ThanKs Nick. Your usual thorough, logical, reasoned analysis. I’ve done similar tests today on my 2021 R1250GS and haven’t had any problems at all. I don’t have the Navigator as I consider it overpriced and has less functionality than many smartphone apps (e.g. Copilot). Otherwise the setup is like yours: TFT running version 022_007_020, iPhone SE running iOS 14.6, Schuberth C4 Pro with SC1A comms running the latest version of software. The only slight difference is that my phone was powered the whole time rather than being on battery in the tank bag. The phone and hat were paired to the TFT first attempt with no problems, the connection was solid all day despite switching off three times for coffee/petrol, I used the navigation and music and it all just worked beautifully. I’m very impressed with the whole setup. I hope you get your kit fixed; it can’t be a serious flaw 🤔 Let us know how you get on, please?

I found that disabling battery protection for the app on my Samsung solved all the issues... now working really well.

I have a 2021RT and an I Phone 8 and have no problems, navigation works fine, it hasn't dropped out yet.

Not sure if I’m out of date with this topic but I just bought a R1250 GS exclusive 2020 and I tried the connect app today and it worked a treat and never missed a beat on a 110 mile round trip. I have an iPhone 8 with the latest iOS of 15.5.

Excellent video! You fixed my issue. I deleted the Connected app and now I can go back to making phone calls on the road. I was wondering what went wrong! I have a gps VI so the app was not necessary, it just added to Bluetooth clutter.

Nick, thank you for reporting these differences and challenges you are experiencing. I have experienced the same challenges with the disconnecting as well. Another issue I am experiencing is the displayed speed limit for the given road is sometimes not accurate.

I had issues hearing music. It would play on the TFT, but no sound to the hat. Everything was connected and worked fine otherwise. After 1/2 a day of hair pulling frustration, (we could look like brothers), I found your vid on set-up. Thank you thank you. I just came in from the garage after everything was working perfectly. Now let’s see if it will hold. 2021 GS, Sena Neo2, iPhone 11. This is tougher than riding the bike through SoCal traffic.

Fascinating video and 18 months is far too long surely for BMW to have put this issue right. There's a bit of me that wishes TOM TOM had been installed within the TFT so that a navigation function that we've come to depend on (and arguably more important/safe than using media/phone) works reliably and independently of phone type, software, hardware, tft proximity, data use (on RT), handlebar vibration, battery etc etc. While I've long had a love/hate relationship with my Nav 6, it's plumbed in system remains reliable despite it's quirks in this brave new world!

Thank you for sharing information. I have the 1250RS with SW-update from last october. Never got a connection problem with Android (S8/S10) but what I experience is that I sometimes loose connection of the helmet to the bike when starting a ride. I then have to reconnect it manually. It is never while riding. It is after a fuel stop or at the start of a new ride over night or after some days. After the update in october I had one time that my rider’s helmet was connected as passenger helmet when starting a ride (I never paired a passenger helmet). But your Apple problems are much more critical then mine.

Very good content Nick. Very interesting and certainly gives one food for thought as to how BMW are going to fix this problem, considering the marketing hype surrounding this great tech for their machines. You pay a lot of hard earned money for these bikes, and there is an expectation that this technology will actually work, regardless of the type of phone you use! Hope they fix the problem soon mate.

Considering the price of the sat nav you expect better from bmw and nick I am still looking forward to seeing your tour of England last year thanks tony💥💥

Hey Nick, great content as usual. I use a Oneplus 8T connected to my 1250GSA and as you pointed out with Android I have also had no issues with connectivity. I however use Tidal rather than Spotify due to the much higher HiFi quality and whilst there are the limited functions on the TFT screen I do see the album graphics just for your info. Great channel Nick, I have made many buying decisions based on your content and you have never steered me wrong! Many thanks!!!

Thanks, Nick for this video. This has been driving me bonkers. I did email Motorrad support and had an email from Stephen who said they were having problems with the "IOS Bluetooth protocol" and that they were talking to Apple about it. That was a year ago and I'm still having the same issues as you. Cheers, Mark

Thanks a lot Nick!! Great video, as usual very didactic and complete.

Hi Nick, great video but more than that a big thank you for all your past productions which have helped enormously as I transit from an 18 K16 GTL to the 21 GSA. I have Android via a Samsung S21 Ultra which sort of works with the GSA but often fails to connect sound wise for turn by turn directions after a stop for example. I'm working on that and if there are any suggestions from you or other subscribers they would be most welcome. Anyway apart from that all is going very well with the GSA which though massively different to the K will I think surpass its mile munching capabilities. I'm one of those nuts who enjoys Iron Butt rides. Stay safe and well. Best regards, Tony

I used the app connected to TFT for 1 day, tried turn by turn and hated it so I deleted the app. However I really don't use many of the features with the TFT and NAV VI setup (to their full potential). Example: I just use the NAV VI for situational awareness (viewing the screen) and don't trip plan with it. I actually have only ever plugged in an address to it once just to try it out. I do have a Cardo Packtalk Slim that I use for bike to bike comms (I don't take calls or listen to music typically). Good vid however, thanks for putting it up.

i BELIEVE i HAVE FOLLOWED THE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS CORRECTLY. I AM USING THE the TFT ON THE 2020 BMW F900XR WITHR NAV6, SENA ST1, and iPhone XR WITH IOS15.5. i HAVE TAKEN THE BIKE TO THE BMW DEALER TO HAVE THE LATEST F900XR TFT FIRMWARE INSTALLED. ALL WORKS WELL ACCEPT THAT I CANNOT GET THE GPS ROUTING INSTRUCTIOND TO COME THROUGH THE SENA. AS SOON AS THE HELMET AND PHONE ICONS APPEAR ON THE TFT, THE GPS ROUTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE REPEATED THE CONNECTIONS PROCEDURE MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ALWAYS THE SAME RESULT.

I have same problems with my R1250RT 2021 and the Navigation on the BMW TFT with iOS 14.5.1 on iPhone 12 pro max Thanks for the gread video Nick!

I feel that we endure too much tek and info while riding our motorcycle, I also ride a GS and never have phone on or music, I prefer to ride without more distraction than we already have out on the roads, the tek is there if I need it but for me it is very rarely competing with my pleasure of riding my motorcycle , stay safe.

Hi Nick, great video as always. I have a 2019 1250GSA, latest TFT firmware and latest iOS version. I've always found the whole process of keeping the TFT, iPhone and headset connected and working a nightmare. It's so frustrating that I gave up in the end. I sold the Nav 6 and in it's place have fitted a wireless charger/holder for the iPhone. I find the iOS Tomtom app MUCH better than the Nav6. The TFT is now completely disconnected. Just the iPhone and headset are connected and work flawlessly, you can even use Siri to make calls, read messages, play audio and switch between apps.

Thanks for this video Nick. Like you, I have an iPhone, with the latest iOS softeware. Unlike you however, my dealer isn't happy to update my TFT FOC, so it's about 8 months out of date. Must admit I don't use the TFT nav function, as I have the Nav 5 if I need to get anywhere specifically. I therefore didn't have any issues at all until out of a sense of curiosity I decided to connect to have a look. Immediately I did that, my previously stable media connection started suffering gremlins and needed disconnecting/reconnecting frequently. Having watched this, and made what may be a tenuous and purely conincidental link, I have deleted the Connect app, and look forward to a stable experience again. A great idea, just needs sorting.

Thanks Nick. I am experiencing the same thing as you with the exception that the Media disconnects also. I have the iPhone 12 Pro, so maybe the newer phone is less reliable. Going in for the TFT update next week and hope for the best but expect no improvement. I agree it is very frustrating when you spend this much money and you expect it to work without issues and it is far from it.

works perfectly with my iPhone 7

Morning Nick this is interesting as I have an BMW R1250RS (2020) and using the iPhone initially I had the same issues as you are having with the iPhone, and raised a support request to the BMW guys behind the APP (via the feedback option in the app its self) They suggested I upgraded my firmware of my bike which my local dealer did for me and the other piese of advice the said was to "Make sure within the App on the iphone the Location is set to Always" after doing this back in August last year I have found my connected and and sybch to my dash to work as I would expect it all the time. I ride generally with the iphone in my jacket pocket or tank bag if I need to charge it.

I have a late 2021 BMW 1250 and I use an iPhone 11 with the latest iOS 15.5 update and it works fine with the BMW Connected app. The only thing it doesn't do is synchronize the contacts to view them in TFT. I contacted BMW online support and they told me to go to the dealer to install the latest update which I haven't done yet.

Hi Nick, if you remember I had a lot of issues which I noted on your previous video. Since upgrading bike software to the current 020 version and having the 3.1.1 Connected app version on my S9 all is working well.

It may not be iPhone’s only. On Sunday I had the same experience on Sunday with my new Samsung A52. Have never experienced it with m old Samsung S8. Well diagnosed.

I have no probs with iOS 14.6 + TFT + Nav6 - all work seamlessly together. Cheers Doug

Hi Nick, superb clear video as always. After I followed your original set up guide the connected app works for approx 90% of the journeys. When it works it records the whole trip, not experienced it dropping out during a ride. However I have found that although the TFT may indicate the app is connected, on 10% of the rides it does not show it as recorded in the app. I emailed BMW in January and they advised me to update to latest IOS leave phone on and keep in close to TFT, all things I had already done. I have since responded twice to them but so far no further feedback. I have just changed this week from an iPhone 7 to an iPhone 12, first ride on Tuesday so will be interesting to see what changes that makes. I am sure there will be some ! Thankfully the bike is awesome but at these prices it is very disappointing.

Same issue with my iPhone 12 Pro. Last two rides have, however, worked 100% (over one hour each).

I agree with your observations about N Oxford (Woolaston Northampton too ) . Beautifully expressed. I agree with your conclusions and concerns. Well done for exploring the iOS/Android differences. (Frustrating heh?) warmest regards

A year after you posted this video BMW still hasn't solved the problem, unfortunate.

Great review and conclusion, Nick I had the same issue with the disconnected iphone SE2 when I worn it in my breast bag or in the tank bag. Since it's mounted on the handlebar with a SP-Connect mount, the mobile is closer to the TFT and once I started everything up in the right order, the connection remains stable. I am somehow under the impression that these issues could also belong to the keyless system which might interfere with Apple's bluetooth connectivity. I have a 900XR. Best regards from CH

I gave up on the app. Just use the Nav VI now. It or the Nav V are all you need if not bothered about the “nice to haves”. TFT is more trouble than its worth too, in mho anyway. Would far rather have the last generation RT display and clocks. Dinosaur? Perhaps, but bike info SHOULD be simple, reliable and dependable. There’s more than enough distractions when riding taxing concentration that these things are not a great idea on a bike.

Hi Nick, you don't need to borrow another iPhone. It is a sad connecting issue and I can confirm the same or similar a experience. I love your little Brexit remark as we (CH) are also not a member of the club. Rgds Markus

Hi Nick thank you for all the great videos, I have had some info from BMW regarding this issue, I should mention I took delivery of a brand new 1250 GSA rallye on the 1st of March and had lots of connectivity issues with the Iphone so I have been ringing and mailing BMW and this is what I have received .... (There is a new software available for the Connectivity/TFT display (vehicle software) since a few days which will improve the stability of Bluetooth connections (especially iOS). Please refer to you mentoring BMW Motorrad dealer. He will be able to update the software to the new version 022.008.020. A feedback if the problem persists after the update would be very helpful for us. Thank you in advance!) So my bike has gone in today to have the update installed over night so WATCH this space...........

Hi Nick another great informative video as usual. i have a 2020 1250gsa Rallye and iPhone 12 Pro Max and Sena 50s on my GS helmet and a SRL on shoei notetec 2. Nav 6 on the bike too. Same issues as you, get it all set up and it works fine then it drops out and you have to almost delete the connections again and then re connect. Nightmare. I also had the TFT updated last month to see if that helped but still the same issues. BMW need to up their game. Keep up the great work..

You are not alone, the TFT on the 21 RT is essentially the same software and demonstrating the same issues only worse. On the GS TFT you loose directions, on the 21 RT you loose directions and the Maps. Bearing in mind the touring aspirations of the RT and the attempt to put Maps into it the result is something barely working. On the RT you are supposed to leave your phone in the bikes charging pocket, because of the battery drain when using maps, the pocket has no vibration damping and its simply a pain putting it in and taking it out. I now use a dedicated bike phone which is a Galaxy S10 and it works unless you get an update and the operating system changes things. All of these phones are designed to save battery and there are many, many switches required to be set to keep the app working. BMW advised me to set the phone up using the switches on the dontkillmyapp website. Its daunting.

Good day . can somone answer me - did bmw r1250 gs adventure run without Dash Board ( tft monitore ) ?

Strange, I am not experiencing this problem on my bike/iphone . . .

Hi Nick nice video demonstrating the issue . I ride a F850 GS ADV. And have the same setup iPhone X (14.5.1 OS) . My connected app does not drop like in this video and I have had it connected for over 3 hour rides . However, sometimes my iPhone and helmet Bluetooth connection resets and I have to reconnect the phone / helmet again . Once it connects it stays connected well during rides . Not sure if software etc differs but the tft and menus sure do look the same . Let us know if BMW does have a firmware fix in future 👍

Hi Nick, I took delivery of a R1250 GSA a couple of weeks ago so watched this with interest. I have 022_007_020 installed on my TFT and use an iPhone11 running IOS 14.4.2. I've not experienced any problems recording my rides on the BMW connected App, in fact yesterday it successfully recorded a ~120 mile ride around the Peak District. I've not used the TFT turn by turn navigation feature as like you I have the navigator VI but having watched your video I think I'll give it a try.

Hi Nick, I am new to this so sorry if this is a stupid question, I have just bought a 2021 gsa with the nav6, but what you are talking about is the navigation on the connect app arnt you? nothing to do with the nav6. is the connect app nav better than the nav6 otherwise wouldn't you just use the nav6? I connected my sena and i phone 6s the way you suggested and all works well appart from the volume level on the nav6 comes through way louder than the music level on the phone and scares the shit out of me when it happens, when i adjust the volume down to suit nav6 the music is too low, do you have this problem or dont you use your nav6 for voice directions?

Great viewing Nick and fantastic attention to detail... so frustrating for everyone with ios connectivity problems. I have a 2020 S1000XR and Samsung S21 Ultra and its flawless 👌.

Hi Nick, I too have an iPhone 11 Pro running 14.4.2. As yet it works just fine with the connected app, I don't however open the app on on the phone before any ride. It has "lost" connection once for part of a ride but overall I am happy with Connected. The bike's firmware was updated in January - GS 1250 2019.

According to my local BMW dealer, when I mentioned this issue, they are expecting a fix from BMW in February 2022 ... and in the meantime have been told not to do any software updates without specific authorisation from BMW!

The Connected app can fail to relaunch on occasion during stop start trips but haven’t had it drop out around town. Perhaps it’s related to speed or network coverage. Was hoping to rely on this as a backup to the unreliable Nav VI whilst touring!

I guess to much technology can be a bad thing. If I had to go through that when I went riding....I'll go in the car. Good report Nick keep it up.

Hi Nick, another great video. I just fitted that tft anti theft bracket thanks to you. I do mention you again on my latest vid on my channel :-). Servicing my GSA.. I have had conection issues ever since I got my bike, but different issues. I can't connect a helmet until that bluetooth icon stops flashing. It took me ages to work that out. If that icon is flashing I have no chance of connecting my sena. I used to have Iphones for years, but got fed up of Itunes. I went to hospital & had the Apple removed from my ass. I went Android. My S9 was great but the mic died. I have an S20 now which is not a great phone. I did wonder if I could sway back to Iphone. You have answered that for me. Keep up the good work.

Have you had any issues with when you are connected to a group intercom the music goes mute? Done the same connection procedure as you by the way on my R1250GS with, Sena 20 Evo, mobile cradle and a android phone. I can see the song is playing on the TFT screen and I can pause it and start it again but the music does not come through the speakers in to the helmet. If I leave the group intercom, I then can control my music via the TFT and hear it again. Would be nice to acually have both as it did work when I don`t connect to the TFT sceen and only pair the Sena to the phone. Thanks for the video!

Hi Nick just got a 1250 RT 2022 and have a IPhone 12. Had a few wireless connection issues, have to remove case and make sure it’s it a certain position int the phone slot. When I play media can’t seem to hear anything although shows the song playing on TFT. It also chooses Apple Music rather than my Spotify account. Any advice?

I have the same configuration you do. Today my app recorded the first 10 miles of a 50+ mile ride.

Great Content - I have a iPhone 12Pro Max - and it drops all the time and I have a QuadLock on handle bar and still disconnects...so frustrating...

My '21 1250 GSA and my iPhone 12 Pro works 100%, never had an issue, also I never start the Connected app before connecting and that also works for nav and ride tracking, I mount my phone on the bars using a QuadLock so it's pretty close to the TFT./

Hi I have a problem I have a Samsung S9 + navi 6 and I bought a motorcycle now the last model 2021 GS and I have a Sena 50S if I do not have a navi in ​​the holder everything works and as I put it in the holder so they stop talking phone calls to the helmet where there could be a problem Thank you Petr

Can the TFT display Google Maps? Why reinvent the wheel? Just connect the phone to the helmet and phone to Nav Vl and be happy. You get Google maps, Spotify, and phone calls. Get Radar with the S10. You don’t get sounds from Nav Vl, but do see the information. You get hands free with Google Assistant.

hi nick i have the 2018 gs te, TFT firmware 022/005/041, i use iphone 11pro 14.5.1 software and up to date ‘connected app’ 3.0.2 and it very rarely drops the connection on the connected app and can very rarely and it is rare have gremlins within media and phone. done about 120 miles today, recorded 4 ‘rides’ in the ‘connected app’ without any issues.. but i admit i now shutdown and restart iphone before each weekend ride and i ALSO ‘delete all connections’ in the TFT and then reconnect as requested.. once that’s done on a friday morning i’m generally good all weekend. i keep my iphone in my right leg pocket on normal screen settings, ie after 30 seconds the phone goes into standby (blank screen) i’m happy so far

I ride a Can Am Spyder with BRP Go app. I’m wondering if you can change to another playlist or album while moving? My system requires me to be stopped to get the Apple Music menu. Also, how long does the phone last when it’s not connected to power? Just curious. Thanks

I’ve had this issue and an issue of playback of audio stalling for three years and it hasn’t got any better. I’m on iPhone XR.

Hi Nick, I can't really help in regards to your experience and I certainly can't point a finger and say there's something you're doing that's wrong, but my experience has been totally the opposite of yours (mostly). I haven't tested with Android other than a brief test but I test software for a living so this is a subject I've been pretty keen on since I got my 2019 1250GSA back in December 2019. I've cover over 5000 miles since buying the bike, all with the Connected app running. Most of those miles have been with my previous iPhone 11 Pro Max but more recently my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I won't say I've had no disconnections as that would be a lie but they have been very few and far between. It HAS happened to me, but it's been very rare. I'm a beta tester for the Connected app so I've been back and forth testing the App Store version and the beta's and generally speaking the connection is stable. My TFT is running the same version of the software as yours and I have tested with a ton of different iOS versions. Currently running iOS 14.7 Beta and the Connected app is behaving mostly brilliantly. I'll have a think if I can come up with any theories but my experience of using the Connected app on iOS mirrors your experience using Android. If you can get yourself on the Beta program it's worth it to push your issue home, the beta versions allow you to enable debugging mode and geenrate logs files which you can then submit along with a bug. All the best.

Hello Nick i have an android device but there is a time that works all of them interhone connecting cradle device But there ara Many times that my bmw motorrad application didn't accept the cradle through the connectivity hub. Do you know why?

It must be a nightmare for BMW to sort out since it's so inconsistent. I have the same updated TFT s/w rev, same iOS (iphone SE2020), Sena SRL with a 2020 bike and it's pretty solid (touch wood!). I have the phone in a jacket pocket, leave the phone in battery save mode and absolutely put the phone to sleep so it's not on all the time- the battery would otherwise die very quickly. The only difference is I don't have the Nav6 installed very often at all.

2018 R1200GSA with iPhone 11, zero problems so far

Hi Nick, great to see an objective review made in a very clear and informative way - well done! A quick question; have any subsequent OS updates improved the connectivity with iPhones?

just a thought - Bluetooth can be notoriously flakey and susceptible to interference. Do you think the metal anti-theft guard is interfering or weakening the Bluetooth signal or blocking the Bluetooth antenna on the TFT? Maybethe android phone has a better/stronger implementation but maybe worth a try without the metal screens on the TFT and satnav. Personally, I've not had any problems on my 1200GS TE Exclusive with TFT screen for the connected app. Keep up the great video content - very thorough and varied! :-)

I'm wondering why you would want to connect to the connected app anyway? The satnav function is not very good with your phone doing a much better job, or indeed the Nav 6 on the cradle. I have a 2021 1250 GSA and use 2 iPhones. An iPhone 8+ as SatNav using a cradle adapter and an iPhone 11 Pro as my everyday phone. Neither is connected to the TFT and connect through the Cardo headset, which again isn't connected to the TFT and I never have an issue, music and calls through the Cardo from my iPhone 11 Pro and SatNav from the waterproof large-screen iPhone 8+ in the Nav cradle. All the TFT does is what it was designed for, telling me how fast I'm going and how much fuel I have left. It all works flawlessly :)

Hi Nick, I use the S9 and have never had an issue!!! stopping on the motorway, naughty boy :)

Hi Nick, Just to put a spanner in the works , I have a 2021 R1250GSA and a Iphone 12 pro and have found the bmw nav app 100% reliable but I have only used it recently for recording my trips. I must admit I dont have the connection too my helmet yet ( That will be coming soon ) but I thought I'd let you know. If you want the various software versions please let me know. PS . I think I met you in December at Loomies , I was riding a z1000sx at the time. Any way I live in Basingstoke so if you ever want to meet up then feel free to give me a shout.

Hi Nick, GS fairly new to me but ive been out all today and been playing with various bits. Iphone 7 running 14.4.2 , no connectivity issues so far. Speed stayed indicated and even ran for about an hour using the TFT sat nav. Out tomorrow and will try the record thing.

Hi Nick, there is an new update for iPhone, software version 14.6, improvement of Bluetooth connectivity is one of the items on update benefits list. Tried it this morning, unfortunately situation didn’t get any better. App got disconnected several times and finally cut after less than 50k. (R1200gs 2018)

Good afternoon, Just come across your video, and I notice that on your vehicle display on the Nav6 you have black figs on a white ground. My Nav6 has it the other way round, and I'd like to change it, but can't for the life of me work out how! Can you help? Thanks in advance.

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻 My connection is slightly different as a couple of others have said. I find it doesn’t drop off while riding but it just totally loses connect sometimes when the bike is turned off and back on again. It can literally lose everything and forget my phone and even helmet. I’m going to try an android though now. Thanks 👍🏻

Hi Nick, superb video. I am just discovering this with my new 2022 S1000XR. iPhone 11 for me. Do you know if this issue still exists if you use the BMW Connected Ride Cradle? As I understand if using the cradle, the phone is Bluetooth’d to the cradle and not the tft. Just wondering as I am now considering buying the bmw cradle, but also terrified of the vibrations killing my iPhone camera as a non bmw mount did 😞

Nick, If you don't pair the phone and Sena, is there an issue pairing senas with other riders through the sena app?

Make sure they change the next service due parameter. They didn’t on my bike.

I've recently seen this and have the new 2021 1250 RT and this doesn't work either but I have an additional problem in that the app is asking to reinput my password and I can't remember it but the reset link doesn't work and I can't reset my password.It won't send a reset link to my email. Ive been trying for nearly a month to get BMW to fix this to no avail. Has anyone else had this problem and been able to fix it?

Hello Nick thank you for sharing your knowledge of the connectivity app, I’m new to the brand and have recently bought a 21 Model GS and like you found the app keeps dropping out I’m not very technical however I do see a benefit in running this app. In my short time using the app not only did it keep dropping out it also kept trying to re route me to the first destination I used that maybe me I’m not sure, I have mounted my iPhone in the cradle above the TFT screen so couldn’t be closer. I thought if I could use this app using off line maps then I would not need to buy a Nav 6 let’s see .

Gave up a long time ago with my Nav V and iPhone XR, use cheap mount that fits in the OEM mount on my GSA or just put the phone in a Quadlock mount. The BMW app is great until it forgets to reconnect, I think the issue is IOS not an app issue😢. Love the TFT but would like to use full functionality.

Thanks for posting these helpful vids. I have a 2021 R1250GSA 40th Anniversary on order due for delivery in a few weeks. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and have flip flopped between Android and Apple for years. I still have an iPhone Xs Pro which I can try out as well. Will stick with the Samsung for the moment and see how it goes and may try the iPhone at a later date to see how I get on with that as well. I ordered the bike with the Nav 6 unit as I was confused by the navigation provided by the TFT and the Nav 6 and didn't really know what was going on here. (I'm in Japan and struggling with the translating and understanding everything in Japanese). I ended up ordering the Nav 6 as I wanted something to fit in that blank mounting bracket. It does seem odd that BMW are giving two different ways to provide navigation. I assume at some point the Nav 6 unit will disappear completely like it has for the RT.

Is this working yet? I was here to figure out how to connect mine.

Hi Nick. 2020 GS1250 (using km/h since i live in Denmark) and iPhone 11 Pro with iOS 14.6 and latest Connected app. I have not used the turn by turn navigation / route recording (i have a Tomtom Rider). But i have never experienced that the speed limit icon disappears. My TFT was updated about a month ago, can't remember the software version, but i can find it if you are interested.

Hi Nick, I have a 2019 GS 1250 , I use an iPhone 10 which works fine on all aspects. I haven’t had a software updates since October 2020..

Can you unplug Navigator and then do the test again?

I own the latest RT. Many drops of the map before updating my TFT, no more since I did update it. And I have an iPhone 10X

Thank God I stayed with Samsung and went with a new S21...new 2021 GSA Rallye being assembled...way too much time looking at instruments instead of the road and traffic...that's just me after 40 years riding...entertaining to say the least.

It`s iPhone standard feature.

Maybe I’m lucky. My I phone 8 works perfectly with all aspects of the connectivity app/nav & media

Very interesting and comprehensive video, Nick. My experience is different. I have an older iPhone 7 (14.5.1), connected app (3.0.2) and an older TFT version (021_004_041). I always have the connected app running on my phone and I have always ensured I have the maps downloaded in my phone (within the app). My connection between app and TFT NEVER drops. It records each and every ride from start to finish and always shows me the speed limit square. Strange.

Have you been in touch with Highland Rider? Seems many riders are having the same problems. Apparently BMW will supply an update in September to sort out the many different problems riders have been having.

Hi Nick, unfortunately iPhones are very troublesome on many many things not just on BMW tft screens. I dislike Apple products very much for this reason, I have owned Samsung products for many years & have just upgraded my phone to the S21 series & connected to my BMW app in about two minutes and went for a ride using the nav with absolutely no issues what so ever. Every issue I have read about with people struggling with connectivity on the BMW owns an iPhone.

How are you doing your audio onto the video?

thanks Nick - my iphone works and keeps the connection (an iPhone 8s) BUT the sound doesn't work in the rider helmet and very very faintly in the passenger helmet when it is connected. My Galaxy Note8 works perfectly - so frustrating....

Hello nick i would like to suggest to turn off wifi completely from iPhone settings I notice it will keep connection more reliable my experience fix most of my drop connection issues also i notice when you stop for fuel some time connection not reconnect perfectly and you need 15 to 60 sec for helmet and phone to pair connection I use iphone xs and cardo bold and all software currently updated

Thanks Nick still sounds like areal pain in the arse. Just want to jump in the bike. Looking at a Chigee, shame BMW don’t use Apple car play on that beautiful 10.5 inch screen

Hey Nick, thanks for making this video. I was on the fence about moving to an Apple iPhone from my Samsung since buying my new R1250 GS Adventure and i'm glad i didn't make that mistake. These niggly little things tend to drive me to insanity

Hi Nick, this is a long shot, but have you tried without the protective case on your iPhone?

Thank you kindly for this information. I just purchased the 1250 GSA and am awaiting delivery. Question... Why is there a GPS cradle installed on these bikes as an option when the main TFT has navigation on it? Is it for people who want to have a dedicated screen just for navigation? If I were to get the Navigator or other dedicated garmin devices would those devices be connected to my helmet and phone as well? Very confusing.

Hi Nick, have BMW fixed this yet? Cheers. Thanks for great content.

Good grief! Analog gauges and a stand alone navigator still work great, with no confusion. Hopefully my 2018 R1200RT won't wear out for a long while yet.

Hi Nick, very weird. I have the same phone latest software on a 2021 Gs. No issues. But my phone is mounted to the handle Bars.