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The Answer:
The answer to the question is, no. Currently, you can't “directly” pair any current brand of wireless Bluetooth headset with the Harley Boom Box. You must check out this workaround to get a bluetooth headset to pair with the Boom Box!
Harman Kardon, the creator of the Boom Box, did not build the Boom Box to accept what's called an HSP, headset profile. They only built it with what's called an HFP, hand's free profile, to sync with devices such as smartphones and MP3 players. My prediction is the current versions of the Boom Box will never have an HSP. Maybe a future model of the Boom Box will have it.
Understand, the Boom Box was specifically designed to work with a wired headset. If a future Bluetooth headset that “directly” pairs with the Harley Boom Box becomes available we will certainly let you know. UPDATE: Check this awesome workaround out!
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Interesting that the Boom Box from Harman Kardon can accept devices with HFP. With that being the case I think the person from tech support at Sena may have forgotten the new “Universal Intercom” functionality now featured in many of their headset. Using that feature with the HFP of the Boom Box they should be able to pair with each other. I have some Sena headsets but I do not have a Boom Box near by me. If someone could try this out and let us all know if it works that would be great.
As of 1 1/2 months ago their tech department said they could not. I am sure as time goes by things will change. Rick.
Here is an alternative: Pair your headsets to your phone. When you plug in your phone to the HD USB it will default to send music to the HD Radio – but with iphone – you can redirect it back to your paired headsets, and you still get your phone charged – probably similar option with Android. I have my phone mounted to the bars and it works great – I use the GPS on that as well as I just have the non gps HD radio version in my streetglide.
How do you redirect back to your bluetooth headset? I see no options on my iphone6.
Not sure of question John? Would need more info. Model of headset, phone etc…each is different. Ride safe.
How do I redirect my Cardo Packtalk “back” thru my iPhone 11 to my helmet when I plug into HD USB on my 21′ with Boom Box?
Pls advise.
man you rock, your videos are great………..question……….can you use the new sena cavalry helmet and somehow Bluetooth it to the Harley boom box???
thanks
Tom,
It won’t pair directly because there is no headset profile. You’ll need a 7 pin DIN plug with a Sena Freewire to pair with the BoomBox.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~Lurch
Ridicules that Harley has fallen so far behind. I have a 2014 Ultra Limited which I have regretted buying for a dozen reasons and this is just another example of 20th century engineering. I had the opportunity to use a 2003 Goldwing this spring and the experience really opened my eyes. I can say without question that this is my last HD. My advise is try several other models other than Harley before you make your next purchase. You will make the right decision.
Take Care
Not sure what changed but I was able to pair my Apple Ear pod pros to my BOOM and listen to music and Carplay came up, so something happened. Still going to order a Sena, but at least i had some function.
How do I get the boom to talk to Cardo Bluetooth ear piece?
Evie,
You’ll need a Wireless Helmet Interface Module (WHIM) installed on your Boom Box. Only the HD branded headset will have full integration and stereo sound.
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HELLO RYAN.
I JUST PURCHASED A 2022 ROAD GLIDE LIMITED AND AN OUTRUSH R HELMET WITH SENA BLUETOOTH CAPABILITY. THE HELMET IS PAIRED TO MY iPHONE 11, HOWEVER, WILL THE OUTRUSH R ALSO PAIR DIRECTLY TO THE MOTORCYCLE?
THANK YOU,
NILS
Nils,
It will pair of you have a Wireless Headset Interface Module (WHIM) installed on the bike, but you’ll only get partial functionality. You need a HD branded Sena headset to get full functionality.
Ride Safe & Ride Often!
~ Matt Couchman
Law Abiding Biker™ Team
Helping, connecting, entertaining, and inspiring as many bikers as we can worldwide!