Bluetooth helmets

[mick]

Anuyone using Bluetooth helmets ? interested in getting one to use with my phone for my music on the go.

[Bluebottle]

I have a Nolan 104 Absolute helmet fitted with a Nolan N-Com B5-L Bluetooth unit.

Not cheap.
Battery lasts ages, paired with everything, no problem
Dedicated unit so it disappears very neatly into the shell, obviously makes the lid a bit heavier.
Works as an intercom with any other unit that has universal intercom ability, seems to have a better range than some others.

No good for fat round heads, has an oval fit

Includes an i-phone app that lets you change settings, see battery charge etc on the go with your phone

The “L” version has a stop light

[Luckydave]

I use a Cellularline Bluetooth in a Shoei full face and a Bell open face,pairs up with my phone and sat nav instantly has a Radio and battery life very good and it’s easy to use and swap over to other helmets,very clear sound with music and phone calls.
I would add that Cellularline were very unhelpful when I needed some advice/backup and they wouldn’t deal with me directly or sell parts to me I had to use supplying dealer

[mick]

so neither helmet came with integral bluetooth ?
i had a pair of helmets nearly 20 years ago, can't remember the name although i think they were french manufactured.

[Bluebottle]

The Nolan is an integral system.
All parts are by Nolan and you can buy them as a unit or separately.

I only named the specific Bluetooth unit I have because there are other units in the N-Com range that will fit.

[Luckydave]

I prefer the non integral type of unit you can put in different helmets,it’s a simple task fitting the ear pieces etc. I wouldn’t fancy a built in unit as you’d be stuck with same helmet

[Funkycowie]

Because I don't see the point of using bluetooth for anything but listening to sat nav or music so I bought a few of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Blu ... 0009.m1982

If I do get a call then I pull over and take of the helmet and answer, the built in mic suffices. They charge quickly, you could just get two and swap them when the battery on the first runs low, put that on charge whilst using the good one.

[Luckydave]

End of day what suits one won’t necessarily suit another.Cost/comfort/ease of use/what it does etc. come into play

[Steve_D]

I prefer the non integral type of unit you can put in different helmets,it’s a simple task fitting the ear pieces etc. I wouldn’t fancy a built in unit as you’d be stuck with same helmet

I have a Nolan N104 with integral Bluetooth. Use it daily on my commute and it’s fine. When I go away once a year I have a Schuberth C3 Pro with an external Sena Bluetooth unit fitted as my riding mates have the same and we can all chat together. I bought a spare fitting kit for £80 for my Shoei full face helmet that I fitted about three years ago but I’ve yet to use that helmet with the Bluetooth unit!

[rayb]

Because I don't see the point of using bluetooth for anything but listening to sat nav or music so I bought a few of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Blu ... 0009.m1982

If I do get a call then I pull over and take of the helmet and answer, the built in mic suffices. They charge quickly, you could just get two and swap them when the battery on the first runs low, put that on charge whilst using the good one.

How long does the battery last just listening to the satnav?