Bluetooth Headset?
Bluetooth Headset?
This may have been covered before, but what is the preferred Bluetooth headset to be used with he new 6.5" Infotainment system? I understand most aftermarket brands are a no go, so is there an HD headset?
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I don't know of any bluetooth headsets that will work with the Infotainment system yet. The Infotainment system basically acts AS a bluetooth headset and then pipes the sound out through either the speakers or a corded headset.
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I am by no means an expert when it comes to bluetooth technology, but I'm not sure it's all HD's fault. Like I mentioned earlier, I "think" that the Infotainment system basically connects to your phone very similar as any normal bluetooth headset does. Most of todays phone are capable to connecting to multiple bluetooth headsets but it can only actually use one at a time. The infotainment system would have to somehow accept the bluetooth signal from your phone through one channel and then stream it out of the Infotainment system to another bluetooth headset through another channel.
I'm not saying it can't be done, but what would the cost of that technology be?
I'm not saying it can't be done, but what would the cost of that technology be?
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Folks - lets understand Bluetooth - before we dog Harley. J&M for example makes a great Bluetooth headset. Most guys use that with the Wings.
Still, that Bluetooth will allow you to hear the music but it will not connect with the Wing CB. The info is the same way - you can connect a Bluetooth headset to it but you will not be able to use all of the features.
n my opinion, Bluetooth is good if you simply have bike to passenger or bike to other rrider (close rides) connected. Otherwise, I think the corded is better.
Still, that Bluetooth will allow you to hear the music but it will not connect with the Wing CB. The info is the same way - you can connect a Bluetooth headset to it but you will not be able to use all of the features.
n my opinion, Bluetooth is good if you simply have bike to passenger or bike to other rrider (close rides) connected. Otherwise, I think the corded is better.
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I figured I would not use the cord regularly. Maybe just when riding with my wife. But it turns out it's really useful to be able to talk to the bike, talk to my phone and talk on the phone. I push the mic up out of the way when I'm not using it and I really don't even notice the cord there any more.
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Folks - lets understand Bluetooth - before we dog Harley. J&M for example makes a great Bluetooth headset. Most guys use that with the Wings.
Still, that Bluetooth will allow you to hear the music but it will not connect with the Wing CB. The info is the same way - you can connect a Bluetooth headset to it but you will not be able to use all of the features.
n my opinion, Bluetooth is good if you simply have bike to passenger or bike to other rrider (close rides) connected. Otherwise, I think the corded is better.
Still, that Bluetooth will allow you to hear the music but it will not connect with the Wing CB. The info is the same way - you can connect a Bluetooth headset to it but you will not be able to use all of the features.
n my opinion, Bluetooth is good if you simply have bike to passenger or bike to other rrider (close rides) connected. Otherwise, I think the corded is better.
Blue tooth can transmit streaming music or radio
Blue tooth can work with a CB or other radio but requires an adapter be connected to the radio.
Blue tooth allows you to issue voice commands to any smart phone like call John.
Blue tooth allows you to make song selections on your music device via voice commands or Jog dial on side of helmet.
Blue tooth allows you to talk on the phone at any speed clearly.
Most late model blue tooth head sets will work with Harleys system but it requires an adapter box be installed on the bike.
http://www.sena.com/product/product/sr10/
Last edited by fat_tony; Aug 28, 2014 at 03:37 PM.
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I agree with many of you that being in our day and age why in the world would they leave something like that out? I for one would very much like to use a bluetooth headset of my choice with the system.
If I can find that other thread I'll post back the technical details on bluetooth profiles.