Support for Midland BTR1 Advanced X Intercom

Connecting your BTR1 ADVANCED X is easy! Follow these steps:

Activate pairing mode:

• Turn on the intercom by pressing the Control button (large left button) and the Down button together for 3 seconds.

• Press and hold the Volume + button for five seconds.

• The LEDs will flash red and blue.

Pair your device:

• On your phone, motorcycle screen, or GPS, go to the Bluetooth settings and look for "BTR1 ADVANCED X."

• Click to connect and enter the code 0000 if prompted.

• The blue light will flash to confirm the connection.

Done! Your intercom is ready to use.

Helpful tips:

• If your motorcycle has a screen, connect your phone to the screen first, then the intercom to the screen. IMPORTANT: The phone and intercom must not be directly connected to each other in this setup.

• To connect a GPS (mono audio), repeat the steps using the Volume - button. You can even share GPS directions via intercom using the “Mono Audio Relay” option in the Midland Connect App.

You can connect:

• Up to 3 intercoms: Communicate with other Midland, OBI, or compatible intercoms.

• Up to 2 Bluetooth devices: Such as your phone, TFT motorcycle display, or a GPS.

Important:

• Pairing a new Bluetooth device will replace the previous one.

• For optimal use, pair your GPS as the second Bluetooth device (via Volume - button for mono audio) so you can still use your phone for calls and music.

The BTR1 ADVANCED X is compatible with intercoms from any brand. Here’s how:

Midland, Cardo, and some Sena models:

1. Choose a button:

a. Turn on the intercom by pressing the Control and Down buttons for 3 seconds.

b. Choose one of the three BTR1 ADVANCED X buttons.

c. Press and hold it for 7 seconds until the red and blue lights flash.

2. Prepare the other intercom:

a. Put it in Intercom pairing mode (check its manual).

3. Confirm pairing:

a. The blue light on the BTR1 ADVANCED X will confirm a successful connection.

Other brands:

• Same procedure, but put the other intercom into phone pairing mode instead.

Note: Pairing a new intercom to the same button will erase the previous one.

One-to-one intercom:

• Double-click the button assigned to a specific intercom.

• Speak freely.

• To end, double-click the same button again.

You can also use your voice (VOX) to start an intercom if the intercom is paired to the Control button.

Conference mode (group talk):

• Start with one intercom (double-click the button).

• Then double-click another button to add a second intercom to the group.

• To disconnect, double-click the same button(s) again.

Each person in the group can add another intercom, forming a chain. Recommended for up to 4–6 people.

• You can’t play music during a conference, but you’ll still receive phone calls.

• For best results, maintain the chain order during the ride (e.g., 1 > 2 > 3 > 4).

Keeping your intercom updated ensures the best performance:

1. Download the update software:

a. Visit the “UPDATE” section on the official website.

2. Connect to your computer:

a. Use the USB charging cable to connect the intercom.

b. Launch the BTUpdater software and follow the instructions on screen.

Tips:

• Ensure your computer has an internet connection.

• Do not disconnect the intercom during the update.

VOX allows you to answer calls or start an intercom conversation using your voice—no buttons needed.

• VOX is enabled by default.

• To disable it: Hold Control + Volume + for 3 seconds until the voice prompt confirms it (e.g., “VOX Off”).

• Repeat the process to enable it again.

To adjust VOX sensitivity (if it triggers too easily or not at all), use the Midland Connect App.

Note: VOX auto-closes the intercom after 60 seconds of silence, and does not work during a phone call or if intercom is already active.

1. Download the app:

a. Search for "Midland Connect" on the App Store or Google Play.

2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.

3. Pair your intercom (especially needed for Android):

a. Press Control + Down for 3 seconds to turn on.

b. Hold Volume + for 5 seconds (LEDs flash red and blue).

c. Select BTR1 ADVANCED X in your phone’s Bluetooth list (PIN: 0000 if required).

4. Open the app and connect:

a. The app should detect the device and prompt for connection.

b. Use the app to adjust settings like VOX sensitivity, volume, and more.

Check your speaker positioning:

• Make sure they align properly with your ears inside the helmet.

• For testing, place the speakers directly on your ears outside the helmet—if the sound improves, it’s a positioning issue.

Update the device using BTUpdater (see step 5). You can choose the language during the update process.

There are no separate modes—the interface is simplified:

• Phone/Music: Single click

• Intercom: Double click

• FM Radio: Triple click

• A phone must be paired, and no other audio should be active.

• Press the Up button once to activate the voice assistant.

If you have a second phone paired via Volume -, use the Down button to activate.

• Answer/End: Press any button once.

• Reject: Hold any button for 3 seconds.

• With VOX enabled, just say a word aloud to answer hands-free.

1. Open your music app (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).

2. Press Control once to play/pause.

3. Press Up for next track, Down for previous track.

Yes! Thanks to Parallel Audio, you can listen to music or GPS while using intercom.

Details:

• Always active by default.

• Ensure latest firmware is installed.

GPS compatibility tips:

• GPS apps work best when paired via Volume +.

• Garmin ZUMO XT/XT2: Pair via Volume - for background audio.

• TomTom Rider 550: Pair via Volume +, use stereo mode (A2DP).

Music Share lets you share your music with your passenger:

1. Start music on your phone.

2. Open intercom with your passenger.

3. Hold Down button for 3 seconds to activate sharing.

Note: While sharing music, intercom conversation is not available.

1. Start FM Radio: Triple-click the Control button.

2. Mute/Unmute: Single press on Control.

Station control:

• Next station: Press Up

• Previous station: Press Down

• Saved stations:

o Hold Up or Down for 2 seconds to cycle saved channels.

o Save new stations using the Midland Connect App.

You can also listen to Web Radio via the app.

Several factors affect range:

• Obstacles: Buildings, trucks, mountains reduce signal.

• Mounting position: Mount on the outer edge of the helmet, symmetrically and with the antenna aligned to the direction of travel.

Absolutely! It’s fully waterproof.

Note: Avoid full submersion. Make sure all seals are closed before riding in bad weather.

Yes. Use BTUpdater and click “Transform into BTR1 ADVANCED.”

Main changes:

• Return to 3-mode interface (Phone, Intercom, FM).

• Use Classic Conference: Pairing and activation are different from the simplified version.

Refer to the Quick Guide or FAQs for more info.

• Charging time: ~3 hours

• Battery life: Over 23 hours, one of the longest in its class.