XINOWY S8 Helmet Bluetooth Earphone: Installation and Operation Guide

Product Overview

The XINOWY S8 is a helmet-based Bluetooth intercom system designed for motorcycle riders. It offers stable performance with a maximum intercom call distance of 1200m in outdoor environments (typically 500m-1200m). As a high-performance Bluetooth earphone with a 50m range, it supports automatic call answering, waterproofing (IPX6), and high-resolution voice. Its primary purpose is to enhance riding safety.

Product Characteristics

• Supports two-person intercom
• MP3 playback, navigation, and FM radio
• DSP noise-reduction technology
• Second-generation full-range high-quality HD horn
• Simultaneous connection of two Bluetooth devices
• Intimate voice prompts ?️
• Waterproofing and dustproofing up to IPX6 ?
• General-purpose design for full-face helmets
• High battery endurance ?
• Voice dial and redial of the last number ?

Remarks

• Automatic shutdown occurs after 25 minutes of inactivity (except in FM mode).
• Function priority: Call > Intercom Talk > GPS/FM/Music.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install the S8 on your helmet:

1. Fix the intercom on the helmet seat: Attach the main intercom unit to the designated mounting bracket or seat on the helmet.
2. Attach to the helmet: Secure the unit to the helmet using the provided magic tape. Choose between a hard or soft microphone based on your preference and helmet design.
3. Manage cables: Route the cables neatly inside the helmet, tucking them into the foam padding for a clean and comfortable fit.

Operation Guide

1. Power On/Off ?

• Power On: Press and hold the Power key for 2 seconds. Voice prompt: "Power On" + battery status. Indicator: Blue light flashes once every 4 seconds.
• Power Off: Press and hold the Power key for 4 seconds. Indicator: Red light is ON for 1 second.

2. Low-Power Alarm ?

When battery power drops below 3.4V, a voice prompt "insufficient battery power" is issued every 3 minutes, and the red light flashes twice every 3 minutes.

3. Pairing

• Initial Pairing: With the device off, press and hold the Power key for approximately 5 seconds to enter pairing mode. Voice prompt: "in the pairing". Indicator: Red and blue lights flash alternately every 500ms.
• Cancel Pairing: While in pairing mode, press and hold the Multifunctional key for 2 seconds to cancel. Indicator: Blue light flashes once every 4 seconds.
• Second Pairing: With the device on, press and hold the Multifunctional key for 5 seconds to enter second pairing mode. Voice prompt: "in the pairing". Indicator: Red and blue lights flash alternately every 500ms.
• Clear Pairing Record: With the device on, press and hold the Power key for 3 seconds to shut down, then immediately press and hold it for about 3 seconds. Voice prompt: long "beep". Indicator: Red light flashes three times every 300ms.

4. Scanning ?

In pairing status, press the Power key to initiate active scanning. Voice prompt: "in searching". Indicator: Blue light flashes quickly every 300ms.

5. Intercom Talk Connection ?️

• Start Talk: After successful pairing, press the Power key once on either device to connect. Voice prompt: "the bottom circuit beeps + the talk has been connected". Indicator: Blue light is ON for 1 second, then OFF for 1 second.
• Stop Talk: In talk status, press the Power key on any device. Voice prompt: long "beep". Indicator: Blue light flashes twice every 4 seconds.

6. Mobile Phone Connection (GPS/MP3) ?

• Connect: In pairing status, use your mobile phone's Bluetooth to scan. Select the S8 device when found. Voice prompt: "mobile phone has been connected". Indicator: Blue light flashes twice every 4 seconds.
• Disconnect: While connected, disable Bluetooth on your mobile phone. Voice prompt: long "beep". Indicator: Blue light flashes once every 4 seconds.

7. Intercom Talk Reconnection ?

• Automatic Reconnection: If the intercom signal is interrupted, it will attempt to reconnect automatically. Voice prompt: "the underlying link beeps + the talk has been connected". Indicator: Blue light flashes twice every 4 seconds.
• Manual Reconnection (Unsuccessful Auto): If automatic reconnection fails, press the Power key once after 10 seconds. Indicator: Blue light flashes quickly every 300ms. If still unsuccessful after 45 seconds of interruption, press the Power key once. Voice prompt: long "beep". Indicator: Blue light flashes quickly every 300ms.

8. Mobile Phone Reconnection ?

• Forced Reconnect: In the ON status, press the Power key once to force reconnection with the previously paired mobile phone.
• Disconnect & Re-pair: In pairing status, disconnect the current mobile phone. A new pairing is required to reconnect.
• Unsuccessful Mobile Reconnect: If reconnection fails in ON status, press the Multifunctional key once. Voice prompt: "mobile phone has been connected". Indicator: Blue light flashes twice every 4 seconds.

9. Music Control ?

• Play/Pause: Press the Multifunctional key ▶️⏸️.
• Volume Up: Turn the Multifunctional key clockwise ⬆️.
• Volume Down: Turn the Multifunctional key counterclockwise ⬇️.
• Previous Song: Turn and hold the Multifunctional key clockwise for 2 seconds.
• Next Song: Turn and hold the Multifunctional key counterclockwise for 2 seconds.

10. Incoming Call Handling ?

• Answer Call: For an incoming call, the device can auto-answer after 8 seconds (indicator: Blue light ON for 1s, OFF for 1s), or you can press the Multifunctional key to answer immediately.
• Refuse Call: During an incoming call, press and hold the Multifunctional key for 2 seconds to refuse. Indicator: Blue light ON for 4s, flashes twice.
• Hang Up Call: During an active call, press the Multifunctional key. Indicator: Blue light ON for 1s, OFF for 1s.
• Redial Last Number: While the mobile phone is connected, double-click the Multifunctional key. Indicator: Blue light ON for 1s, OFF for 1s.
• Voice Assistant: While the mobile phone is connected, press and hold the Multifunctional key for 1.5 seconds to activate the voice assistant. Indicator: Blue light flashes twice every 4 seconds.

11. Radio (FM) ?

• Start Radio: In ON status, press the Power key + Multifunctional key. Voice prompt: "Turn on the radio". Indicator: Blue light ON and flashes once per 4 seconds.
• Volume Up: During radio playback, turn the Multifunctional key clockwise ⬆️.
• Volume Down: During radio playback, turn the Multifunctional key counterclockwise ⬇️.
• Scan Up: Turn and hold the Multifunctional key clockwise for 2 seconds to automatically scan for the next station.
• Scan Down: Turn and hold the Multifunctional key counterclockwise for 2 seconds to automatically scan for the previous station.

12. Language Switching ?

In pairing status, double-click the Multifunctional key to switch voice prompts between Chinese and English. Indicator: Blue light flashes quickly twice in 300ms.

13. Battery Power Status ?

• Sufficient: Above 3.76V. Voice prompt: "sufficient battery power".
• Medium: Between 3.76V and 3.4V. Voice prompt: "medium battery power".
• Insufficient: Below 3.4V. Voice prompt: "insufficient battery power". Indicator: Red light flashes twice every 3 minutes.

14. Charging ⚡

• During charging, the red light is ON.
• When fully charged, the red light turns OFF.

Product Specifications

FCC Compliance Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.