Looking for BRP Connect expert

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

USB Port

Just brought home a 2018 F3 Limited today and have been playing around with the new dash ... have not yet taken the step to pair phone, just want to wait until I am proficient at operating the radio first (changing station, volume, etc.). I will also not pair a headset until I have my CB installed (and it will be paired as a headset). So, initially, I will just pair the phone ..... but, I am wondering if it has to be connected in the "Easy Bake Oven" (aka the glovebox), or can I use one of the USB ports in the rear trunk (there are two)?

I debated on starting yet another thread on BRP Connect, but decided against it .... this one seems to tread into the area I am interested in, so it is not too much of a hijack to ask the above.

Thanks ..... Ann

 

[Flamewinger]

I was a DA and did not have the BRP Connect app settings right. Corrected and now it plays my music. But - when the dash is displaying the song and artist, I cannot adjust the volume! Ideas?

The joystick is the volume controller. Up or down. Holding the joystick to the left returns to last screen. Holding/pushing it in switches to apps view so you can choose another app to open. If paired to a headset then the volume can also be changed with those buttons.

 

[Flamewinger]

Just brought home a 2018 F3 Limited today and have been playing around with the new dash ... have not yet taken the step to pair phone, just want to wait until I am proficient at operating the radio first (changing station, volume, etc.). I will also not pair a headset until I have my CB installed (and it will be paired as a headset). So, initially, I will just pair the phone ..... but, I am wondering if it has to be connected in the "Easy Bake Oven" (aka the glovebox), or can I use one of the USB ports in the rear trunk (there are two)?

I debated on starting yet another thread on BRP Connect, but decided against it .... this one seems to tread into the area I am interested in, so it is not too much of a hijack to ask the above.

Thanks ..... Ann

I'd like to know what CB you're installing as I doubt will be bluetooth capable. Also, I didn't know there was a CB for the F3's. The CB for the earlier Spyder models won't work on the "18 & '19's ands use a corded headset.

LaMonser Garage has phone cables and mounts so you can have the phone on the dash or handlebars so it doesn't bake and you can access it easier.

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

I'd like to know what CB you're installing as I doubt will be bluetooth capable. Also, I didn't know there was a CB for the F3's. The CB for the earlier Spyder models won't work on the "18 & '19's ands use a corded headset.

LaMonser Garage has phone cables and mounts so you can have the phone on the dash or handlebars so it doesn't bake and you can access it easier.

I am planning to install an J&M CB with their B/T interface module -- same setup as was used on my husband's Indian (that also has built in B/T). This will allow me to pair the CB to the Spyder as a headset and use the wired connection that I already have for the RT (it has the BRP CB accessory installed). The only thing I will have to do is have a lower cord for each machine -- the RT has a seven pin plug and the F3 will have six pins. And I know this setup works … has been on hubby's Indian for almost 3 years.

I had planned on adding Lamonster's power port to the handle bars, and will also get a Spyder Cuff to mount the phone. All the data here, and the tutorials seem to indicate that the phone MUST be plugged into the USB port in the "oven" and I would rather not do that. I was just trying to determine if "any" USB port on the bike was acceptable (be it the one in the rear trunk or one that I add to the handle bars). Will the Spyder still recognize the phone and pair it, even though it is not plugged into the port in the "oven"?

Thanks …… Ann

 

[Flamewinger]

All I can say is Good luck and I’d like to know if it works.

 

[billybovine]

Just brought home a 2018 F3 Limited today and have been playing around with the new dash ... have not yet taken the step to pair phone, just want to wait until I am proficient at operating the radio first (changing station, volume, etc.). I will also not pair a headset until I have my CB installed (and it will be paired as a headset). So, initially, I will just pair the phone ..... but, I am wondering if it has to be connected in the "Easy Bake Oven" (aka the glovebox), or can I use one of the USB ports in the rear trunk (there are two)?

I debated on starting yet another thread on BRP Connect, but decided against it .... this one seems to tread into the area I am interested in, so it is not too much of a hijack to ask the above.

Thanks ..... Ann

The USB ports in the rear top case are power only. So if you wish you can charge your phone there. But note they are only powered while the engine is running. BRP Connect app will not work from there. The BT pairing your phone to the dash should work from back there. Never done it but should work. Plenty close enough. That way you can play your MP3 tunes from your phone. Sound coming from the Spyders speaker or headset if you wish if it is paired. Also controlled by the joystick. The only thing is you have to start the music app from your phone before riding. You can also take phone calls but that will only work with a headset paired to the dash.

I cooked my phone a couple times in the pizza oven before I learned it was a bad idea to put it in there. Suspect some damage to the phone battery because of it. I have a mount for my phone on the handlebars. Still using the cable from the glovebox for power. I have uninstalled the BRP Connect app from my phone. So if I want a gps I just use my phone screen. It's bigger than the Spyders screen and the gps apps work better. With a lot more chooses of apps to use. The only thing is I get a nag notification to install the connect app using that usb plug. To fix that I will be installing another usb power plug.

As a side question. Is your FM radio usable? Mine, the reception is so bad, it's useless. Dealer unable to fix so far.

 

[Jarred]

Software update “no track..”

I had my Spyder in for service a few weeks ago, and they updated the software. Now I no longer get the “no track selected” message. I can select music while driving, I used to have to pull over to select my music from BRP Connect. Glad to see BRP continue to upgrade software to improve the new dash.

 

[Flamewinger]

I found on my phone with BRP connect that it wouldn't start the app on its own. Everytime I start the bike I have to physically go in and start the app on my phone, either music or genius and then BRP will connect.

You need to have the dash firmware updated to 13.20 then it will open the app as long as the phone is unlocked.

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

As a side question. Is your FM radio usable? Mine, the reception is so bad, it's useless. Dealer unable to fix so far.

Billy … thanks for confirming that BRP Connect will only work from the one USB port in the "oven". As I am used to hooking my phone up in the rear of the RT and starting music first, the only extra step for me will be to pair the phone to the F3 and then can control from the joy stick … just as I do on the RT (with the predecessor to the joy stick).

So far, my radio seems usable …. I have set a few presets and reception seems decent (at least while I am sitting still). Have not "road tested" radio yet -- will update once I have. The only thing I can think of for your reception is that it might be a ground issue with the antenna (very sensitive to that with all my horror stories with the CB on the RT). If your dealer has not checked that the radio and antenna are grounded …. it might be worth looking into.

All the best ….. Ann

 

[SpdrDvr]

I'm waiting too!

BRP Connect doesn't work with Android. Period. The latest version of the software is 13.20, not 13.02. We've been to 4 different dealers, 2 of them are platinum, with the latest stating that they had BRP specialists in their dealership without success. They said disconnect from BRP Connect and wait for a fix. Really? They didn't have to wait for our payment.

I called the BRP help line yesterday (as their email system won't accept my input, keep getting an error that the system is temporarily down - for two months? ) and was promised a phone call within 24 hours from their BRP Connect experts. Still waiting.

Wayne

I feel your pain! I've made three payments on my F3L so far and the BRP Connect STILL does not work. I've been told in writing and verbally they are working on it and will let me know when they have it fixed. Can I tell them the same about all future payments??

 

[Jazzi1]

There is a firmware update that makes FOBO works with Android. I did request that it'll be done before shipping. I am aware of actually touching the sensors with the phone. Anyway, I'll know by tomorrow if delivery is on time.

I've been using my FOBO with my Samsung Galaxy s7 and s8 Android phone for more than a year and haven't had any problems with the software working properly with the TPMS. Works fine for me.

 

[stebrock]

The USB ports in the rear top case are power only. So if you wish you can charge your phone there. But note they are only powered while the engine is running. BRP Connect app will not work from there. The BT pairing your phone to the dash should work from back there. Never done it but should work. Plenty close enough. That way you can play your MP3 tunes from your phone. Sound coming from the Spyders speaker or headset if you wish if it is paired. Also controlled by the joystick. The only thing is you have to start the music app from your phone before riding. You can also take phone calls but that will only work with a headset paired to the dash.

I cooked my phone a couple times in the pizza oven before I learned it was a bad idea to put it in there. Suspect some damage to the phone battery because of it. I have a mount for my phone on the handlebars. Still using the cable from the glovebox for power. I have uninstalled the BRP Connect app from my phone. So if I want a gps I just use my phone screen. It's bigger than the Spyders screen and the gps apps work better. With a lot more chooses of apps to use. The only thing is I get a nag notification to install the connect app using that usb plug. To fix that I will be installing another usb power plug.

As a side question. Is your FM radio usable? Mine, the reception is so bad, it's useless. Dealer unable to fix so far.

Just picked up my 2018 F3 L. Found the antenna disconnected under the top case. Once connected it works really good especially compared to my 2016 F3 L which sucked!

 

[Bigmo]

Just picked up my 2018 F3 L. Found the antenna disconnected under the top case. Once connected it works really good especially compared to my 2016 F3 L which sucked!

Yes, Bluetooth will work fine when the phone is in the trunk, USB plugged to keep charging. I get my music from the phone and have my GPS (a real one, not the stupid Genius which I can hardly read, waste of money) plugged to the audio port, which I extended to the handle bar. This way I can switch from music to navigation using the joy stick.

 

[billybovine]

Just picked up my 2018 F3 L. Found the antenna disconnected under the top case. Once connected it works really good especially compared to my 2016 F3 L which sucked!

The dealer and I both looked to see if it was connected. Did not see a problem. But I will look again.

I am glad to hear that it will work when everything is connected correctly and not a design flaw. Thanks

 

[Flamewinger]

Yes, Bluetooth will work fine when the phone is in the trunk, USB plugged to keep charging. I get my music from the phone and have my GPS (a real one, not the stupid Genius which I can hardly read, waste of money) plugged to the audio port, which I extended to the handle bar. This way I can switch from music to navigation using the joy stick.

So what you’re saying is you can either hear music OR GPS? Sounds like you can’t listen to both at the same time. I prefer to listening to both at the same time, so I learned how to use Genius maps and now that Sygic GPS is available, I find that is much easier to use. I also like listening to satellite radio so I pair my headset to my working cell phone that I also use with Waze or Garmin GPS. I use an older phone paired and plugged into the bike’s dash so I can use Sygic GPS, or REVER, or FOBO.

I found that wearing sunglasses in the helmet starts to hurt after a few hours and you can’t see the dash very well so I got 15% car window tint that is the static cling and cut a piece to fit the inner tinted shield which makes it darker. I can see the dash just under the inner shield and still get sun protection. The static window tint is $11 and the inner shield still works like it should.

 

[maxxheadroom]

I have a similar setup as BigMo... I use the dash with Bluetooth for music phone calls and stats, use the Garmin (595LM) for navigation and FOBO. I could use the Garmin for everything but decided to use the dash software as well. If I am listening to music the GPS breaks in just as it did on the previous models to give directions and then the music comes back on...GPS mutes music just for the time it is on and I can actually do things like see what city is near, gas station is near, plan an 11 day trip and upload it all to the GPS, put in detours while I am riding... all without the use of the joystick, which does work but is a bit cumbersome to me. I also like that the GPS does little things like after a couple of hours it tells me that there is a gas station, convenience store, rest area in x amount of miles to possibly take a break. In case I am daydreaming (never do that, ) it also tells me a sharp curve is coming and what the speed limit of that curve is. I think that the dash software is ok for those who want to use it but for me the functionality is just not there.