RockerBT v2: How To Install In a UTV

How to Install a Rocker Style Switch Bluetooth Controller in Your UTV

Introduction

This guide will show you how to install a rocker style switch Bluetooth controller in your UTV. The controller allows you to connect a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and then send audio to an external amplifier and speakers. This setup eliminates the need for a traditional head unit while giving you a simple, clean installation.

No advanced technical skills are required—just basic wiring knowledge and some tools for accessing your UTV’s panels and battery.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Locate the Switch Panel

1. Identify the removable switch panels in your UTV. These are usually located in the center of the dashboard, below where a head unit would typically go.
2. Remove one panel to make room for the Bluetooth controller.
3. Feed the controller and all its wiring through the opening.
4. Push the controller into place so it sits flush and tight with the panel.

Step 2: Wire the Controller

Your controller will have four main wires:

• Red (Power)
• Black (Ground)
• Orange (Accessory)
• Blue (Remote Out)

Power and Ground

1. Run the red power wire to the positive terminal of your UTV battery.
2. Run the black ground wire to the negative terminal of the battery.
   • Tip: You can crimp O-rings on the wire ends for an easier, secure connection.
   • Safety Option: Disconnect the battery before wiring for extra precaution.

Accessory Wire

1. Connect the orange accessory wire to your UTV’s accessory power line (usually found under the hood).
2. If your UTV does not have an accessory line, connect it directly to the battery’s positive terminal.
   • Important: Make sure the controller has an on/off switch so it doesn’t drain your battery.

Remote Wire

1. Run the blue remote out wire from the Bluetooth controller to the remote terminal on your amplifier.
   • This wire tells the amp to turn on/off with the controller.

Step 3: RCA Connections

1. Take a pair of RCA cables and connect them to the controller’s RCA outputs.
2. Plug the other end into the amplifier’s RCA inputs.
   • Pro Tip: If your RCA cables are not high-quality shielded, run them on the opposite side of the UTV from your power and ground wires to avoid noise or humming.

Step 4: Secure the Wiring

• Hide wires behind paneling and alongside roll bars.
• Use zip ties to secure wiring so it doesn’t loosen during off-road use.
• Use electrical tape on all extended or spliced connections to keep them sealed and safe.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: My Bluetooth controller won’t power on.

• Double-check the red (power) and black (ground) connections at the battery.
• Make sure the orange accessory wire is connected properly or switched on.

Q: My amplifier doesn’t turn on.

• Ensure the blue remote wire is connected from the controller to the amp’s remote terminal.

Q: I hear humming or static through my speakers.

• Use shielded RCA cables.
• Keep RCA cables away from power wires.

Q: My battery keeps draining.

• If the orange accessory wire is connected directly to the battery, always switch the controller off when not in use.

Conclusion

You’ve now installed your rocker style switch Bluetooth controller in your UTV. With this setup, you can wirelessly stream music from your smart device to your amplifier and speakers for a clean, powerful sound system without needing a bulky head unit.