Quick Start Guide
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F. Add New Bluetooth Device will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
G. The Pair Bluetooth Device message is displayed. Verify that the vehicle’s
radio/headunit is on, is discoverable and in pairing mode and press the
Select button to continue.
H. Wait as Roady BT searches for discoverable Bluetooth devices. When the
vehicle’s radio/headunit is shown in the list, press to highlight the name
and press the Select button. (If you don’t know the Bluetooth name of the
radio/headunit, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the name.)
I. Roady BT will begin pairing and when connected will display a
Successfully Connected message. Wait a moment until you hear channel
1 playing through the radio/headunit.
J. Press the Select button. Press and hold the Menu button to exit to the
Now Playing screen.
If Roady BT was unsuccessful in pairing and
connecting, a different Bluetooth pairing and
connecting method may necessary for this
vehicle’s radio/headunit. Please refer to the
Roady BT User Guide for additional pairing and
connecting methods (siriusxm.com/guides),
and also the Roady BT FAQs for the very latest
Bluetooth tips and information.
FM: Good: Connect the audio using the FM feature of Roady BT
to p
lay the audio through your vehicle’s
FM radio.
A. Purchase an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA25) and follow the instructions
included with the FM Direct Adapter and install the FMDA25.
B. Connect the FM cable from the FMDA25 to the FM connector on the
Intelligent Power Adapter.
C. Press the Menu button on Roady BT and then, press to highlight
Audio Settings and press the Select button.
D. Audio Output will be highlighted. Press the Select button until FM
is shown as the selected audio output and wait a moment while the FM
audio is enabled.
E. Set Roady BT to transmit on the same FM channel that you have
selected on your vehicle’s FM radio:
i. Press the Menu button on Roady BT and then press to scroll to
and highlight Audio Settings and press the Select button.
ii. Press
to scroll to and highlight FM Channels and press the Select button.
iii. Press
to scroll to and highlight FM2. Press the Select button.
iv. Press and to tune in steps of .2, or press and to tune in
steps of 1 to select the available FM channel you have chosen. Press
the Select button to select the FM channel.
vi. The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen.
Press and hold the Menu button to return to the Now Playing screen.
F. You should hear channel 1 playing through the vehicle’s FM radio. If you
are not satisfied with the audio quality, try a different FM channel.
TIP! You may find an FM channel with static or silence on the vehicle’s FM radio
that does not work with Roady BT. It is possible that some type of inaudible
interference is present that prevents reception of the SiriusXM broadcast. The
options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method.
MATCH FM CHANNELS
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99.3
99.3
Connect the Audio (continued)
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the
setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your
vehicle is parked in a safe location.
When listening to a channel,
information about the channel
and what is currently playing
is displayed on the Now
Playing screen.
The Roady BT User Guide
is available at:
www.siriusxm.com/guides.
Roady BT Now Playing Screen
Subscribe
You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board
activation guide to activate your Roady BT and subscribe to the SiriusXM service.
General Activation and Subscription Process:
A. Make sure Roady BT is turned on, receiving the XM
signal, and tuned to XM Preview channel 1 so that you
can hear SiriusXM audio.
B. Make a note of your SiriusXM Radio ID. You can find it by
selecting Radio ID in menu items, by tuning to channel
0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the
label on the Intelligent Power Adapter.
NOTE!
The SiriusXM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
C. To subscribe:
• Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to access or set up an online
account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Radio.
OR
• By phone: Call 1-866-587-4225.
Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have completed the subscription process,
but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed. Once
subscribed, the Radio will receive and you can tune to the channels in your subscription plan.
Press or to tune to other channels, and or to browse the different categories of
channels. Learn what all the Roady BT buttons do in the panel below.
Activation Guide:
For your convenience, Roady BT has an on-board activation guide. You can activate your radio
and subscribe to the XM service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-step
through the subscription process. To access and use the guide,
simply follow these steps:
A. Turn Roady BT on and press the Menu button.
B. Activate Radio will be highlighted. Press the Select
button.
C. Follow the directions on each successive screen until
you complete the subscription process.
Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your
responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills and physical ability
required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for
damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third
party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed
in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow
a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction. SiriusXM product
warranties do not cover the installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.
Sirius XM Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor
New York, NY 10020
1.866.635.2349
siriusxm.com
© 2022 Sirius XM Radio Inc.
SXVRBT1QSG 220120a
Roady BT Button Functions
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
Aux Audio Cable
Dash Mount
Vent Mount and
Extended Vent Clamps
Roady BT Display
1
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AUDIOFM ANT
*The phone number shown above
may differ from the one shown on
Roady BT. All numbers are valid.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for channels by category.
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Power Button
Press to turn Roady BT on and off.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to navigate
up/down through
channels, menus,
and lists; press and
hold to scroll
continuously.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced features and configuration
options; when in configuration options, press and
hold to return to the Now Playing screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm selection of highlighted item in a
menu or list; press and hold to set a Song, Artist, or
Game Alert at the Now Playing screen.
Day/Night Brightness Button
Press to toggle between
day and night brightness
setting; press and hold to
enter display settings in the
Menu.
Play/Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward Buttons
Play/Pause: Press to pause or resume playing the
channel; press and hold to jump to live.
Rewind: Press to skip back to the beginning of the
song/segment; press and hold to continuously skip
back.
Fast-Forward: Press to skip forward when listening
behind live broadcast; press and hold to continuously
skip forward when listening behind live broadcast.
Jump Button
Press to go back to
the previous channel
to which you were
listening.
Bank/Direct Tune Button
Press to toggle between favorite banks A & B; press
and hold to enter Direct Tune and enter a channel
number to tune.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to a stored
favorite channel; press and
hold to store a favorite
channel. Also used to enter
channel numbers when the
Direct button is pressed.
Specifications
System
Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC,500 mA (max)
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Audio Output: 1.0 V
rms
(max)
Roady BT Display
Dimensions: 5.0 in (W) x 2.7 in (H) x 0.64 in (D)
128 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 16.35 mm (D)
Weight: 4.1 oz (117 g)
Intelligent Power Adapter
Dimensions: 3.7 in (W) x 2.1 in (H) x 1.2 in (D)
94 mm (W) x 54 mm (H) x 31 mm (D)
Weight: 1.9 oz (57 g)
Input / Output: 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.0 A
Audio Connector: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) female
Antenna Connector: SMB male
FM Connector: 3/32 in (2.5 mm) female
Vehicle Antenna
Type: SiriusXM Magnetic Mount
Connector: SMB female, right angle
Cable Length: Approximately 23 ft (7.0 m)
Aux Audio Cable
Connectors: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male to
1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male
Cable Length: Approximately 4 ft (1.2 m)
Display Cable
Connectors: USB Micro-B male to male
Cable Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)
Important Legal Information
Magnetic Adapter Extra Adhesive
What’s in the Box?
Channel Number Signal Strength
Album Art
Channel Logo
Current Favorite Bank
Audio Source (Bluetooth, Aux, FM)
Favorite Channel
Artist or Show Name
or Talk Show Host
Or Sports Teams/Score
Song Name
or Talk Show Schedule
Or Game Time/Details
Content/Channel
Information
Replay Timeline
TuneStart (or mute)
Indicator
Channel Category
Display Cable
Intelligent Power Adapter
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