Connecting your Sena 50R to your smartphone via Bluetooth is a straightforward process, allowing you to make calls, listen to music, and use GPS directions through your helmet speakers. Based on the provided reference, the final steps involve finding and selecting your Sena 50R on your phone's Bluetooth list.
Here's a breakdown of the typical steps to pair your Sena 50R with your phone:
Connecting Your Sena 50R to Your Phone
To establish a Bluetooth connection between your Sena 50R and your smartphone, you'll need to put both devices into pairing mode and then confirm the connection on your phone.
- Activate Phone Pairing Mode on Sena 50R: This step isn't detailed in the provided reference snippet but is necessary. Usually, this involves pressing and holding a specific button (often the Phone Button) on your Sena 50R until you hear an audible prompt indicating "Phone pairing" or see flashing lights. Consult your Sena 50R manual for the precise button sequence.
- Open Your Phone's Settings: Navigate to the main settings menu on your smartphone (iOS or Android).
- Go to Bluetooth Settings: Find and tap on the Bluetooth option in your phone's settings menu. Ensure that Bluetooth is toggled On.
- Search for Devices: Your phone will scan for available Bluetooth devices nearby.
- Find "Sena 50R": As indicated in the reference, you need to find "Sena 50R" in the list of available devices that appears on your phone screen.
- Tap on "Sena 50R": The reference states, "go ahead and tap on that" once you've found "Sena 50R" in the list. Tapping initiates the connection process.
- Confirm Connection: Your phone and Sena 50R will attempt to pair. Once successful, your phone's Bluetooth menu should show the Sena 50R as "Connected" or "Paired". "That's it Now you're connected," confirms the reference.
Once connected, "Now you're connected. And you're ready to go," you can typically use your phone's audio features directly through your Sena 50R headset.
Quick Reference Table
| Step | Action | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Put Sena in Pairing Mode | (Hold Phone Button - Consult Manual) | Sena 50R Headset |
| 2. Open Settings | Tap the Settings icon | Smartphone |
| 3. Go to Bluetooth | Find & Tap "Bluetooth" | Smartphone Settings |
| 4. Find "Sena 50R" | Locate "Sena 50R" in the device list | Smartphone Bluetooth |
| 5. Tap to Connect | Tap on "Sena 50R" | Smartphone Bluetooth |
| 6. Confirm | Verify "Connected" status | Smartphone Bluetooth |
This process specifically covers connecting your Sena 50R to a phone for media, calls, and GPS audio, as highlighted by the provided reference snippet.
