Very usefull review, to see the Moto 2 in actual use. I'm getting one soon (kickstarter backer), and I'm also curious how it will work on highways (lane indication etc).
Glad you liked the video. Apologies I haven't replied earlier but I didn't get a notification of your comment. As to highway use, it doesn't give you lane indications as such. You do get a countdown to the the exit you need, but are left to make your own choice of lane. It does take a little getting used to, but I find it works well.
Some of the info on the display seems very small, especially for older eyes. For example, can you read the roundabout turn number at a glance when riding?
It is. Apologies for the delayed reply, for some reason I didn't get a notification of your comment. If you have already got the Beeline Moto II, I hope you're enjoying it.
Hi there and thanks for the video - really helpful since I am also considering buying the Moto II device. A quick question - once you load the route on the app obviously this requires some mobile data connection and bluetooth connection. However, after having loaded the route, in order for the whole thing to work, do you need to have the app running in background all the time while you're driving and also do you require mobile data constantly on? What I am concerned about is that for a longer trip for example the smartphone battery might run out quite quickly if the bluetooth, the app, and mobile data are constantly on. Last question, according to your usage so far, how long does the battery of this thing last roughly? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work. Cheers :)
The mapping function on the app does require an internet connection. Once the route is set you don't *need* an internet connection, unless you need to recalculate the route due to a missed turn, a closed road, or just changing your mind. If you do have a good internet connection changing the route on the road will result in the device re-routing you. If you don't have a good connection it will just tell you how far you are off the chosen route and which way to go to get back on route. You do need the app to be open all the time to make the device work. the phone is really the SatNav device, the Beeline is just a tell-tale. If your phone turns off, the device is useless. However, the current draw from the app is very low and it doesn't affect my phone much ... unlike the Royal Enfield Tracker device, which sucks the life out of your phone! I haven't got an exact time for the device to runout of charge, but I have done full days with mine. It isn't as good as the old device, which would go for days, but at least 8 hours of continual use. I am heading to Bulgaria this month. I expect to use the Beeline, and to have to charge my phone (Samsung S10e) and the device every night. I am going to take a portable battery pack for emergencies, but that says more about me than what's likely to be needed.
The .gpx files can be loaded in the Beeline app. This can then be used to look at the whole route or to zoom in and examine sections of the route, with all the roads shown. When you then use that route on the Moto II the strip map will give you that bit of context as you're riding.
Thanks for making this video. Quick question if I may. Does the moving map always show where you are or does it only move when coming up to the next instruction? Example. If on a road but your next instruction is 10 miles away, does it show you on that road, moving or does it fast forward to the next instruction and wait for you to get closer before the map starts moving?
The map is centred on you, at the bottom of the screen. So, if the next way point was 10 miles away you would just get a map of the road ahead. A disadvantage of this is occasionally you will wonder where the device is taking you! Just a limitation of the small screen. If you stop you can see the route on the app. Alternatively, if you go "the wrong way" the device will quickly re-route. Hope that helps.
@@Winterstick549 there is a difference in route planning between those two. You wouldn’t ride your bicycle on the highway and you would not be welcome on bicycle trails with your motorbike.
Thanks for the video. As others have said please ditch the background music. I know people expect it or can't function without constant stimulation but chewing gum for the ears distracts from the content. at least you can accept constructive advice/criticism. I like the small channels and always give a thumbs up for the algorithm. I asked another small channel to try to stop saying "guys" every 2 seconds. His gatekeeper friends called me a Hitler in one reply and to "SAY NOTHING IF YOU DON'T HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY" in another reply!
Thanks for the response. I'll take on board the music advice. A question; was it the volume, the piece of music I used, or just the fact that there was music that was the biggest problem?
@@motostrollerI'm not a fan of background music at all but now you mention it, yes it would be fine at a lower volume. It must have been the volume that was distracting because my partner who was in the room mentioned it. Thanks for replying and understanding, obviously you're never going to please everyone!
just automatically disliked the vid but then I saw your comment, reversed that straight away, I second this but also the choice of music was definitely not what I want in the background of a video, I know there is a lot of DRM free music out there@@motostroller
Hi Jared, thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate not getting another dislike. As you have obviously researched this, which are your favourite sites for music that is free from digital rights issues?
I did pick up some useful info from your video so thanks . But I wasn't interested in the footage of your front wheel , would have been better to change your main camera view to show the beeline directions and the road ahead. Nearly turned off due to that awful background music though .
The Beeline app will work in a number of different distance units, including kilometres. Changing the units on the app changes the units on the device.
Music is always difficult, a lot of the music I would choose gets my videos banned for copyright breach. This a generic music from the Adobe product. I'll try to do better next time.
I have a Himalayan. It does have built-in navigation, in the form of the Tripper device. However, that just kills my phone, 20% of the battery in 20 miles, whereas the Moto II I can run all day without my phone failing.
Very usefull review, to see the Moto 2 in actual use. I'm getting one soon (kickstarter backer), and I'm also curious how it will work on highways (lane indication etc).
Glad you liked the video. Apologies I haven't replied earlier but I didn't get a notification of your comment.
As to highway use, it doesn't give you lane indications as such. You do get a countdown to the the exit you need, but are left to make your own choice of lane. It does take a little getting used to, but I find it works well.
Some of the info on the display seems very small, especially for older eyes. For example, can you read the roundabout turn number at a glance when riding?
I have no difficulty, although I have been a wearer of glasses since I was 21.
@@motostrollerGood to know. I have one on order and although I'd watched a couple of reviews, I hadn't seen the roundabout turn number.
The strip map makes things easier too.@@johnmacdonald7884
Wonderful explanation and visuals. Pity about the annoying music, it's quite distracting.
Thank you for the reply.
I've taken on board what everyone has said about the music ... Next time I will be better.
excellent video, perfectly explained. this is the latest one right? //freddie
It is.
Apologies for the delayed reply, for some reason I didn't get a notification of your comment. If you have already got the Beeline Moto II, I hope you're enjoying it.
Hi there and thanks for the video - really helpful since I am also considering buying the Moto II device. A quick question - once you load the route on the app obviously this requires some mobile data connection and bluetooth connection. However, after having loaded the route, in order for the whole thing to work, do you need to have the app running in background all the time while you're driving and also do you require mobile data constantly on? What I am concerned about is that for a longer trip for example the smartphone battery might run out quite quickly if the bluetooth, the app, and mobile data are constantly on. Last question, according to your usage so far, how long does the battery of this thing last roughly? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work. Cheers :)
The mapping function on the app does require an internet connection. Once the route is set you don't *need* an internet connection, unless you need to recalculate the route due to a missed turn, a closed road, or just changing your mind. If you do have a good internet connection changing the route on the road will result in the device re-routing you. If you don't have a good connection it will just tell you how far you are off the chosen route and which way to go to get back on route. You do need the app to be open all the time to make the device work. the phone is really the SatNav device, the Beeline is just a tell-tale. If your phone turns off, the device is useless. However, the current draw from the app is very low and it doesn't affect my phone much ... unlike the Royal Enfield Tracker device, which sucks the life out of your phone! I haven't got an exact time for the device to runout of charge, but I have done full days with mine. It isn't as good as the old device, which would go for days, but at least 8 hours of continual use.
I am heading to Bulgaria this month. I expect to use the Beeline, and to have to charge my phone (Samsung S10e) and the device every night. I am going to take a portable battery pack for emergencies, but that says more about me than what's likely to be needed.
Thanks for the video. I understood it also works with GPX files? Does it then also show the map information (roads and junctions ..)?
The .gpx files can be loaded in the Beeline app. This can then be used to look at the whole route or to zoom in and examine sections of the route, with all the roads shown. When you then use that route on the Moto II the strip map will give you that bit of context as you're riding.
I have the 1st Beeline so I was keen to have a look at the new one Cheer's.please no more background music it was so irritating.
The music didn't work as I expected. Thank you for your comments. I will change what I do.
Thanks for making this video. Quick question if I may. Does the moving map always show where you are or does it only move when coming up to the next instruction? Example. If on a road but your next instruction is 10 miles away, does it show you on that road, moving or does it fast forward to the next instruction and wait for you to get closer before the map starts moving?
The map is centred on you, at the bottom of the screen. So, if the next way point was 10 miles away you would just get a map of the road ahead. A disadvantage of this is occasionally you will wonder where the device is taking you! Just a limitation of the small screen. If you stop you can see the route on the app.
Alternatively, if you go "the wrong way" the device will quickly re-route.
Hope that helps.
Can you choose whether you want to drive a motorbike or a bicycle like the previous Moto?
Or is it strictly for motorbikes?
That functionality remains. You select the mode of transport on the app.
The device has no idea what it's being used on.
@@Winterstick549 there is a difference in route planning between those two. You wouldn’t ride your bicycle on the highway and you would not be welcome on bicycle trails with your motorbike.
Thanks for the video. As others have said please ditch the background music. I know people expect it or can't function without constant stimulation but chewing gum for the ears distracts from the content. at least you can accept constructive advice/criticism.
I like the small channels and always give a thumbs up for the algorithm.
I asked another small channel to try to stop saying "guys" every 2 seconds. His gatekeeper friends called me a Hitler in one reply and to "SAY NOTHING IF YOU DON'T HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY" in another reply!
Thanks for the response. I'll take on board the music advice.
A question; was it the volume, the piece of music I used, or just the fact that there was music that was the biggest problem?
@@motostrollerI'm not a fan of background music at all but now you mention it, yes it would be fine at a lower volume. It must have been the volume that was distracting because my partner who was in the room mentioned it. Thanks for replying and understanding, obviously you're never going to please everyone!
Like most, I suspect, TH-cam creators I have no formal training in making videos, so constructive feedback is really useful. Thanks for your input.
just automatically disliked the vid but then I saw your comment, reversed that straight away, I second this but also the choice of music was definitely not what I want in the background of a video, I know there is a lot of DRM free music out there@@motostroller
Hi Jared, thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate not getting another dislike.
As you have obviously researched this, which are your favourite sites for music that is free from digital rights issues?
I did pick up some useful info from your video so thanks . But I wasn't interested in the footage of your front wheel , would have been better to change your main camera view to show the beeline directions and the road ahead. Nearly turned off due to that awful background music though .
Glad you got something worthwhile from the video.
Can't watch sorry ...it's the music
Sorry to read that. As you can see I have had a lot of criticism for the music, and I will take it all on board.
Can it convert to Metric?
The Beeline app will work in a number of different distance units, including kilometres. Changing the units on the app changes the units on the device.
Get rid of the music. Do you want people to go to sleep watching your video? And it’s monotonous errrr.
Thank you for your comment.
Awfull background music , sorry
Music is always difficult, a lot of the music I would choose gets my videos banned for copyright breach. This a generic music from the Adobe product.
I'll try to do better next time.
No music would have been better
Thank you for your opinion. In this case I don't agree. I will be mindful that you expect better.@@paulroper9218
@@motostroller content great. Music yuck
I'll take that. 😊
Liked the video, hated the music.
Yes, sorry. See the rest of the comments. Trust me, I never want this much grief again.
Ha ha, you are too late to the party, you need to checkout Indian scooters like tvs Jupiter, it has built in navigation into the display
I have a Himalayan. It does have built-in navigation, in the form of the Tripper device. However, that just kills my phone, 20% of the battery in 20 miles, whereas the Moto II I can run all day without my phone failing.
@@motostroller thanks, makes sense
Most boring movie I've ever seen. 4 minutes watching of wheel... and the "music"...
Sorry you didn't like it. It was made for a purpose, not particularly entertainment.
Couldn't watch :( Music like this in videos is a "click on something else asap"
Sorry to read that. I will bear your comments in mind when I make more videos.