BLUETOOTH gps connection to GARMIN ZUMO 500-550

In order to properly handle Bluetooth connection with the N-Com systems, the Garmin Zumo 550 or 500 navigator must be updated with the last available software version.
You can download the latest version from the Garmin website.

The Garmin Zumo 550 and 550 navigator allow wireless connection to certain models of Bluetooth mobile phones: You can check the compatibility of your mobile phone on the Garmin website and follow the instructions for pairing up the navigator and mobile phone found in the manual for your GPS or on the specific Internet site. After pairing up, when the navigator is connected to the N-Com Kit any incoming phone calls will be forwarded directly to your helmet.

Read the specific information pertaining to your system.
Note: The information refer to the latest available software version, which can be downloaded from the N-Com Wizard programme (for N-Com systems that allow it).

 
Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com system and Garmin Zumo 550-550 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.
By turning on the GPS Conference Function, you can keep the Pilot-Passenger intercom open even while the navigator is giving instructions.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-550 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.
By turning on the GPS Conference Function, you can keep the Pilot-Passenger intercom open even while the navigator is giving instructions.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-550 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.
By turning on the GPS Conference Function, you can keep the Pilot-Passenger intercom open even while the navigator is giving instructions.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com system and Garmin Zumo 550-550 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.
By turning on the GPS Conference Function, you can keep the Pilot-Passenger intercom open even while the navigator is giving instructions.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-550 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.
By turning on the GPS Conference Function, you can keep the Pilot-Passenger intercom open even while the navigator is giving instructions.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-500 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-500 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • Check the proper use of the Hands-Free HF pair-up profile
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data
The Bluetooth Kit system does not allow the simultaneous connection of satellite navigator and intercom with the passenger.
You can listen to music via Bluetooth using the Mp3 player of the GPS. Due to the type of Bluetooth profile used by the navigator, music will be in low-quality Mono mode.
Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-500 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.

Procedure for the Bluetooth pair-up between the N-Com Kit and Garmin Zumo 550-500 (to be carried out the first time you use it)
  • From the navigator Settings menu, select the "Bluetooth" icon
  • Make sure the Bluetooth is active or, in case it is turned off, turn it on
  • Press the ON button of the N-Com e-box and keep it pressed: the volume keys turn on and, after a few seconds, they start to flash
  • From the navigator Bluetooth menu, select "Connect earpiece Search"
  • When the question "Add device?" appears, select OK
  • The navigator now searches for the N-Com system
  • The N-Com system will be automatically recognised by the navigator as its own earpiece
  • Turn off and turn back on both the navigator and the N-Com system to store the pair-up data

During navigator communications, the Bluetooth intercom with the Passenger’s helmet will be automatically interrupted and then re-established at the end of the communication.