BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Bluetooth

Short-range radio technology

The Bluetooth function may not be offered depending on the country of use.

Bluetooth is a short-range radio technology. Bluetooth devices are short-range devices (transmitting with a limited range) on the license-free ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) between 2.402 GHz and 2.480 GHz. They can be operated anywhere in the world without requiring a license.

Although Bluetooth is designed to establish robust links over a short distance, disturbances are possible, as they are with any wireless technology. Links may be disturbed, interrupted briefly or lost entirely. Especially when several devices are operated in one Bluetooth network, there is no guarantee for smooth operation in every situation.

Possible sources of interference:

• Interference fields due to transmission towers and similar
• Devices with incorrectly implemented Bluetooth standard
• By nearby Bluetooth-capable devices

Bluetooth pairing

Before two Bluetooth devices can be linked to one another, they must recognize each other.

This process of mutual recognition is known as "pairing". Because two devices that have been paired remember each other, the Bluetooth pairing process only needs to be conducted once, on initial contact.

NOTICE On some mobile devices, e.g.

with operating system iOS, the BMW Motorrad Connected App must be called up before using.

During the Bluetooth pairing process, the TFT display searches for other Bluetooth-capable devices within its reception range.

The conditions that have to be satisfied before the audio system can recognize another device are as follows:

• The Bluetooth function of the device must be activated
• The device must be "visible" to others
• The device must support the A2DP profile
• Other Bluetooth-capable devices must be OFF (e.g. mobile phones and navigation systems).

Please consult the operating instructions for your communication system.

Pairing Bluetooth

• Call up menu Settings, Connections.

  You can set up, manage and delete Bluetooth connections in the CONNECTIONS menu.

  The following Bluetooth connections are displayed:

  • Mobile device
  • Rider's helmet
  • Passenger helm.

The connection status for mobile end devices is displayed.

Connecting a mobile end device

• Pairing Bluetooth.
• Activate the Bluetooth function of the mobile end device (refer to the operating instructions of the mobile end device).
• Select Mobile device and confirm.
• Select PAIR NEW MOBILE DEVICE and confirm.

Mobile end devices are searched for.

During the Bluetooth pairing, the Bluetooth symbol flashes in the lower status line.

Visible mobile end devices are displayed.

• Select mobile end device and confirm.

• Follow the instructions on the mobile end device.

• Confirm that the codes match.

  The connection is established and the connection status is updated.

  If the connection cannot be established, the troubleshooting chart in the "Technical data" chapter may provide assistance.

  Telephone data will be transferred to the vehicle automatically depending on the mobile end device.

  Telephone data.

  If the phone book is not displayed, the troubleshooting chart in the "Technical data" chapter may provide assistance.

  If the Bluetooth connection does not work as expected, the troubleshooting chart in the "Technical data" chapter may provide assistance.

Connecting rider's and passenger's helmets

• Pairing Bluetooth.

• Select Rider's helmet or Passenger helm. and confirm.

• Make communication system of the helmet visible.

• Select PAIR NEW RIDER'S HELMET or PAIR NEW PASSENG.

  HELMET and confirm.

Helmets are searched for.

During the Bluetooth pairing, the Bluetooth symbol flashes in the lower status line.

Visible helmets are displayed.

• Select helmet and confirm.

  The connection is established and the connection status is updated.

  If the connection cannot be established, the troubleshooting chart in the "Technical data" chapter may provide assistance.

  If the Bluetooth connection does not work as expected, the troubleshooting chart in the "Technical data" chapter may provide assistance.

Deleting connections

• Call up menu Settings, Connections.
• Select Delete connections.
• To delete an individual connection, select the connection and confirm.
• To delete all connections, select Delete all connections and confirm.

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