May 102013
Blinc M2 Bluetooth Helmet Communication Module with FM Tuner
- Fits all helmets and can be either removable or permanent using the tools provided
- 4 hours of continuous talk time and 50 hours of stand by
- 2 customizable speakers for true stereo sound, a built in microphone, and an FM tuner
- Great for listening to music, GPS directions, taking or making phone calls even on your iPhone
- Combine two or more units for rider-to-rider communications up to 450 meters
The VCAN Bluetooth integrated communication module with FM tuner allows you to pick the helmet of your choice and add accessibility to phone calls, music, GPS directions, and even rider to rider intercom. Simply use the tools provided and install the ultra light and weather resistant module with the 2 customizable speakers and the built-in microphone. The M2 can be assembled as either permanent or removable. The second option makes it easy to switch from helmet to helmet. The M2 is engineered in
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I love this.,
Basically, it does what it says. It just works. I have mine paired with my DroidX and use WinAmp for music. I have it mounted in/on a Scorpion EXO-1000 sublim helmet. Any problems I’ve had have been with the device it’s paired with, not the M2 itself. As others have stated, the FM tuner doesn’t lock onto stations very well, and the few it does, they fade out fast.
Volume is very good, even at high speeds. My advice if you have low volume is to turn the device up all the way, then adjust the volume with the buttons on the top/bottom of the M2.
To others who get this that don’t use the helmet clip and actually stick this directly to the helmet as I did, if you have a problem with the clip not locking, take something with a pointy tip and use it to “clean out” the “channel” that the clip hooks over on the M2 itself. I almost lost mine on the highway. Cleaning that channel out made it lock back in w/out a problem.
Two minor complaints:
1 – When you turn on the M2, there’s a horrifically loud beep through the headphones. It’s deafening, and VCan has confirmed there’s no way to turn it off or down. My solution is to not pair the device or turn it off when I have the helmet on.
2 – It has a proprietary charging connector, so make sure you bring the charger with you when you hit the road!! VCan – please standardize the charge connector to Mini USB or something. It’s awful to be stranded w/ no way to charge this or even go out and buy a charger!
EDIT (6/13/2012) some further advice:
1 – Mount the device to the left side of your helmet unless you have cruise control.
2 – if you use an android phone with this, when you pair a bluetooth audio device, sometimes the volume gets “stuck” at odd levels. The only way to correct that is to start playing a music track, then turn the phone Bluetooth audio all the way up, then all the way down, then set the listening volume to all the way up. In other words, sometimes the phone needs to know the high a low volume points. If you’re doing it with the helmet on, make sure you turn the VCan device volume down first.
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|works like a champ,
This little guy is SUPER easy to install and sounds great. the music from my phone is super loud. the radio is super loud. the phone in it… I couldn’t believe it, even with the super loud pipes on my bike people can still understand me. it’s crazy! I love this thing! Totally worth the money. On a side note, sometimes my phone locks up but I don’t think it’s related to the M2. It’s one good reason to get the FM radio version. Just so you don’t have to stop and check things.
Also, I should add that 31 days after I got it, the left side stopped working but Amazon shipped a new one overnight free of charge.
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|Not worth the cost,
I saw the promo video and was impressed. I ordered two units and installed them on the helmets. One fit well without the adhesive. The other required the adhesive (which I didn’t want to use). The sound from my MP3 was great and I was impressed. However, the communication between the two units is horrible. You have to max out the volume and you get an echo effect; if you can hear the other person at all.
Both of the units have a problem getting the plug from the microphone/speakers to stay properly plugged into the main unit. If they are not plugged in all of the way, the sound does not play for both ear speakers. It usually will only have sound in one unless you press and hold the plug into the main unit. In addition, the unit has a hard time staying place in the mounting device connected to the helmet. It comes out too easily. I have not checked other brands, but I was disappointed to find that it only has a 90 day warranty. I would expect the typical year as most products have. I would not buy these if I could do it over again.
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