For a long-distance motorcycle or bicycle rider, ensuring that you can communicate while on the move is essential. One of the most repeated concerns among cyclists is if their AirPods can connect to a Sena helmet communication system. In this article, however, we will show how you can use Airpods with your Sena helmet, the advantages, limitations and problems that can occur during the implementation of Airpods with Sena helmets.

Sena Helmets and AirPods, A Brief Overview

Sena became well known brand in the motorcycle communication system by providing helmet that would allow users to communicate with other bikers, smartphones and music devices via Bluetooth. AirPods on the other hand are Apple’s most preferred wireless BlueTooth earphones which work primarily on iPhones and other Bluetooth devices. It is common for many bikers to ask themselves if AirPods can be used on their Sena helmet while riding for better experience.

Steps in Connecting AirPods to a Sena Helmet

The first step in the implementation of AirPods for Sena helmets is to establish if headsets and AirPods are Bluetooth enabled. Sena helmets are Bluetooth compatible and hence have the ability to connect with iPhones and other Bluetooth peripherals. However, the integration of AirPods with Sena is not that straight forward as one would think, primarily because Sena’s intercom systems have been customized to work with the company’s communication devices.

This is how you should connect your AirPods with a Sena helmet: 

• Bluetooth on Both Devices: First of all, activate your Sena helmet and take both your AirPods out.
• Bluetooth Pairing: Set your Sena helmet into Bluetooth pairing mode (see the manual which comes with your helmet). 
• Audio with AirPods: Go to the iPhone or smartphone and turn on Bluetooth and connect with AirPods. You may also pair your Sena helmet's Bluetooth interface from your phone's Bluetooth list.
• Audio Control Settings: After the devices are paired, you will have to calibrate sound settings on the two devices for better efficiency.

While this type of connection is useful for listening to music or answering telephone calls, it is important to understand that the actual use in practice might be a bit less ideal in comparison to using Sena Bluetooth headsets which serve the communication purposes designed for the riders.

AirPods with a Sena helmet have many advantages

• Good Sound: Users looking for sound quality need look no further than AirPods for listening to music or making phone calls during rides.
• No Wires: AirPods are wireless, which means there is no need to contend with wires while riding your bike. 
• Secure Fit: AirPods are small and light in weight providing a comfortable feel when compared to clunky communication devices.

Weaknesses of Pairing AirPods with a Sena Helmet

• Basic Intercom Feature: Though AirPods allow listening to music and attending calls, they are not like a Sena headset, with intercom facilities. Thus, this may post a problem in terms of communication with other riders, who are equipped with Sena systems.
• Sena System Connection Consistency: There are times with connections over Bluetooth that are not reliable. For instance, while riding at high speeds or with a lot of interference within the vicinity. In this case if you are experiencing issues, you may read why do my AirPods keep disconnecting for troubleshooting remedies.
• Charging Duration: Depending on the use, it is likely that users of AirPods are likely to recharge their batteries more often than Sena headsets which have been structured towards long rides unparalleled.

Devices for Improved Communication

For seamless communication with your fellow riders, it would be best if you use a Sena Bluetooth headset which is meant for motor bikers. This headset allows for better range, has intercom features and a possibility of connecting several riders at the same time making it suitable for group rides.

Conclusion

Although AirPods can be used with your Sena helmet for the purposes of listening to music or making phone calls, the more advanced technology found in Sena communication systems might be absent. If you value a more stable system with more features, you will be better off buying a Sena Bluetooth headset. On the other hand, if you settle for the basics and appreciate the convenience of using AirPods without being corded, fitting AirPods with Sena will definitely be an option.