I received this from MB.
Attn: All Mercedes Benz model year 2013-2017 owners.
On December 1st, 2022, Mercedes Benz will be shutting down their 3G network (3G sundown).
What that means for you: if your vehicle is affected by the 3G sundown, your Mercedes mobile app will no longer connect to your vehicle and features like remote start, remote lock and unlock, vehicle tracking, low battery alerts, and more will not work after 12/1/2022.
Mercedes has already announced and informed service centers that there is not a retrofit option to retain these features.
What you can do about it: Fortunately, there is a reliable solution available from an OEM integration provider that has spent over a decade providing remote starter and mobile app control solutions for Mercedes vehicles.
The SmartKey Starter® by Mid City Engineering has remote start from your OEM key fob out of the box. Add the Compustar Drone® to remote start, remote lock and unlock, track vehicle, check vehicle status, receive alarm notifications, battery alerts, and more- all from your phone. Additional add-ons and options like security sensor (shock/tilt/glass break/tow), extended range RF remotes, proximity lock/unlock, anti-carjacking, and more are also available.
Installing the SmartKey Starter® + Compustar Drone® in your vehicle will give you the features you’ve been using from your factory Mercedes app, plus a whole lot more.
For more information, vehicle compatibility, purchasing options, and a full list of vehicles affected by the 3G sundown, please visit: https://www.midcityengineering.com/mb3gsundown/
For professional installation, use the dealer locater tool on our website to find an installer near you.
Attn: All Mercedes Benz model year 2013-2017 owners.
On December 1st, 2022, Mercedes Benz will be shutting down their 3G network (3G sundown).
What that means for you: if your vehicle is affected by the 3G sundown, your Mercedes mobile app will no longer connect to your vehicle and features like remote start, remote lock and unlock, vehicle tracking, low battery alerts, and more will not work after 12/1/2022.
Mercedes has already announced and informed service centers that there is not a retrofit option to retain these features.
What you can do about it: Fortunately, there is a reliable solution available from an OEM integration provider that has spent over a decade providing remote starter and mobile app control solutions for Mercedes vehicles.
The SmartKey Starter® by Mid City Engineering has remote start from your OEM key fob out of the box. Add the Compustar Drone® to remote start, remote lock and unlock, track vehicle, check vehicle status, receive alarm notifications, battery alerts, and more- all from your phone. Additional add-ons and options like security sensor (shock/tilt/glass break/tow), extended range RF remotes, proximity lock/unlock, anti-carjacking, and more are also available.
Installing the SmartKey Starter® + Compustar Drone® in your vehicle will give you the features you’ve been using from your factory Mercedes app, plus a whole lot more.
For more information, vehicle compatibility, purchasing options, and a full list of vehicles affected by the 3G sundown, please visit: https://www.midcityengineering.com/mb3gsundown/
For professional installation, use the dealer locater tool on our website to find an installer near you.