Safety

Safety first

Pillion puts content on the dashboard of a moving motorcycle. Riding is dangerous; a screen in your field of view can make it more so. Read this before you use it.

The short version

Set up your route while parked. Never type, search or tap your phone while moving.
Use a glanceable map only. Don't mirror video, messages or anything that pulls your attention off the road.
Your eyes belong on the road, not on the dash. Treat a glance at the map like a glance at the speedometer — a fraction of a second.
If in doubt, pull over.

This is experimental software

Pillion is a hobby / interoperability project, provided as-is with no warranty. It is not a safety device, not certified, and not affiliated with or endorsed by Yamaha or Garmin. It can disconnect, lag, freeze, show a stale frame, or stop without warning. Never rely on it for anything safety-critical.

You are responsible

You are responsible for riding safely and lawfully at all times.
Local laws differ on what may be displayed or operated while riding. Displaying a phone screen on your dash may be restricted or illegal where you ride — check your local rules.
The dash is for assistance only. Keep full attention on traffic, road conditions and your surroundings.

Battery & device heat

Screen capture, JPEG encoding, GPS and continuous Bluetooth drain the phone and generate heat — especially in a sealed mount in direct sun. Use the in-app battery & quality settings to lower quality or cap the frame rate, keep the phone cool, and watch your charge on long rides.