Using BMW R1200GS TFT with Phone, Nav VI and Schuberth C4 SC1S v1.2

(Updated 02/10/2018)

Recently I have been getting used to my new GS before heading out for the continent and the Alps next month. There's quite a bit of new Tech' with this bike to get used to, including the new BMW Connectivity TFT and the Navigator VI. A few minutes preparation in my garage before I head off is better than getting the manual out and 'faffing' about at the side of some Alpine road when I should be riding.

Altogether I have the following Bluetooth aware devices to set up:

• BMW Connectivity TFT
• Motorola Moto G Play (Android) Phone
• BMW Navigator VI
• Schuberth C4 Helmet with SC1S Comms System (Sena based v 1.2 firmware).

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Here's the best set-up process I have found so far:

• Remove existing SC1S pairing from the phone Bluetooth menu- choose 'forget device'. This is essential so as to avoid the helmet from connecting directly to the phone instead of via the TFT.

• Pair the phone with the bike TFT system as the 'Mobile Device' on the TFT list. This is straight forward set the Bluetooth on the Phone to pair for new devices at the same time set the TFT to do the same. 

• Pair the Helmet SC1S system with the TFT system as the 'Rider's Helmet' on the TFT list. To start pairing with the Helmet SC1S system press and hold the (+) Button or the (-) Button for 10 seconds until you hear the voice prompt, “Configuration menu”. Tap the (+) Button until you hear a voice prompt, “Phone pairing” (item 2 on the menu) . Then, on the TFT select pair with helmet comm's to add the helmet. At this point should see both helmet and Phone Icon on TFT:

• Once connected confirm via the TFT you can access and play music. You may have to open the Music app on the phone and start playing a play list first via the music app on the phone. Check music is playing routed through the helmet headset (SC1S). Also check you can access the Phone address book and make and receive calls via the TFT Phone menu system.

• Install the Navigator VI and onto bike and select Settings-> Bluetooth -> Scan for Devices. On the Helmet SCS1.2  hold the (+) Button or the (-) Button for 10 seconds until you hear the voice prompt, “Configuration menu”. Tap the (+) Button until you hear a voice prompt, “Second Mobile Phone pairing” (item 3 on the menu).  Eventually the Navigator will be paired with the SC1S Helmet comm's system:

• Using the TFT and handle bar wonder wheel select a music track to play. Then switch the menu from TFT to NAV (hold menu button up) And select and hold the 'Speak' option. With a route loaded or destination selected the Navigator voice instruction will interrupt the music on Mobile Phone 2   

Power Up Sequence:

1. Phone - Switch on Bluetooth.
2. Headset = Switch the Helmet SCS system on.
3. Power up the Bike ignition - TFT comes on with Nav VI connected and Bluetooth active.
4. Wait a minute for devices to pair. Should eventually see the Helmet and Phone on the TFT.
5. Switch to NAV from TFT and select the Speak menu option to test the voice instructions.

Expected Operation:

• The TFT has access to the phone menu system to make calls and play music.
• The TFT routes audio from the phone (and microphone) to the SC1S headset system.
• The Navigator VI will interrupt current audio / mic from the Phone using the Second Mobile Phone channel for voice route prompts or when playing media from the Nav VI.

All sorted 👍