Hi everybody! 
We are currently working very hard on the Navigation Next Beta.
For those seeking more information, check out: https://mranavigationnext.app/
With nearly 1500 Beta testers we are receiving a huge amount of positive feedback and we are continuously improving the app. In the Beta update of this week we included:
- Offline maps
- Dark mode in Navigation
- Waypoint list
- Support for bluetooth keyboard input
Do you want access to the Beta? Simply purchase Navigation Next in the shop and you'll be granted access too! 
The reason for this post is to elaborate a bit more on the app's connectivity features. This Beta is the first iteration of allowing bluetooth 'keyboards' to communicate with our app!
One of the main frustrations for motorcyclists is that controlling an app while driving can be difficult, if not dangerous. Winter gloves, rain or small buttons are the main causes for such frustrations.
Two weeks ago, we met with the inventor of BarButtons (https://jaxeadv.com/barbuttons/) to see if a simple integration with MyRoute-app would be possible. It turns out - this was the case 
In the first iteration - available now in the NavNext Beta 
- you can already control the app using this device! Check out a live demo by me here: https://youtu.be/YH_JCfabwI0
We are very curious about your opinion about such a device! MRA might be able to create a custom branded premium version. The image below does not in any way reflect a definitive product - just a small mockup with custom branding and a joystick rather than a D-pad 
Please complete this survey so we can get more useful information from our community! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRXGTM
Is this exclusive to MyRoute-app? Not at all! The BarButtons can already be used by quite some other apps. For a full list, see this page: https://jaxeadv.com/barbuttons/compatible-applications/
The same page can be used to view the keymappings MyRoute-app uses.
It's as follows:
Map (home) screen:
- +/- zoom in / out
- arrow keys panning
- n open drawer
- c cycle center state
- d (long press n) start opened route if available
Routing screen:
- +/- zoom in / out
- arrow keys panning
- n toggle “from current location”
- c start navigation
- d (long press n) cancel routing
Turn by turn screen (navigation):
- +/- zoom in / out
- arrow keys panning
- n open drawer
- c cycle center state
- d (long press n) skip waypoint
Drawer (menu):
- arrow keys move focus
- c selected focussed element
- n close drawer
A large part of the app is fully compatible / traversable using just these controls! However, some menu's still require actual screen interaction. In a future iteration, we will make sure those issues are resolved 
If you, as individual or company, want to get in touch about bluetooth compatibility with MyRoute-app - reach on corjan@myrouteapp.com. Any bluetooth connected device (iOS & Android) emitting the supported keyboard event will work!
Do you want to get a pair of BarButtons? Contact them on https://jaxeadv.com/contact/ and mention MyRoute-app
Youtube demo: https://youtu.be/YH_JCfabwI0
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMRXGTM
Best,
Team MRA
