RideConnected App Crashes Repeatedly

Michael Roberts

March 04, 2023 19:06 Edited

I downloaded the latest version of Sena RideConnected App on my iPhone 13 Pro with iOS 16.3.1 and when you attempt to do any of the following...

Add a "Profile Picture"

"Create Team"

"Join Team"

The app crashes...I have seen multiple reviews and forum threads that talk about the "UNRELIABILITY" of Sena's software.

I have NOT purchased any of their hardware products yet, I am assuming I should be able to setup this app without their PI or R2 Evo.

The Sena Cycling app wants to pair to a device first...

Can someone from Sena chime in and help me understand what I need to do to have a stable software app before purchasing the products.

I am also not sure what the difference between both apps.

Is the Sena Cycling app for bluetooth only and RideConnected for mesh?

Thanks

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  Ken Kimari

  March 05, 2023 15:34

  The Sena apps only work when your phone is paired with a Sena device.  You can set up any of the the sena products without using the apps.  Ride Connected uses the phone connected to a sena device to connect to users beyond the range of bluetooth. such as talking to a group of riders in another state for instance.  Both groups need a good cellphone connection to work. Personally, I've tried it just for grins but really didn't see a need for it for me.  Here is their press release on the Ride Connected App:

  https://www.sena.com/us-en/community/news/sena-launches-rideconnected-app

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  Michael Roberts

  March 06, 2023 15:34

  Thank you for the clarification. I plan on riding with my girlfriend and the bluetooth range sounds like a better choice.

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  Ken Kimari

  March 06, 2023 15:44

  I use the Pi and it works great between my girlfriend and I. Sure saved a lot of yelling and associated arguing between us!

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  Michael Roberts

  March 06, 2023 15:56

  Thanks...I will consider that one as well...

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