I’ve pasted some info below that you may find helpful, but if you want to call us on 1300 115 007, we’d be happy to offer advice.
Bluetooth Info:
Bluetooth Intercom works in a daisy chain type format. Please keep in mind the bluetooth daisy chain requires the group of riders to remain within range from head to tail of the group. Bluetooth signal cannot travel through buildings, hills, trees, people.
If the 4 mates have different devices, the intercom range of the group is limited to the weakest range in the group AND also limited to the number of intercom connections possible.
Example: A group of 4 bluetooth: 30K (4-way 1.6km) + 20S (8-way 2km) + 10R (4-way 900m) + 10S (4-way 1.6km).
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With this example group above, the distance from the first rider to last rider can be no greater than 900m which is the weakest range in the group.
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For the 20S (which is capable of 8-way intercom) the number of intercom partners will reduce from 7 mates to 3 mates.
INTERCOM. BLUETOOTH 4.1 MODELS
All can pair with smartphone for music, phone calls and motorcycle specific GPS or use your phone's GPS.
All the models can pair with each other for intercom
All can pair with 1 non-Sena headset for Universal Intercom.
All have FM Radio (excluding SF1 model).
All can do music sharing 1-on-1 (excluding SF1 model).
Only BT4 models are compatible with the Sena Utility App (free to download from the App Store / Google Play) and the Remote controls (can explain remotes if interested). The App lets you set your device preferences easily and will indicate if you need to connect to the Sena Device Manager on a computer for a firmware update.
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30K - range up to 1.6km - 4-way intercom. 16-Way Mesh Intercom. Released in Nov17 has both mesh network intercom and bluetooth intercom.
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20S - range up to 2km - 8-way intercom and Voice Commands
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10S - range up to 1.6km - 4-way intercom
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10R - range up to 900m - 4-way intercom
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10C - range up to 1.6km - 4-way intercom. Has in-built Camera.
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10U - range up to 1.6km - 4-way intercom. The 10U models are custom designed to be integrated within a particular helmet (they are less visible or not at all visible on the outside of the helmet). They fit a Shoei GT Air, Shoei Neotec or Shoei J-Cruise, Arai.
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SF1 is perfect for the Solo Rider (no intercoms + no FM Radio). Quick install clamp.
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SF2 is great for Rider + Pillion, 1-on-1 Intercom 800m and FM Radio. Quick install clamp.
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SF4 - range up to 1.2km - 4-Way intercom and FM Radio. Quick install clamp.
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SFR - range up to 1.2km - 4-Way intercom and FM Radio. Adheres to side of helmet (similar to 10R install).
EARBUDS / MOLDED EARPLUGS:
These models have a jack plug to use moulded earplugs/earbuds: SF1, SF2, SF4, 10S, 20S, 30K
For these models you would need to separately purchase an adaptor cable: 10C, 10C-Pro, 10R
Cannot use earbuds/plugs: SFR, 10U, SRL (available from Shoei retailers only)
INSTALLATION OPTIONS:
Traditional Clamp type: 30K, 20S/20S-EVO, 10S, 10C and Prism Tube Camera
Adhesive type: 10R, SFR
Quick Install Clamp type: SF1, SF2, SF4
Integrated type: 10U for GT Air, Neotec (original), J Cruise, Arai.
ADAPTORS:
SR10 - If you would like to add a 2-Way Radio to the mix, you would need a SR10 Bluetooth 2-Way Radio Adaptor. The SR10 is connected via cable to your 2-way Radio and it bluetooths to your bluetooth headset. The cables are available to purchase separately to suit your Make/Model of 2-way Radio. Thee is an Open Ended Cable (SC-A0116) available if we do not have a cable to suit your make/model.
FREEWIRE - A CB Radio and audio adaptor for Harley-Davidson or Honda GoldWing. You can connect it to your onboard audio system and it will tansfer the audio into your Sena headset (must be bluetooth 4.1 headset).
SM10 - Dual Stream Bluetooth Stereo Transmitter. Provides dual streaming of audio, allowing both you and your passenger to listen to the same music or radio.
Narrowing it down
- If you don't have one of the 10U suitable helmets then you can eliminate the 10U. Controls - Remote Control.
- If you don't need an in-built camera, then you can eliminate the 10C. Controls are Jog Dial+Phone button
- 30K: A popular model, released Nov.17. Has both Mesh Intercom and Bluetooth Intercom, voice commands, etc. If you don't need Mesh Intercom or other features you could save some $$ and go for a 10S or 10R. 30K Controls are Jog Dial+Phone button
- 20S: A popular model, some of its features are 2km intercom range, 8-way intercom, voice commands and many others, etc. If you don't need all its feature you could save some $$ and go for a 10S or 10R. Controls are Jog Dial+Phone button
- 10S has intercom range of 1.6km. Controls are Jog Dial+Phone button
- 10R has intercom range of 900m. This is a slim low profile model that sticks to helmet instead of the usual clamp installation. (Not to be confused w SMH10R which is the earlier BT3 version). Controls are 3 buttons
- SF Series - These 4 models released Jul.18. All SF models have 3button controls, SF1, SF2, SF3 have quick install clamp. SFR adheres to helmet. All pair to phone for calls and music. Controls are 3 buttons
Also, Sena have their own YouTube channel where they upload How To Videos etc and they can be very helpful; showing how to install, how to use, diff features, etc. Click on the YouTube icon at the bottom on our website.
