Harley-Davidson Audio 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom

Quick Start Guide

RIDE CONNECTED

The Harley-Davidson Audio 50S enhances a trusted design with significant upgrades in both hardware and software. Featuring Mesh Intercom™ technology, it offers a new experience for riding connected.

Bluetooth 5.0
Multi-Way Intercom
Mesh Intercom™ up to 2 km (1.2 mi)*
Intercom up to 2 km (1.2 mi)*
Audio Multitasking™
Multi-Language Voice Command
Supports Siri and Google Assistant

* In open terrain

GETTING STARTED

Icon Legend

[tap]: Tap button/Jog Dial the specified number of times.
[hold]: Press and hold button/Jog Dial for the specified amount of time.
[rotate right]: Rotate Jog Dial clockwise.
[rotate left]: Rotate Jog Dial counterclockwise.
[rotate right while pressing]: Rotate while pressing Jog Dial clockwise.
[rotate left while pressing]: Rotate while pressing Jog Dial counterclockwise.
"Hello": Audible prompt.

How to Use This Guide

The legend and callouts are provided to help you read the illustrations. While new technology can be confusing, we have created a simple way to perform actions using illustrations.

Function Button(s) to Tap or Hold

[Ambient Mode Button] (A)
[Mesh Intercom Button] (M)
[Phone Button] (D)
[Jog Dial]

Product Details

Mesh Intercom Antenna
Mesh Intercom Button
Status LED
Bluetooth Antenna
Phone Button
Jog Dial
Ambient Mode Button
DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port

Installation

Mesh Intercom Antenna: Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna outwards slightly to unfold it.

Downloadable Software

Download the SENA MOTORCYCLES App from the Google Play Store or App Store for device configuration settings.

Download the following items at www.H-D.com/infotainment-support:

Boom Audio Bluetooth Device Manager
Firmware download and upgrade
Device configuration settings
Quick Start Guide
User's Guide

NOTICE: This Quick Start Guide (Version 1.1.0) explains operation with firmware versions lower than 2.0. For versions 2.0 or higher, refer to the Harley-Davidson Audio 50S Quick Start Guide (Version 2.0.0) or higher.

Basic Operations

Powering On

[Phone Button] [hold] (1s)

Powering Off

[Phone Button] [tap] (1x)

Volume Up

[Jog Dial] [rotate right]

Volume Down

[Jog Dial] [rotate left]

Checking the Battery Level

Instructions are for when powering the headset on.

Visual Method: [Phone Button] [hold] (1s) followed by [Phone Button] [tap] (1x), [Phone Button] [tap] (1x), [Phone Button] [tap] (1x).

Phone Pairing

Mobile Phone Pairing

Press and hold the [Phone Button] and [Jog Dial] for 3 seconds when the Harley-Davidson Audio 50S is turned off.

Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate the device is discoverable. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select "H-D Audio 50S" in the list of detected devices.

[LED status indicator] [PIN number indicator]

Bluetooth Pairing with WHIM

On the Boom! Box radio, navigate to: Home > Setup > Wireless > Headset Setup > Pair Rider (select).

[Phone Button] [hold] (5s) - "Phone pairing"

Select: "H-D Audio 50S v1.0..."

Mobile Phone Operations

Answer a Call

[Phone Button] [tap] (1x) or [Ambient Mode Button] [tap] (1x)

Reject a Call

[Phone Button] [hold] (2s)

End a Call

[Phone Button] [tap] (1x) or [Phone Button] [hold] (2s)

Siri and Google Assistant

Activate the Siri or Google Assistant installed on your smartphone by saying "Hey Google" or "Hey Siri", or by using [Phone Button] [tap] (1x).

Music Controls

Play/Pause

[Jog Dial] [hold] (1s) - "Beep, Beep"

Track Forward

[Jog Dial] [rotate right]

Track Backward

[Jog Dial] [rotate left]

Mesh Intercom™

When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the Harley-Davidson Audio 50S automatically connects to nearby Harley-Davidson Audio 50S users, allowing them to communicate by pressing the [Mesh Intercom Button].

Mesh Intercom On

[Mesh Intercom Button] [tap] (1x) - "Mesh intercom on"

Mesh Intercom Off

[Mesh Intercom Button] [tap] (1x) - "Mesh intercom off"

Open Mesh™

When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the headset defaults to Open Mesh (channel 1). Users can communicate freely within the same Open Mesh channel.

Channel Setting (Default: channel 1)

If Open Mesh communication experiences interference from other groups using channel 1, you can change the channel. Options range from channels 1 to 9.

Enter Channel Setting: [Mesh Intercom Button] [tap] (2x) - "Channel setting, 1"
Navigate Channels: [Jog Dial] [rotate right] or [Jog Dial] [rotate left] to cycle through channels (1 > 2 > ... > 8 > 9 > Exit > 1 ...).
Save Channel: [Jog Dial] [tap] (1x) - "Channel is set, channel #"

Note: To exit Channel Setting, rotate the Jog Dial until you hear "Exit", then tap the Jog Dial.

Group Mesh™

Group Mesh is a closed group intercom function allowing users to join, leave, or rejoin conversations without individual headset pairing. Up to 24 users can connect in each private group.

Creating a Group Mesh

Creating a Group Mesh requires two or more Open Mesh users.

1. Enter Mesh Grouping: [Mesh Intercom Button] [hold] (5s) - "Mesh Grouping"

2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping and automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh, indicated by the prompt "Group Mesh".

Joining an Existing Group Mesh

One of the current members in an Existing Group Mesh can allow new members in Open Mesh to join.

1. Enter Mesh Grouping: One current member and a new member use [Mesh Intercom Button] [hold] (5s) - "Mesh Grouping"

2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping. New members will hear a prompt as their headsets automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh ("Group Mesh").

Reset Mesh

If a headset in Open Mesh or Group Mesh resets the Mesh, it will automatically return to Open Mesh (default: channel 1).

[Mesh Intercom Button] [hold] (8s)

Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable)

Users can enable or disable the microphone when communicating in a Mesh Intercom.

[Mesh Intercom Button] [hold] (1s)

Bluetooth Intercom

Up to three other people can be paired with the headset for Bluetooth intercom conversations. There are two ways to pair the headset.

Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP)

SIP allows quick pairing with friends for intercom communication by scanning a QR code on the SENA MOTORCYCLES App, without needing to remember button operations.

Pair your mobile phone with the headset.
Open the SENA MOTORCYCLES App and tap the [Smart Intercom Pairing Menu icon].
Scan the QR code displayed on your friend's mobile phone. (Your friend can display their QR code by tapping > QR code [QR code icon] on the SENA MOTORCYCLES App.)
Tap Save and verify that your friend is paired correctly.
Tap Scan and repeat steps 3-4 to pair with additional friends.

Note: Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) is not compatible with Harley-Davidson products using Bluetooth 3.0 or below.

Using the Button

[Phone Button] and [Jog Dial] [hold] (5s) - "Intercom Pairing"

The Harley-Davidson Audio 50S will automatically pair with a Harley-Davidson headset. A flashing blue LED confirms intercoms are paired.

Note: Repeat this step to pair with additional intercom friends.

Two-Way Intercom

Last-Come, First-Served.

Start/End with Intercom Friend 1: [Phone Button] [tap] (1x)
Start/End with Intercom Friend 2: [Phone Button] [tap] (2x)
Start/End with Intercom Friend 3: [Phone Button] [tap] (3x)

Ambient Mode

[Ambient Mode Button] [tap] (2x)

FM Radio

FM Radio On: [Phone Button] [hold] (1s)
FM Radio Off: [Phone Button] [hold] (1s)
Scan Stations: [Phone Button] [tap] (2x)
Navigating Preset Stations: [Phone Button] [tap] (1x)
Seek Stations: [Jog Dial] [rotate right] or [Jog Dial] [rotate left]

Configuration Menu

Accessing the Headset Configuration Menu

[Jog Dial] [hold] (10s) - "Configuration menu"

Navigating Between Menu Options

[Jog Dial] [rotate right] or [Jog Dial] [rotate left] - "[Menu prompt]"

Execute Menu Options

[Jog Dial] [tap] (1x) - "[Menu prompt]"

Troubleshooting

Factory Reset

[Phone Button] [hold] (10s) then [Phone Button] [tap] (1x)

Fault Reset