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Aug 20, 2021 | 10:51 AM

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dave king

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From: SAINT PAUL

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Originally Posted by twincam10353

I gave up on trying to use that GPS system years ago. I just use Google Maps from my phone and connect via Bluetooth and listen for the lady telling me what to do.

ikr that voice DRIVES ME CRAZY. !!!!

Aug 20, 2021 | 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dave king

ikr that voice DRIVES ME CRAZY. !!!!

You can change her to a British chick if you want, lol!

Aug 20, 2021 | 11:02 AM

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You can change her to a British chick if you want, lol!

a limey. Lol

Aug 20, 2021 | 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by twincam10353

I gave up on trying to use that GPS system years ago. I just use Google Maps from my phone and connect via Bluetooth and listen for the lady telling me what to do.

I tried that but for some reason I cant get the voice prompts from my phone directions on google maps to play through my stereo. I double checked that blue tooth was linked up and connected...but still couldnt get it to play through... The HD built in GPS in the boom box is horrible to say the least! And the HD trip planner is enough to make you want to pull your hair out. I want to figure out the google because i can easily creat directions on computer and download to my phone...no if I can only get the ******* to play through the speakers!...lol

Aug 22, 2021 | 05:34 PM

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FYI - Keep in mind, all Mapping that requires downloading is 6 -12 months old when released. NavTec is the largest provider out there for system updates. Purchase a new upload and look at the revision date. Bet it's old. This will be the same for your car, Garmin etc. So if the location you're looking for is fairly new, it most likely will not be found. Yet another reason for Apple Car Play. Using Waze or Google maps uses live/current mapping/information via the internet..

Of curse, Apple Car Play is not the reason to buy a new bike, although it can be a thought provoker. Almost all the Touring bike manufactures are now using system w/Apple Car Play capabilities. After all, I can rent the cheapest shitbox and it will have Apple Car Play. But my 2 year old Infnity doesn't. Oh well.

Aug 23, 2021 | 08:33 AM

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twincam10353

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That's an easy fix, Google Maps > Settings > Navigation > Play voice over Bluetooth

Aug 24, 2021 | 08:45 PM

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That's an easy fix, Google Maps > Settings > Navigation > Play voice over Bluetooth

is that something to do on the phone?? I have Samsung phone if that matters...

Aug 24, 2021 | 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra2336

is that something to do on the phone?? I have Samsung phone if that matters...

Yes. To access the map settings you open Google maps and then tap on your profile pic in the upper right corner. The screen that opens will have the setting function. At least that's how it works on my Samsung phone.