD card that goes in the front of the stereo though not on a usb stick,but works great.makes the beep noise and shows the camera and puts a little highlighted ring around it aswell,the symbol isnt a speed camera one like its just a red nd grey camera on a tripod but it’s different from all the rest. Wouldn’t of even know about it if I wasn’t subscribed,great work nd info as always. 👍
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓
UK driver just outside of London. I downloaded the paid version and it mostly works a charm. I have 2 gripes with it. 1) When I play music via bluetooth and have the speed cam audio notification setting enabled it dips the volume every time it detects a camera - and it's very noticible. It's about a 5 sec dip in music every camera. Seems trivial to introduce a setting that controls how this works. 2) It doesn't detect cameras based on the notification setting you set. Mine is 15secs before each camera. Sometimes it gets this right. Sometimes it's more like 5 secs when I'm about to pass the camera, and sometimes it completely misses the camera altogether. It's a semi-decent piece of software. But I'm more inclined to stick to the speed limit :)
Thanks for sharing! Good to know from someone who drives in a built up area like London all the time!
There is an option on some multimedia systems where it will fade out the music for Sat Nav instructions. Just thought outside the box, it might fall under that category? Might be worth a shot?
It’s usually in HOME, SETTINGS, SYSTEM, AUDIO, Fade out during driving recommendation or something similar.
Hi Nick. Watched your video and purchased the year one. Didn’t bother with the free one as most people were struggling to get it to work. If it hadn’t been for your upload I don’t think I would have successfully installed it. Working great, many thanks.
Ah amazing thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🤓
Great video Nick, I'm going to try this! thank you.
2 things - it tells you when cameras are around like the other road , a bit annoying. Second the beep is a bit annoying so is there a way that the satnav voice can announce it?
No sadly not, it just warns you when you get near in proximity from what I remember. This was the best work around that I found at the time to get speed cameras on the in built sat nav.
An interesting topic! Love Brother Strut as well.
I bought for 2024 (NTG7) GLA but I am so confused, the download only included one file and when I tried to load to car the personal poi is greyed out? what have I done wrong? thank you
Really sorry I made this video quite a while ago now so don’t have access to the download anymore. I seem to recall that there were the option of selecting traffic light cameras or fixed cameras when downloading. This could have changed though.
Quick question though, this speed camera solution is primarily aimed at older cars and I made it as it was requested from viewers a lot, if you have a new one, wouldn’t it just be easier to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? It’s all free and doesn’t require you to manually update the memory stick every time and has feedback community reporting which this wouldn’t offer.
Nice addition Nick, definitely give it a go 📸👍
Thank you! 🤓
EPIC HACK VID NICK - please make more content like this 👍🏽 were waiting on any wireless car play options too😅
Thank you! Defo!
I’m aiming for 23rd / end of this month
I haven’t forgotten 👀😜
Thanks Nick, nice haircut 😊
Haha thanks! 🤓
This was such a cool hack Nick. Works brilliantly thank you very much. I would never have known about it without you!
Ah awesome! Thank you! I’ll keep videos like this coming in the future! 🤓🙏
When I set this up in my car SUV GLC 2023 model with NTG7 it conflicted with my stick that was recording my dashcam and started recording the dashcam onto the the stick that had the camera programmes on it. is there any way round this?
Hey Rod, yes I believe car multimedia systems can only do one thing at a time with USB ports.
So, Dashcam or Apple CarPlay, or music playback on a memory stick, or speed cameras can only happen one at a time. I don’t think car processors are powerful enough to do multiple things like a laptop or desktop computer.
It can do more than one thing at a time. If you put mp3 music and personalpoi folder on the stick it will play music and warn you of cameras
Ah that’s good to know
But I guess any extra “apps” like dashcam or Apple CarPlay would require the system’s full resources
I am guessing there is no way to use speed camera warning and android auto for steaming and other things..or is there a way to upload a mobile,/ static database directly to mbux..
If you have Android Auto then you don’t need this!
Android Auto has Google Maps and you can download Waze which has all the speed cameras built in and even feedback from the Waze community (they’ll report mobile cameras) + it’s free!
This video is for cars that don’t have smartphone integration like CarPlay or Android Auto / or if you wanted to use the in-built navigation of course.
Hello Nick! I just got my 2021 E Class and I can't get Apple Carplay to work. I plug my phone in with a USB C cable, but nothing happens. Any idea why? Is carplay built in in all newer models or do I maybe have to buy that feature? Thanks!
It depends on your spec on your car.
You can check in HOME, CONNECT / MERCEDES ME & APPS (or something similar) and see if Apple CarPlay or Smartphone Integration is listed there.
If you don’t have it, you can buy it from the Mercedes me store: shop.mercedes-benz.com/en-gb/connect/
Make sure you're using the correct USB port in the car. It has a little phone symbol next to it. On My 2022 GLA it only works on one of the USB-C ports in the car.
@@npoleary Thanks! Just found it in the Mercedes Me Store, but I have to pay 500 Euros if I want to enable it...
Hi Nick,
Great Idea, but I have real problems getting it to work!
I have a 72' plate e class with MBUX & downloaded everything onto a USB 'c' but when I go to load the files the "personal POI's is grayed out & will not let me load it ??
Any ideas would be more than welcome
Kind regards
moby147
Thanks moby147, have you checked out the SCDB website? There’s a FAQ section which allows you to check software versions of cars and more!
www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online/
Right at the bottom (this is the link for MBUX and COMAND)
Hi nick, instead of having two USB sticks plugged in, do you know if I can use the same USB stick that I use for the Dashcam recording to copy the POI files and make it work for both?
Technically speaking I guess you could, but it would be a case if the system can keep up with the reading and writing of data. It’s only small so I would imagine the chances are that one stick could work.
Sadly back when I made this video and even today, Mercedes don’t publish read and write speeds of their USB ports.
I would assume it would be okay though, you’ll have to try it and let me know how you get on!
Thank you Nick I was very pleased to see Australia is listed in the options, I’m going to head right over and get paid version. Thanks again
Thanks Toby! 🤓👍🏼
Last two volvos had this, it's not a big deal, is it ? Really ?.
The Free Version Worked on my Cla and the camera do beep, but It also now beeps whenever I approach a junction. Is the no way of just having the camera sounds?
I didn’t find that when I downloaded it and tested it
Are there any additional settings for it before you hit the download button.
You could give SCDB a shout and see if they have heard of that before. I’ve seen their contact info on their website: www.scdb.info/en/support/
Mercedes don't sell cars in the UK with UK speed camera positions although they *do* sell cars in the UK with everything swapped over for driving on the left side of the road. Weird.
Anyway, thanks Nick. Gonna try this on my USB C music stick, which has plenty of room on it, before I try buying another stick.
They also can't have the built in dash cam auto enable on start due to "local laws" even though they aren't illegal in the UK. This feature is possible in other countries. Bloody annoying to have to turn it on every time!
There’s a difference in regulations between “on-board recording” equipment and “off-board recording” like a 3rd party dashcam.
Hopefully it’ll change in the future though!
HI, do you know if they make does for the US market?
Looks like the paid version is available in the USA too
But double check on the website for compatibility: www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online
@@npoleary Thank you Will take a look.
Does the paid version work with the EQA 250+ AMG Line Premium? Thanks!
Possibly, if you check the speed camera website, it gives instructions to check the software version. If it’s new (sounds like it might be) you should be okay. But double check first.
@@npoleary k thanks
Hi Nick, witch software i can download for my mercedes CLA 2021?
For the speed cameras? You can use SCDB but if you have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto I’d reccomend to use that over this.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are free if you’ve already got it on the car 😎
I've used the "free" one you used in a W177 A Class and W206 C Class, and it has worked fine on both. Just FYI :)
Awesome thanks for sharing! 🤓
I've loaded the free one onto my H247 GLA and it works well!
I can't use in my w177, how can you use it?
@@keyboardli426 loaded the files onto a USB stick and enabled the personal POIs!
@@JealY666 I had try it but not success
Can’t get the paid version to work on my 2021 b series. MUBX can see the poi file as in settings I can choose if they are shown on screen, audible etc but the cameras are not shown on screen and I get no alerts.
Have you had a look again? My didn’t work the first time as it kind of loaded them all up after a few mins, it wasn’t instantaneous.
Failing that there’s a FAQ section on the SCDB website which was super useful!
For anyone wondering this did not work on my NTG 5.5 command, my device shows as supported then further down the description says it isn't on certain models so thought I would try it anyway but no option to add personal Poi's on my Navi menu, C220 A205 2019
Does the memory stick need to stay in? Can you use a usb c splitter and still be able to use the port for charging etc?
Yes it does, sadly not tried that although I’m sure I remember reading somewhere that “hubs or splitters” might not work in a car. (Depends on the company that made the splitter) might have to try it but make sure they have refund policy or something
Hi Nick, just stumbled across your videos, and they are sensational!! Clearly explained, and easy to understand, even for a technophobe like me. I am in Melbourne Australia, and awaiting delivery of a new GLC300 with the "plus package". I was wondering if there is any way of sending SMS via voice command? Please keep up the great work, I think I'll be looking at these every day, for as long as I have my car
Thank you! I’ll try and keep them coming! Although I don’t work for Mercedes UK directly I’m in contact with them to see if I can have access to new cars that come out so I can keep the videos coming.
You should be able to read a text message using the multimedia system but if you want to send one, I’d personally use Apple CarPlay / Android Auto if you have it.
Thanks a lot Nick, can certainly read them, but will try Android Auto, and see how it goes@@npoleary
Hi Graham, I’ve just bought a 2024 GLB with the plus package running the latest MBUX software (version 7) and it allows direct messaging from MBUX. I used it the other day. As effective as Siri
I have a Mercedes E Class 2018 Model. I am not sure the version to purchase. Please can anyone help
Try the free version first to see if it works
SCDB have a small file to try on their website too on the same link.
www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online/
3:38 - Why isn’t speed camera detection allowed in certain countries?
France they don’t allow it as well as Germany.
Each countries and different laws and regulations, it’s up to them
Apparently in Belgium it’s illegal to use cruise control 😮
great value for £8.53 also I now know how I can add my own POI's
Hey Phill, if anyone’s made any, I presume they’d be the same file type but not sure as I’ve not imported any before apart from these speed camera ones
@@npoleary I've noticed the car has added extra folders for dashcam and video. I've also added other POIs and cascaded folders for music\artists\albums\tracks to the same USB stick. All working just fine. Thanks for the starter and pointing in the right direction to get this all working. :)
Do you actually install the files or do you need to keep the usb stick plugged in to allow the system to access?
USB needs to be plugged in all the time
I’ve downloaded it and allowed me to enable the cameras and I’ve enabled the show on map but when I look around I can’t see any on the map
Have you checked the FAQ’s on the SCDB website? There’s loads of info on there that might help!
To be honest this is a nice concept but it doesn't really work well in the states. This warns you of any speed camera in a vicinity even those that are not on the same street as you. Going to work i'm on a overpass and get warned about 3 cameras that are below the overpass and blocks away far from a highway
nice and usefull ,you are very good .
Thank you! 🤓
Didn't work for me
Ive downloaded it all when i plug it in nothing is happen i cant select personal pois i extracted the files and then put in folder on stick
Have you check the FAQ section on the SCDB website? It’s full of useful info with what cars it’s compatible with etc and where to place them in file structure etc
Does this only work with this MBX?
No it mentioned COMAND on the website too, links are in the description and pinned at the top of the comments section 🤓
Not as simple as you make out! Purchased the paid version for 10.00. Then it comes up as a GPX file. There is no 2 files like in your pic. Only 1 file. I have copied onto USB stick. And tried adding to MBUX. But nothing!! Not happy and just wasted 10.00!! Thumbs down from me!! :(
There’s a specific procedure you have to follow on the website with the memory stick format and also the folder names. I got it wrong the first time I did it 😅 I didn’t read the instructions carefully on the bit it said about the PersonalPOI folder and the exact name.
www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online/
Also make sure your car is 100% compatible, there’s a way to check on there too
If you choose “All safety cameras in one category” you’ll get the database as only one file which is actually recommended.
I purchased the SCDB for my Mercedes (MBUX NTG 6) works perfectly, very satisfied with it.
Be sure to follow all the exact instructions on their website and check if your MBUX version is compatible.
It is working not so great, it will alarm you about camera that are even not on your track; sometimes don't alarm you at all; sometimes alarm you as the camera is on the opposite way. It is also not calculating for the radar section, and you even don't know if you're still inside or not.
Hey man love your videos, was wondering if you could make one on wireless CarPlay anytime soon tho, much appreciate it!
I’m working on it
Aiming for 23rd this month if all goes to plan 🤓
Hi nick. For the POIs to appear does your memory stick need to be inserted into the car all the time? Or do they download onto mbux from your memory stick and you can then unplug the stick?
Ah no the memory stick needs to be plugged in all of the time for the POI’s to display
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Hi Nick. Can I use hdsc card rather than usb stick? Thanks
I haven’t used one myself but I’ve heard others have 🤓 so not sure on compatibility
Nick do you know why my Personal POI in my 2021 AMG B Class isn't highlighted. Do it only hight wend a USB is added. Looked in another B Class in Merc Garage and it was the same, Personal POI is there but not highlighted so unable to select.
Have you looked at the frequently asked questions on the SCDB website? They’ve got loads of answered questions on there: www.scdb.info/en/plugin-mercedes-comand-online/
It depend on the software version in the car too 👍🏼
Did you created the folder “PersonalPOI” with that exact spelling and then copy the database to that same folder?
Works perfectly on my Mercedes with MBUX NTG 6, I downloaded the SCDB paid version.
People who overspeed intentionally know where the speed cameras are to slow down, and people who get caught are the ones who may have missed the speed limit sign and went over speed limit by mistake! System is broken
Hello I just downloaded the 5.5 version for my A class 2021 and it’s not showing POI on the file I downloaded should I have downloaded the 5.2 version?
Have you check the FAQ section on the SCDB website? There’s loads of useful info on there. You’ll need to double check the software on the car is the right version, and the files are placed in the right place on the memory stick
@@npoleary thanks for replying it’s sorted now I forgot to label the folder “ personalPOi” worked straight away and it’s fantastic it also lowers the volume of your music while on to warn you as well which is awesome and all for £9 thanks again
Is it possible to use this in Germany? Paid b´version is not problem
Possibly although I do remember seeing the speed camera detection is illegal. Even apps like Waze weren’t allowed a couple of years ago so not sure what it’s like now.
Really sorry only been to Germany a couple of times so not 100% sure
Will it work at Mercedes EQE 2022 MBUX
It might do, check on the SCDB website but I should add you don’t need to!
Just use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, they have free speed cameras on various apps 👍🏼
Hi Nick, can you have a USB-C for speed camera and also a USB-C for Dashcam simultaneously?
I didn’t test it myself but I believe someone in the comments section said it worked okay 🤓
@@npoleary I take delivery in a week or so of my new A-class - with driving assist package... I will give it a whirl and update here.
I'm never going to hear that ding when I have the radio on and am concentrating on driving...
Apparently you can turn it up when it makes the noise 🤓
Thanks😊
Hello, I have mb w213 2020, I don't know which mbux I have in my car and if this can work on my car?
If you have a touchscreen and touchpad then it’ll be MBUX NTG 6.
If you have a wheel with no touchscreen it’ll be COMAND NTG 5.5 🤓
@@npoleary I don't have touch screen. Thanks for help.