Sena Blue tooth Coms stuff

[DaleMcLean]

Hmm, suppose you could cut the speaker off. Dont want them in my helmet, they dont fit too well.

AND when you plug them in it cuts off the in helmet speakers (audio not cables  )

[Brock]

There always has to be one, doesn't there

 

[DaleMcLean]

 

Dont know what you mean ????

[STroppy]

It looks, to me, that all the bits n pieces . . 3 different microphones, speakers, earbuds all just plug into the helmet clamp using 3.5 or 2.5 mm plugs . . So fairly flexible in configuration . . .

[ST2UP]

Anyone updated to the Sena version 5.1 software yet ?? Found any issues 


 

[Brock]

Yep, and Nope, all good

[Turtle]

Yes updated and noticed mine did a auto answer on in coming calls I will try a reset next and I have it switched off for voice activation

Turtle

[nate]

Have been a lucky boy this week, my better half gave me a pair of 20s' as a present.   

We've been playing around with them over the last couple of days (PITA installing them on a Bell Revolver helmet, might be time to trade up to the Shark Evoline), but seem to be having a problem.  I suspect its an issue between the seat & handlebars, but nevertheless....

Getting an intercom session going and having the music sharing at the same time.  I cant seem to get this to work properly.  I can get music sharing going briefly, but then the intercom drops and dosent want to start the sharing again.  Or if the intercom is going, the music sharing dosent want to start!?!  Any thoughts?

Also, what settings have you set that work best for you?

TIA
Nate

[nate]

Still working through the problems with the 20s, but found this bunch of YouTube Video Users Guide's from Sena that could help. 

Thought they could be useful for others too.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyK8lf8nIExIuGHHCQjzQqNaY9cWPtd3

Cheers!
Nate

[tj189]

Excellent find Nate, thanks for posting the link up

[scarp]

If you have the Clamp that is designed for Earmoulds be careful of the little plug that comes out of it that they connect to, they have a tendency to break.
I'm on my second one, this time I bought one locally so I can make a warranty claim if I need to

Which of course it did break sent it off for a warranty claim & the other 2 to the USA to be modified

[ST2UP]

If you have the Clamp that is designed for Earmoulds be careful of the little plug that comes out of it that they connect to, they have a tendency to break.
I'm on my second one, this time I bought one locally so I can make a warranty claim if I need to

Which of course it did break sent it off for a warranty claim & the other 2 to the USA to be modified

Did you consider this option Scarp ??

Sena AO305 with boom mic or the 306 with universal and boom mic.....fixes the 3.5mm plug on the stalk issue 

[Brock]

Or this,

http://www.sena.com/product/accessories/helmet-clamp-kit-for-speakers-and-earbuds-with-attachable-boom-microphone-wired-microphone/



AO304

[STroppy]

If you have the Clamp that is designed for Earmoulds be careful of the little plug that comes out of it that they connect to, they have a tendency to break.
I'm on my second one, this time I bought one locally so I can make a warranty claim if I need to

Which of course it did break sent it off for a warranty claim & the other 2 to the USA to be modified

I fixed it myself . . Easy to do . . Just disassemble, unsolder connections and solder in a replacement . . I just bought a lead from Jaycar with a female end and cut to length (longer than the Sena lead) and soldered in place, a little silicon to ensure water proof and all done. My theory is that the short lead is just that too short and that puts too much flexing on the short length and it fatiques the metal wire.

[scarp]

Not sure if the other options were avail when I got mine the AO304 is the one stay away from as it's the one that breaks, not much good at soldering those type of connections.
If I'd known of somewhere to get it done here then I would have, found this place on the US Forum so went with that
http://www.plugup.com/default.asp

[Brock]

I have the 304, and seems to be Ok at the moment, I can do the resoldering..

[STroppy]

Not sure if the other options were avail when I got mine the AO304 is the one stay away from as it's the one that breaks, not much good at soldering those type of connections.
If I'd known of somewhere to get it done here then I would have, found this place on the US Forum so went with that
http://www.plugup.com/default.asp

If out of warranty, Prestige in Perth do repairs and I'm sure Dale McClean would also be able to do repairs?

[nate]

Sena have updated the firmware for the 20s, now ver 1.2.  The changes are as follows:

Change made from version 1.1.1 to 1.2
* Increased audio volume for intercom, music and Bluetooth Audio Recording
* Improved multi-way intercom reliability
* Audio Boosting option
* Headset battery meter for iPhone
* Advanced Noise Control™ On/Off capability
* Voice command triggering by Ambient Mode button
* Bug fixes and improvements

Also new manual:  http://www.sena.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/UsersGuide_Sena_20S_v1.2_en_20140903-1.pdf

Will update mine tonight and report
Cheers!
Nate

[DaleMcLean]

 
now pauses music on incoming UHF signal and restarts it after the SR-10 stops talking 

[Old Steve]

Happy little camper here.

Ordered a Sena SMH10 Dual unit from Dale McLean Friday, he said it'd be here in northern QLD Monday and there it was on the doorstep Monday afternoon when I got home.  Thanks Dale!  The benefit of dealing with a local supplier, marvellous service!

Easy to install, did both the pillion's and my helmets after diner on Monday night.  Charged them both up, each one took just over an hour to charge.

The near side speaker wire could be just a little longer, especially on the pillion's HJC helmet which has very thick neck pads.  My RJays TourTech helmet has a little lip around the base of the helmet so the mounting plate screw on connector leaves the mounting plate a little proud of the side of the helmet.  But if that causes excessive wind noise then I'll get the adhesive mounting pad out of the kit and use that.

Used both the stick on mike for the pillion's full face helmet and the boom mike for my flip front helmet, both easy to position and attach.  The stick on mike is so inconspicuous - in fact the pillion asked, "Don't I get a microphone?"

We've both been busy since then, so only got to put the helmets on and talk to each other while we watched TV last night, absolutely no wind noise!  Only used the jog on and off function, but will set them up with the VOX controlled intercom function for this weekend's rides to the countryside.

[Biggles]

The stick on mike is so inconspicuous - in fact the pillion asked, "Don't I get a microphone?"

I can easily see why that would alarm her!!     

We've both been busy since then, so only got to put the helmets on and talk to each other while we watched TV last night, absolutely no wind noise!

Will have to try that with Missus Biggles.  Sounds like a great idea.
You could do it on the front porch and confirm the neighbours' suspicions...     

[Old Steve]

I can easily see why that would alarm her!!

Mmmm, sort of a permanent "mute" facility.

Hadn't thought of that

[ST2UP]

Nice one 

You will be very happy I'm sure.....we prefer not o use the VOX and just use the joggle dial to activate, the music sharing is brilliant and BT phone up to the slow lane speed on the auto barn is super 

 

[Brock]

The Vox is crisp to open, but takes forever to close, so any external noise goes straight in the ear. May be ok for the pillion..

Try it anyway and see if its what you want..

[Old Steve]

After a weekend without riding, we finally got to spend two days trolling around the local roads with the Sena SMH10 bluetooth units fitted to our helmets.

We both just clicked the jog button function and left them sending/receiving all the time.  No problems, we chatted along as the scenery passed.  My wife's full face helmet picks up a little wind buffeting sometimes but nothing to worry about.  My flip front helmet seems a little better in wind noise prevention.  Don't think we'll ever use the VOX intercom function.  If I'm riding on my own I'll probably plug the i-pod in and have my personal music on in the background, though don't know if I should distract myself when I'm supposed to be concentrating on my riding.

Easy to recharge, we just click the removable unit off the helmet mounting plate and take them out to the kitchen and plug them in to our phone chargers.  There's no 3 pin plug charger in the kit, only a 12V lighter adapter charger, but the units use the same micro USB as our phones so no worries.

Totally a happy camper!  Thank all who passed on comments about the SMH10, and thanks Dale for excellent service.