In-Car-Office Setup Guide
Full information about setting up In-Car Office can be found in this PDF.
The presented functions are dependent on the particular vehicle model, the individual configuration and the particular market.
In-Car Office
Digital Extra
Your Mercedes as an office: work through your 'to do' list in the vehicle – with office solutions which have been specially optimised for this purpose.
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At a glance
- Create and read out emails and calendar entries by voice command
- Review and sort email inbox on the multimedia display when the vehicle is stationary
- Automatic dial-in to conference calls, including automatic transfer of dial-in data and display of incoming conference details (e.g. organiser)
- Start navigation to location information saved in the appointment calendar with one click
- Automatic call initiation for Tasks with saved phone numbers (e.g. contacts, hotel, etc.)
Your workplace in the car
With In-Car Office you use your valuable time productively in your vehicle too: thanks to the read-aloud function for emails and the ability to initiate conference calls via voice command, along with a reminder function, you can concentrate fully on the journey - and still work. Changes in your calendar are updated promptly in the vehicle and outstanding calls are displayed as To Dos. So you're always up to date when out and about.
Your advantages at a glance
In-Car Office allows you to work while on the road – without having to take your hands off the wheel. Thanks to the automation of lots of functions, the Digital Extra saves you having to reach for your smartphone and thus makes working easier and safer: for example, you can automatically dial into a conference call or work through emails by voice command and use the read-aloud function while driving. This makes work before and after meetings simple and straightforward. You can confer with people during your journey, for example, to ensure you are optimally prepared when you appear at the meeting with your customer. In-Car Office transforms your Mercedes into a comfortable office.
Note on use
In-Car Office is available in vehicles with MBUX multimedia system and a media display of at least 10.25 inches in size. With COMAND Online use is restricted, the email functions are not available. To use the Digital Extra, you must have access to the vehicle as the main user with your Mercedes-Benz driver profile.
In order to use this Digital Extra, you also require a corresponding email account with the relevant email provider. You can find out here which email providers are supported for your vehicle.
Product information
- Category
- Comfort
- Provider
- Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited
- Note on use
- Term: 12 months; monthly | cancellable on a monthly basis
The following conditions must be met before use:
- Your vehicle must be linked to your Mercedes-Benz account
- The necessary pre-installation for Remote Package, Vehicle Setup or Remote Online must be available in your vehicle
- The Personalisation Digital Extra, included in the Vehicle Setup or Remote Package, must be available for your vehicle and activated within the Mercedes-Benz App
- An email account with a supported email provider must be active and specified in the Mercedes-Benz App (under the required Digital Extra data for In-Car Office)
- Your smartphone must be connected to your vehicle via Bluetooth™
In-Car Office can be used in all Mercedes-Benz vehicles with MBUX multimedia system and a media display of at least 10.25 inches in size. Please note that the email functionality is not supported in vehicles with COMAND Online. In-Car Office is only available for Digital Extras markets.
The data from a customer's own "collaboration account" (e.g. calendar entries, tasks) with a compatible third-party provider are accessed via the backend and processed to allow display in the vehicle.
When using information received via the interface to Gmail, the application complies with Google requirements relating to restricted use.
SET-UP: How can I activate In-Car Office in the vehicle?
Make sure that your vehicle is linked to your Mercedes-Benz account. Add the In-Car Office Digital Extra to your shopping cart in the Mercedes-Benz Store and complete the order. To activate In-Car Office in the vehicle, open the menu item "Apps" on the main screen of the multimedia system of your Mercedes and select "In-Car Office". Enter your Mercedes-Benz account password. Under Settings, select "Account link with In-Car Office". After you have used your smartphone to scan the QR code on the screen for verification purposes, you can enter your email address and complete the setup. After successfully synchronising your email account, you can use In-Car Office in your Mercedes.NEW VEHICLES: For how long can I use In-Car Office free of charge after purchasing a vehicle?
When you purchase your Mercedes (new vehicle) with MBUX multimedia system or COMAND Online, you can use In-Car Office free of charge for a limited period of three months after initial activation. You can then extend the term in the Mercedes-Benz Store.EMAIL PROVIDERS: Which email providers are supported by In-Car Office?
You can find out here which email providers are supported for your vehicle.
You can link three different email accounts with your In-Car Office.
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Note: Everything you need for this: Create your Mercedes me ID and link your Mercedes to it, then activate the Digital Extras. Done!
It´s as simple as that
1. Mercedes me ID
Simply register and pair up: create your account on the Mercedes-Benz website and pair it with your Mercedes.
2. Order and enable
Shop at your convenience: Order the Digital Extras that are available for your Mercedes. These Digital Extras are then enabled automatically and the invoice amount is debited using your preferred payment method.
3. Use
The best link to your Mercedes: You activate and manage the Digital Extras in your account on the Mercedes-Benz website.
1. Mercedes me ID
Simply register and pair up: create your account on the Mercedes-Benz website and pair it with your Mercedes.
2. Order and enable
Shop at your convenience: Order the Digital Extras that are available for your Mercedes. These Digital Extras are then enabled automatically and the invoice amount is debited using your preferred payment method.
3. Use
The best link to your Mercedes: You activate and manage the Digital Extras in your account on the Mercedes-Benz website.