Indian Motorcycles require a headset pairing to access Apple CarPlay. A headset pairing can also be used to listen to turn-by-turn navigation, music, and to answer phone calls, though it is not required as these features can be listened to through the motorcycle's speakers.
You can pair multiple headsets to your motorcycle, but only one headset can be connected at a time. After the vehicle is powered on, nearby charged headsets that have previously been paired to the motorcycle will automatically connect.
Note: Bluetooth® pairing is disabled when the vehicle is moving.
A full list of supported devices includes both Cardo® and Sena® brands. For more information regarding a Sena® headset, read Pairing your Sena® Headset.
Supported Cardo® Headsets Compatible with Indian Motorcycle
- Cardo® PACKTALK BLACK
- Cardo® PACKTALK Slim
- Cardo® PACKTALK Bold
- Cardo® FREECOM 4x
Your Cardo® headset has two Bluetooth® channels for connection to Bluetooth® devices such as mobile phones, GPS devices, and Bluetooth® music players with A2DP. A2DP refers to a Bluetooth® profile that is capable of wireless audio streaming between two devices.
To connect your unit to a Bluetooth® device, you must first pair them. Once paired, they automatically recognize each other whenever they are within range.
Important: If you are pairing more than one device, Cardo® recommends that you pair the mobile phone to channel 1, and the additional device to channel 2. If you are pairing the unit to more than one mobile phone, the phone paired with channel 1 is the default phone for outgoing calls.
Headset Pairing for Cardo® PACKTALK BLACK and Cardo® PACKTALK Bold
To pair Bluetooth® Channel 1 to a mobile phone:
1. Enable Bluetooth® on the mobile phone.
2. On the unit in standby mode, press the button with the phone icon for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
3. On your mobile phone, search for Bluetooth devices.
4. When your Cardo® PACKTALK BLACK or Cardo® PACKTALK Bold appears in the list of available devices, select it. If you are prompted for a PIN, enter 0000 (four zeroes). The phone confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED will flash purple for two (2) seconds.
To pair Bluetooth® channel 2 to another Bluetooth® device:
1. Enable Bluetooth® on the device.
2. On the unit in standby mode, press the button with the phone icon for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
3. Tap the button with the phone icon twice. The LED flashes red and green.
4. On your display powered by RIDE COMMAND, search for Bluetooth® devices.
5. When your PACKTALK BLACK or PACKTALK Bold appears in the list of available devices, select it. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). The device confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED will flash purple for two (2) seconds.
For further instructions on connecting to your Cardo® headset, consult the User's Manual for the Cardo® PACKTALK BLACK or Cardo® PACKTALK Bold.
Headset Pairing for Cardo® PACKTALK SLIM
To pair Bluetooth® Channel 1 to a mobile phone:
1. Enable Bluetooth® on the mobile phone.
2. On the unit, press the button with the phone icon for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
3. On your mobile phone, search for Bluetooth devices.
4. When your Cardo® PACKTALK SLIM appears in the list of available devices, select it. If you are prompted for a PIN, enter 0000 (four zeroes). The phone confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED will flash purple for two (2) seconds.
To pair Bluetooth® channel 2 to another Bluetooth® device:
1. Enable Bluetooth® on the device.
2. On the unit, press the button with the phone icon for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
3. Tap the button with the phone icon twice. The LED flashes red and green.
4. On your display powered by RIDE COMMAND, search for Bluetooth® devices.
5. When your PACKTALK SLIM appears in the list of available devices, select it. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). The device confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED will flash purple for two (2) seconds.
For further instructions on connecting to your Cardo® headset, consult the User's Manual for the Cardo® PACKTALK SLIM.
Headset Pairing for Cardo® FREECOM 4x
To pair Bluetooth® Channel 1 to a mobile phone:
1. Enable Bluetooth® on the mobile phone.
2. On the unit in standby mode, press the button with the phone icon for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
3. On your mobile phone, search for Bluetooth devices.
4. When your Cardo® FREECOM 4x appears in the list of available devices, select it. If you are prompted for a PIN, enter 0000 (four zeroes). The phone confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED will flash purple for two (2) seconds.
To pair Bluetooth® channel 2 to another Bluetooth® device:
1. Enable Bluetooth® on the device.
2. On the unit in standby mode, press the button with the phone icon for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
3. Tap the button with the phone icon once. The LED flashes red and green.
4. On your display powered by RIDE COMMAND, search for Bluetooth® devices.
5. When your Cardo® FREECOM 4x appears in the list of available devices, select it. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeroes). The device confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED will flash purple for two (2) seconds.
For further instructions on connecting to your Cardo® headset, consult the User's Manual for the Cardo® FREECOM 4x.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to pair your Bluetooth® headset, restart the vehicle and try again.
If you are unable to use the Bluetooth® device after pairing:
- Restart the vehicle and display powered by RIDE COMMAND.
- Disconnect/Reconnect the device back and try again.
For more information, FAQs, manuals and support, visit Cardo® Support.
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