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Garmin Zumo XT will not link to Spyder audio! Why have it?
Just picked up a Garmin Zumo XT bad choice it will-not link up to audio system, per Garmin help line what a waste of money. It will only link up with phone and head set. Took two calls to help line just to get that. We sometimes ride without helmet so it is a big issue with me. My old Garmin would link up with audio but not the new one. Had I known that to start would not have gotten it. Did like the live road updates but if I can't hear it why have it.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-16-2022 at 05:35 PM.
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your not telling us the model you have. you MIGHT be able to get the cradle with attaching wires, that plug into the harness at rear for charging and audio. maybe somebody else can verify for me. might be a slim chance
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Yeah that was the draw back on the XT. There is no physical audio plug on the XT. You can get a Bluetooth adapter and link it thru the audio system that way. I havent done it yet but have heard it does work that way.
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
Yeah that was the draw back on the XT. There is no physical audio plug on the XT. You can get a Bluetooth adapter and link it thru the audio system that way. I havent done it yet but have heard it does work that way.
It does work, I've done it. Got the cheapo adapter ($~25) from Lamonster.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-17-2022 at 07:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by ButterSmooth
It does work, I've done it. Got the cheapo adapter ($~25) from Lamonster.
You can plug an audio connector into the XT?
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Yeah trying to figure out #4 post.
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
Yeah trying to figure out #4 post.
You bluetooth from the XT to the adapter and the adapter plugs into the spyder.
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Originally Posted by redrt
Just picked up a Garmin Zumo XT bad choice it will-not link up to audio system, per Garmin help line what a waste of money. It will only link up with phone and head set. Took two calls to help line just to get that. We sometimes ride without helmet so it is a big issue with me. My old Garmin would link up with audio but not the new one. Had I known that to start would not have gotten it. Did like the live road updates but if I can't hear it why have it.
You have jumped into negativity mode too quickly, redrt. As others have said, buy Lamont’s cheap “BT to audio” jack and BT the XT to it for sound through your speakers. It would be useful to know which model and year you have.
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I also used the blue tooth adapter from LaMonster. You bluetooth the Garmin to the adapter and I also bluetoothed my phone to the adapter. Now I play Sirius XM from my phone (powered up from the plug in the trunk) AND the Garmin XT will override the music with directions, cautions, etc. The adapter plugs into the USB plug in the little glove box on my '21 RTL, I just have to remember to turn it on when I start the bike. I have not bothered to try and make calls on the phone or change channels on the Sirius XM - I'll stop if I need to make a call or find a new channel.
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Originally Posted by EdMat
You bluetooth from the XT to the adapter and the adapter plugs into the spyder.
Yep I know that but there is no Physical audio plug on the XT. I thought that was clear on post #3..
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Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
You can plug an audio connector into the XT?
It is a bluetooth adapter, powered by the Spyder.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-16-2022 at 08:58 PM.
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
Yep I know that but there is no Physical audio plug on the XT. I thought that was clear on post #3..
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I get it. Like Peteoz said wires got crossed but we are all on same page.
Last edited by trikermutha; 09-17-2022 at 08:37 AM.
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
You can plug an audio connector into the XT?
I guess I am not on the same page. There is a 3.5mm audio plug right there in the glove compartment beside the usb plug. 2020+ anyway. How is that not an audio connector? You could plug in an mp3 player, older phone, whatever, and listen to your hearts content. You don't have any control over the device through the Spyder but the audio does come through.
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Ok The Garmin XT does not have a 3.5MM audio connector on it or on the harness like the 665/660 units had.
So Yes the Spyder does have an audio connector in the trunk or newer Spyder someplace else?
So the way around it would be use a bluetooth receiver and plug that into the Audio connector on the spyder. This way the Zumo XT will work thru the speakers on the Spyder.
Hope we all got that resolved.
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May also be options
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Bluetooth receiver To FM transmitter found at Wally. Both also have additional USB-A charging ports. Guessing you do have a 12VDC cigarette plug available.
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
Ok The Garmin XT does not have a 3.5MM audio connector on it or on the harness like the 665/660 units had.
So Yes the Spyder does have an audio connector in the trunk or newer Spyder someplace else?
So the way around it would be use a bluetooth receiver and plug that into the Audio connector on the spyder. This way the Zumo XT will work thru the speakers on the Spyder.
Hope we all got that resolved.
Hahahaha…….well done, Triker. …….. at least WE know what it’s all about
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Peteoz
Hahahaha…….well done, Triker. …….. at least WE know what it’s all about
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