Review, Chigee AIO-5 PLAY for BMW | Fits into BMW's mounting cradle | No wires, no hassle, simple.
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- If you are looking at spending nearly £400 on a smart navigation CarPlay/Android Auto Unit, then you want to know if it's worth it. I have a good look at the Chigee, sent to me to review by Chigee.
Designed to simply fit into the BMW's cradle mount. Fit and play....no wires ...no fuss.
Release date is going to be July/August, pre-orders now being taken.
Go to the main website for Chigee and will see you receive a 10% discount on your order ,when you enter discount code GSD321BMW (ONLY VLAID FOR THE BMW PLAY VERSION) , the other discount code for other items is GSD321
Basic difference between the PLAY BMW and standard PLAY/LITE version, is that the PLAY BMW has access to the bikes data via the mounting cradle pins resulting in gear /revs/throttle position etc being able to be displayed on the display unit.
00:00 Introduction
02:27 What's in the box
05:40 Getting started, set up
08:28 Pairing process
09:21 Various ways to power the unit
11:05 Will it fit my BMW
11:22 Installing the unit and start up
14:45 Whizz wheel vertical function
15:24 Quick Look at the main screens
19:44 A look at the new data page
21:30 Using gloves with it, Apple CarPlay apps
22:49 Accessing the CarPlay apps
25:34 Final thoughts
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If you live in the UK try Steve, a UK Chigee supplier
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Riding Kit and video equipment :
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Jacket, Oxford Mondial
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It's exactly what the bmw connected ride navigator should've been in the first place.
So frustrated with my Connected ride system…it just doesn’t work smoothly and granular navigation data is just not there. What was BMW thinking? Just make a bloody Apple Car Play unit.
That´s the first thing I thought.
Great review, the best one I've watched so far on this device! One of the major benifits is the ability to leave the device on the bike, perfectly locked, wile you go for a meal or sightseeing. Allready order one, big expectations :)
Yes it is very good . I do like the data page 😁
Wouldn’t take much to remove from the mount, petrol stop etc. ok but I’d be removing if I left the bike completely.
Great review, looks far superior in quality to my W702. Have sold my (terrible) connected ride nav and used your code for one of these! Thanks very much 👍🏼
You always provide us great reviews, that is great inot for BMW , yessssss I'm getting one 😊
Thanks appreciate that, they take so long to do!!!!!! lots of swearing 🤬
Can't wait to get mine. Looks a brilliant bit of kit 👌
It is.😁
This is the path BMW should have gone down after the train wreck of the NAV VI and their lack of customer support in the repair and replacement of faulty units. Thumbs up to Chigee, I've preordered a unit. I'll be considering my choices carefully next time there's a BMW roundel in the mix.
Great video. Just purchased the carpuride 502 unit for my GS. Still happy with the purchase after watching the video, as it was much cheaper.
Admittedly there are less features on my one but still happy.
All of these units are great all depends on budget etc and what you can get past your other half from a price point 😂
Getting Chigee with it!
Thanks for a great review I’ve just ordered one with your discount code thank you.
Will be selling my disappointing Carpuride 502
Great review. Definitely worth money.
Another excellent really in depth review, I bought the AOI-5 Lite after watching your review, (used your code), thank you. I think the Play version for the GS gives another option using the existing cradle and whizzy wheel. I really like the Lite version as I love the camera system and the blind spot monitoring and of course CarPlay. A good suggestion that Chigee allow the Home Screen customisation, I wish CarPlay was a bit more customisable, I would like to display the ambient temperature taken from the weather app, I have it on my watch and find it really useful. Thanks again.
Hi David, thanks. I do like the new data screen. Hopefully Chigee will have an adapter to allow the same screen pulling data from the BMW just like the cradle unit does, for the lite version. They really are pretty good at what they do...meanwhile the rest of the world will fall behind. Now if they did a inbuilt gps unit that would be even better!
I'm just about to buy an F900GS to replace my Africa Twin...was a bit gutted to know I'd be losing CarPlay, but so glad I found this is about to be released. I've backed the Kickstarter, it looks like a really good product so looking forward to getting my hands on it.
This is really a game changer.
got it ordered with kickstarter chigee event, will miss the cameras though 😐 great video thanks for all the useful info, looking forward to getting it in Aug for my XR
Great bit of kit...I really liked the data display... the 5 lite has been un zip tied and is now back on the nav bar....was so close to leaving it on 🙈 Fab unit you wont be disappointed . Hopefully getting to ride the M version XR next week which has had some bits and pieces added...250 hp???
@@gsd32i met a guy yesterday, on his msport xr, and he has a new gs for touring!😱 asked him if thst was his pension gone 🤣
Thank you for the referral. We’re opening pre orders 15th July. It’s worth noting the price you quoted from Chigee direct will incur import tax and duties. Our price includes Uk tax to residents within UK or less tax anywhere else in world. We’re expecting actual stock 1st week of August
Fabulous product , especially with the extra engine information etc on the data screen and the vertical whizz wheel functionality , which currently you don’t get on the lite version . 👍
I ready to buy, y’all need a club where I give you money and I order the items without queuing up like a teenager buying an iPhone
Do you have a purchase link please?
Take it works with non tft screens 1200 gs
This is a product that should be developed by BMW Motorrad as an official product.
There's only 3 wires go to the cradle from the BMW so there must be a number of the many contacts in the cradle that are not used, it would have been great if Chigee could have retained the dash cam facility via the unused contacts. The cameras were the deciding factor in me choosing a Chigee, I don't think I would have purchased this new BMW dedicated unit even if it had have been available at the time of me purchasing AIO-5 Lite because of it's lack of cameras. Try using the small selector buttons on the left of the Carplay screen with winter gloves on instead of those thin summer gloves you demonstrated it with, it's not easy. I do really like the ability to remove it now though.
Hi . Either unit is very good . I did like the extra data displayed by the play unit . I do like the cameras and now have the lite back on . As far as the gloves go , yes small icons trade off for the 5” screen bit with the whizz wheel , top buttons , voice command etc then it’s not too much of an issue . No doubt they will bring out a 6 inch version of they see a market for it. Appreciate time taken to comment . Really like my Chigee and I get a lot of stuff to test and this is still on my bike , say no more really . Rode safe 👍
Thank you very much! Great review. Which one you like best, this CHIGEE or the W702B (7 inch)?
All these units are good . Bit of money no object , Chigee .
Thanks for the Carpuride and Chigee reviews, subscribed! Between these two (putting the wonderwheel control outside) which one would you prefer for a new BMW for build qualiy, ease of use, display, GPS etc.?
I really do like the wonder wheel connectivity and the data screen of the play version. everyone has a budget and some might not be able to stretch to the chigee, with screen protector etc etc, so its great that the carpuride has the mid-budget end covered. no doubt that the build quality is A+ compared to the other brands.
The benefit of not being a 'stand alone' navigation device is you can use the navigation app of your choice. Great!
Nice review, I am just a bit concerned how small the screen is when navigating. Was it possible to have the whole screen used for the map without any side-bars or menus etc. ?
Innovv will be sending me their n1 pro which has a 6 inch screen so that will be interesting to see how it compares to the brilliant chigee unit.
Excellent review. I noticed you switched from TFT mode to NAV mode on the menu button. How does this works on the 2016 BMW GSA with analogue meter?
If your bike has the nav prep cradle then your instruction manual should tell you how to switch between the 2 . 👍
As you don't have a TFT, you don't need to switch between units. Whizz-wheel control will default to whatever device is in the cradle as there is no second option (TFT) to choose from. I'm using the Wunderlinq unit on my 2017 1200GS with analog dials (the Wunderlinq is basically the same as this Chigee and has the same connectivity, functions etc) and its controlled by the whizz-wheel with no setup required.
Can be adaptable to a BMW K1200LT 2007, electric conexión and mounting?
Hi. Really fancying this bit of kit and your review is great. Daft question - I have the standard BMW Nav cradle on my R1250 GSA that accepts my Nav5 device. Does the Chigee unit just plug straight in to that? Looks like it does but just wanted to confirm. Thanks.
Yes it does. Brilliant bit of kit. 👍
I had the nav 6 on my gs1250, was the worst sat nav I've ever used.
A waste of £600.
Thx for the heads up on this kit
Thanks for the nice review, I have a question did you pair your phone to the chigee unit with the headset ( Sean or cardo) and the phone with the bike at the same time so you can have the bike data on bmw connected app? Did it work?
In my experience the minute you start connecting the phone to multiple devices ie chigee and tft then thats when the frustration starts. No I didn't try, but I have done in the past and had issues.
Nice video, I’ve got my AIO-5 for BMW on order from the Kickstarter. Can I ask with the Siri and the indicator button. Does this affect the cancelling of the indicators or do you end up calling Siri every time you cancel the indicators? Cheers
Yes you do end up activating Siri...but not a big issue.
Great video, thank you.
Do you know if the Connected Ride device from BMW has built in GPS or does it require a connection to a phone?
Hi, it does. Its BMW's in house replacement to the Garmin series that they used to use until last year.
@@gsd32i Thanks. I ask because I’ve had the odd issue with no phone signal in remote areas. The phones fine when you load the route up from the start and don’t deviate or get lost, if you do rerouting or calculating a new route becomes a problem. Interesting choice as there’s a few £100 between them.
Great content, thanks again 👍🏻
One thing I would really like to know is if "Hey Siri" works with the Sena or Cardo BT units? or is Siri only activated with turn signal?
Hey Siri works with my Cardo 👍
Just got my Play for my Tiger 900 GT. Works perfectly. I bought an ottocast which turned out to be a waste.
Like your mirrors, what are they? Nice detailed review. 👍
Thanks. They are the BMW 719 Option ... surprisingly they cost more!!
@@gsd32i holy smokes, they are expensive. Have any experience with the motogadget mirrors? Looking to upgrade my stock with ones that have a bit of a convex view.
@@johndecker4214 No I haven't .I know wunderlich do some mirrors, might be worth a look.
www.wunderlich.de/en/motogadget-mo.view-race-mirror-m36349-102
Fantastic unit I ordered one on Kickstarter a few weeks back. when you start the bike does the unit stay on or does it turn off for a second?
Stays on. I think !
I don't even have a BMW, but still watching this 😂
Incidentally, been meaning to ask you for a while - have you heard of the new Interphone Ridesync? About £180 off sportsbikeshop to the rock from what I can see?
Would love to know what you think if you can get hold of one?
Not seen one ....I am waiting for Innovv to send me there 6 inch n1 pro though!
Would like to see a bigger screen
I got the AIO lite and other larger screen the chigee 5 inch is enough
I suppose you can use the turn signal canceling button on the bike to select options. Not sure how it will work once you realy want to cancel tthe turn signal :) Will it select something on the chigee?
It will call up Siri . Not too much of an issue . Just let it self cancel 👍
Great review thanks..what happens in Europe if you don't have data allowance abroad but want to use Google maps as an example? Thanks
I believe you can use the offline maps. Download the area you need before you set off.👍
Google offline maps suck hard
Hello, thank you very much for this review.
What does happen when you crank up the motorcycle's engine?
Does the Chigee reset and briefly cut connexion with the phone?
I had a Carplay device on my '23 GS Adventure which I sold, because it would always briefly reset while cranking up my engine, which caused some navigation apps that I use to lose track.
gps its from the phone
@@SerifulStelarhello I know that was not the question! 😉
No issues. Either with the chigee or carpuride variety.
@@gsd32i Thanks for your feedback!
I have one of these pre-ordered. I’m curious, though. If you’re listening to music or Audible or receiving a call or whatever, do you have your helmet paired with the bike or the Chigee? I currently have a Carpuride 705 and you can still control media via the WonderWheel if your helmet is paired only to the GS, but that’s even a bit hit or miss depending on the order you turn things on. Just looking for something a little more consistent.
Hi, I would ditch the wonder wheel pairing and just go with the paring the phone to the headset and the phone to the carpuride, just to keep things simple. Try the wonder wheel if you want but is suspect you will have issues as you are now connecting the phone to the tft etc.
Another great video. Do you know if this will work on a 2024 1250RT and the multi control wheel? I finally found a bracket that will sit above the RT TFT screen and will hold the BMW cradle. I emailed Chigee and got what I think is a very Chinese response "yes it will work with the RT'. which ignored the question about the control wheel. I know the K1600 has some issues but not sure about the RT.
Hi Gary, To be honest I do not know. If they say it will then they are pretty good at customer support. The Lite now has full functionality of the whizz wheel not only left and right but now up and down. I have to say that I really liked the Plays data screen which gave you more than the similar page on the lite. Hopefully with the add on data module the lite version gets the excellent play versions data screen. I was tempted to leave the cradle on I liked it that much, but in the end I wanted a dash camera
fitted so went back to the lite version...but only just! 👍
@@gsd32i Our messages passed through the airwaves😁. I am sure at some point it's going to be a no. I could always buy it and use independently from the whizz wheel but seems a shame. I guess BMW don't want RT owners using after market Navs.
@@garyogden5873 Do Chigee not do the bluetooth CGRC controller for the play unit for the RT? With the new software update my whizz wheel is now able to use the vertical motion of the wheel as well as the left/right movement. It is v.good. Their support has been excellent so far. I suspect Chigee will become market leaders.......if not already. Best of luck.👍
So my issue with the Capuride version is that when connected to the tft and my helmet, the capuride is finicky with how phone calls come in. At times I have to push buttons to get the unit to use my Cardo Microphone. Any issues with this?
Connected to the tft...that may be your problem?
So does it work with non tft, but with nav cradle and wizzy wheel ?
Have a look for your bike on their website to see if it’s compatible.
Great review, very informative. So this £400 device isnt of much use if your phone dies or is lost 😢
Correct.😁
Does it charge while its on cause when i go to add it to the cart it is asking if i want to add 2 way charging
Hi . No it doesn’t charge as no batteries inside . They are just trying to sell you other items 😁
Can you ask the gods at Chigee can their unit support 2 cardo units so a pillion can listen to the sat nav instructions please, since you have their ear on these things.
The reason i asked you this question is I have just bought a Cardo it won't let my pillion good lady hear the sat nav instructions and finally I have just got it from Cardo tech that its them thats stopping it. Chigee need to get into this coms game I bet they could design and build better in their lunch break . Hears the quote from Cardo "Its a safety function installed via Cardo, sat nav instructions can be confusing/distracting for some driver/pillions. yet you can share music and a phone call which is worse. !!
Very cool system and definitely worth a look. The only thing that I’d like to better understand is obviously the Device is dependent on your phone and I assume the usage of mobile data services to work correctly. This is probably fine for those that are just road riding in areas that have suitable coverage and purchased mobile data plans. I’m looking for something that I can use on both my BMW and my Husqvarna which I take to places that don’t necessarily have mobile signal. Question for anyone that might know, will Apple Car Play or Connected Auto utilise the GPS built into the Chigee or are the apps totally dependent on the phones mobile for geolocation? I can’t imagine anything worse than suddenly losing mapping when you’re in the middle of nowhere. Yes I guess I could switch to offline maps but it’s additional faff I’d rather avoid.
Does it activate Siri when cancelling the indicators? Is it smart enough to know which is which?
Yes it does activate Siri, but to be fair not an issue . With the lite version it takes a photo .
Just wondering what blind spot system it is you have and is it good
Cheers
Hi . It’s the one from INNOVV.
Thanks 😊
Little confused what’s the advantage over mounting your phone into the bmw cradle ??
Phones really are not designed to be attached to a vibrating machine , also phone not on display so can’t get stolen . No having to use the touchscreen directly as the whizz wheel works for that . I guess you do what you feel comfy with .
Is there any working/good bike route app for apple car play? Google maps and Apple maps are fine for just driving to a certain place. But for bike trips with multiple waypoints I need either the bmw connected app (having the phone mounted on the bike) or my nav6.
I use Scenic for exactly the reasons you state. It’s excellent. You do have to pay a yearly subscription but if you tour a lot it’s definitely worth it.
@@bagwafu thanks I'll have a look at it. But does it have traffic information? I really like Calimoto but it has none at all. But at the end of the day, if it doesn't know that the road ahead is closed or there's major traffic jam, it's more than annoying.
@@01naish if you already have Calimoto then Scenic isn’t too different and maybe not worth it. I don’t know if Scenic has live traffic, you’d have to check their website. I don’t think so but maybe there’s a setting I haven’t ticked 🤷♂️
Quite a few apps about … my preferred route app is Scenic 👍
While using this, does the ride data gets saved in BMW connected app also in your mobile?
Hi . Apologies for delay . I have now been out and used the connected app whilst navigating to a destination with the chigee and I can confirm that the bmw connected app does record the ride data with the chigee running . Ride safe 👍
That’s splendid. I wondered about that too! How was the phone connected then? Just to the Chigee or also to the TFT? Thanks in advance ✌🏼
@@alexanderschmidt7710 connected it to the tft and the chigee at the same time
@@gsd32i Thank you for your answer! Hope you don’t mind a follow up question. I want to be dead sure this is all well sorted before pulling the trigger on a 450€ device. With the described setup, what happens when you receive a call? I’m imagining the case that the incoming call shows on the Chigee and on the TFT. If you pick it up now from the TFT I presume you wouldn’t be able to hear anything because your headset is connected to the Chigee. Or am I overthinking this and because phone and Chigee have a connection the call will be routed through the Chigee and thus to the headset in any case?
Basically I’m worried that I will gain some advantages like CarPlay and wonderwheel control of it but that I will have to sacrifice either stable phone interaction, music streaming or connected app ride data at some point.
Would be brilliant if one could have all of the above flawlessly working alongside each other. But I’m not quite ready to believe it yet 😂 too many issues with the stupid, intervening TFT so far. Many thanks for your thoughts in advance!
@gsd32i did you try to stream music to your headset while having it connected to the TFT? I fear the TFT will “swallow” the music 😬 thank you
Just wonder if you can use it to upload and ride gpx routes.
Hi, I haven't seen anywhere in the unit that allows you to do this, unlike the Garmin XT. But if you have an app that allows that then you can"import"it that way. In my case I use Scenic and can plan multi point routes and not rely on what the computer throws at me.
Does calimoto work through the chigee?
I don't have Calimoto...if you can see it in the CarPlay section of your iPhone then it will work.
How is it compare to Carpuride 502b?
The Chigee is at the top end of the smart nav displays on the market and the Carpuride is mid entry , both good units but built to different prices .
hola, puedo hacer varias preguntas? funciona con la BMW M1000R 2024 ?, mi moto no tiene el icono de reconocimiento de tft y nav icono, funcionara de igual forma? , al utilizar el cardo puedes usar los controles de voz del cardo? tiene idioma español ? la cuna de montaje de mi gps es la pequeña, la que no tiene llave, se acoplara a esa base? , espero puedas responderme por favor ya que compre el navigatorconnected rider de bmw y la verda es que no funciona muy bien, muchas gracias y espero puedas ayudarme. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hola. No estoy seguro. Te recomendaría que le envíes un correo electrónico a Chigee y ellos podrán decírtelo. Los comandos de voz funcionan con Chigee
Do you pair your Cardo to the Chigee unit?
I'm also curious how it's paired...the review didn't mention that.
No, just to your phone as per usual.
No need to pair to the Chigee, like all these units the phone is just paired to the headset.
Hi can chigee play for bmw sync with gs 1200 2015 wonder wheel? 😊
Do you have the nav prep ? If it was an option then you should be fine . You could always e mail Chigee with make model year to see if the chigee play is suitable for your bike .
@gsd32i yes i have the navigation prep. okey thank you for the info. I will contact chigee.
And I am still trying to ascertain if I get a BMW Nav cradle it will work on an RT!! I asked Chigee and their response was yes - provided the bike has the navigation prep. To me that's a "no" because the RT has the TFT which incorporates the connected ride. If like my sister who has just purchased the 1250RS then its plug and play because that bike has the appropriate plug and software to connect and use the multi-control wheel. I have passed it to my local dealer and they can go round and round like I am😡
Modern technology! The do say about the cradle if your bike has it...so I would say its a NO, but stranger things have happened. Does the RT have the cradle as an option? What about the play version? with the bluetooth controller which brings the whizz wheel into action. Does the RT not have a nav mounting bar ? Or have they just gone for the massive TFT ?
Is it using the phone for sat nav ?
It is all explained in the video.
@@jonno94 thanks just a yes or no would have been more useful and quicker for you to type. I can’t get the video to play for some reason hence the question, but thanks again really helpful.
Yes it does use the phone for sat nav, all a balance as to what you are happy with and ones needs...off roading away from roads and phone masts....may be an issue...cant see me doing that though I would panic at the first rut.😂
@@gsd32i thankyou
@@Trevelyan1971
And posting a question took you a lot less time than actually watching the video, which be honest, plays fine.
the mountain icon indicates your Elevation
Thanks 😁
My question is - How long does the battery last on your phone? Which is in the pocket,
Small power bank or when it gets low plug a usb cable in. Simple.
@@gsd32i ok, i know. But i think that you tested it 😉
Mine would last most of the day from full, many variables to be honest. Music on/off etc
I have a 15 Pro Max and with wireless CarPlay on my current setup (I have an Africa Twin with QuadLock's wireless CarPlay dongle) - I can get around a full day of riding out of it before it's flat if I don't charge it at all. That's about 9am (100% battery) to 6pm (0% battery). I've got a U-green Magsafe adaptor which I throw on at lunch/during stops to top it up, which will give me a bit more juice.
Am i missing something here - I buy a unit which needs my phone for information, uses my phone data for giving directions, supplying music etc etc all whilst my phone battery is draining…….whereas I can get the BMW phone mount and place my phone directly in the same location on the bike, I have full wiz wheel access, can use nav maps offline (no data usage) and everything else my phone has -or am I missing something?
mountain icon is the metres above sea level ithink
yup I think you may be correct. 👍
And if you are in China the play version costs £170 and the lite version is £265.
Why BMW didn’t make this I have NFI
@@a9503128 becaause of the licensing costs, which chiggee dont pay for as they are chinese.
So….no cell service….no nav. That’s a bummer.
Could be . But for the majority of tines would be fine . Just look how many riders rely on their phone popped onto the handlebars . Fortunately we have a choice depending on the nature of the trip . Ride safe 👍
No, you can download the maps in Google for offline use and the routing works offline since the GPS on your phone will continue to work when you don’t have data service.
@@chrise.9748 if there is no cell service whatsoever then I believe the phone is blind from a navigation point of view ? 🤔
I’m always surprised who at any big manufacturer alsways manages not to come up with these things.😂
Bigger screen (6“ oder bigger) and I would buy immediately…
I’ve got use to the 5 inch 😁
@@gsd32i It’s because of Ametropia of many older GS riders… 🤓 😅
@@rdlalf I had to google it.....😂
"chigee" from China....😉
Indeed , they are going to take over the world! Next it'll be a dedicated sat nav unit like the Garmin Zumo XT......no knowledge of this though.
Darn it this video just cost me $418
Oops !
I'd also like someone to make a device that acts like an Android phone, so it can run the apps directly, and not the amputated Android Auto version.
It has to be a "phone" not a tablet, because then TomTom can prevent the app from running and use the excuse that it's not designed for tablets.
TomTom and others could also opt to give Google the middle finger and NOT remove features from their apps, when they are running throug Android Auto.
Whenever I need to do something in the apps, that's not allowed in Android Auto, I have to pick up my phone and work on that while squinting on the road now and then, instead of using the fixed Android Auto device
Expensive like bmw 😂😂
5inch only?
My Exgf, is it you?😂
Muito pequeno 🤔😐😑😏😕
Oh dear, when did motorcycles require so much tech, next you will be installing a roof and doors on your bike 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now there’s an idea . Ride safe and have a great weekend 👍
Sent you a message on Instagram Paul...
Haven’t got the message yet .
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