Mercedes-Benz unveiled Marco Polo, a 'smart home on wheels' remotely controlled from an app - see inside the campervan

The automaker calls it a “smart home on wheels.”

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The interior of the campervan has multiple storage spaces, including cupboards and drawers.

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Marco Polo can sleep up to four people.

Two can sleep in the foldout bed converted from the two backseats…

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...and two can fit in the pop-up roof full-sized bed.

There’s also a Marco Polo ACTIVITY option that can sleep up to five people and seat up to seven.

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The kitchenette includes a gas burner, refrigerator, and sink.

The van has "high quality yacht flooring," according to the automaker.

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Marco Polo has a signature a 10.25-inch touchscreen in the cockpit with similar functions to the MBAC app.

This touchscreen, in conjunction with the app, can control the living spaces.

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The automaker claims the app and touchscreen can control and view functions like checking the fresh and grey water tank levels…

...adjusting the heater and air conditioner, including setting timers and planned temperature reductions at night...

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...opening or closing the pop-up roof…

...checking the battery charge levels…

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...controlling the sliding sunroof…

...adjusting the sound system, including bass levels…

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...and changing the brightness and color of the interior and ambient lighting.

The touchscreen also displays an optional 360 camera that can help with parking.

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The MBAC program can be integrated into other camper vans and motorhomes.

This includes Westfalia’s James Cook van and Bimobil’s LBX 365, both of which are based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van body.

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Consumers also have the option to use the Mercedes me connect app.

This app has been available for Sprinter use since August 2019.

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It includes free service management, telediagnostics, and remote diagnostics, to name a few.

It also allows the van's owner to control tire pressure, fuel refill levels, vehicle tracking…

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...navigation with a GPS, weather updates…

...and multimedia.

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The Mercedes me connect app can also respond to "Hey Mercedes" similar to Apple's "Hey Siri."

The van will also have a Premium Sports Package Exterior.

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This package includes chrome bumpers and five-spoke wheels.

The camper will be on display at the automaker's Caravan, Motor and Tourism — or CMT — exhibition in Germany from January 11 to 19.

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Pricing has not been announced yet.