Anyone using the updated BRP GO app?

[seagravesg]

Anyone using the updated BRP GO app? If so, any comments?

[Flamewinger]

I love it and after trying all kinds of devices and phones in the past, the smartphone integration is great! The BRP Go app has instructions on how to make easy connections. The Go app works better than the Connect app and you can see all the apps in one screen.

Some find it easy, some find it difficult. Using it a lot will allow you to get used to it. I love that I don't have to look away from the road to check the maps or other info. I really love the easy use of the joystick to manipulate things instead of trying to touch the screen which can be tricky while going dow the road. I can add a gas station to the route while moving so much easier than trying to touch a screen.

This vid is about a year old but still useful to show how to make connections and use the system.

[fredgal]

I tried to connect my new phone, but it won't connect. Is this because my old phone is still listed? Maybe only one phone will sync? Will I have to remove the old device to connect a new device? Tks

[Flamewinger]

It’s best to remove old before adding new. Never tried having two phones connected.

[shardt]

It works great for me. Be sure you have a data cable and not a charging cable. Also your phone has to be paired via Bluetooth or it will not connect.

[Deanna777]

It works great for me. Be sure you have a data cable and not a charging cable. Also your phone has to be paired via Bluetooth or it will not connect.

shardt,

I have the cable that came with the bike( I have a 2023 F3 LTD Special Series) which is in the glove box, I have my phone connected to the BRP Go App, and connected to the bike, ( via bluetooth) I can not use my phone( Tracphone) it uses up too much data on my phone, so I can not use the BRP GO App.

Do you have any suggestions?

The radio stations in Vermont , plus I can only listen to a certain radio station for so long.

Deanna

[Flamewinger]

shardt,

I have the cable that came with the bike( I have a 2023 F3 LTD Special Series) which is in the glove box, I have my phone connected to the BRP Go App, and connected to the bike, ( via bluetooth) I can not use my phone( Tracphone) it uses up too much data on my phone, so I can not use the BRP GO App.

Do you have any suggestions?

The radio stations in Vermont , plus I can only listen to a certain radio station for so long.

Deanna

As long as you use Apple Music that has downloaded music you won't use very much data service. Turn off traffic in the GPS app as that uses data service.

[shardt]

Download the music to your phone, or some apps like Spotify you can download the music while on Wi-Fi so you don't use data during playback.

[Jetfixer]

I wish that using BRP GO or Connect wouldn't take away the tachometer.

[Deanna777]

As long as you use Apple Music that has downloaded music you won't use very much data service. Turn off traffic in the GPS app as that uses data service.

Flamewinger, I'll try that. I have a Tracphone.


I'll let you know.

Deanna

[Deanna777]

Download the music to your phone, or some apps like Spotify you can download the music while on Wi-Fi so you don't use data during playback.

shardt, I'll try that also.

I am thinking I might try the Siriux XM app.

Deanna

[Flamewinger]

shardt, I'll try that also.

I am thinking I might try the Siriux XM app.

Deanna

Not sure if SiriusXM music can be downloaded. It’s more of a streaming app.

[Flamewinger]

I wish that using BRP GO or Connect wouldn't take away the tachometer.

It’s just a button punch away. You use the button on the back side of the left grip to open BRP Go and punch it again anytime you want to get the main screen which is the volume and Tach.

[Deanna777]

Not sure if SiriusXM music can be downloaded. It’s more of a streaming app.

Can you give me some suggestions on streaming apps?

Deanna

[Flamewinger]

Can you give me some suggestions on streaming apps?

Deanna

One of the apps available is Dash Radio. Many use Spotify and there’s Amazon and Pandora. All use cell service to get music and if you find yourself in an area with no service then no music. It’s why I play downloaded music a lot.

[seagravesg]

Sirius XM works great form. Since I have subscription on two vehicles, Spyder is free.

[BigPoppa]

I tried the BRP Go app and really wanted to like it but…none of the compatible GPS apps were as easy to use as Apple/Google Maps nor my Garmin. For music from my iPhone, I find the bluetooth connection alone sufficient. Now that I’ve wired up power for my Garmin I doubt I’ll use the BRP Go app again until there’s some must have feature I need or want.

[Deanna777]

One of the apps available is Dash Radio. Many use Spotify and there’s Amazon and Pandora. All use cell service to get music and if you find yourself in an area with no service then no music. It’s why I play downloaded music a lot.

Flamewinger, I have tried Dash Radio, but it uses up all of my data on my phone. Does Amazon and Pandora have free apps?
Can I use a MP 3 player with the BRP Connect?

Deanna

[Deanna777]

Sirius XM works great form. Since I have subscription on two vehicles, Spyder is free.

i have a Sirus XM subscription in my car.

Deanna

[Flamewinger]

Flamewinger, I have tried Dash Radio, but it uses up all of my data on my phone. Does Amazon and Pandora have free apps?
Can I use a MP 3 player with the BRP Connect?

Deanna

The only app that doesn’t use data service is Apple Music which uses downloaded music. All other are streaming music.

[Flamewinger]

I tried the BRP Go app and really wanted to like it but…none of the compatible GPS apps were as easy to use as Apple/Google Maps nor my Garmin. For music from my iPhone, I find the bluetooth connection alone sufficient. Now that I’ve wired up power for my Garmin I doubt I’ll use the BRP Go app again until there’s some must have feature I need or want.

The reason Google Maps and Garmin are easy is because you’ve used them enough and have gotten to used to them. All GPS apps/devices are the same but look different. They work the same.

https://youtu.be/55jXTtQuJeY

https://youtu.be/DccGwB_yDjM

[Woodaddict]

i have a Sirus XM subscription in my car.

Deanna

you can get a vehicle AND a phone plan for subscription combined for Sirrus XM. Then you can stream from phone to helmet, BUT you will use data on phone. maybe you need to get unlimited data plan for phone?

[Deanna777]

The only app that doesn’t use data service is Apple Music which uses downloaded music. All other are streaming music.

Flamewinger, So I'll give the Apple Music app a try.

Deanna

[Deanna777]

you can get a vehicle AND a phone plan for subscription combined for Sirrus XM. Then you can stream from phone to helmet, BUT you will use data on phone. maybe you need to get unlimited data plan for phone?

Woodaddict,

How much is the vehicle and Phone plan subscription from Sirrus XM?

I have Tracphone phone, I use the Tracphone refill cards. I'll look for a tracphone plan with unlimited data so I can use that.

Deanna

[Jetfixer]

It’s just a button punch away. You use the button on the back side of the left grip to open BRP Go and punch it again anytime you want to get the main screen which is the volume and Tach.

My point exactly. Why should I have to choose between one or the other? There's no reason why they couldn't display the tach and the speedo together on the left half.