Anyone else having problems with dealers d/loading BRP CONNECT updates?

[maxxheadroom]

I have determined it is the BRP Connect app that is causing the heat. With just the Connect app and music running it is very warm, I am not even using Maps. When I stop and take the phone out the only thing running (iPhone 8) is the Connect App. If I just use bluetooth without the BRP connect app and use the Music and have the weather and default maps running in the background the phone never gets hot. What is the BRP Connect app doing that is using so much processor that the phone gets warm to the touch? Anyway... I like the bluetooth music screen better than the Connect music screen so I am going back to just bluetooth... I am not a Genius so I never used the Genius Maps, the weather I guess I can look at the sky, and if I am rolling I am inflated... (Just Kidding)

 

[billybovine]

I have determined it is the BRP Connect app that is causing the heat. With just the Connect app and music running it is very warm, I am not even using Maps. When I stop and take the phone out the only thing running (iPhone 8) is the Connect App. If I just use bluetooth without the BRP connect app and use the Music and have the weather and default maps running in the background the phone never gets hot. What is the BRP Connect app doing that is using so much processor that the phone gets warm to the touch? Anyway... I like the bluetooth music screen better than the Connect music screen so I am going back to just bluetooth... I am not a Genius so I never used the Genius Maps, the weather I guess I can look at the sky, and if I am rolling I am inflated... (Just Kidding)

You may be right. The connect app may use a lot of power. Just have not really looked at that app by itself. I am using an Android phone. It's mounted on my handlebars. So it stays cool enough. When using the connect app and Genius Maps. The usb connection from the Spyder can barely keep my battery charged. But on the other hand if I intentionally lock my phone before connecting the usb cable. The connect app will not start. The BT audio and the phone functions work great. In fact the BT audio is better. But the interesting thing is. The phone seems to charge up in no time.

I think I am going to uninstall the connect app on my phone. That way it will not autostart when I don't want it to. I would rather disable it. But I have not found a way to do that.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I too moved the Iphone to the handlebars so that it stays cooler and i have easier access to it if needed. :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

 

[Jazzi1]

Does anybody have or had a problem with the dealer download the new update on the 2018's spyder?

I just bought my 2018 Spyder RT. Is there an update to the BRP Connect app already? If so, what does it do and where can I get it? I've been having some issues with the software.

 

[Jazzi1]

Quick question about the BRP Connect app. Once it is running on the dash, I can see and change music. look at maps and weather, how do I get back to the regular screen. I have tried everything I could think of to get back to the main home screen so I can look at things like the Stats Screen or just the Tach...(not the BRP Connect Screen). Thanks

You can either push the BRP connect button in front of the left side of the handlebar or press and hold the center of the toggle navigation button.

 

[Flamewinger]

I'm using the new Sygic GPS app and find it much easier to use. I hade it working all day Saturday and whenever I removed the phone from the dash it was not hot. I use an iPhone 8. Make sure app apps are updated as well as the OS. Sometimes not doing this can make for a warmer phone.

 

[Jazzi1]

My Android phone works, for the most part, the same as Flamewinger describes. So I don't think whatever issues you are describing is a Android vs IPhone difference. The big difference between IPhone and Android is apps. Android does not have Accuweather or Rever yet.

Android's Google Play store does have Accuweather and Rever available for download but the BRP app does not work with them yet. I don't know why but I've been using them outside of the BRP Connect app.

 

[Jazzi1]

Quick question about the BRP Connect app. Once it is running on the dash, I can see and change music. look at maps and weather, how do I get back to the regular screen. I have tried everything I could think of to get back to the main home screen so I can look at things like the Stats Screen or just the Tach...(not the BRP Connect Screen). Thanks

Also, press and hold the center of the toggle switch in and it will take you back to the beginning of the menu.'

 

[ottawa-rider]

I just bought my 2018 Spyder RT. Is there an update to the BRP Connect app already? If so, what does it do and where can I get it? I've been having some issues with the software.

On the Spyder, it should be at 13.20.

It was released in late July or August, if your Spyder is recent, your dealer should have updated it.

Go to the "About" option on the menus to find out your current version.

Contact your dealer if not up to date.