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Has anyone else had Update issues from their dealer on their 2025 Spyder?
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racoon
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I have a 2024 Spyder RT and regularly check for updates over a Wifi connection. Apple CarPlay didn't work when I first bought my Spyder, but did after a software update. It's worked fine since then.
Do you know what version of software your friend is running on his Spyder? I believe mine is 4.1.0
Do you know what version of software your friend is running on his Spyder? I believe mine is 4.1.0
mecsw500
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Even my new 2026 S2S needed the S/W update over Wi-Fi when I got it home. If it updates beware there are times in the update procedure when the screen goes black for a minute, several times. Just be patient and it will eventually spring back to life as the installation continues.
After updating to 4.1.0, as the latest, Apple CarPlay seems to work OK.
I just connect my rider, not passenger, Sena SRL-2 communications to the bike, along with the phone. I keep the Sena interconnect communications between rider and passenger so when I stop the bike and turn it off my wife and I can still communicate. I didn't think using the Spyder as the hub between helmets worked all that well. They say it's best to connect rider and passenger helmets to the bike and not to each other for best results, but it doesn't seem to be a problem for me, but then again I don't listen to music when I ride (my wife hates my choice in music).
After updating to 4.1.0, as the latest, Apple CarPlay seems to work OK.
I just connect my rider, not passenger, Sena SRL-2 communications to the bike, along with the phone. I keep the Sena interconnect communications between rider and passenger so when I stop the bike and turn it off my wife and I can still communicate. I didn't think using the Spyder as the hub between helmets worked all that well. They say it's best to connect rider and passenger helmets to the bike and not to each other for best results, but it doesn't seem to be a problem for me, but then again I don't listen to music when I ride (my wife hates my choice in music).
racoon
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I have a SENA 3S Plus headset in my helmet. It supports Bluetooth pairing to two phones and a "GPS" device. I paired it to my Apple iPhone, and used the GPS setting to pair to my Spyder.
It also supports intercom pairings, but since I ride solo I haven't done that.
Google found a copy of the manual for the SENA SRL-2 and it supports similar options.
Mikey
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The whole Apple CarPlay thing in my eyes is a crap shoot! The way it interacts with the bike, then put a set of communicators in the mix, holly crap! I love it so much one of things I am doing for this year is putting a Garmin on my ride! I prefer working with satellites over cell tower, that's just my choice.
racoon
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I bought and used a Garmin Zumo XT when I first bought my Spyder, which was before CAN-AM got Apple CarPlay to work.The whole Apple CarPlay thing in my eyes is a crap shoot! The way it interacts with the bike, then put a set of communicators in the mix, holly crap! I love it so much one of things I am doing for this year is putting a Garmin on my ride! I prefer working with satellites over cell tower, that's just my choice.
I have ridden in a deep, narrow canyon where there was no cell signal at all. Once out of the canyon it started working again.
I also went on a multiple day trip from Tennessee to Arkansas, and when I started back to Tennessee it wasn't working, but suddenly started working as I was riding along the interstate.
So yes, I still take the Garmin with me on longer trips.
SpyderEnzo
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Car play was very very finicky before the last BRP update. Worked fine on my last ride, but I'm still nervous. Just installed a Garmin so I don't have to worry about it. BRP Go had a huge bug when editing a route, but they fixed that in the recent update.
racoon
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Your bike uses Apple CarPlay or BRP GO!, not both.
mecsw500
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Latest firmware update took me to V 5.1.0.
No you can switch between Apple CarPlay and BRP Go! as the solution for maps. I tried the BRP Go! latest app on the iPhone and find it pretty awful to be honest. The UI seems to be way point coordinates based, which is useful for marine and off road use, but using place names and addresses is a little less intuitive.
There's no laptop or web based app so you can plan routes on a larger screen. Even the iPad app is just the iPhone app placed in the middle of the screen.
I was disappointed BRP didn't take the opportunity to revamp the BRP Go! app to match the new capabilities. It just looked like an off road or on water app made available on the Spyder with a UI that's light years behind Apple, Google or even Garmin interfaces.
No you can switch between Apple CarPlay and BRP Go! as the solution for maps. I tried the BRP Go! latest app on the iPhone and find it pretty awful to be honest. The UI seems to be way point coordinates based, which is useful for marine and off road use, but using place names and addresses is a little less intuitive.
There's no laptop or web based app so you can plan routes on a larger screen. Even the iPad app is just the iPhone app placed in the middle of the screen.
I was disappointed BRP didn't take the opportunity to revamp the BRP Go! app to match the new capabilities. It just looked like an off road or on water app made available on the Spyder with a UI that's light years behind Apple, Google or even Garmin interfaces.
racoon
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Google found something that I find interesting.
can-am.brp.com
In the past, The section near the bottom of the page titled:
THE BRP GO! APP CAN BE USED ON WHICH VEHICLE DISPLAYS?
It used to say that it didn't work on the 10.25" displays of 3-wheel vehicles, and only worked on the 7.8" displays of the 3-wheel vehicles.
Now it says it works on the 10.25" displays of 3-wheel vehicles.
I looked at several of the links related to using the BRP GO! app for navigation and route planning, and you're right, it's all done within the app.
I think I'll stick with Apple CarPlay on my Spyder.
I use the Google Maps application that I downloaded to my computer. You can enter stop and start locations, and it plots a route, and then you can drag-and-drop the route to customize the route. I can also tell it to avoid highways, tolls, and ferrys and it will adjust the route automatically.
And then I can sync the route to my iPhone, which then shows up on my Spyder display or on my Honda Ridgeline's dash if I'm driving it.
BRP Go!: A smartphone app for riders - Can-Am On-Road
The BRP GO! app is your ultimate companion for all things vehicle info about your electric motorcycle or 3-wheel vehicle.
can-am.brp.com
In the past, The section near the bottom of the page titled:
THE BRP GO! APP CAN BE USED ON WHICH VEHICLE DISPLAYS?
It used to say that it didn't work on the 10.25" displays of 3-wheel vehicles, and only worked on the 7.8" displays of the 3-wheel vehicles.
Now it says it works on the 10.25" displays of 3-wheel vehicles.
I looked at several of the links related to using the BRP GO! app for navigation and route planning, and you're right, it's all done within the app.
I think I'll stick with Apple CarPlay on my Spyder.
I use the Google Maps application that I downloaded to my computer. You can enter stop and start locations, and it plots a route, and then you can drag-and-drop the route to customize the route. I can also tell it to avoid highways, tolls, and ferrys and it will adjust the route automatically.
And then I can sync the route to my iPhone, which then shows up on my Spyder display or on my Honda Ridgeline's dash if I'm driving it.
jzeiler
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I was excited when the new release came out for us Android users but was disappointed with the BRP Go app, I'll just stick to my Garmin XT2 which I love. The other annoying part of the update in BRPGo mode is it transfers your audio to the speakers from the headset. I selected the option to not use it but every time I start the bike it detects an Android phone and a pop up appears that asks "do you want to shift to BRP Go?" That is really annoying.
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