How to Install Speed Cameras on Mercedes MBUX: Complete 2026 Technical Guide

Quick Answer: How to activate speed cameras on Mercedes MBUX

To display speed cameras on Mercedes MBUX, you must upload GPX files onto a FAT32 formatted USB drive inside a folder named PersonalPOI. The Star-Speedcameras system is the only one optimized with a proprietary Python script designed to eliminate redundant acoustic alerts ("Spatial Deduplication") and ensure crisp, high-definition icons on MBUX displays, with professional multilingual support included.

Do you drive a Mercedes with the MBUX system and wonder: “Why don't I see speed cameras or average speed zones on my car's navigator?”
The answer is simple: they aren't there by default. However, the good news is that you can fix this yourself in less than 10 minutes.

How Speed Cameras Work on Mercedes-Benz

The MBUX system natively supports custom POIs (Points of Interest). This means you can add special interest points — such as speed cameras — and have them appear on your vehicle's map, complete with visual and acoustic warnings. This process is entirely safe: it does not void your warranty and requires no coding or complex hardware modifications.

Mercedes MBUX Speed Camera Alerts

Why Choose the Star-Speedcameras.com Database (MBUX Only)

While generic or free files found online often cause system crashes or "false positive" alerts, our system is engineered specifically for Mercedes hardware:

Spatial Deduplication Algorithm: Our proprietary Python script, refined over years of testing, analyzes coordinates and merges points that are too close together. The result? No more annoying "double beeps" when multiple cameras are located in the same stretch.
Native High-Resolution Icons: Sharp, clear icons specifically designed for 10.25" and 12" Mercedes displays, visually distinguishing between fixed cameras, mobile traps, average speed zones, and red-light cameras.
Smart Alert Optimization: Intelligent calibration of warning distances based on the average road speed.
Comprehensive Database: Includes fixed and mobile cameras, average speed zones, red-light cameras, and restricted zones, updated monthly for every single country.
Background Passive Alerts: Warnings trigger automatically even without an active destination set and even if you aren't currently viewing the map. Alerts are fully customizable in terms of volume and map visualization.

Mercedes Speed Camera Installation

Safety and Mercedes Warranty

Integration is performed via the native "Personal Special Destinations" function provided by Mercedes-Benz. Since this is not a firmware modification (hack), the installation is 100% safe and does not void the vehicle's warranty.

Installation Procedure: Fast & Simple

Having a co-pilot that discreetly warns you of an upcoming camera is far better than risking heavy fines or license suspension. Seeing alerts directly on your dashboard makes you feel more in control and secure, without the need to connect your phone and open third-party apps every time you start the engine.

What you will receive: After purchase, you will receive the ready-to-use package via email, a multilingual PDF guide, and access to step-by-step video tutorials on our YouTube channel.

Mercedes MBUX Speed Camera Map Visualization

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do these speed cameras work on all MBUX models?

Yes, our system supports all models equipped with the MBUX system (A-Class, B, C, E, S, CLA, GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS) produced from 2018 to the present day.

What happens if I change my car?

We provide flexible licensing and personalized multilingual technical support to help you transfer your data to your new Mercedes-Benz effortlessly.