{"product_id":"the-uplink-mercedes-android-12-head-unit","title":"The Uplink | 8-Inch Android 12 Head Unit for Mercedes A, B and V-Class","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe car was engineered to be finished. The dashboard was not.\u003c\/strong\u003e A W169 or W245 was built to last twenty years, and mechanically most of them will. What ages is the interface: a factory head unit with a screen the size of a business card, navigation that has not been updated since the car was new, and a phone cradle someone bolted to the vent. The Uplink replaces the weakest component of an otherwise sound vehicle with an eight inch Android 12 display that fits the factory aperture exactly, in 245 mm across the top and 240 mm across the bottom by 130 mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything your phone can do, mounted where the radio used to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto run without a cable. Built-in 4G and Wi-Fi keep the unit online when your phone is not. GPS is internal, so navigation works with no phone attached at all. Audio runs through a 4 x 45 W amplifier with a DSP stage you can tune per speaker, and the factory steering wheel controls keep working, which is the detail that separates an installation you enjoy from one you tolerate. Split screen shows navigation and media together. A reversing camera input turns the dash display into a mirror when you shift into reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment is the whole job, and it is specified honestly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The unit is listed for Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 (2004-2012), B-Class W245 (2004-2012), V-Class and Vito and Viano W639 (2006-2014), Sprinter W906 (2006-2012) and the VW Crafter from 2006 onward. One warning worth reading twice: vehicles with a fibre optic amplifier or a factory premium system such as Harman Kardon, Bose or JBL are not directly compatible, and require a bypass extension cable that is available separately. Measure your console before ordering - that single step is the difference between a two-hour install and a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour Mercedes was built to outlast its electronics. This is how you let it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ 8 inch capacitive touchscreen at 1024 x 600 or 1280 x 720 depending on configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Android 12 with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and internal GPS - works with no phone connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ 4 x 45 W output with a DSP stage for per-speaker tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Factory steering wheel control support and split screen multitasking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Reversing camera input, voice control and 128 GB external memory support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✦ Direct-fit panel for A-Class W169, B-Class W245, V-Class and Vito W639, Sprinter W906 and VW Crafter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 (2004-2012), B-Class W245 (2004-2012), V-Class \/ Vito \/ Viano W639 (2006-2014), Sprinter W906 (2006-2012), VW Crafter (2006+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245 mm top width \/ 240 mm bottom width x 130 mm high x 240 mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inch touchscreen, 1024 x 600 or 1280 x 720\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Android 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quad core 1.2 GHz, with 8-core UIS 7862 platform options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 GB RAM \/ 16 GB storage base, higher configurations available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x 45 W with DSP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, internal GPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhone Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP3, MP4, JPEG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e MicroSD up to 128 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS and metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory fibre optic or premium amplifier systems (Harman Kardon, Bose, JBL) unless a bypass extension cable is used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uplink is for the owner who intends to keep the car. If you have a 2006 to 2012 Mercedes A-Class, B-Class, V-Class, Vito or Sprinter that runs well and looks tired only where the electronics are, this is the highest-value upgrade available - not because it adds horsepower, but because it removes the daily friction of an obsolete screen. Weekend campers and van builders use it in Vito and Sprinter conversions where the head unit doubles as the cabin entertainment and navigation hub. Small fleet and courier operators use it because 4G navigation and reversing camera input are operational tools, not luxuries. Listeners get the DSP stage instead of a factory amp, and drivers get steering wheel controls that behave exactly as the car always did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this fit my car exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your vehicle is an A-Class W169, B-Class W245, V-Class, Vito, Viano W639, Sprinter W906 or VW Crafter from the listed year ranges, yes - the panel is a direct fit at 245 mm top and 240 mm bottom width, 130 mm high. Measure your centre console aperture before ordering, because model year references are a guide and console variants exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a phone connected for navigation to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The unit has internal GPS and runs Android 12 natively, so you can install navigation directly on the head unit. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are there when you would rather mirror your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will my steering wheel buttons still work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Factory steering wheel control support is built in and configured during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My car has a Harman Kardon or Bose system - is it compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. Vehicles with a fibre optic or factory premium amplifier require a bypass extension cable, available separately. Contact us with your VIN and audio system details and we will confirm what your car needs before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I add a reversing camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A dedicated reversing camera input is provided and activates automatically when reverse gear is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much memory can I add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroSD cards up to 128 GB are supported, which is ample for offline maps, music and dash camera storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it support 4G and a SIM card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4G-capable configuration accepts a SIM, giving the head unit its own internet connection for streaming, traffic data and over-the-air app updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top: 32px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S217afdbcaa8a4ccd83e81af7ecea20971.webp?v=1770001777\" alt=\"The Uplink 8 inch Android 12 head unit for Mercedes-Benz\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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