Navigation and Phone Hook Ups
- Thread starter DaBerr
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wspollack
Active member
I'm kind of weak on this subject, so I'll just get the ball rolling, and hope that more knowledgeable folks chime in.
You use the (free) BMW Motorrad Connected app; see https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/e...ication/connectivity.html#/section-navigation and https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/urban_mobility/c400gt.html#/section-highlights .
This gets directions from your phone (in addition to who knows what privacy info), and then displays turn-by-turn navigation info. The phone remains in your pocket or the bike's right cubby (as that has a rubber mat and a couple of USB-A ports).
I think that's it. I only used that once in two years, just to sort of check it out. Most (all?) of the time, I don't really care where I am -- until I get to some major road that I'm familiar with, to get my bearings -- but I can see where this might be useful at times.
For spending some money to get full Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the scoot, you might be interested in this thread by @byee:
CHIGEE AIO-5 Lite - Apple / Android CarPlay
My riding buddy bought the CHIGEE AIO-5 lite for his Yamaha Has anyone here investigated this product for the C400GT / X? https://www.chigee.com/collections/aio-5-lite My C400GT has the TFT display and I use the BMW Connected app for navigation and music. It also tracks my rides - mileage...
Last, if you wind up just mounting your phone to use with Google Maps, etc., be aware of potential vibration issues, particularly with late-model iPhones.
sdan45
New member
I've been using this device for about a year now with no problems and it connects to my Android phone via Android Auto. Works perfectly with my Sena headset. I bought it from their website but you can also buy these through Amazon. I already had the GPS mount for my C400GT so mounting it was easy and it's getting it's switched power from the connector behind the handlebar cover.
