Sena +Mesh
Bluetooth to Mesh Intercom Adapter
Version: 2.2.0
Language: ENGLISH
RIDE CONNECTED
The +Mesh features Sena's Mesh Intercom technology, allowing your group to seamlessly communicate, even if a rider falls out of range. Pair your headset or helmet from Sena to the +Mesh to start talking with other riders using Mesh Intercom. With built-in Bluetooth®, HD Intercom™, technology has never felt so minimal or freeing.
- Mesh Intercom™: 800 meters/880 yards*
- Bluetooth®: 4.1
* in open terrain
GETTING STARTED
- Update this product for free with the latest firmware to fully enjoy the new advanced features built into this product. Visit sena.com to see how to update your product.
- Users can follow Sena on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram to receive the most up-to-date information on products, helpful tips, and all other announcements regarding Sena products.
Sena Technologies, Inc.
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Customer Support: support.sena.com
ABOUT THE +MESH
Product Details
The Sena +Mesh unit features:
- Mesh Intercom Antenna
- Multi-function Button
- Status LED
- DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port
Package Contents
Item | Image Description |
---|---|
Main Unit | A compact, antenna-equipped device. |
Mesh Intercom Antenna | A slender, detachable antenna. |
Handlebar Mounting Kit | A bracket with straps for handlebar attachment. |
Mounting Cradle | A base unit for attaching to surfaces. |
USB Power & Data Cable | A standard USB cable for charging and data transfer. |
Installing the +Mesh
Install the +Mesh where the antenna is not blocked by the human body as much as possible. When the human body is blocking the antenna, the Mesh intercom signal strength will be weakened.
Using the Handlebar Mounting Kit
- Place the handlebar mounting kit on the handle bar, wind the rubber band around the handle bar, and hang it on the hook.
- Attach the handlebar mounting kit on the back of the main unit along the guide rail until you hear a click.
Placing on the Mounting Cradle
- Locate a proper surface on your motorcycle body, clean the body surface location with a moistened towel, and allow to dry thoroughly.
- Peel off the cover of the adhesive tape of the mounting cradle and attach the unit on the proper surface of your motorcycle.
- Attach the mounting cradle on the back of the main unit along the guide rail until you hear a click.
Note: Make sure that the main unit sticks on your motorcycle body firmly. Maximum adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
BASIC OPERATION
Downloadable Sena Software
Sena +Mesh App
You can use the Sena +Mesh App without pairing your Smartphone to the +Mesh.
- Download:
- Android: Google Play Store > Sena +Mesh App
- iOS: App Store > Sena +Mesh App
Running the Sena +Mesh App
- Turn on the product.
- Press and hold the Multi-function Button for 5 seconds to enter Bluetooth Pairing.
- Launch the Sena +Mesh App on your Smartphone.
- Scan the product in the app.
- When you launch the app, the product is automatically scanned.
- Tap the Scan icon [scan-icon] to manually scan the product.
- After scanning is complete, select the scanned product in the app.
Note:
- If the product has not been scanned in the app, please update the product to the latest firmware.
- How to identify the scanned product in the app: You can identify the product by the six-letter code on the label on the back of your product. (Example: XXXX XXXXXX / XXXX XXXXX)
Sena Device Manager
The Sena Device Manager allows you to upgrade the firmware from your PC or Apple computer. Download the Sena Device Manager from sena.com.
Powering On and Off
To power on the +Mesh, press and hold the Multi-function Button for 1 second.
To power off the +Mesh, press and hold the Multi-function Button for 1 second.
Charging
The +Mesh can be charged using many common methods via the supplied USB power & data cable. The LED turns red while the headset is charging and turns blue when it is fully charged. Depending upon the charging method, the headset will be fully charged in about 2 hours.
Note: The +Mesh is compatible with 5 V input USB-charged devices only.
Checking the Battery Level
When the +Mesh is powering on, the red LED flashes rapidly indicating the battery level:
- 4 flashes = High, 70~100%
- 3 flashes = Medium, 30~70%
- 2 flashes = Low, 0~30%
MESH INTERCOM
What is Mesh Intercom
Sena proposes using Mesh Intercom™, which provides instant and effortless bike-to-bike communication without a pre-grouping process. Mesh Intercom allows riders to connect and communicate with nearby users without the need to pair each headset together.
The working distance between each +Mesh in Mesh Intercom can be up to 800 meters (880 yards) in open terrain. In open terrain, the Mesh can be extended up to 3.2 km (1.9 miles) between a minimum of 6 users. 6 users can talk at the same time for an optimized, open group intercom conversation. Users can freely connect with each other.
Open Mesh
Open Mesh is an open group intercom function. Users can freely communicate with each other in the same Open Mesh channel and select which channel (1-9) to use through the Sena +Mesh App. It can connect with a virtually unlimited number of users in each channel.
Diagram: A network of 6 user nodes (labeled A through F), each with a headset icon, interconnected in a mesh topology.
SENA Products That Can Communicate with +Mesh via Mesh Intercom
- +Mesh, +Mesh Universal
- Mesh headset or helmet
Note: If +Mesh cannot communicate with Sena products via Mesh Intercom, please update to the latest firmware.
Using the Mesh
Before using Mesh Intercom, you will need to pair a compatible Sena headset or helmet for the first time. The Bluetooth pairing operation is only required once for each Sena headset or helmet. The +Mesh remains paired with the headset or helmet and automatically connects to the paired headset or helmet again when they are within range of each other.
Bluetooth Pairing with a Sena Headset or Helmet
- Turn on the +Mesh and a headset that you would like to pair with each other.
- Press and hold the Multi-function Button of the +Mesh for 5 seconds until the red LED of the +Mesh starts to flash rapidly. Enter into the Bluetooth intercom pairing mode of the headset (refer to the User's Manual for the headset you want to use). You do not need to press any buttons for pairing.
- When the LED flashes green, the pairing is completed. You will hear "Mesh intercom on, Open Mesh, channel 1" from the connected corresponding headset.
Mesh Intercom On and Off
- To start the Mesh Intercom, tap the Multi-function Button. The LED flashes green and you will hear "Mesh intercom on, Open Mesh, channel 1" from the connected corresponding headset.
- To terminate the Mesh Intercom, tap the Multi-function Button. You will hear "Mesh Intercom Off" from the connected corresponding headset.
Mesh Intercom Reconnection
If Bluetooth connection between the +Mesh and a headset is disconnected, tap the Multi-function Button to reconnect the two devices.
Using the Mesh in Open Mesh
When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the +Mesh will be in Open Mesh (default: channel 1) initially.
Channel Setting (Default: channel 1)
- If the Open Mesh communication experiences interference because other groups are also using channel 1 (default), change the channel. You can select from channels 1 to 9.
- You can only change the channel through the Sena +Mesh App.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Firmware Upgrade
The +Mesh supports firmware upgrades. You can update the firmware using the Sena Device Manager. Please visit Sena Bluetooth website at sena.com to check the latest software downloads.
Fault Reset
When the +Mesh is not working properly or is in faulty status for any reason, you may reset by pushing the Pin-hole Reset Button at the back of the main unit.
Diagram: A view of the back of the +Mesh unit, with an arrow pointing to a small pin-hole reset button.
Factory Reset
If you want to restore the +Mesh to factory default settings, use the Factory Reset. Press and hold the Multi-function Button for 11 seconds until the LED flashes white. The +Mesh automatically restores the default settings and turns off.
QUICK REFERENCE
Type | Operation | Button Command |
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Basic Function | Power on/off | Press the Multi-function Button for 1 second |
Intercom | Intercom Pairing | Press and hold the Multi-function Button for 5 seconds |
Mesh Intercom™ | Mesh Intercom on/off | Tap the Multi-function Button |
Factory Reset | Press and hold the Multi-function Button for 11 seconds |
Document Version: 2.2.0_EN_June2021