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DMD BMW Sync Box

Learn how to mount, connect and operate the device, including how to install and use the required DMD Manage app.

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About Device

The DMD BMW Sync Box is a Can Bus module for BMW motorcycles, it allows you to use the BMW Wonder Wheel to control the DMD2 app and display motorcycle information like TPMS / RPM / Temperature!

Up to 8 functions with the BMW Wonder Wheel (with easy switch between BMW TFT and navigation device) plus motorcycle sensors like TPMS, Gear and Temperatures.

With communication over Bluetooth or using the specific DMD Remote cable connection.

Revision History:

  • No product changes since launch


Quick Reference

Box Contents

  • BMW Sync Box

  • Cables to connect the box to the motorcycle harness

  • Cable to connect the box to our DMD Navigation units (not required if you use by Bluetooth)

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Warranty

All our devices include a two years warranty.


For general questions and first instance support you can contact us directly. For hardware related issues and repairs you can also contact us directly if you are in EU and if you are outside EU you should contact the point of sale.

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Certification

We make sure all our devices follow the regulations and norms of the different markets where we sell them.

Conformity & Compliance: CE, FC, IC, UKCA, RCM, RoHS Compliant, Reach Compliant, Weee.

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Device Legend

  1. Wired Remote cable - connects to DMD Navigation devices harness (optional)

  2. Motorcycle connector - connects to motorcycle cable (one of the 3 supplied)

  3. Indication LED

Motorcycle Connector Options:

  • 4-pin connector → For connecting to the RDC module

  • 8-pin connector → For connecting to the DWA module

  • 6-pin connector → For connecting to the DWA module

Motorcycle Cables - #1 (8 Pin)
BMW R1300 - DWA (Alarm Module)

Should be connected to alarm module - Remove the seat and look for the alarm module plug (photo on the right), connect the supplied splitter harness (picture on the left) to the alarm module and back to the motorcycle connector, then connect the small white connector to the BMW Sync Box.

Example of compatible models:

  • BMW R1300GS (2024+) (KA1)

  • BMW R1300GS Adventure (2024+) (KA2)

  • BMW R1300R (2025+) (KA4)

  • BMW R1300RS (2025+) (KA4)

  • BMW R1300RT (2025+) (KA4)

  • BMW R12 nineT (2025+) (KR1)

  • BMW R12 G/S (2025+) (KR2)

  • BMW R12 (2025+) (KR3)

Motorcycle Cables - #2 (4 Pin)
BMW R1200 / 1250 LC - RDC (Tyre Pressure)

Should be connected to tyre pressure module - Remove the seat and look for the tyre pressure module plug (photo on the right), connect the supplied splitter harness (picture on the left) to the tyre pressure module and back to the motorcycle connector, then connect the small white connector to the BMW Sync Box.

Example of compatible models:

  • R1200GS LC (K50)

  • R1200GS Adventure LC (K51)

  • R1200RT LC (K52)

  • R1200R LC (K53)

  • R1200RS LC (K54)

  • R1250GS (K50)

  • R1250GS Adventure LC (K51)

  • R1250RT (K52)

  • R1250R (K53)

  • R1250RS (K54)

  • + all other models with tyre press (RDC) connector present
    Note: If your motorcycle does have the alarm connector (DWA) you can also use the cable #3 (next)

Motorcycle Cables - #3 (6 Pin)
BMW R1200 AC - (DWA) Alarm Module

Should be connected to alarm module - Remove the seat and look for the alarm module plug (photo on the right), connect the supplied splitter harness (picture on the left) to the alarm module and back to the motorcycle connector, then connect the small white connector to the BMW Sync Box.

Example of compatible models:

  • R1200GS (K25)

  • R1200GS Adventure (K25)

  • R1200RT (K26)

  • R1200R (K27)

  • R1200ST (K28)

  • R1200S (K29)

  • + all other models with alarm connector (DWA) present
    Note: If your motorcycle does have the tyre pressure connector (RDC) you can also use the cable #2 (previous)

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Wiring

To sum up the wiring, while the newer 1300 models have a specific cable that will need to be connected to the alarm connector, for almost all other previous models you can either connect to the alarm or tyre pressure connectors (each have its own cable matching the motorcycle connector).

Our included cables are always splitter, so you disconnect the motorcycle connector and use our splitter cable to connect back to the original connector and to the box.


Bluetooth Pairing / Cable

You can use either bluetooth connection or cable connection, all features are available for both. Notice the cable connection is only compatible with DMD devices.

To pair using bluetooth simply connect the box to your motorcycle and turn the ignition on, the box will light up the LED and you can now pair it with your device. Not sure how to pair a device in Android? Watch the video, notice the BMW Sync Box Bluetooth device name is DMD-VAMW1 and not DMD-Remote2 like in the video.

If you have a DMD device and want to connect it with the Remote cable, simple connect the cable to the box and to the DMD device harness.

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Manage App

For DMD devices the Manage app is part of the system. You just need to open it once, provide any requested permission, tap on "Remote Settings" and make sure the remote is detected.

For non DMD devices you will need to manually install the app. You can open this page in your tablet or phone and click on this link to download the latest version of the APK.

This app takes care of communications and offers minimal settings, most of the configuration will be done in the DMD2 app.

You can also find a button testing interface to diagnose any issue with the remote, just tap on the "Test Buttons" button and in case of available Firmware Updates the app will show you an "Update Firmware" button.

Operating

Please notice that every time you start your motorcycle, by default, the Wonder Wheel is set to TFT (controls only the motorcycle TFT), to start controlling the navigation device you need to press and hold the MENU down button (right of the wheel). An indication will show up on the navigation device showing the focus toggle (switching from TFT to NAV!

Notice: Only switch to NAV mode (to control navigation device) when the motorcycle TFT is in a screen where the wheel has no function, otherwise you will be controlling both screens. Usually the default home screen or the vehicle details screen.

Keys:
4 keys are available with wheel up/down/left/right
4 more keys are available if you press and hold the cancel blinker (blinker in) and use the wheel while holding it

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Motorcycle Data

Motorcycle data will be automatically available and you can display it anywhere on the DMD2 app, just like you would with an OBD dongle, no special configuration required!

Currently the available sensors are:

  • RPM

  • TPMS (front and rear)

  • Engine Temperature

  • Ambient Temperature

  • Gear Indicator

  • Throttle Position

We are working to add more sensors and they will become available by OTA firmware updates.

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