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Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:45 pm
by kwarrrt1200
I haven't had much of a chance to use the RT since getting it, however, I'm off to the Ardennes this Friday for a week, and really looking forward to get to know the bike better.
So, possibly a numpty question....(and I'm really sorry, if this has been covered numerous times....)
I currently listen to music via my Nav6 - iPhone - Freecom 1, obviously all Bluetooth.
So, can I plug my phone into the USB glove box socket, pair the helmet with the bike, and then control music via the whizzy wheel?
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:25 pm
by buzz
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:03 pm
by Casbar
Do a search on this forum, loads of advice. But in a nutshell - no you can't. If you want to use the usb socket in the glove box to the audio, you need to have your music on a memory stick or iPod. Or put some music onto your Garmin memory card. Well you couldn't on my 2014 with audio. Don't have audio on my 1250, but I don't believe they have changed the setup.
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:14 pm
by beemerboy9
kwarrrt1200 wrote:
I haven't had much of a chance to use the RT since getting it, however, I'm off to the Ardennes this Friday for a week, and really looking forward to get to know the bike better.
So, possibly a numpty question....(and I'm really sorry, if this has been covered numerous times....)
I currently listen to music via my Nav6 - iPhone - Freecom 1, obviously all Bluetooth.
So, can I plug my phone into the USB glove box socket, pair the helmet with the bike, and then control music via the whizzy wheel?
I would say - yes, you can
but............
I could not find a way to fit the full BMW approved adaptor cable plus my iPhone into the tiny space that is the fairing pocket of the RT.
Therefore, like Casbar and many others, I put my music onto a USB stick. The tracks on the USB are searchable via the whizzy wheel.
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:46 am
by Rambler358
kwarrrt1200 wrote:So, can I plug my phone into the USB glove box socket, pair the helmet with the bike, and then control music via the whizzy wheel?
Yes - if you have an iPhone, and you'll need to buy the BMW iPod adapter.
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:49 am
by Rambler358
beemerboy9 wrote:I could not find a way to fit the full BMW approved adaptor cable plus my iPhone into the tiny space that is the fairing pocket of the RT.
This will solve your problem:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0131 ... UTF8&psc=1
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:25 am
by beemerboy9
Well done, I had not thought of that. It certainly solves the problem of the connection, but not that of keeping the phone charged as the BT eats through the battery.
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:32 pm
by Woodbe
Just purchased a new RT and have been pondering the same issue. I just purchased this cable/ adapter from amazon which solves some of the issues, and mounted phone on handle bars . Charges the phone, plays music and or navigation through bike speakers or headset. Will only adjust volume with wheel. so far so good .
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J45LFMH/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:13 am
by Rambler358
beemerboy9 wrote:
Well done, I had not thought of that. It certainly solves the problem of the connection, but not that of keeping the phone charged as the BT eats through the battery.
I’ve ridden 8 hour days and my iPhone never got below a 50% charge using that device.
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:36 am
by Old-Git
beemerboy9 wrote:
Therefore, like Casbar and many others, I put my music onto a USB stick. The tracks on the USB are searchable via the whizzy wheel.
How do you search the USB using the wonder wheel? Ta
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:17 pm
by beemerboy9
Old-Git wrote:
How do you search the USB using the wonder wheel? Ta
Use the Mode button to Search by Artist, Album etc.
Re: Bluetooth connecting helmet/phone/bike
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 9:09 am
by Old-Git
beemerboy9 wrote:
Use the Mode button to Search by Artist, Album etc.
Thanks