BMW Motorrad Connected : complete guide to the app for connected bikers

Application BMW Motorrad Connected has become an essential companion for bikers equipped with a BMW. It allows you to plan your journeys, track performance, import routes and interact directly with your bike via the dashboard or ConnectedRide Navigator.

Whether you're driving in the city, travelling or on winding roads, this app enriches your driving experience by providing a clear, connected and thought-out interface for the BMW Motorrad Universe.

Basic Guide to Application BMW Motorrad Connected

Application BMW Motorrad Connected is the official tool developed by BMW to provide riders with an enhanced connected experience, combining navigation, route planning, driving data and motorcycle connectivity. Available on Android and iOS, it turns your smartphone into a true journey companion.

With the application you can:

• Plan your routes in advance, including by importing GPX files.

• Launch a turn-by-turn navigation from your dashboard if your bike is compatible.

• Record your journeys, consult them later and follow your driving statistics (average speed, incline, distance, etc.).

• Connect your smartphone to your motorcycle to display navigation instructions, manage your music or calls, all from the Multi-Controller.

The app works optimally when connected via Bluetooth to your motorcycle BMW equipped with the Connectivity function. In addition, bikers using the ConnectedRide Navigator can also synchronize the application with the device to benefit from enhanced navigation.

Before using all its functions, it is important to configure the application correctly according to your operating system, to ensure a good connection to the motorcycle, and to know the possibilities offered for importing or saving your routes.

In the following sections, we detail the Android settings to check, compatible route formats, docking procedure with your motorcycle or Navigator, and models BMW compatible with Connectivity.

Initial configuration: Which Android settings to start well ?

Before you fully enjoy the features of the application BMW Motorrad Connected on an Android smartphone, some system settings are essential to ensure a good connection with your bike and smooth operation of the application.

Here are the steps to follow for an optimal configuration:

Enable Bluetooth and allow docking

The app works via Bluetooth.Make sure that:

• Your smartphone's Bluetooth is enabled.

• Your bike is visible and in pairing mode.

• Bluetooth access permission is granted to the app in Android settings.

Allow access to location (geolocation)

For navigation and trip recording:

• Go to Settings > Apps > BMW Motorrad Connected > Authorizations.

• Activate "Location" and choose "Always allow".

• On some versions of Android, this permission is required for Bluetooth to work properly with connected devices.

Allow notifications

Some features (like turn-by-turn navigation or trip info) use notifications:

• Check in Settings > Notifications > BMW Motorrad Connected that everything is activated.

Update the app and Android

Make sure to use the latest version of the application, as well as a recent and stable Android version. This ensures optimal compatibility, especially with the latest BMW motorcycles.

& GPX routes: can you import your journeys into the app ?

One of the most popular features of the application BMW Motorrad Connected is the possibility to import and follow custom routes, especially in GPX format. Whether you are preparing your roadtrips in advance or receiving a journey shared by a friend, the app allows you to load and use it directly from your bike.

Importing GPX files: how to do it ?

On Android, you can import a GPX file by:

1. Download the file to your smartphone (via e-mail, cloud or GPS app).

2. Opening the application BMW Motorrad Connected.

3. Going into the tab Routes.

4. Selecting the GPX file in your storage.

5. Giving a name to the journey and saving.

On iPhone, the procedure is similar:

1. Send the GPX file to your phone (Air Drop, mail or Files app).

2. Once received, open it with the application BMW Motorrad Connected.

3. It will automatically be added to your registered routes.

Tip : The application accepts GPX files containing a route defined by successive crossing points. Make sure the file is well structured (track or route), without any parasite data.

Follow an imported route

Once the route is loaded:

• You can edit it, add points, or run it in navigation.

• If your bike is equipped with the Connectivity function, the route will be displayed in turn directly on the TFT dashboard.

The GPX import allows you to prepare your rides in advance on your computer, with tools like Komoot, Calimoto, Rever or BaseCamp, and then find them easily on the road.

Backup: how to memorize a route in the app ?

BMW Motorrad Connected is not limited to real-time navigation: it also allows you to memorize your favorite routes to find them and revive them easily at any time. Whether it's a route you just made or a route you created in advance, the backup is simple and quick.

Remember a planned itinerary

If you created a route manually in the application (by selecting a starting point, arrival, and possibly steps), you just have to:

1. Go to the tab “Itinéraires”.

2. Select your planned route.

3. Press Register or Add to favorites (star icon).

4. Give him a name to easily identify him.

The route will then be visible in My routes, ready to be launched at any time, even offline if the map is preloaded.

Remember an Imported Route (GPX)

GPX files imported into the application can also be saved:

• Once the file is opened in the app, you can edit, rename and record it on your personal journeys.

• The app keeps the itinerary in your history or in your custom travel list.

Automatic backup of journeys

When driving with the app enabled and connected to your motorcycle, your journeys are automatically recorded. You will find:

• The road.

• Statistics (average speed, distance, duration, inclination...).

• A map of the route to be consulted later.

? Council : to easily access your recent journeys, use the section History application.

Connection time after download: do you need to hurry ?

A question that many users face in the first use of the application BMW Motorrad Connected is the following: Do you need to connect the app to your bike immediately after downloading it ?

The answer is simple: yes, within a certain period.

14 days to be respected

After downloading and installing the app, you have 14 days to connect your smartphone to your motorcycle BMW. This delay allows the use of the application with a vehicle to be validated BMW compatible and unlock all the features related to the motorcycle.

What if I'm past the deadline ?

If you do not connect the app to your bike within 14 days:

• Certain features specific to motorcycle integration can be restricted.

• The user experience will be limited to stand-alone smartphone navigation, without synchronization with the motorcycle's TFT screen or ConnectedRide Navigator.

In this case, it is generally possible to reset the application or reinstall it to restart the deadline, but this is not officially guaranteed by BMW.

How to connect the bike quickly ?

1. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.

2. Turn on your bike and go to the menu "Log in" on the TFT screen.

3. Open the application BMW Motorrad Connected.

4. Follow the instructions to pair the two devices.

Once this step is completed, the application is definitely linked to your bike, without any time limit.

ConnectedRide Navigator: How does it work ?

The ConnectedRide Navigator is the new official GPS of BMW Motorrad, designed to integrate perfectly with the biker's digital ecosystem BMW. It works in synergy with the app BMW Motorrad Connected, facilitating synchronization of your routes, routes and personal settings between your smartphone and the Navigator.

Prerequisites for connection

Before connecting the application to your Navigator:

• Make sure that the ConnectedRide Navigator on and updated.

• Check that your smartphone is connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).

• Activate Bluetooth on your phone.

• Check that you are using the latest version of the application.

Connection Steps

1. Launch application BMW Motorrad Connected on your smartphone.

2. On the home screen, access the menu "Connected devices" or "Connectivity".

3. Select "ConnectedRide Navigator" as a pairing device.

4. On the Navigator, go to Settings > Appear a mobile device.

5. Accept the proposed Bluetooth twinning on both screens.

6. Once connected, you will see the active synchronization icon.

What does synchronization allow ?

Once the connection is established, you can:

• Instantly transfer your routes from the app to the Navigator.

• Plan on smartphone and launch navigation directly on the GPS.

• Save journeys automatically on the app after an output.

• Synchronize your recent favorites, addresses and destinations.

Tip : an internet connection is useful for certain functions (import, update, maps), but once the data is transferred, the Navigator also works in offline mode.

Compatibility: Which motorcycles BMW offer the Connectivity function ?

Here is a table showing whether your motorcycle is compatible with the application BMW Motorrad Connected

Models BMW not compatible with Connectivity

Advanced Application Features BMW Motorrad Connected

Application BMW Motorrad Connected is not limited to basic functions. It also offers advanced features that enrich the biker experience. Thanks to its integration with the communication system and the ConnectedRide Cradle, users can benefit from a simplified management of their calls and music while remaining focused on the road. The Multi-Controller allows easy control without leaving the eye handlebars.

In addition, the app allows you to share your journeys and performances on social networks, creating a community of enthusiasts around the products BMW Motorrad. Motorcyclists can also access detailed information on the safety and maintenance of their motorcycles, thus ensuring reliable driving. With these features, the application BMW Motorrad Connected is positioned as an indispensable tool for motorcycle enthusiasts, combining technology and ease of use.

To go further and equip your bike with the best navigation and connectivity tools, discover all the connectedRide range available on our website : ConnectedRide Navigator, smartphone supports, Bluetooth accessories.. All that is needed to make full use of the application BMW Motorrad Connected.