GEARELEC G-Max Helmet Bluetooth Intercom System
Instruction Manual
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing our motorcycle outdoor product. This product is a Bluetooth intercom system installed on motorcycle helmets. After being connected to phones, it allows you to listen to music/FM radio, make calls, and share music. What's more, the one-key multi-person intercom feature lets you keep in touch with your companions at any time, bringing better experiences for your riding journey.
2. Features
- Stereo Music ?
- USB C Fast Charging Port ?
- CVC Active Noise Cancellation ?
- 2-6 Rider Intercom ?
- Bluetooth 5.2 ?
- 1,500mAh Battery ?
- Cool Flowing Lights ✨
- Music Sharing ?
- Dual Phone Connection ?
- 2,000m Range ?
- Smart Display ?️
- IP67 Waterproof ?
3. Installation
3.1 Installation using the clip mount
A visual guide shows the steps for attaching the clip mount to a helmet, connecting the Bluetooth intercom unit, and securing it.
3.2 Installation using the adhesive mount (hook fastener and loop fastener)
A visual guide shows cleaning the helmet surface, applying the adhesive mount, and attaching the Bluetooth intercom unit.
4. Buttons
Diagram illustrating the buttons and ports on the GEARELEC G-Max unit:
- '-' Button
- '+' Button
- Intercom Button
- Power Button
- Multifunction Button
- LED Display
- Headset/Charging Port
5. How to Use
5.1 Power on/off
Power on: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The blue indicator light will turn on, showing the battery level and current mode.
Power off: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The red indicator light will turn on, and a 'Power off' voice prompt will be heard.
5.2 Factory reset
In the power-on state, press and hold the Power button for 7 seconds (continue holding even if the unit turns off after 3 seconds) until sound prompts are heard, indicating the Bluetooth connection history has been cleared and the factory reset is complete.
5.3 Switch modes
In the power-on state, press the Intercom button to switch between four modes: Group intercom mode, Third party intercom mode, Music sharing mode, and Bluetooth intercom mode.
Visual representations of the modes are provided.
5.4 Adjust the volume
Press and hold the '-' button to decrease volume and the '+' button to increase volume. A sound prompt indicates the highest volume level.
5.5 Connect to a phone
Pairing (Power-off state): Press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds until the blue light turns on and a 'Bluetooth pairing' voice prompt is heard.
Pairing (Power-on state): Press and hold the Power button and the Multifunction button for 2 seconds until a 'Bluetooth pairing' voice prompt is heard.
5.6 Flowing light
Turn on/off colorful lights: In standby mode, press and hold the Multifunction button and the Intercom button. Hold for 2 seconds to turn off.
Cycle through light modes: Pressing the Multifunction button and the Intercom button simultaneously cycles through red flowing light, blue flowing light, green flowing light, always-on red light, always-on blue light, and always-on green light.
5.7 Phone calls
- Answer calls: Press the Multifunction button.
- Reject calls: Press and hold the Multifunction button for 1 second.
- Hang up calls: During a call, press the Multifunction button.
- Last number redial: In standby mode, double-click the Power button.
- Turn on auto answer: When not connected to a phone, press and hold the Multifunction button for 2 seconds until 'A-ANSWER ON' is displayed. Reboot to save.
- Turn off auto answer: When not connected to a phone, press and hold the Multifunction button for 2 seconds until 'A-ANSWER OFF' is displayed. Reboot to save.
5.8 Music
Play/pause: Press the Multifunction button.
Next/previous song: Press the '-' button for previous, '+' button for next.
5.9 Activate voice assistant
When in standby, press and hold the Multifunction button for 2 seconds to activate your phone's voice assistant (phone must have voice assistant enabled).
5.10 Group intercom mode
5.10.1 Pairing
Step 1: Turn on all units and press the Intercom buttons to switch to 'Group intercom mode'.
Step 2: Press and hold the Intercom button on all units to enter pairing state ('ICOM PAIRING' displayed).
Step 3: Press the Intercom button of one unit (e.g., No. 1) to initiate search. Units will pair sequentially, displaying 'STANDBY' upon successful connection.
Step 4: Press the Power button of each unit in turn. A voice prompt confirms readiness. Press the Power button again on each unit to turn on group intercom mode. Two sounds indicate successful activation.
A diagram illustrates the sequential pairing process for 4 units.
5.10.2 Power-off memory
After entering multi-person intercom mode, if a unit reboots, press its Power button once to re-enter intercom mode.
5.10.3 Disconnect/reconnect manually
During group intercom mode, press the Power button twice to disconnect. Press the Power button again to reconnect.
5.10.4 Voice broadcast of unit number
In group intercom mode, press the Power button and Multifunction button simultaneously to broadcast the unit number.
5.10.5 Diagram of group intercom rules
Rules for group intercom with 4 units:
- If unit 2 disconnects or calls, units 3 and 4 resume intercom after 5 seconds. Unit 1 cannot rejoin until unit 2 does.
- If unit 1 disconnects, units 2, 3, and 4 can reconnect.
- If unit 4 disconnects, units 1, 2, and 3 can reconnect.
- If units 2 and 3 disconnect simultaneously, the entire group intercom link is disconnected.
5.11 Two-rider intercom mode
5.11.1 Third party intercom mode
Step 1: Switch a 3rd party helmet intercom to pairing state. Turn on G-MAX and press the Intercom button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
Step 2: In 3rd party pairing mode, press and hold the G-MAX Intercom button to enter search state ('ICOM PAIRING' displayed). Press the Intercom button to start pairing.
Step 3: After successful pairing, you can communicate. Rebooting the G-MAX requires pressing the Intercom button to start talking.
5.11.2 Music sharing
Step 1: In power-on state, press the Intercom buttons of two units to enter Music sharing mode.
Step 2: In music sharing mode, press and hold the Intercom buttons of both units to enter search state ('ICOM PAIRING' displayed).
Step 3: Press the Intercom buttons of one device (sharer) to search and pair. After successful pairing, share music with other riders (sharer must be connected to a phone with music paused).
5.11.3 Bluetooth intercom mode
Step 1: In power-on state, press the Intercom buttons of two G-MAX units to enter Bluetooth intercom mode.
Step 2: In Bluetooth intercom mode, press and hold the Intercom buttons of both units to enter search state ('ICOM PAIRING' displayed).
Step 3: Press the Intercom button of one unit to search and pair. After successful pairing, you can communicate. Rebooting the G-MAX requires pressing the Intercom button to start talking.
5.11.4 Power-off memory
For paired units, press the Intercom button to enter intercom mode after reboot.
5.11.5 Manual disconnection/reconnection
When two intercoms are connected, press the Power button to disconnect and again to reconnect.
5.12 FM radio
Turn on/off FM radio: In no audio state, press the FM button twice to start searching stations. Press twice again to exit.
Switch FM radio stations: Press the '-' button for the next station and the '+' button for the previous station.
6. Function Priority
The G-MAX operates in the following order of priority:
- Highest: Phone calls
- Group intercom, 2-rider intercom
- Music from phones
- Lowest: Music sharing, FM radio
Note: Pair G-MAX units before pairing with phones.
7. Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Intercom range | up to 2,000 meters |
| Supported intercom rider | 2-6 riders |
| Protection grade | IP67 waterproof |
| Standby time | 600 hours |
| Noise cancellation | CVC 8.0 |
| Working time (intercom mode) | 50 hours |
| Music time | 60 hours |
| Speaker | 40mm in diameter, 32Ω |
| Battery capacity | 1,500 mAh |
| Charging time | about 2.5 hours |
| Charging port | USB Type C |
| Battery type | rechargeable lithium polymer battery |
| Power requirement | 5V=1A |
| Working temperature | 14~131 °F (-10~55 °C) |
| Storage temperature | -4~140 °F (-20~60 °C) |
• The actual time may vary depending on the type of phones and usage status.
• The working distance will have some deviation due to the influence of environment and climate.
8. Precautions
8.1 The applicable storage temperature of this product is -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C. Do not store in an environment with extreme temperatures, otherwise it will affect the service life of the product.
8.2 Do not expose this product to open flames to avoid explosions.
8.3 If you do not use this product for a long time, please store it in a dry place and charge the product regularly (once every three months) to ensure that the product can work normally.
