Bluetooth 5 upgrade
Sena have only recently released the new Momentum series of helmets (incl the much awaited INC versions) but, very disappointingly, appear to have limited the Bluetooth to v 4.1 whereas Bluetooth 5.0 could, potentially, have SIGNIFICANTLY increased the range of the bike to bike intercom capability of the helmets which would give Sena a HUGE competitive advantage in the field of motorbike communications. Depending upon the processor being used in the helmets, this may be as simple as a firmware update ..... in which case can we have it NOW please ..... But IF the current processors are incapable of handling Bluetooth 5 then this could mean that they become outdated very quickly as the bike to bike market will inevitable be one of the first sectors to take advantage of the increased range capabilities of Bluetooth 5. Come on Sena - grab this opportunity whilst it lasts and upgrade to Bluetooth 5 asap.
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Yes it would be a big plus for Sena to be able to update any and all models of headsets. Either by a firmware update or by sending the unit in to have components replaced to enable the new firmware.
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Sena's technical people have told me that they are not aware of any current plans to upgrade to Bluetooth 5 which is a real shame when it could give them such a huge performance and marketing advantage over ALL their competitors and, presumably, wouldn't add very much to the production cost of the units. Bluetooth 5.0 has up to 4 x the range capabilities of Bluetooth 4 which would be a huge advantage and would address many of the concerns that customers currently have over the limited range of the Sena Bluetooth systems. Hopefully, the more people who respond to this post the more likely Sena are to grasp this business opportunity whilst it still exists and upgrade to Bluetooth 5 asap..
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Bluetooth 5 = 5 steps ahead of competition!
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do people actually think that a 4x range increase could come from firmware?
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