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Yep, that thing everyone uses to get Apple car play on my 2019 Ultra Limited. How or where can I get one and how does work.
Thanks
Originally Posted by touchdown
Thanks, I just ordered one. Does this mean I won't be able to use my bike GPS?
First, be sure of a couple things... Do you have the GTS head unit?... You'll never get CarPlay on the GT.
Second, do you have CarPlay working on your bike now, by plugging in a head set in to the bike's headset port and plugging your phone into the bike's USB media cable?
If the answer is "yes" to both those questions, the the "jumper" just frees you up from having to have a headset (mic) plugged in, to get CarPlay to be available on the GTS.
I strongly suggest getting CarPlay working with the headset plugged in to the bike's headset port and the phone plugged in to the usb media cable first... then adding the jumper. Because if you're having issues getting CarPlay to be available on the head unit, that needs to be sorted out before doing the "jumper hack". The jumper just "hacks" the headset (mic) requirement of CarPlay, it won't fix any other issue.
As far as the "bike GPS", are you asking will you be able to still use the GTS's Navigation? If so, you can have CarPlay and still use the bike's Navigation, and/or use something in CarPlay... or switch back and forth. Either, both will be available. I actually like the bikes Navigation, and regularly use it, while listening to music via CarPlay. I have also used Maps in CarPlay. But you'll be able to use whatever/whichever you want
First, be sure of a couple things... Do you have the GTS head unit?... You'll never get CarPlay on the GT.
Second, do you have CarPlay working on your bike now, by plugging in a head set in to the bike's headset port and plugging your phone into the bike's USB media cable?
If the answer is "yes" to both those questions, the the "jumper" just frees you up from having to have a headset (mic) plugged in, to get CarPlay to be available on the GTS.
I strongly suggest getting CarPlay working with the headset plugged in to the bike's headset port and the phone plugged in to the usb media cable first... then adding the jumper. Because if you're having issues getting CarPlay to be available on the head unit, that needs to be sorted out before doing the "jumper hack". The jumper just "hacks" the headset (mic) requirement of CarPlay, it won't fix any other issue.
As far as the "bike GPS", are you asking will you be able to still use the GTS's Navigation? If so, you can have CarPlay and still use the bike's Navigation, and/or use something in CarPlay... or switch back and forth. Either, both will be available. I actually like the bikes Navigation, and regularly use it, while listening to music via CarPlay. I have also used Maps in CarPlay. But you'll be able to use whatever/whichever you want
First thanks for trying to answer my questions. I think I have the new boom box I had a 2015 before and this one is different, so I'm sure it's the newer one. So I use Pandora by blue tooth and can't change the stations, now when I plug the phone into my car with apple, I can change the stations and that's what I am looking for. Yes I am technology challenged. I was just hoping if I hooked that jumper up, I would get Pandoro and be able to change the channels, and use the bike GPS.
Your bike is capable right now, if it has the stereo that looks like the one below... which it probably does.
you just have to plug in one of the headsets that came with your bike first, and then plug your phone into the usb media cable on the bike. I would suggest you try that in the garage to be sure your bike is already "configured" for CarPlay. That way when you get the "jumper" and put it in, it is ready to go. Also, if you get CarPlay working first, with a headset, if you try the jumper and it don't work at first... you know CarPlay was already working with a headset... kinda helps in the trouble shooting when you go to install/test the jumper. Whoever helped you setup CarPlay in the car, get them to help you do it with the bike too lol Then, if you get it working with the headset first, I bet it goes so much more smoothly after you get the jumper in place. The only thing the jumper does is make it where you do not have to plug a headset in to get CarPlay to be available (You still have to plug the phone into the bike's USB media cable though).
That screen shot is what mine looks like when CarPlay connects and working right on the GTS head unit. When CarPlay is connected the "Phone" icon is replaced with the CarPlay icon, like it is in that pic. You will still have to plug the phone into the bike's usb media cable. Then Pandora should work on your bike (thru CarPlay) like it does in your car's CarPlay. You can use the bike's Navigation if you want, while listening to Pandora lol CarPlay doesn't "take over" everything, basically it just gives you other options in addition to what you already have.
Some advice the guy that put the head unit in my truck gave me.... once you get it working, buy a 6 pack, and go home and play around with it in the driveway, while trying figure this and that out... and seeing how to get to this and that..... etc
He said over the years he's had several customers with new stereos that were playing with them while driving home, and not paying attention, and drive right into the back of someone
Your bike is capable right now, if it has the stereo that looks like the one below... which it probably does.
you just have to plug in one of the headsets that came with your bike first, and then plug your phone into the usb media cable on the bike. I would suggest you try that in the garage to be sure your bike is already "configured" for CarPlay. That way when you get the "jumper" and put it in, it is ready to go. Also, if you get CarPlay working first, with a headset, if you try the jumper and it don't work at first... you know CarPlay was already working with a headset... kinda helps in the trouble shooting when you go to install/test the jumper. Whoever helped you setup CarPlay in the car, get them to help you do it with the bike too lol Then, if you get it working with the headset first, I bet it goes so much more smoothly after you get the jumper in place. The only thing the jumper does is make it where you do not have to plug a headset in to get CarPlay to be available (You still have to plug the phone into the bike's USB media cable though).
That screen shot is what mine looks like when CarPlay connects and working right on the GTS head unit. When CarPlay is connected the "Phone" icon is replaced with the CarPlay icon, like it is in that pic. You will still have to plug the phone into the bike's usb media cable. Then Pandora should work on your bike (thru CarPlay) like it does in your car's CarPlay. You can use the bike's Navigation if you want, while listening to Pandora lol CarPlay doesn't "take over" everything, basically it just gives you other options in addition to what you already have.
Some advice the guy that put the head unit in my truck gave me.... once you get it working, buy a 6 pack, and go home and play around with it in the driveway, while trying figure this and that out... and seeing how to get to this and that..... etc
He said over the years he's had several customers with new stereos that were playing with them while driving home, and not paying attention, and drive right into the back of someone
Thanks for all the information, I will work on it when the jumper arrives.
Your bike is capable right now, if it has the stereo that looks like the one below... which it probably does.
you just have to plug in one of the headsets that came with your bike first, and then plug your phone into the usb media cable on the bike. I would suggest you try that in the garage to be sure your bike is already "configured" for CarPlay. That way when you get the "jumper" and put it in, it is ready to go. Also, if you get CarPlay working first, with a headset, if you try the jumper and it don't work at first... you know CarPlay was already working with a headset... kinda helps in the trouble shooting when you go to install/test the jumper. Whoever helped you setup CarPlay in the car, get them to help you do it with the bike too lol Then, if you get it working with the headset first, I bet it goes so much more smoothly after you get the jumper in place. The only thing the jumper does is make it where you do not have to plug a headset in to get CarPlay to be available (You still have to plug the phone into the bike's USB media cable though).
That screen shot is what mine looks like when CarPlay connects and working right on the GTS head unit. When CarPlay is connected the "Phone" icon is replaced with the CarPlay icon, like it is in that pic. You will still have to plug the phone into the bike's usb media cable. Then Pandora should work on your bike (thru CarPlay) like it does in your car's CarPlay. You can use the bike's Navigation if you want, while listening to Pandora lol CarPlay doesn't "take over" everything, basically it just gives you other options in addition to what you already have.
Some advice the guy that put the head unit in my truck gave me.... once you get it working, buy a 6 pack, and go home and play around with it in the driveway, while trying figure this and that out... and seeing how to get to this and that..... etc
He said over the years he's had several customers with new stereos that were playing with them while driving home, and not paying attention, and drive right into the back of someone
You don't need a WHIM for it to work? just the wired headset plugged in? I have a WHIM and use all wireless, just like to know what works and what doesn't.
You don't need a WHIM for it to work? just the wired headset plugged in? I have a WHIM and use all wireless, just like to know what works and what doesn't.
Yes, ACP works with a wired headset. In order to use a wireless headset you need a WHIM. This plug is to spoof the radio into thinking a headset is plugged in. You can use ACP but you can't give voice commands until the plug is removed and a headset used. AFAIK there is no similar spoof for a wireless headset. It must be turned on and connected to the WHIM for ACP to work. Other than that all functionality is the same.
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