Mercedes-Benz is soon going to introduce Microsoft Teams video calling/meeting feature integration in its cars, beginning from the CLA sedan. Read about how it works and how it will be integrated into the car below.
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What is the new Mercedes-Benz Microsoft Teams feature?
As per a latest report online, Mercedes is soon going to introduce Microsoft Teams meeting feature via in-car camera video conferencing. The new-gen CLA sedan will be the first Mercedes car to get equipped with this new technology.
Microsoft Intune will be integrated into the MB.OS infotainment system, which will further use the car’s IRVM camera to join meetings on the go for the driver.
As per the report, Mercedes cars will feature a complete 365 Copilot generative AI assistant and Microsoft Teams meeting software to provide a seamless experience.
How will the Mercedes-Benz Microsoft Teams feature work?
Speaking of how it works, the driver or front passenger will be able to join the meetings by using Enhanced Meetings. The in-car camera will live stream the video of the user and join the meeting.
However, the screens or slides presented by the other members or participants will not be showcased to the user due to driving safety concerns.
Moreover, the infotainment system will automatically turn off the screen once the meeting gets over. This will further reduce the possibility of crashing while using this new feature.
Other features of the Mercedes-Benz Microsoft Teams
In addition to the meeting screening, the new features will also include the chatbot AI, which will be specifically designed to answer the work-related DMs via voice recognition.
Using this feature, the drivers can reply to the messages on the go, without caring to look at the screens. It will also reduce the dependency on mobile phones, thus further reducing the chances of accidents.
Meanwhile, users can also check their daily schedule or the upcoming meetings and calendar for the day via this new software.
When will the Mercedes-Benz Microsoft Teams feature launch in the UAE?
As of now, Mercedes is planning to introduce the meetings feature in the US and European markets initially. However, there are internal plans to later offer this software in other countries like the UAE.
As of now, it will be integrated in the new CLA sedan, but other Mercedes cars will also receive this new feature in the future.
Meanwhile, the Microsoft Teams meeting software will be sold as an optional Entertainment Package Plus, which means additional payment to opt for this software in your new Mercedes car.
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Our verdict
Integrating a video streaming service in a car’s infotainment system is the first-ever by Mercedes. While the real-world implications of this software will only be known in the future, we are hopeful that it will become a revolutionary step in in-car infotainment technology.
FAQs
1. Do Mercedes-Benz cars have a Microsoft Teams feature?
Yes, the new-generation CLA sedan will soon offer the Microsoft Teams video streaming meeting feature.
2. Will Microsoft Teams feature on Mercedes-Benz cars for free?
No, customers will need to opt for the Entertainment Package Plus by paying extra money to use the meeting feature of Microsoft Teams in a Mercedes-Benz car.
