Connecting headsets to the TFT on R1250RS/R for rider/passenger intercom.

I have a question.

The TFT settings menu has provision for connecting rider and passenger helmets (as well as a phone of course). I would have assumed that the rider would be able to initiate an intercom conversation using the wheel and TFT menu, but it seems this is not so. Maybe rider/passenger intercom via TFT is possible only is you have BMW helmets. Can anyone confirm or shed further light?

It is possible to initiate rider/passenger comms from either helmet using the buttons on the helmets, they just need to be previously paired with each other. It would be easier to initiate comms from the wonder wheel instead of fiddling with gloved hands and helmet buttons.

I notice also that whether one or both helmets are connected, there is always only one helmet icon in the bottom right of the display. I would expect to see either one or two helmets depending on what is connected.


My setup is:
WunderLINQ
iPhone 8 Plus
Rider helmet - Schuberth C4 Pro with Sena/Schuberth SC1 standard.
Passenger helmet has a Sena 10S.

Any suggestion/comments?

This is a guess and possibly not useful, but if the Senas are mesh communicators, I think the intercom feature will go over the mesh feature (i.e. not through the TFT) and both rider and passenger will get music or directions from the TFT.

I have a Cardo as do the people I ride with. The Cardo handles both bluetooth from the TFT or phone (or nav if you have one) and mesh communication between riders. When I'm having a conversation over mesh with another rider, the Cardo will interupt that if there TFT needs to give me a turn direction.

If your Senas aren't mesh, disregard.

those Sena's aren't mesh.

I do not believe you can initiate a sena intercom chat via WW. only via the helmet/headset.

My first suggestion, is bypass the TFT-to-helmet BT connection if you can. Sena's work better going direct to the phone.

However, if you are using the TFT for nav/music, etc sobeit. fwiw, I have my phone connected to the TFT for the ride connected app, but do not connect my Sena50s to the TFT.