Voyager 1700 Music Through Speakers Via Bluetooth

**JD Hog** · 10-05-2021, 06:56 PM

Voyager 1700

Currently I run my music to my speakers with Bluetooth using my Garmin Zumo 595. It work for music on the SD card in the GPS, music on the SD card on my phone and music from Pandora. I would like to upgrade to the Zumo XT but it doesn't have a "Line In" plug like the 595 for playing music through the speakers. Is there any way to have music go through Bluetooth from my phone to the speakers?

I don't know how the prompts would come through the speakers either.

Any advice on this would greatly be appreciated.

mbarr10 · 10-06-2021, 07:11 PM

JD ,
Depends on what you are using to connect. MP3 plug or the Apple plug w/ the unit.

I have a "cool stream" that works thru the apple Unit plugged in to the bike. And with a Mini jack for the MP3 side of the bike( will not charge by it self there though) Set it to receive.

And the MP3 side of the bike you can also plug in the unit. It has to be set to receive on either side.
If you need to wire your own plug, Cycleterminals # MTO-3 set.

And that is my extent of knowledge. Hope it helps some.

Mike

**JD Hog** · 10-07-2021, 07:01 PM

Thanks Mike!

I am going to see if I can use a Bluetooth adapter that has an output with a 3mm plug to plug into my GPS Adapter I already have.

If that will work I can use Bluetooth connection from my phone to play the music through the speakers. I don't need the GPS commands through the speakers as I never have them audible.

Peg · 10-08-2021, 02:00 AM

I can't offer any help with the audio connection JD, but I can certainly comment on the Zumo XT... It's awesome. I don't use the speakers in my Voyager at all, and never have. Not a fan of anything except exhaust sound from a bike.

So I have the XT hooked up to my Sena alone. I only listen to music from the SD card in it, or directions from the GPS when I tap the button over from the intercom.

But the XT is a BIG step up from Garmin. And the visor from Wunderlich makes it even better.

**JD Hog** · 10-11-2021, 12:25 AM

Thanks Peg! I have the audio working with Bluetooth to an FM station now. I have ordered the XT, the visor and the auto window mount kit. Thanks for the heads up on this!

The Black Knight · 11-04-2021, 08:44 AM

Thx for the info, mates. Have a nice day!

10-05-2021, 06:56 PM	#1
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	Voyager 1700 Music Through Speakers Via Bluetooth Voyager 1700 Currently I run my music to my speakers with Bluetooth using my Garmin Zumo 595. It work for music on the SD card in the GPS, music on the SD card on my phone and music from Pandora. I would like to upgrade to the Zumo XT but it doesn't have a "Line In" plug like the 595 for playing music through the speakers. Is there any way to have music go through Bluetooth from my phone to the speakers? I don't know how the prompts would come through the speakers either. Any advice on this would greatly be appreciated. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by JD Hog; 10-05-2021 at 07:35 PM.
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10-06-2021, 07:11 PM	#2
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	JD , Depends on what you are using to connect. MP3 plug or the Apple plug w/ the unit. I have a "cool stream" that works thru the apple Unit plugged in to the bike. And with a Mini jack for the MP3 side of the bike( will not charge by it self there though) Set it to receive. And the MP3 side of the bike you can also plug in the unit. It has to be set to receive on either side. If you need to wire your own plug, Cycleterminals # MTO-3 set. And that is my extent of knowledge. Hope it helps some. Mike __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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10-07-2021, 07:01 PM	#3
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	Thanks Mike! I am going to see if I can use a Bluetooth adapter that has an output with a 3mm plug to plug into my GPS Adapter I already have. If that will work I can use Bluetooth connection from my phone to play the music through the speakers. I don't need the GPS commands through the speakers as I never have them audible. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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10-08-2021, 02:00 AM	#4
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	I can't offer any help with the audio connection JD, but I can certainly comment on the Zumo XT... It's awesome. I don't use the speakers in my Voyager at all, and never have. Not a fan of anything except exhaust sound from a bike. So I have the XT hooked up to my Sena alone. I only listen to music from the SD card in it, or directions from the GPS when I tap the button over from the intercom. But the XT is a BIG step up from Garmin. And the visor from Wunderlich makes it even better. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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10-11-2021, 12:25 AM	#5
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,960	Thanks Peg! I have the audio working with Bluetooth to an FM station now. I have ordered the XT, the visor and the auto window mount kit. Thanks for the heads up on this! __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-04-2021, 08:44 AM	#6
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,230	Thx for the info, mates. Have a nice day! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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