How to Connect (Pair) Your Phone to Bluetooth® in a Mercedes-Benz

The vehicles in the new Mercedes-Benz inventory at Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont come with an array of future-forward technology features that will enhance comfort, convenience, and safety on the roads in and around San Jose and San Francisco. In today’s world, smartphone integration is a must for drivers, and you can easily pair your compatible phone to Bluetooth®* in your Mercedes-Benz to enable hands-free calling, audio streaming, and access to the connected features of the Mercedes-Benz App. This guide from the experts at our Fremont dealership will explain how to connect to Bluetooth®* in your Mercedes-Benz. If you require assistance pairing your phone to Bluetooth®* via the COMAND® or MBUX system, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mercedes-Benz COMAND® vs. MBUX: Connecting to Bluetooth®

COMAND® was introduced in 1998 and was the featured cockpit management and data system offered on Mercedes-Benz vehicles until 2020 when the new Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) was introduced. Both systems give access to Bluetooth®* hands-free-calling, music streaming services, messaging, navigation, and more, but MBUX delivers a more streamlined, intuitive, and user-friendly experience with steering-wheel-mounted controls, Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding, and touch control. The process of connecting to Bluetooth®* through COMAND® or MBUX differs slightly, as we will explain below.

How to Pair Your Cellphone to MBUX

To start, you need to ensure that your phone is on. Then, follow these steps to pair your cellphone to Bluetooth® via MBUX:

1. Turn on your vehicle.
2. Press the “Home” button on the multimedia screen.
3. Select the “Phone” option.
4. Choose “Connect Device”.
5. Your phone will display on the “Connect New Device” Screen.
6. A code will display on both the MBUX multimedia system and on your mobile device.
7. If the codes match, confirm the code on your mobile device.
8. Your mobile device is now connected to Bluetooth®*.

How to Pair Your Cellphone to Mercedes-Benz COMAND®

If you drive an older Mercedes-Benz model on your Hayward commute or are looking at purchasing a pre-owned Mercedes Benz at Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont, just follow these steps to connect your cellphone to Bluetooth®* via the COMAND® system:

1. Turn on your vehicle.
2. Using your central controller, navigate to the “Telephone Settings” on the color display.
3. Once you select the “Telephone Settings” option, your screen should display, “Ready for Bluetooth®* Telephony… (No Phone Authorized).” When you see this screen, take your phone and turn on your Bluetooth® settings. Make sure that your phone is visible/discoverable to Bluetooth®. To pair a phone to Bluetooth®*, the phone must be on.
4. Press the “Connect Device” option on your Mercedes-Benz color display.
5. Then, push the “Search for Phones” option on the color display.
6. The name of your device should appear on the color display once Bluetooth® recognizes it. Press the button that shares the name of your device.
7. A 6-digit Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth®* pairing code will then be shown on the color display. You will also get a notification on your phone with a 6-digit code.
8. If this code matches the Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth®* pairing code on your vehicle’s screen, press “Pair” on your phone.
9. When successfully connected, the Mercedes-Benz screen will have the name of your device displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Call Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont to Learn More About How to Pair Your Phone to Bluetooth® in a Mercedes-Benz

Having trouble connecting to Bluetooth®* in your Mercedes-Benz? Your owner’s manual will have instructions for your specific Mercedes-Benz model. If you don’t have access to your owner’s manual or if you would rather talk to an expert, please feel free to give us a call at (510) 623-1111. Here at Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont, we go the extra mile for our valued customers throughout the Bay Area and Sunnyvale area, and our team is here to ensure that you enjoy all of the advanced tech features of your Mercedes-Benz.

*Bluetooth® interface does not provide phone charging or an external antenna. Compatibility, features, and pairing may vary based on user's device. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.