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Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:44 am
by DiavelDes
I've had Zumo 550, 660 and now a Navigator VI and all have been plagued with poor Bluetooth quality, it does seem to depend on connection order whether I get very good quality or poor crackly quality. I'm now looking to move to the Zumo XT, have Garmin finally fixed the BT quality issues or do they still not admit its an issue and the XT suffers too?

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:48 am
by Stu
Phone calls on through the XT are a bit crackly at times but the rest seems fine to me

I always take calls directly from the phone now

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:01 pm
by DiavelDes
Good to know, I'll start looking for a deal.

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:31 pm
by Stu
DiavelDes wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 3:01 pm Good to know, I'll start looking for a deal.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... ,3203,1186

Always the best price :D

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:51 pm
by DiavelDes
Garmin list the XT as £349.99 but SBS says list price is £429.99

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:03 pm
by Stu
£344.99 is what I am seeing on SBS :?

Was £429.99 though
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Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 8:54 pm
by DiavelDes
Have Garmin reduced the price?
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Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:53 pm
by Stu
yes they reduced it some time ago but SBS always seems to be cheaper and free next day delivery too

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:03 pm
by jfheath
You have to use BT with the Zumo XT. I have found it to be very clear. - providing the BT devices are clear of the rear of the bike, where the ECU is located. It interferes with the reception very badly.

Re: Poor Bluetooth Quality

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:31 am
by DiavelDes
jfheath wrote: Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:03 pm You have to use BT with the Zumo XT. I have found it to be very clear. - providing the BT devices are clear of the rear of the bike, where the ECU is located. It interferes with the reception very badly.
I get it crystal clear some times and crackly others, can be in the same day.