Becker map pilot alternative

[flying haggis]

Hi all.
My wife has a 2014 b class with the Becker cradle in the glove box but no module, so should I buy a module with probably out of date maps or should I get an alternative module that runs car play and Android auto? And secondly how does the aftermarket module work? Does it pick up Google maps/waze etc from your phone and transfer it to the car screen? I can't seem to find info about the workings on line, perhaps I am searching for the wrong things.
I don't know about these add ones but I know there are clever folk on here who understand it and who are willing to share with us idiots!

 

[markjay]

Get an alternative module that runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The BMP was designed 15 years ago... technology has moved on since.

 

[markjay]

....And secondly how does the aftermarket module work? Does it pick up Google maps/waze etc from your phone and transfer it to the car screen?...

That's exactly how it works.

 

[flying haggis]

Hi Markjay, thanks for the quick reply. Any suggestions for a module or are they all the same from the same factory and how data hungry is the usage.

 

[markjay]

Hi Markjay, thanks for the quick reply. Any suggestions for a module or are they all the same from the same factory and how data hungry is the usage.

I can recommend a specific model unfortunately, but regarding data usage, it uses exactly the same amount of data that your phone would use if it was fitted in a cradle attached to the windscreen and you had Waze running on it.

 

[tony gee]

is the OEM fitted one that bad ? i know its out of date but im sure it'll get you where you are going, might not be always perfect but better than nothing. not used mine much but when i have theirs no issue. just saying

 

[flying haggis]

There isn't one fitted just the cradle hence wanting to fit something and rather than an outdated Becker I thought it might be better to get the ccar play Android auto gizmo.

 

[markjay]

I can't recommend a specific model unfortunately, but regarding data usage, it uses exactly the same amount of data that your phone would use if it was fitted in a cradle attached to the windscreen and you had Waze running on it.

 

[tony gee]

just seen this, brand new and they will update it.

Brand New Mercedes Becker Map Pilot | eBay

Brand New in sealed Box Mercedes-Benz Becker Map Pilot If you require us to update it prior to dispatch let as know, but then box will be opened.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[markjay]

just seen this, brand new and they will update it.

Flogging a dead horse comes to mind....

 

[SpikyMikey]

Worth bearing in mind that as of earlier this year, Becker no longer support Map Pilot, so no further updates or tech. assistance.

 

[flying haggis]

Just to say thanks to Markjay, I bought an adapter box from Ali express (£63 delivered?) and it works seamlessly straight after plugging it in and pairing my phone.
Google maps here we go! which will always be up to date unlike an old Becker system.

 

[MarcusS212]

That's a pretty good upgrade for Becker equipped cars. My 2016 E class have the Garmin Map Pilot on SD-card, and while I believe the navigation works pretty well there are no more updates since a few years an Android Auto/Carplay module would be nice. A bit more finicky to install.