GPS and bluetooth

[SllimG]

I am trying to find an inexpensive GPS that will bluetooth with my Sena SMH-10. Yes, I have searched and read through the forums, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. There are several units under $200 that are bluetooth, but appear they will only connect to a phone for wireless calls. The only ones I can find that specifically state they will bluetooth audio to a headset are ones made for motorcycle use. I don't care about having one that is waterproof or glove friendly and I don't want to spend $600 on one because I won't use it that often. I just want something inexpensive that will give me turn by turn directions through my headset.

 

[MMMII]

If cell coverage isn't a concern, why not use a smartphone?

 

[lyonsden]

You can't buy a new one but you can get a Garmin Nuvi 765t refurbished for about $100 and it will do it. I have both the Sena headsets and the 765t and it works. I like mine. It's loaded with features, it's just an older model.

Here is a link and it says it has A2DP Bluetooth. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=14926&ra=true

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

:agree: the smart phone is the way to go. Had the Garmin phone and worked well. :thumbup:

 

[sonicsix]

I also wanted a GPS to use with my Sena SMH10 set but was not about to fork over the huge sums to have a Zumo 660. I looked at the Garmin 765T and strongly considered it but I found a better solution, for me anyway. I had an old Droid X smart phone in a drawer. I bought a new battery for it and downloaded the NavFree USA app from the Google Play store. I then downloaded all the state maps that I wanted (also free) and now I have a full function GPS that does not require a cell connection (the phone is not even activated), I get turn by turn directions and it pairs up just fine to my Sena. I think I paid $7 for the new battery on eBay. I did spend $41 for Ram mounts and an X-grip so I can easily move it between bikes.

You can find old smart phones for cheap on Craigslist or most any other want-ad site. And even unactivated phones will call 911 if you don't have an activated cell phone with you.

 

[SllimG]

I am going to try that app. Thanks for the info!

 

[SllimG]

I also wanted a GPS to use with my Sena SMH10 set but was not about to fork over the huge sums to have a Zumo 660. I looked at the Garmin 765T and strongly considered it but I found a better solution, for me anyway. I had an old Droid X smart phone in a drawer. I bought a new battery for it and downloaded the NavFree USA app from the Google Play store. I then downloaded all the state maps that I wanted (also free) and now I have a full function GPS that does not require a cell connection (the phone is not even activated), I get turn by turn directions and it pairs up just fine to my Sena. I think I paid $7 for the new battery on eBay. I did spend $41 for Ram mounts and an X-grip so I can easily move it between bikes.

You can find old smart phones for cheap on Craigslist or most any other want-ad site. And even unactivated phones will call 911 if you don't have an activated cell phone with you.

I downloaded the app and tried it out on my way home today. Works pretty good. I had tried several other apps before deciding to just buy a gps, but I think this app will work. I even took a different route to make sure the app recalculated and it worked out just fine. Thanks for the great info! I think I have found my solution.

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[lmfarmer94]

I've been looking at the Garmin 660 but I just can't justify paying that much for it.
Then I seen this post and looked at my current Garmin that I have. I thought mine was the 465 but it is actually the 765t. I read the manual and synced it with my Uclear. I have used several different apps on my iPhone. But in my opinion the Garmin has the apps beat. The apps are still a good way to go if you don't have anything at all. The app Waze is a really good one. It's like a social networking GPS where user can report accidents, traffic, and the police. You can even update a road if it's not on there or has changed. Hope this helps anyone as well. But thanks for starting this post or I would have overlooked my current Garmin that I have.

Marty

 

[rock]

i have my cell phone synced to my teamset but cant get the nav system to come through the headset...i guess i am missing something in the set up..any body have any ideas???