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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: kensiko on January 10, 2014, 06:51:51 AM
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Hello, I tried to connect to my bike with my new Nexus 4 and I see no Bluetooth device even if the key is put ON. Is it because it's too cold?
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http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/app/help/ios/connectivity.php (http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/app/help/ios/connectivity.php)
Follow the guide above. You need to make the bike discoverable by toggling the sport Eco switch 12 time before your device will be able to recognize your bike.
Jose Soriano
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Hello, I tried to connect to my bike with my new Nexus 4 and I see no Bluetooth device even if the key is put ON. Is it because it's too cold?
Turn it on and flip the spot eco switch a bunch. then search for it.
Not all phones can use the app though. They have to support SPP. My HTC One will not work with the Zero app.
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Oh !
If only they had put this information on the app.
Anyway thanks a lot ! I'll try on my next occasion.
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My HTC One will not work with the Zero app.
Not true unless there are different versions. I'm on Verizon if it matters. My One works fine. (Well, fine is relative, the app is buggy on startup pretty often.)
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My HTC One will not work with the Zero app.
Not true unless there are different versions. I'm on Verizon if it matters. My One works fine. (Well, fine is relative, the app is buggy on startup pretty often.)
Yeah, I think there are a few different kernels out there on the HTC Ones I'm on T-Mobile, it may work with the next update I hope.
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"A little buggy" is a good description. I'm using an iPod Touch (no phone) and sometimes I have to mess with it for awhile to get the connection. Other times it connects right away with no problem. ???
It seems like the software could benefit from some additional work. But I don't know if that would be at Zero's end or Apple's end or both.
Trikester
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tried again yesterday but it didn't work. I must have switched the Eco button 100 times, no Bluetooth device found. I even tried with the bike fully ON with the stand removed, no luck.
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I used an ipad to do the Bluetooth settings. I know you need to be close to the bike to activate the Bluetooth. I just followed the instructions online where you download the app. Worked fine once I was next to the bike and toggled as directed.
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Kensiko,
Try the following:
- Kickstand up
- Key on
- Kill switch on (Basically bike is ready to roll on power)
- Scan for BT devices with your Nexus and see if the Nexus can "see" the bike
I found this to be more convenient than toggling the silly mode switch to death. This works with iDevices but I don't have a Nexus4 so I can't verify it for that device.
After I connect to the bike by the method above I can put it on charge and still connect to it.
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This is how I did it when j got my 2013 S a year ago. I have an iPhone.
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Kensiko,
Try the following:
- Kickstand up
- Key on
- Kill switch on (Basically bike is ready to roll on power)
- Scan for BT devices with your Nexus and see if the Nexus can "see" the bike
I found this to be more convenient than toggling the silly mode switch to death. This works with iDevices but I don't have a Nexus4 so I can't verify it for that device.
After I connect to the bike by the method above I can put it on charge and still connect to it.
I did like this the last time. I was never able to see anything.
I think I'll try when spring gets here.
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Add to the list: trying other devices to eliminate the nexus as being the problem.
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Yes that would help, but I don't have another one for now.
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Hi Kensiko,
I use a Nexus 4 with my 2013 Zero DS. Windrider's instructions are the easiest method I have found. But you should also be able to put the bike in Pair Mode with the 12 clicks of the Eco/Sport button as in the online user guide. You'll see the Green light blink when it's in pair mode. And make sure the kill switch is on kill.
Everyone,
If you have a MY14 motorcycle, you will hold the Mode button for 5 seconds. You should then see the Bluetooth indicator illuminate and flash on the Dash. Updating the web site and owner's manual with this information this week. Sorry it's late.
Regards,
aaronzeromoto
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Thanks Aaron!
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On my 2014 SR I find that the Zero application can rarely connect to the bike.
Most of the time I have to:
1. Turn on bike. Observe a working bluetooth connection
2. Take out my phone, kill the bluetooth connection, kill the app
3. Start the bluetooth connection again, start the Zero app again.
The above sequence gets it working about 1/3 to 1/2 of the time I try it. It then often (but not always) drops out as soon as my phone connects to my other BT accessories (Pebble,Jawbone UP24, Scala Rider G4, etc)
Most of the times I ride I don't use the app so it's not a big deal but if there's anyway to provide feedback to the company that makes the app for on how a bluetooth app can avoid connection issues I'd be happy to provide some.
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I see.
I tried again this week end with no luck. It's just strange.
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The flakyness with which the app connects drives me nuts! I can get the Bluetooth connection fairly reliably but then getting the app (iPod Touch 4) to see the bike data or riding screen I guess depends on phases of the moon or perhaps a Shaman's dance. I have not identified a definite pattern I can follow.
Trikester
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Trikester & Kensiko,
Sounds like we have very similar experiences.
I'm using an iPhone 4S, running IOS7.04
Aaron, let me know if there's anything I can do to assist. (I'm back working as a hw/sw program manager, designing client-server solutions that uses BT)
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OK OK I got it now!
The RUN light must be flashing, the emergency stop must be at OFF and don't use the bluetooth connection from the phone, use the app!
Connected now. I will have to check if I can see the error message (contactor error) the next time it occurs.