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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 06:59 PM
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I have paired the Sena headset and the iPhone both to the bike.
I had no trouble pairing the iPhone to the TA, but it asks what kind of instrument is the TA-phone, vehicle stereo, headphone, or hearing aid? When I call from my phone, the receiving party cannot hear me and I can hear them in a very garbled fashion and then only in the left ear speaker; same with the navigation- only through the left ear. I don't seem to be able to initiate the call from the bike

On my goldwing I did the same pairings with no issues. Do I need something different with the TA? Pair the iPhone to the head set or??

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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 08:13 PM
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r u using a charge cable into the bottom of the Iphone from the display unit when this happens?
 

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no charging cable at all just via Bluetooth, do I need to run from the usb-c port to the iPhone?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 10:10 PM
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No, you shouldn't. I've only heard about issues if a charging cable is connected.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 08:09 AM
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For those who have paired an iPhone, what did you call it when asked what you were trying to pair it to?
 
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When I paired my iPhone (11 Pro Max), I didn't choose a device type. Paired fine and works fine.

If I understand the device type choice correctly, the iPhone uses the selection to determine safe hearing levels. I didn't choose a device type because I was afraid the iPhone would attempt to limit the max volume level in some way. I could be all wet in my understanding.
 
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Originally Posted by tjduexjr
When I paired my iPhone (11 Pro Max), I didn't choose a device type. Paired fine and works fine.

If I understand the device type choice correctly, the iPhone uses the selection to determine safe hearing levels. I didn't choose a device type because I was afraid the iPhone would attempt to limit the max volume level in some way. I could be all wet in my understanding.
Did it let you pair it without specifying type? I didn't think that was an option
 
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Originally Posted by tjduexjr
When I paired my iPhone (11 Pro Max), I didn't choose a device type. Paired fine and works fine.

If I understand the device type choice correctly, the iPhone uses the selection to determine safe hearing levels. I didn't choose a device type because I was afraid the iPhone would attempt to limit the max volume level in some way. I could be all wet in my understanding.
Did it let you pair it without specifying type? I didn't think that was an option
 
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Yes, I was able to pair without picking a device type option.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2021 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tjduexjr
Yes, I was able to pair without picking a device type option.
I will unpair and repair, 'cuz it doesn't give enough volume the way it is
 
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