Sena 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh 2.0 Intercom, Dual Pack

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I Sena-kommunikationssystemernes univers kan man nu opleve 50'er-serien. Her er Sena 50S kommunikationssystemet i det velkendte Jog-Dial-design. I forhold til sine forgængere har den gennemgået en omfattende opgradering både mht. hard- og software, idet der især blev sat fokus på at forbedre forbindelsernes stabilitet og lydoplevelsen. Bluetooth 5.0 har holdt sit indtog, og via Mesh 2.0 kan 6 personer tale samtidigt, og op til 24 deltagere i alt kan oprette forbindelse. Sena states that the Mesh 2.0 features and capabilities provide a more robust and reliable communication system, with audio intercom clarity and sound quality significantly boosted thanks to optimal path planning that provides better reach resulting in fewer dropped messages (communications) due to obstacles and interferences. Sena Mesh 2.0 Functions, General Features and Compatibility What your mates own will make a big difference to your buying choice, and the fact that Sena and Interphone have joined forces to offer new devices with compatible Mesh technology from 2021 is a very big deal.

In the Sena communication systems world, there is now the 50 series to discover. Here is the Sena 50S communication system in the proven jog dial design. Compared to its predecessors, it has been extensively upgraded in terms of hardware and software, with the focus of the improvements being on the stability of the connections and the sound experience. Bluetooth 5.0 has been added and Mesh 2.0 allows 6 people to talk simultaneously and up to 24 participants to connect in total. The included Sena WiFi Adapter handles your charging needs AND can also be programmed to automatically install any available firmware updates to your 50S via your wireless network! Connect the adapter to your WiFi network, and after a one-time setup, it’s programmed to detect and install updates when the headset is connected. It’s never been easier to keep your Sena headset up to date! The 50S provides up to 12 hours of Mesh intercom talk time or 11 hours of Bluetooth intercom talk time. Control at your fingertips with the sena motorcycles appThis management approach has two key precepts: this ‘awareness’ between all devices allows Mesh 2.0 to select the optimal data path (minimal obstructions) to deliver messages; and relatedly, connected devices are constantly ‘polled’ to dynamically determine their presence and based on this information the best pathway for transmission is chosen. There are 10 station preset slots that you can access by saying ‘Hey Sena, next’ or ‘previous’, by pressing the jog dial then rotating it, or through the app.

Not that I had a lot of concerns over Mesh 2.0 functionality. Well before the Sena 50 Series systems were released globally, Sena teamed up with BMW Motorrad for the International GS Trophy 2020 Event held 9 to 16 February 2020 in New Zealand where 140 top ADV riders from over 40 different countries formed 23 teams for this truly global event.

Sena 50S vs 50R Headsets

I disconnected the helmet and proceeded to manually work through this eagerly anticipated update; five minutes later the EVO was communicating via Mesh 2.0 to both the Series 50 systems; a good confidence-building introduction to Mesh 2.0. There’s no need to lift a finger when you can ask the 50S to handle it. Voice commands give you control of Sena’s 50S system functions, such as answering the phone or starting up a Group Mesh session. The 50S supports these system voice commands across eight languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian! On a far more positive note, if either the Google (Android) or Siri (iOS) feature is installed on the paired smartphone or device, speaking a loud wake word, like ‘Hey Google’ or ‘Hey Siri’ into the microphone results in the respective digital assistant waking up and responding, typically 8 times out of 10. Despite the length of this submission, we haven’t covered everything about the new Sena 50 Series systems…but when/if group activities and travel become (more) viable, you can rest assured that more user and performance data awaits gathering; with an update to this review provided in some form.

Sena has failed to get an IP (Ingress Protection) rating on the last several generations of headsets. It seems like a pretty big oversight, especially since most headphones, earbuds, and phones all have an IP rating. Put the Cardo in phone pairing mode by pressing and holding the phone button for five seconds, until the LED flashes red. If you want to use the ‘second mobile phone option’ tap the phone button twice when the LED is flashing red. And indeed, an installation shortcut for current 20S and 30K users is to simply remove their current module and fit the 50S module. But then you would not gain the benefit of the great new HD speakers with their much better audio…don’t be lazy here. The battery in the Sena 50R is smaller than the one used in the Sena 50S. The 50R battery rated at 8 and 13 hours (Mesh and Bluetooth Intercom use respectively) as opposed to the 9 and 14 hours for the Sena 50S. Both variants utilize rapid charging, thanks in part to the newer standard provided with the USB-C interface. Sena 50R Specifications When ‘0’ is reached, ‘Exit’ is heard and if no other action is taken, the last tuned channel is then set

Connection to compatible Bluetooth navigation devices (Bluetooth headset profile required) for transmission of navigation instructions (e.g. Garmin zumo, TomTom Rider)

The included Sena WiFi Adapter handles your rapid charging needs AND can also be programmed to automatically install any available firmware updates to your 50S via your wireless network! Connect the adapter to your WiFi network, and after a one-time setup, it’s programmed to detect and install updates when the headset is connected. It’s never been easier to keep your Sena headset up to date! Take control of the 50R-02 without lifting a finger. Voice commands give you hands-free control of the 50R, operating select functions, including entering Open Mesh or answering a phone call. Simply say a command, and the 50R will act for you. The 50R supports multi-language voice commands, responding to eight different languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. For installation and testing uniformity, another Schuberth C3 Pro, also in the Echo colourway, is the first host for the Sena 50S. When the 50S is ON, hold the Phone Button for five seconds – the alternating Red/Blue flashing sequence indicates pairing mode, and the ‘Phone Pairing’ announcement is heard. Initiate pairing per the sequence above. Bluetooth Intercom Pairing When pairing other Sena models, utilize the designated control, often the centre control (surface controls or Jog Wheel) to initiate BT pairing. If the two devices do not automatically pair, press the activating control on one system to complete the process; this will be confirmed by the flashing Blue LED. Sena 50S Ambient ModeThe Ambient Mode button, by design, is not hard to find – it is raised and the only object above the flat bottom of the base. With my Samsung Galaxy S10 paired to the Sena, I’m able to listen to music or the FM radio, and the TomTom interrupts to give directions, the entire message usually being clearly spoken. Sure enough, with May-Day here and in connecting the Sena Momentum EVO helmet to its WiFi Adapter, the WiFi sync and charging LEDs came on as expected and, about two minutes later the middle (Firmware) LED indicated there was an update waiting.