Is AIO-5 Play for BMW compatible with my BMW?

Q: ⚠️ Important Notice on BMW Compatibility

Please note that BMW motorcycles may have different configurations depending on the country and version , even for the same model year. For this reason, we recommend verifying compatibility based on your specific motorcycle . For example, through our testing, we found that the 2015 BMW R1200R was originally produced without a Wonder Wheel . Therefore, we’ve marked "Native Wonder Wheel control is not available" for this model in our compatibility chart. However, if your 2015 R1200R does have a Wonder Wheel , we suggest using the 2016-2017 R1200R as a reference. A good approach would be to purchase the AIO-5 BMW version first , install it, and test whether Wonder Wheel control works on your bike. If Wonder Wheel control is not functional, you can then consider purchasing the CGRC CAN module or contacting your BMW dealer to activate SA 272 .

Q: Reading Tire Pressure Data

If your BMW has a factory-installed TPMS , CHIGEE can directly read the TPMS data — provided your BMW supports data transmission . If your bike does not support data transfer, the TPMS data will not be available to the CHIGEE display. If your BMW does not have a factory TPMS, we recommend purchasing the CHIGEE TPMS . Please note: CHIGEE devices are not compatible with TPMS from other brands .

Q: CGRC CAN vs. CGRC LIN

Both CGRC CAN and CGRC LIN are specifically designed for BMW motorcycles. Please note: OBD modules are not compatible with BMW bikes. Installation CGRC CAN supports three connection types:8-Pin to DWA Module / 4-Pin to RDC Module / 6-Pin to DWA Module CGRC LIN connects directly to the BMW Nav’s 3-pin port , which requires removing the BMW Nav cradle. This also means CGRC LIN cannot be used simultaneously with the AIO-5 Play for BMW or the AIO-6 with the BMW Quick-Release Module. Key Differences CGRC CAN Enables Wonder Wheel control Supports daisy-chaining with other devices CGRC LIN Enables Wonder Wheel control Directly reads BMW’s native vehicle data Cannot be daisy-chained

Is AIO-5 Play for BMW compatible with my BMW?

The AIO-5 Play for BMW is specifically designed for motorcycles equipped with BMW’s Nav Prep 5/6 and BMW ConnectedRide Electric Keyless Mount. It connects directly to the Nav Prep cradle and is powered by your BMW’s electrical system. As long as your motorcycle has a BMW Nav Prep 5/6, the AIO-5 Play for BMW can be successfully powered on and used.

However, please be aware that on certain BMW models, some advanced functions may be limited due to differences in system software or BMW configuration. These limitations do not affect basic power supply or display operation but may impact specific features such as Wonder Wheel control or native data reading.

⚠️ Important Notice on BMW Compatibility

Please note that BMW motorcycles may have different configurations depending on the country and version, even for the same model year. For this reason, we recommend verifying compatibility based on your specific motorcycle.

For example, through our testing, we found that the 2015 BMW R1200R was originally produced without a Wonder Wheel. Therefore, we’ve marked "Native Wonder Wheel control is not available" for this model in our compatibility chart.

However, if your 2015 R1200R does have a Wonder Wheel, we suggest using the 2016-2017 R1200R as a reference. A good approach would be to purchase the AIO-5 BMW version first, install it, and test whether Wonder Wheel control works on your bike.

If Wonder Wheel control is not functional, you can then consider purchasing the CGRC CAN module or contacting your BMW dealer to activate SA 272.

⚠️ Important Note on Wonderwheel Control

To enable Wonderwheel control through the CHIGEE Display, your BMW must have “Preparation for navigation system (SA 272)” activated. The “Native Wonderwheel Control” listed in the compatibility table assumes SA 272 is active.

However, we’ve found that some BMW motorcycles are delivered without SA 272 activated from the factory. Please refer to this page to learn how to activate it.

You can also choose to purchase the CGRC CAN module to enable Wonderwheel control, regardless of your SA 272 status — see the compatibility table for details.

Tip:

If you're not getting Wonderwheel control after installation, first make sure you've selected “NAV” (not “CGRC”) in Settings > Features > RC on your CHIGEE Display.
Then check whether your bike needs SA 272 activation.
If control still isn't working, we recommend purchasing the CGRC CAN module, even if your BMW is listed as supporting native Wonderwheel control — some models may still require the module.
If Wonderwheel control remains unavailable, we recommend using the CGRC Remote Pro — specially developed by CHIGEE.

⚠️ Important Note on Native Data Reading

Native data access is made possible by transferring ECU data from BMW Nav Prep 5/6 to the CHIGEE device.

However, for certain models — especially pre-2017 — the required BMW data may not be present on the LIN bus. In such cases, the CHIGEE Display cannot access this data, even if Nav 5/6 is installed.

If your BMW is listed as supporting “Native data access” but you're still unable to read data:

First, verify that your Nav Prep 5/6 is genuine.
Clean all connection points: Metal contacts on the BMW Prep; BMW Nav Prep 3-pin connector (male); Motorcycle 3-pin connector (female)
If the CHIGEE Display is receiving power from the BMW Nav Prep and can access Wonderwheel control, the device is functioning normally.
In this case, the issue is likely with your BMW system or Nav Prep unit.
In such cases, you should still see the blue CHIGEE dashboard interface appear.

If only partial data is shown, this means your BMW is transmitting limited information. The CHIGEE Display can only display what your BMW provides — it cannot control or expand the data stream.

⚠️ Important Notice for K1600 &1200RT & 1250RT Series Users: Wonderwheel Compatibility

The Chigee Display alone does not support native Wonderwheel control – you’ll need to purchase the CGRC CAN module to enable this feature.

However, since the Wonderwheel is originally designed for the BMW instrument cluster, K1600 and RT Series models may experience simultaneous control of both systems due to their unique control logic

👉 Please review the limitations on this page before purchasing the CGRC CAN.

BMWs with a 3-Pin Navigation Interface but No Nav Prep

If your BMW has a 3-pin navigation interface but is not equipped with Nav Prep, you can still make your motorcycle compatible with the AIO-5 Play BMW version. Simply purchase and install an original BMW Navigator cradle (Nav Prep 5/6) yourself. This will allow the AIO-5 Play to integrate seamlessly with your bike and unlock its full feature set.

⚠️ Please make sure to purchase a genuine BMW Nav Prep 5 or 6 to ensure proper functionality.

Locate 3-Pin Navigation Interface

Reading Tire Pressure Data

If your BMW has a factory-installed TPMS, CHIGEE can directly read the TPMS data — provided your BMW supports data transmission. If your bike does not support data transfer, the TPMS data will not be available to the CHIGEE display.
If your BMW does not have a factory TPMS, we recommend purchasing the CHIGEE TPMS.
Please note: CHIGEE devices are not compatible with TPMS from other brands.

CGRC CAN vs. CGRC LIN

Both CGRC CAN and CGRC LIN are specifically designed for BMW motorcycles.Please note: OBD modules are not compatible with BMW bikes.

Installation

CGRC CAN supports three connection types:8-Pin to DWA Module / 4-Pin to RDC Module / 6-Pin to DWA Module
CGRC LIN connects directly to the BMW Nav’s 3-pin port, which requires removing the BMW Nav cradle. This also means CGRC LIN cannot be used simultaneously with the AIO-5 Play for BMW or the AIO-6 with the BMW Quick-Release Module.