Is there a way to connect earphones to the 2016 R1200RT audio system?

I have tried to connect earphones via the audio jack found in the right hand storage box of the front fairing. I cannot get any sound through the earphones. I cannot find any manual for the audio system. Does anyone know the "how-to" or "where-to" find information on the audio system?

Go here: http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/services/manuals/manuals_main.html&notrack=1

On the left side select "Rider's Manuals For Original BMW Accessories"

On the right, drill down to your model(R models->0A13 - R 1200 RT (USA)) and download your audio manual.

I believe that audio jack is strictly an input, for something like a MP3 player.

Thanks Larry. This is the first reference that I have found that deals with the audio system. You are probably right regarding the audio jack being input only. Cheers Pat

Yes, that jack is for inputs only. What you'll need is this unit. Basically you interrupt your speaker wires with this unit from under the seat at the radio. You then flip this switch between using speakers or using the headphone jack.

https://www.motochello.com/audio-speaker-bridge/

I have a BMW Communication system installed in my Schuberth C3. At the SLC show, I was fitted for and ordered a pair of in-ear monitors from Big Ear. When I get them, I plan to add a jack to my helmet system so I have the option of listening to the current speakers or plugging in the monitors and listening through them. Oregon is a state that allows headphones on motorcycles.

Thanks for the info! I've tried several Bluetoooth units without getting satisfactory results. The Motochello unit shipped the day I ordered it, was easy to install and I get good quality audio from the on-board radio, GPS and my iPod.

All this because the BMW Bluetooth version that comes with the bike is so old, the fidelity is terrible. I usually just connect my SENA to my phone and skip the bike's system. Kind of a waste.

All this because the BMW Bluetooth version that comes with the bike is so old, the fidelity is terrible. I usually just connect my SENA to my phone and skip the bike's system. Kind of a waste.

I connect my bose noise cancelling earbud directly to my phone. these have awesome sound. I wish I never had ordered the sound system option. what a waste!

I've got the Motochello unit connected to a Sena SM10 (along with my V1, which was my main reason for going this route), paired to a Sena 20S on my helmet. I'm happy with the audio quality. But I'm using the Sena helmet speakers and I wear earplugs, so maybe I'm just not that picky.