In-Dash CarPlay plus Sena 10S - How are these supposed to work together?

Dan Healy

April 14, 2025 11:23

I have a 2013 HD Road Glide with a double-din wireless CarPlay radio. I also have a Sena 10S installed into my helmet. For years, I have been pairing my phone directly with the Sena 10S (before owning this Road Glide), but now I have an in-dash unit with 6x9 speakers as well as my Sena 10S.

Is there a configuration where my phone still connects to the wireless CarPlay and my Sena 10S connects to my in-dash radio too so it'll play any music, GPS directions, and phone calls that are also displayed and controlled on CarPlay?

I'm looking for a description of how these devices can work together to create a cohesive experience.

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  Orion Star

  April 25, 2025 18:24

  You can definitely make it work! First, pair your iPhone with the CarPlay radio in your Road Glide, either via Bluetooth or USB. Then, connect your Sena 10S directly to the radio so you can hear music, GPS, and phone calls through your helmet. You might need to adjust the audio settings to route navigation prompts to your Sena while keeping music through the speakers. Just make sure your devices are updated and test everything out to ensure smooth operation. This setup should give you a seamless experience with both CarPlay and your Sena 10S working together.

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  alinarizwan

  May 29, 2025 11:49

  Hey! I’ve worked with a similar setup, and yes, it’s possible but takes a bit of configuring. Ideally, your phone connects to the in-dash unit via wireless CarPlay for display, music, and calls. Then, you pair your Sena 10S to the in-dash radio via Bluetooth as an audio output device (if the head unit supports A2DP out). This way, audio from CarPlay—like GPS, music, and calls—routes through the dash and into your helmet. Just make sure the Sena is not also connected directly to the phone at the same time, to avoid Bluetooth conflicts.

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  Carter Kape

  August 25, 2025 08:13

  Pair your iPhone with the CarPlay system and connect your Sena 10S to the bike’s radio. This will let you hear music, navigation, and calls through your helmet. Just make sure everything’s updated and test the setup.

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