Sena MESH help please.

[dsb79]

So i have the sena srl2 which does its job ok for my needs, my partner also has the same on her helmet, all works as it should, my mate has a Cardo Bold Mesh headset so at the moment we cant talk.

I ride lots with my mate and only a little with the bird, we have a big trip ahead and would be handy to chat shit at times.

Can somebody let me know if i add the Mesh adapter would we be able to talk?

Cheers

 

[MartinK]

That's what we do!

My Nrs has an aolder setup with a non-Mesh Schuberth C3 integral SENA kit. She can talk great with me (only) using bluetooth.

When we ride in a group, all the riders have MESH (and some pillions when applicable) my Mrs uses a Sena MESH adapter and can join in a multi-way conversation.

Decent kit usually available for £50 iss 2nd hand

A tad of faff, but you can usually bring one person in on bluetooth and patch them into a MESH - managed this on a ride last year with another guy's pillion...

Benefit of Sena MESH is that it "repairs" - anyone on the same channel will join the conversation using MESH

While I remember, there's some updates out there - make sure you all get the latest SW update (get the app on your laptop and connect the device on a ESB cable and update the software) - seems some SW versions are not compatible...

 

[RichardD]

I think there is some confusion.

As I understand it, the SENA Mesh adaptor allows SENA bluetooth headsets to join a SENA mesh group conversation, but it will not connect to a Cardo mesh system.

If your mate has a Cardo Bold and you have a SENA bluetooth SRL2, you should be able to connect using bluetooth, rather than mesh.

This is how AI describes the process:

Steps to Pair Cardo Packtalk Bold to Sena:

1. Cardo Setup: Power on. Hold the Intercom button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes red.
2. Sena Setup: Turn on. Access the configuration menu to select Universal Intercom Pairing or hold the jog dial until pairing mode is active.
3. Connect: Wait for both devices to flash blue, indicating a successful connection.
4. Initiate Call: If not automatic, tap the intercom button on the Cardo to start the connection.

Note: For the best results, use the Cardo Connect app to ensure your firmware is up to date.

Key Considerations:

• DMC vs. Bluetooth: This pairing works via Bluetooth technology, not DMC (Cardo) or Mesh (Sena).
• Alternative Method: If standard pairing fails, put the Sena in mobile phone pairing mode and connect it as if it were a phone, then use the Cardo to initiate the call.
• Range: The connection operates as a two-way Bluetooth link, often limited to the range of the Sena's Universal Pairing capability.
  

 

[MartinK]

You are right, RichardD - apologies, I missed the Cardo word in the original post

Dump the cardo and go open mesh is my view Sena make their mesh code available to other vendors (like interphone) so it's not proprietaery unlike cardo

 

[dsb79]

Thanks for both your help. We will give it a go.

 

[leadfarmer]

Funny thing with mesh, wifey and myself use it in open mode so now and again we end up having conversations with total strangers who are in our vicinity, it’s quite amusing at times