How to play music with my iPad

[shashaleong]

Hello anybody can guide me with the connection with my iPad to my AClass? I bought the apple lightning adaptor and plug in my iPad, but have no idea to link device to car to play songs etc..

[darksaint]

it should be plug and play like ipod?

this happens when I plug in iPhone using the same media.

alternatively is pair the device using Bluetooth playback?

[CES KLASS]

The connector should be inside the arm rest center console, however, I am too sure about A class & also whether it can be played from ipad cos I am using ipod for my c class with the original cable supplied!

[tommyq]

The connector should be inside the arm rest center console, however, I am too sure about A class & also whether it can be played from ipad cos I am using ipod for my c class with the original cable supplied!

 >>original cable supplied! 

I wonder if the B-class comes with it...

May I ask, are you able to control your ipod via the console?

thank you

[CES KLASS]

Yes bro, controlled playlist from the system, don't even need to take out the ipod!

[tommyq]

Yes bro, controlled playlist from the system, don't even need to take out the ipod!

thank you again... Hope it comes with b-class 

[shashaleong]

Ya I plug in and it can detect my device, but unfortunately when I go to my music folder in my iPad to play songs no music out. Maybe I try to explore again... Thanks anyway!

[DH1967]

I thought once your ipad is recognized, you should be selecting songs from the media interface and not your ipad right?

[blackmercs]

Ya I plug in and it can detect my device, but unfortunately when I go to my music folder in my iPad to play songs no music out. Maybe I try to explore again... Thanks anyway!

Increase yr volume level way way up.

[Merceman]

I can play songs in my iPhone via Bluetooth on my c class. I think should be the same for iPad.

[tommyq]

Ya I plug in and it can detect my device, but unfortunately when I go to my music folder in my iPad to play songs no music out. Maybe I try to explore again... Thanks anyway!

 

I not sure if iPad possible... from the website:

 

The optimised Media Interface, including the consumer cable kit, provides a solution for connecting portable media players in the centre console which cannot be connected via the standard USB mass storage device.This includes the iPod® und iPhone® as well as media players with Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), for example, from Creative, Philips, Sandisk, Samsung or Sony. The system makes it easy to read additional information such as track title, album, artist etc. (where available) on the vehicle's main display.

Once the portable media player has been connected, the following functions are available:

• All audio tracks can be played (DRM-protected tracks only off the iPod®)
• Videos can played off the iPod® and iPhone®
• Album selection using Cover Art (only in conjunction with COMAND Online)
• The cover belonging to the track currently being played is displayed, if available
• Artist, title and album name for the track currently playing are displayed (if available as an ID3 tag in the audio file) plus status of track
• Selection from category lists
• Random playback possible (title, medium mix)
• Charging function
• Last mode function: when car is started, the track starts at the same point it was at when turned off
• Keyword search in the metadata of the connected device (only in conjunction with COMAND Online)
• Voice-operated keyword search (only in conjunction with COMAND Online)
• Skip forwards/backwards and fast forward/fast backwards functions

[CES KLASS]

The other fast & easier way is to copy all your songs in a thumbdrive & plug in the usb port inside armrest console & it will also play via the media!

I use both cos sometimes I am lazy to sync my ipod via iTunes!

[lks328]

The other fast & easier way is to copy all your songs in a thumbdrive & plug in the usb port inside armrest console & it will also play via the media!

I use both cos sometimes I am lazy to sync my ipod via iTunes!

Tats precisely what i am doing. Was thinking of buying an ipod but since car can recognize thumg drive, i just use it..

[tommyq]

May I ask:

I connected my iphone 4(spare) with the given cable play thru Playlist, control the song....etc.. perfectly well.

 

I notice it charges my iphone 4 during driving/playing, but when I stop/parked it still charging my iphone 4...

it is safe? &

I am concern it may drain the car battery...

 

am I over concern?

 

thank you.

[darksaint]

May I ask:

I connected my iphone 4(spare) with the given cable play thru Playlist, control the song....etc.. perfectly well.

 

I notice it charges my iphone 4 during driving/playing, but when I stop/parked it still charging my iphone 4...

it is safe? &

I am concern it may drain the car battery...

 

am I over concern?

 

thank you.

the socket will still supply voltage even in parked mode to stay connected to the audio system.

doubt will have major harm to the car battery as not drawing power after engine is off.

maybe the battery life of the iphone4 will be shorten due to constant charging when engine on?

[Jarebbsg]

May I ask:

I connected my iphone 4(spare) with the given cable play thru Playlist, control the song....etc.. perfectly well.

 

I notice it charges my iphone 4 during driving/playing, but when I stop/parked it still charging my iphone 4...

it is safe? &

I am concern it may drain the car battery...

 

am I over concern?

 

thank you.

After you shut the engine and locked your door....After few minutes (Less than 5 minutes), the batt circuit will cut off. Than it will NOT charge. At least this is what happens to my W212. As for W204...the circuit shuts immediately after i stop my engine and open my door. Either way it works fine for me thats why my ipod is permanently pluged into the media cables. hope this works for you.

[tommyq]

the socket will still supply voltage even in parked mode to stay connected to the audio system.

doubt will have major harm to the car battery as not drawing power after engine is off.

maybe the battery life of the iphone4 will be shorten due to constant charging when engine on?

thank you for the info.

[tommyq]

After you shut the engine and locked your door....After few minutes (Less than 5 minutes), the batt circuit will cut off. Than it will NOT charge. At least this is what happens to my W212. As for W204...the circuit shuts immediately after i stop my engine and open my door. Either way it works fine for me thats why my ipod is permanently pluged into the media cables. hope this works for you.

thank you for the info.

I will monitor if it "stop" charging after few minutes..  

[CES KLASS]

thank you for the info.

I will monitor if it "stop" charging after few minutes..

Yes bro, it will stop charging after you lock your door for W204!