Anyone with a 2024 or newer (large screen display) installed a Carpuride and Have sound?

[McClendons]

Has anyone been able to install a Carpuride or similar device onto a 2024 or newer Spyder with the new large display and been able to get sound through the bike system?

I tried bluetooth pairing with the bike (both as a phone and headset), with no luck. I tried a USB bluetooth dongle as well, but the "media" selection seems to only do BT PHONES, and it does not play through the USB connection.
Google indicates that the bike has a 3.5mm input, but I can't find one anywhere, and the bike does not seem to have an app that would play it (no Aux selection).

Any ideas appreciated, I'm amazed that Can Am does not do Android Auto, and I am not a fan of iPhones, so I can't see myself making a step backward from my Samsung.

 

[racoon]

The Operators Guide for my 2024 Spyder RT does not have any reference to an audio input plug.
I have copies of the Operators Guide for some older Spyders, and found references to an audio input jack in these:

2023 Spyder RT Operators Guide
2022 Spyder F3 Operators Guide
2016 Spyder RT Operators Guide
2014 Spyder RT Operators Guide

Some of them have the connector in the "glove box" in front of the handlebars, and some have them in the front trunk (aka frunk).

I don't have the Operators Guides for the other years, but my guess would be that the 2017 thru 2021 probably have them.

There have been a few posts about using a Wireless Carplay device connected to the USB port in the top case. Apparently they will allow Android Auto phones to connect to the wireless device, which then connects to the bike using the Apple Carplay protocols.

If you don't have an Acrobat PDF version of your operator's guide, you can download one here:

3-Wheel Vehicles | BRP GUIDES

www.operatorsguides.brp.com

 

[maco]

Has anyone been able to install a Carpuride or similar device onto a 2024 or newer Spyder with the new large display and been able to get sound through the bike system?

I tried bluetooth pairing with the bike (both as a phone and headset), with no luck. I tried a USB bluetooth dongle as well, but the "media" selection seems to only do BT PHONES.....and does not play through the USB connection. Google indicates that the bike has a 3.5mm input, but I can't find one anywhere, and the bike does not seem to have an app that would play it (no Aux selection).

Any ideas appreciated, I'm amazed that Can Am does not do Android Auto, and am not a fan of iPhones, so can't see making a step backward from my Samsung.

I just bought a '25 RT Limited. The salesman told me I could pair my phone to the navigation, but he never told me that i needed a bluetooth unit and helmet. Had i known that, because I do not use a helmet I would not have not bought the bike... I should have done my home work first. I was not happy and they knew that.
I bought a bluetooth unit without the helmet. I have an iPhone. Once I got that paired, I turned on the bluetooth, went into preferences, and connected the head set. Then I hit Carplay. After that, you hook up your USB - not before. I can get my music and I can hear through the speakers, but I cannot hear the voice navigation because it goes to the bluetooth helmet speakers.

With the differences and changes in the '24 and '25 bikes, I know there are a number of not so happy campers out there, but I live in a State where there are no helmet laws. GOOD LUCK

 

[racoon]

I'm amazed that Can Am does not do Android Auto, and I am not a fan of iPhones, so I can't see myself making a step backward from my Samsung.

That's more of an Android issue than it is a CAN-AM issue.

Can I use Android Auto on my motorcycle?

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[McClendons]

That's more of an Android issue than it is a CAN-AM issue.

Can I use Android Auto on my motorcycle?

Discover how to add Android Auto to your motorcycle for seamless navigation, music, and hands-free control. Explore setup options, costs, and a comparison with Apple CarPlay to find the best choice for your ride.

carpuride.com

There are bikes that have Android Auto (Goldwing, some Harleys) and AA is no different than using carplay in practice. Can Am selected not to implement AA, there is no technical reason whatsoever.

 

[McClendons]

I justed baught a 25 rt limited.. the saleman told me I could pair my phone to the navigation ..he never told that i needed a bluetooth and helmet .Had i knew that because I do not use a helmet I would not have not bought the bike...I should have done my home work first.. I was not happy and thay knew that. I baught a bluetooth with out the helmet. I have a Iphone ..Once I got that paired I turned on the blue tooth , went into preferences,and connected head set..Then hit carplay.. After that you hook up your USB ..not before..I I get my music an can hear through the speakers..I connot hear the voice navigation because it it goes to the bluetooth helmet speakers...With the different change in the 24 and 25 bikes I know there are a number of not so happy campers out there..I live in a state where there is a no helmet law..GOOD LUCK

Sounds like you already bought a headset, but there is a "dongle" that you can buy that fools the bike into thinking a headset is attached. It is talked about here:

. Can Ams implementation is questionable at best, I had a 2019, and honestly the system is not much better than the old BRP Connect junk IMHO. Thanks

 

[McClendons]

The Operators Guide for my 2024 Spyder RT does not have any reference to an audio input plug.
I have copies of the Operators Guide for some older Spyders, and found references to an audio input jack in these:

2023 Spyder RT Operators Guide
2022 Spyder F3 Operators Guide
2016 Spyder RT Operators Guide
2014 Spyder RT Operators Guide

Some of them have the connector in the "glove box" in front of the handlebars, and some have them in the front trunk (aka frunk).

I don't have the Operators Guides for the other years, but my guess would be that the 2017 thru 2021 probably have them.

There has been a few posts about using a Wireless Carplay device connected to the USB port in the top case. Apparently they allow Android Auto phones to connect to the wireless device, which then connects to the bike using the Apple Carplay protocols.

If you don't have an Acrobat PDF version of your operator's guide, you can download one here:

3-Wheel Vehicles | BRP GUIDES

www.operatorsguides.brp.com

Thanks. I bought the PDF version and noticed the manual had no mention of a 3.5mm plug. Not the first time google's AI is wrong, but wanted to ask and make sure others had not found one hidden.

I did find a workaround within Carpuride where I think I have what I need. Will have to see if it holds up, but sound is much better to headset than when I used the bike's system for radio.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[racoon]

There are bikes that have Android Auto (Goldwing, some Harleys) and AA is no different than using carplay in practice. Can Am selected not to implement AA, there is no technical reason whatsoever.

You may be right. In practice there may be no difference, except that Android Auto is only supported on a few motorcycle models, while Apple Carplay is available on a lot more motorcycles.

And to be honest, CAN-AM's initial "support" for Apple Carplay was horrible. My 2024 Spyder supposedly came with Carplay support, but it didn't actually work until I downloaded and installed a software update several months after I bought my Spyder.
Even my salesman was surprised when I brought my Spyder in to the dealership and mentioned Carplay, and he asked me to show it to him. So he and a couple other employees went out to the parking lot and I showed it to them.