The CAN keypad communicates with the ECU over the CAN bus and works with any supported ECU. The MaxxECU BT keypad communicates over Bluetooth and is for MaxxECU users, adding a 10 position tune selector.
Choose by your ECU. MaxxECU users get more selector positions over Bluetooth. Everyone else uses CAN, which is also the more robust connection in a high noise environment.
| CAN Keypad | MaxxECU BT Keypad | |
| Connection | CAN bus | Bluetooth |
| ECU support | Any supported ECU | MaxxECU |
| Boost selector | Two 3-position switches | One 3-position turbo boost selector |
| Tune selector | Three hold-value switches | One 10-position tune selector |
| On/off switches | Eight | Eight |
| Extra | Precise control and customization | Toggle between manual and sensor gear readings, title and icon customization |


Both modes can be switched between on the same system, so a non MaxxECU Bluetooth user is not locked out.
Related: Adjusting Boost and RPM Levels from the ED Keypad · How to Connect MaxxECU to EliteDash · Customizing Keypad Button Names and Icons


