Anyone tried Ridernav R7M with MRA via AA yet?
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Can someone please, give me a complete list of buttons / features I would not see running MRA Nav App on R7M, compared to what I am used to seeing on the Phone.
In my quick test I just noticed a few.Any other quirks or issues I need to know running from my Android S25 Ultra?
Any hints dealing with "issues" / differences are much appreciated!
Juat want to weigh my options.Thank you all!
Can someone please, give me a complete list of buttons / features I would not see running MRA Nav App on R7M, compared to what I am used to seeing on the Phone.
In my quick test I just noticed a few.Any other quirks or issues I need to know running from my Android S25 Ultra?
Any hints dealing with "issues" / differences are much appreciated!
Juat want to weigh my options.Thank you all!
I understand your question, but the list is too long...
You can answer the question more quickly by turning it around: which functions do you have at your disposal? That answer is easier to find
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I don't have CP or AA, but the disadvantages would be from my point of view as far as I've noticed:
Disadvantages CP / AA
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two devices, the display and the mobile phone
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Mobile phone gets very warm
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Skipping WP is not so easy
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Zooming is not so easy
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the CP / AA coupling causes problems
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no direct remote control with BT
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Type of operation wander over the display
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Display usually only horizontal
Mobile phone advantages
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all MyRouteApp functions
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Control via BT keyboard directly possible
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Navigation map zoom +/-
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Skip WP Double click (DC) right
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Call menu / search function
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etc.
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Mobile phone horizontal and vertical
My solution is an iPhone Xr in BMW Cradel with inductive charging, with the MyRouteApp with full function, the BT keyboard from Remotek One for direct zooming +/- and WP skip with DC right
The question was about the missing buttons while running AA or AC. Yet, you shoot from the hip with a list of pros and cons you think exist, even though you don't actually use AA or AC yourself.
The problems and limitations imposed by AA and AC are significant, and you can only really articulate them if you’ve experienced them firsthand.
It strikes me that most know-it-alls dismiss all criticism of MRA as mere chatter, without acknowledging that there is a group of users who are genuinely facing serious issues.
Just my opinion... -
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Well... the curiosity got the better of me and I bought the Ridernav R7M.
First, I noticed that many users install the R7M in the BMW cradle positioned from the factory. It offsetts the R7M to the side and would drive me crazy! I don't know how it may not for others....
The solution is really simple! Cut a couple of zipties holding the cable to get some slack (there is plenty on my R1250GSA), loosen 4 screws and just slide the cradle mount to the side and aline the TFT and the R7M. Then put a couple of new zipties to tie down the cable. Easy-peasy!
I keep my phone in my small tank bag. I am in Florida in the middle of the summer heat with temps up to 96-106 degrees Farenheight. That's HOT!
So, I put a couple of these frozen cooling tubes into as small plasic bag and throw them into the tank bag next to the phone. Works pretty good!
Now, as to the R7M itself.
I use it with my Android Samsung S25 Ultra and my Sena-50S and also with the SRL-3 in my Shoei helmet. To connect everything to work properly I followed the suggested steps on the Ridernav Web page.
The R7M is the HUB. But unlike with Zumo XT, R7M requires your Sena paired to the R7M in phone pairing mode and also paired to your phone in a "second mobil phone" pairing protocol. Without this last step I could not here the music or directions, even though some claim that it works fine... Not for me.
As to running the MRA on R7M - much better than I expected. Yes, it looks different with some limitations compared to the Phone navigation, but so far I did not run into any issues.
It is an early report, as I did not take any long trips with it and so far everything is in the "shake-out" mode.
To be continued.....Positive emotions are worth every penny ;)
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Well... the curiosity got the better of me and I bought the Ridernav R7M.
First, I noticed that many users install the R7M in the BMW cradle positioned from the factory. It offsetts the R7M to the side and would drive me crazy! I don't know how it may not for others....
The solution is really simple! Cut a couple of zipties holding the cable to get some slack (there is plenty on my R1250GSA), loosen 4 screws and just slide the cradle mount to the side and aline the TFT and the R7M. Then put a couple of new zipties to tie down the cable. Easy-peasy!
I keep my phone in my small tank bag. I am in Florida in the middle of the summer heat with temps up to 96-106 degrees Farenheight. That's HOT!
So, I put a couple of these frozen cooling tubes into as small plasic bag and throw them into the tank bag next to the phone. Works pretty good!
Now, as to the R7M itself.
I use it with my Android Samsung S25 Ultra and my Sena-50S and also with the SRL-3 in my Shoei helmet. To connect everything to work properly I followed the suggested steps on the Ridernav Web page.
The R7M is the HUB. But unlike with Zumo XT, R7M requires your Sena paired to the R7M in phone pairing mode and also paired to your phone in a "second mobil phone" pairing protocol. Without this last step I could not here the music or directions, even though some claim that it works fine... Not for me.
As to running the MRA on R7M - much better than I expected. Yes, it looks different with some limitations compared to the Phone navigation, but so far I did not run into any issues.
It is an early report, as I did not take any long trips with it and so far everything is in the "shake-out" mode.
To be continued.....@Lenny-O
What a nice and clear story! I have my phone in an SP-Connect mount. This ensures it gets sufficient cooling from the airflow. (i.e., up to about 35 degrees; when it started heading towards 40 degrees, it really struggled, but I don't blame it for that)I'm curious to hear the continuation of the story!
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