Pairing

[Budman]

I suspect that this topic has been asked before but I cant find it so Ill ask again.


All I want to do is listen to the radio, hear the GPS instructions and talk to Ann when she is riding with me. I cant get my Cardo Pro2 to pair with the Nav V. Do I have to buy the expensive BMW system or is there an alternative?


Thanks,


Bud     

[Budman]

After much trial and error I have the Cardo Team Set Pro paired with the Nav V. The audio system will recognize the headset but will not connect. So now I have the thing paired and I guess that we will not be listening to the radio. Its not really a big thing because Ive never listened to the radio on other bikes but is aggravating. 

[guest2360]

It is not possible to get the bike to fully pair with any make of Bluetooth, ie helmet 1and helmet 2 settings in the audio unit except the BMW stuff. The audio unit and the GPS should pair with one of the helmets but the other one will only pair helmet to helmet. 
My suggestion.  Dump Bluetooth. Fit a quality wired system.  No more charging up, no more pairing nightmares, far superior sound quality. . 
PS. Lets hope my comments Don't result in a stream of posts suggesting I live in the past.   

[Levisp]

I have an Interphone F3MC system which works well as a rider to pillion chat line and solo rider nav instructions. Problem is when you try and get anymore complicated it just doesn't want to play. I'm tempted with an Autocom system but what puts me off is that because I do not have the audio unit, I have to have a BT module to connect the Nav V to the Autocom system. Question is how reliable is that BT connection ? Can you hear Nav instructions and play music using the media player. Just wish the Nav had an audio out socket then you could dispense with BT altogether.

[guest2360]

I have an Autocom Logic fitted with the BTM02 dongle on my bike.  The Nav V is loaded with music. The system works perfectly. Both of us get voice prompts and the music quality is spot on. On my previous 2 bikes I had an Audio unit but except for loosing the ability to adjust the volume with the wheel I have lost nothing.  It never unpairs itself.  The whole system fits neatly under the pillion seat. And of course I can have a digital speedo showing and music at the same time, something you cant do with an  audio unit fitted.     

[Levisp]

I have an Autocom Logic fitted with the BTM02 dongle on my bike.  The Nav V is loaded with music. The system works perfectly. Both of us get voice prompts and the music quality is spot on. On my previous 2 bikes I had an Audio unit but except for loosing the ability to adjust the volume with the wheel I have lost nothing.  It never unpairs itself.  The whole system fits neatly under the pillion seat. And of course I can have a digital speedo showing and music at the same time, something you cant do with an  audio unit fitted.   

RTman10 thanks for the info thats really useful. It sounds much better system than I have, may well have to look into how much it would cost to fit. Did you fit it yourself or get a dealer to do the work ?


The digital speedo really needs a rethink. I have 2 mates with K16s and its one of the things they complain about. I hate the fact you cannot change it to kph when going abroad. Very bad implementation.

[Levisp]

One last question, does the Nav V BT to Autocom connection do stereo music ?

[guest2360]

One last question, does the Nav V BT to Autocom connection do stereo music ?
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Perfect stereo
No didn't fit it myself.  I worry  about going into limbus wiring and always use experts .  In my case its Pidcocks in Long Eaton who have been Autocom agents since year dot.  Not all dealers like doing anything but selling you the crap BMW Bluetooth kit and some are not too clever with the installation.

[Levisp]

Thanks. I happy working on the mechanical side of the bike but electrics are not my thing so I'm with you, I think I would take it to an expert. I bought my bike from Bahnstormer Alton Hampshire who are also Autocom specialist, so will ask them the next time I'm there and see what they have to say.

[richardbd]

Thanks. I happy working on the mechanical side of the bike but electrics are not my thing so I'm with you, I think I would take it to an expert. I bought my bike from Bahnstormer Alton Hampshire who are also Autocom specialist, so will ask them the next time I'm there and see what they have to say.

I had my autocom installed by Bahnstormers in Alton - just ask for Daren.

[Levisp]

Cheers will do.

[Mebyon]

Hi Everyone, my first post to say thanks for saving me money.


I was looking to upgrade my Autocom system with the bluetooth module (which works well and the base unit must be over 10 years old) to BMW Bluetooth until I read this thread and a few others. I wanted to get more freedom and remove the need for the flexible connection from helmet to bike but the saying keeps coming up "if aint broke don't fix it" - and keep the money.


I have a 2013 R1200RT anniversary and to wire the autocom I did think about connecting up to the feed to the rear socket but any problems could invalidate the warranty. To overcome this I removed the rear socket and relocated it under the seat and plugged the supply cable to the Autocom direct into it thus no change that could affect the warranty.


regards
Pete..   

[Levisp]

Nice idea Mebyon. Unfortunately I cannot go down that route because I use that socket to power my wife's heated vest. I also charge the battery using the front aux socket which makes both live and so would power the Autocom system when it should be shutdown. Its a shame that a switchable power feed isn't installed as OEM equipment, it would make doing this sooooo easy.

[guest2360]

On the LC my dealer connects the Autocom to the block which is located under the front of the front seat immediately behind the tank. If you connect any device to an accessory socket any decent battery charger will detect a drain and shut down.  If you are correct and both sockets are live when you connect a charger it probably would not work at all.

[Levisp]

If one was just after a rider to pillion intercom then using the aux socket as a power source would make quite a good portable system. Logic unit connected to rear or front aux socket using appropriate plug and then carried in tail pack or tank bag as a portable system would actually be quite neat, especially if you wanted to use the system on one or more bikes. Might think about this a bit more. I think Autocom make a BT board that fits into the Logic unit making a integrated BT system, so enabling the Nav V BT functions. Will have to do more research.