Autocom/Zumo/Bluetooth question

[denny]

Set up consists of Autocom Easy Plus (?) - Zumo 550 - phone is conected to Zumo via bluetooth.

I use the zumo-phone bluetooth connection to make/receive calls only. Can I listen to the music on my phone (not really a big deal as I have music on the Zumo SD card) and more importantly, can I pair my bluetooth to a friends phone on another bike & discuss politics while on the move? If so how?

Cheers

 

[beemerboy9]

Set up consists of Autocom Easy Plus (?) - Zumo 550 - phone is conected to Zumo via bluetooth.

I use the zumo-phone bluetooth connection to make/receive calls only. Can I listen to the music on my phone (not really a big deal as I have music on the Zumo SD card) and more importantly, can I pair my bluetooth to a friends phone on another bike & discuss politics while on the move? If so how?

Cheers

I don't think you can do either of these things.

The roaming charges if one were to use the mobile phone contact method while outside the UK would be horrific.

The best solution would be to invest in a pair of bluetooth bike-to-bike comms units.

(My solution is bike-to-bike radios plus Autocom)

 

[denny]

I thought it wouldn't work, damn!

 

[RobertG]

Bike to bike won't work as previously stated. You can however output the 3.5mm jack from the phone to the autocom with a filtered lead (assuming your autocom has a spare input - I have a different model).

 

[beemerboy9]

Bike to bike won't work as previously stated. You can however output the 3.5mm jack from the phone to the autocom with a filtered lead (assuming your autocom has a spare input - I have a different model).

One should not need a filtered lead between a phone and an Autocom unit. The filter is required when you connect two 12V devices together.

HTH,

John

 

[Bumpkin]

You have a question mark next the the 'easy plus' in your first post. Clarifying this could make a significant difference (check here). The Easi Plus lacks the dedicated correct connection to connect bike-to-bike radios. The next model that uses the same casing, the Active Plus, does have this connection.

Having said the above the Easi Plus does have a socket that can be used for bike-to-bike radios though I'm not sure what leads etc. you would need to achieve this and whether they are still available. If the prospect of bike-to-bike appeals then call Sam at Chainspeed who's the man to talk to about such matters.

Bike to bike PMR radios would give you the ability to natter away without concern for roaming charges, network coverage etc. Range is limited but perfectly adequate for keeping in touch with a riding buddy. Having your phone hooked up separately can have it's uses as well. You can, of course, have both.