Mercedes me connect at Mercedes-Benz of Akron
What Is Mercedes me connect?
Mercedes me connect is a suite of features that take the idea of a connected vehicle to a new level. Some of these features have been around for a while, like Remote Engine Start, Pre-Entry Climate Control, remote lock/unlock, charging status for electric vehicles, and the ability to check on your vehicle’s location from your phone. But that’s just the start, Mercedes didn’t become a technology innovator by following the same things everyone else was doing, and once you subscribe, you’ll have access to a whole new world of features for your Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes me connect In-App Features
We’ve already mentioned a number of vehicle features that you can access right from your phone with Mercedes me connect, but connected features can give you additional insights and options for your vehicle. Real-time vehicle data, including mileage, fuel level, and tire pressure can be checked right from your phone. And to help make sure that everything is working properly, you can also get service reminders and then even schedule service right from the app.
Mercedes me connect In-Vehicle Features
Not everything from Mercedes me connect is on your phone, in fact, a major benefit of the service is that it allows your vehicle to access connected services without the need for a phone. That means things like accessing streaming music services right from the MBUX infotainment system. Navigation gets a big bump from Mercedes me connect as well, including over-the-air updates and live traffic information and routing to help you avoid congestion.
Mercedes me EV Features
Mercedes has added a number of EV-specific features to Mercedes me connect in order to help you make the most of your EV ownership experience. Mercedes me charge gives you access to more than 60,000 charging stations nationwide. Within the app, you have the ability to start charging, view public and private charging history, and even estimate charging costs. These features are even integrated into the vehicle’s navigation system, factoring in things like weather conditions, topography, and available charging stations to make sure that you always have the best route no matter what. The Mercedes me connect app is even compatible with Live Activities on iOS, so you can have things like charging information available right from your lock screen.
Mercedes me connect Digital Extras
Thanks to the Mercedes me connect Store, adding new features to use in your vehicle is easy. You can pick the features you want and leave out the ones you don’t, it’s that easy. Things like navigation, and access to dashcam footage are easy to add from the Mercedes me connect Store. You can even add some extra horsepower if you have an electric vehicle, with quicker 0-60 times available in the store.
Activation
Activating your Mercedes me connect services is easy, just download the app, enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and you’ll be ready to go. Basic services will be available from the start, but you can just visit the store for more!