Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Generally, two types of Wi-Fi connection are available:
Using the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
The multimedia system serves as a Wi-Fi hotspot for mobile communication devices such as a smartphone or tablet PC.
The data volume of the vehicle or an already connected tethering device is used for the data connection.
Data volumes must be purchased via the Mercedes me Portal.
The use of the vehicle data tariff by external devices is not available in all countries.
Using a mobile communication device as a Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)
An external Wi-Fi hotspot is accessed for the Internet connection of the multimedia system. The data tariff of the mobile communication device via Acquired data package is used for the data connection.
Options for setting up a connection
QR code
The connection is set up by scanning the QR code shown on the multimedia system.
NFC
The connection is set up by placing the mobile communication device in the NFC interface of the vehicle.
Security key
The connection is established by entering the security key displayed on the multimedia system.