ZUMO 550 & XM Radio

[RED]

After subscribing to XM radio, buying the GMX 30 reciever and Scala G9; it was only then I learned that the ZUMO 550 will not transmit the XM radio via Bluetooth. What a bummer. Thats what I get for not reading the GPS manual before hand. <_<

 

[ahchiu]

I think you can get a seperate bluetooth for the 550, not sure what the part # is, I use my Big Ears custom buds.

 

[mferriter]

After subscribing to XM radio, buying the GMX 30 reciever and Scala G9; it was only then I learned that the ZUMO 550 will not transmit the XM radio via Bluetooth. What a bummer. Thats what I get for not reading the GPS manual before hand. <_<

I had the sme issue for the same reason (not reading the manual). I tried a couple different bluetooth dongles, but was never happy. I stuck with wired earbuds.

 

[RED]

I'm returning the G9 and sticking with my 1994 style ear buds.

 

[cali_rider]

After subscribing to XM radio, buying the GMX 30 reciever and Scala G9; it was only then I learned that the ZUMO 550 will not transmit the XM radio via Bluetooth. What a bummer. Thats what I get for not reading the GPS manual before hand. <_<

Not sure if its too late to exchange but I believe the Zumo 665 does. However the antenna for XM is also different (but is included in the box)

 

[Eric L]

665 does transmit in stereo. 550 only in 'headset mode, mono' - can use a dongle - but I too found it to be a pain in the ass. Bought a 665. Meh. Its a little less glove friendly, and the first one didnt really work. But I am happy now.

 

[RED]

665 does transmit in stereo. 550 only in 'headset mode, mono' - can use a dongle - but I too found it to be a pain in the ass. Bought a 665. Meh. Its a little less glove friendly, and the first one didnt really work. But I am happy now.

I'm glad you mentioned that, cause I looked at Garmin's website and after reading about the 665, I wasn't sure if it transmitted the signal via bluetooth or not. I've had my 550 for about five years and don't plan on getting a new one anytime soon.