Mercedes is the latest car manufacturer to develop a brand-new, innovative app for the newly-released Apple Watch. Known as the MB Companion App, the high-tech program allows Mercedes owners to obtain directions on their Apple Watch or iPhone. Not yet available to the public, the MB Companion App will be released within the next few months, giving Mercedes drivers the opportunity to take their ownership experience to new levels.
The incoming Mercedes C-Class and S-Class models outfitted with COMAND Online will be the first vehicles with the ability to utilize the MB Companion App. With the function, drivers will have the chance to search for directions on their Apple Watch, which will then pass on the information to Mercedes COMAND Online as soon as the driver starts the vehicle. While in the car, the navigation system will provide the directions; however, once the driver arrives to the destination and steps out of the vehicle, the Apple Watch will takeover, delivering walking directions. As of now, this will be the only feature offered with the MB Companion App, but in time, Mercedes will also provide range information, odometer readings, fuel level details and maintenance code through the app, which will drastically improve the user experience.
Look for the Mercedes C-Class and S-Class at Elite Mercedes this fall and try out the new MB Companion App for Apple Watch.
