Sena M1 Quick Start Manual
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The M1 is comfortable and protective mountain bike
helmet. The M1 with built-in Bluetooth® capabilities
allows you to hear GPS navigation, take phone calls
and listen to your favorite tunes. You can use the
Bluetooth® Intercom to communicate with other M1
users and use the LED Taillight to ride safely.
Bluetooth® 4.1
Four-Way Intercom
Intercom up to 900 m (0.6 mi)*
Taillight
Advanced Noise Control™
* in open terrain
RIDE CONNECTED
SENA Technologies, Inc.
Customer Support: sena.com
1. This product comes with a Quick Start Guide, which
is a basic version of the User’s Guide. A FULL
VERSION OF THE USER’S GUIDE CAN BE
DOWNLOADED AT SENA.COM.
2.
Update this product for free with the latest firmware
to fully enjoy the new advanced features built into this
product. Visit sena.com to see how to update your
product.
3. Users can follow Sena on Facebook, YouTube,
Twitter and Instagram to receive the most up to
date information on products, helpful tips and all
other announcements regarding Sena products.
GETTING STARTED
How to Use This Guide
The legend and callouts are here to help you read the illustrations.
New technology can be confusing, but we’ve created a simple way to
perform actions using illustrations.
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1s
HOLD
Function
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Button(s) to Tap or Hold
Icon Legend
1x
TAP
Tap button the specified
number of times
10s
HOLD
Press and Hold button for the
specified amount of time
“Hello”
Audible prompt
Buttons
Bluetooth System’s Buttons
Center Button
(-) Button
(+) Button
Blue/
Red/Green
LED Lights
SENA Button
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M1
Product Details
Speakers
Bluetooth System's Buttons
Microphone
(-) Button
(+) Button
Blue/
Red/Green
LED Lights
Center
Button
Fault Reset Button
DC Power Charging &
Firmware Upgrade Port
SENA Button
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How To Wear the Helmet
1. Position the helmet on your head with the front
covering your forehead.
2. Position the strap adjuster centered, just below
your ears.
3. Position the helmet low on your forehead with the
buckle under the chin and back against the throat.
The straps should fit comfortably around both ears.
4. After removing the chinstrap pad, adjust the
chinstrap tension at the buckle so the chinstrap is
tight and comfortable by pulling the chinstrap end
through the buckle to either tighten or loosen as
needed.
Chinstrap
Strap Adjuster
Buckle
Chinstrap Pad
O-Ring
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5. Secure the excess strap with O-ring and then attach
the chinstrap pad.
Note: Check the chinstrap’s
position and tension regularly to
ensure proper fit.
6. Turn the retention system knob clockwise to tighten
or counterclockwise to loosen.
7. To change the height of the retention system, firmly
pull or push the retention system upward or
downward to a different position.
Retention System Knob
Retention System
WARNING: For maximum protection, this helmet must be fitted
and attached properly to the wearer’s head in accordance with the
following instructions. If after adjustment the helmet does not fit
properly, do not use the helmet. Return it to the retailer or Sena.
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Sena Utility App
By simply pairing your phone with your Bluetooth system, you
can use the Sena Utility App for quicker and easier set up and
management.
• App Features
- Music, Device settings, Quick Start Guide, and User’s Guide.
• Download
- Android: Google Play Store > ‘Sena Utility’
- iOS: App Store > ‘Sena Utility’
Sena Device Manager
The Sena Device Manager allows you to upgrade the firmware
and configure its settings directly from your PC or Apple computer.
Download the Sena Device Manager from sena.com.
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Basic Operations
Powering On
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1s
HOLD
Volume Up
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1x
TAP
Powering Off
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1x
TAP
Volume Down
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1x
TAP
Checking the Battery Level
Instruction is for when powering the Bluetooth system on.
Visual Method
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1s
HOLD
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Phone Pairing
There are three ways to pair the phone.
Initially Pairing the M1
The Bluetooth system will automatically enter the phone pairing mode
when you initially turn on the Bluetooth system or in the following
situation:
• Rebooting after executing Factory Reset
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1s
HOLD
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Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate the device is
now discoverable. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing
mode, select M1 in the list of devices detected.
LED
STATUS
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PIN
NUMBER
Note:
• The phone pairing mode lasts for 3 minutes.
• To cancel phone pairing, tap the Center Button.
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Pairing When the M1 is Turned Off
Press and hold the (+) Button and Center Button for 5 seconds when
the M1 is turned off.
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5s
HOLD
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Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate the device is
now discoverable. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing
mode, select M1 in the list of devices detected.
LED
STATUS
=
PIN
NUMBER
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Pairing When the M1 is Turned On
Press and hold the Center Button for 10 seconds when the M1 is
turned on.
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10s
HOLD
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Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate the device is
now discoverable. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing
mode, select M1 in the list of devices detected.
LED
STATUS
=
PIN
NUMBER
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Mobile Phone
Answer a Call
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1x
TAP
End/Reject a Call
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2s
HOLD
Make Call with Voice Dialer
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3s
HOLD
Music Controls
Play/Pause
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1s
HOLD
Next Track
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1s
HOLD
Previous Track
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1s
HOLD
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Bluetooth Intercom
Up to three other people can be paired with the helmet for Bluetooth
intercom conversations.
A
B
C
D
YOU
Intercom Pairing
There are two ways to pair the Bluetooth system.
Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP)
SIP allows you to quickly pair with your friends for intercom
communication by scanning the QR code on the Sena Utility App
without remembering the button operation.
1. Pair the mobile phone with the Bluetooth system.
2. Open the Sena Utility App.
3. Click the Smart Intercom Pairing Menu.
4. Click the Add Button to open the QR scanning screen.
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5. Scan the QR code displayed on your friend (B)’s mobile phone.
• Your friend (B) can display the QR code on the mobile
phone by opening the Sena Utility App and clicking the
Smart Intercom Pairing Menu.
6. Click the Confirm Button and check that your friend (B) is paired
with you (A) correctly.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 to pair with Intercom Friends (C) and (D).
Note: The Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) is not compatible with
Sena products that use Bluetooth 3.0 or below.
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Using the Button
A
and
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5s
HOLD
B
“Intercom Pairing”
A
or
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1x
TAP
B
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Flashing blue LED confirms intercoms are paired.
LED STATUS
Note: Repeat the step above to pair with Intercom Friends C & D.
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Two-Way Intercom
Last-Come, First-Served
A
B
YOU
Intercom
Friend 1
A
C
B
YOU
Intercom
Friend 1
Intercom
Friend 2
A
D
C
B
YOU
Intercom
Friend 1
Intercom
Friend 2
Intercom
Friend 3
Start/End with
Intercom Friend 1
D
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1x
TAP
Start/End with
Intercom Friend 2
C
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2x
TAP
Start/End with
Intercom Friend 3
B
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3x
TAP
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LED Taillight
Using the SENA Button
LED On and Solid
Night Flash
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1x
TAP
1s~
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1x
TAP
1s~
Day Flash
LED Off
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1x
TAP
1s~
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1x
TAP
Note: Do not tap the button continuously.
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Bluetooth System Configuration Menu
Accessing the
Configuration Menu
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15s
HOLD
Execute Menu Options
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1x
TAP
Navigating Between
Menu Options
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1x
TAP
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1x
TAP
Troubleshooting
Factory Reset
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15s
HOLD
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2x
TAP
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1x
TAP
Fault Reset
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Note: Fault Reset will not
restore the Bluetooth system
to factory default settings
Answer phone call
1x
TAP
End/reject phone call
2s
HOLD
Voice dial
3s
HOLD
Music
Play/Pause music
1s
HOLD
Track forward
1s
HOLD
Track backward
1s
HOLD
LED on and solid
1x
TAP
1x
TAP
1x
TAP
1x
TAP
Night flash
Day flash
LED off
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