FODSPORTS Motorcycle Bluetooth Intercom with Music Sharing, M1S Pro 2000m 8 Riders Group Helmet Communication System Headset Universal Wireless Interphone (Waterproof/Handsfree/Stereo Music/GPS/2 Mic)

FODSPORTS Motorcycle Bluetooth Intercom, M1S Pro 2000mThis will be the most positive review I have ever left for a product, technology, or otherwise. It is a long review where I try to give the level of detail I want before setting off on a remote motorcycle adventure relying on a piece of tech. For those that don't like the long-form review – this device exceeded my expectations, allowing a friend and me to spend two days wandering the Everglades, sometimes at high speeds, with fantastic communication quality (with half helmets!). But the long review will talk about some caveats and one impactful quality problem. But overall, this will be a ravingly positive review.I rode a great deal 40 years ago, but in the last 40 years, I have only ridden a dirt bike a few times. So I spent a day getting my learner's permit and hours with my friend in his housing development at slow speed, getting used to his bike. (This is to set expectations on what kind of a biker I am, a "new-old" newbie). Although I was a big tech consumer until I bought this device, I had never entertained the idea of motorcycle comms. We spent half a day riding all around West Palm, Florida, and then the entirety of the 2nd day riding around Lake Okeechobee. On day 1, I could not have been more thrilled with the quality of voice communications. We purchased them on a whim (after an extensive review of comments) and after seeing the Sena half helmet device that was almost 1.5x as much (each!).My immediate Day 1 summary: I was shocked I could ride a motorcycle and converse casually with my friend. And this was with half helmets! On day 1, speeds rarely exceeded 40 mph but hit 50 mph on occasion. And as most of you probably know, here is the most critical variable – the motorcycle windshield. From the picture, you can see we had windshields. We are both tall, and I was looking over my windshield a bit too much, meaning I had air hitting my helmet and the top part of my face. I found myself slouching to avoid it, but my point is that I did not have a perfect shield and had wind jostling around my face. Yes, that windshield made a difference, but I cannot define how much. I know I could hear my friend at 75mph! Not perfect, but well enough to communicate. Sometimes, I had to yell, MOVE YOUR MIC CLOSE TO YOUR MOUTH, REPEAT, or SAY AGAIN, but we could communicate. ( I feel strongly this would not have been possible at 75mph with no windshield, but again, my windshield was not a perfect shield due to my height.) Also, when trucks would come by at 75mph from the opposite direction (scary AF!) and the wind from them would slam me (even on an 1100), I could still hear him talking. The noise canceling was excellent as I could hear the wind noise from his mic constantly, but it was never loud and irritating to the point I wanted to turn off the device. Often, noise canceling in electronics will work on a walkie-talkie, and then when noise breaks through the cancel feature, it is LOUD! This never happened with this device as background noise was constant past 40mph, but consistently just low background noise.It is important to note (if you can tell in the picture) that we had half helmets. And my friend had a helmet with thin straps. We used a 3rd party ear speaker holder that was 100% required to make the Fodsports intercom work with a half helmet. And this ear speaker holder system was not even supposed to work with his strap system, but it did. But the roughly $12 the 3rd party speaker holder cost still had us well under 50% of the price of a Sena half helmet intercom system.And now the unfortunate problem in the midst of using this fantastic device. On day 1 we stopped to eat and shut off our Fodsports intercoms. My friend's device would not turn back on, no matter what. And it WAS charged before we turned it off, we checked (I am anal about always knowing where my electronics are charged). The riding was TOO good to stop so we spent another 3 hours kicking around some amazing places in West Palm. But it was so different riding without comms. I had quickly grown used to being able to talk with him. The "communication-free" ride was fun, but it was like we were riding 'together apart.' I had already grown addicted to motorcycle comms and don't want to ever go back.That night, I took both devices and charged them – all night. In the morning, I checked, and they were both fully charged and we got geared up, and the devices synced, and when we got on the bikes, his died *dammit!*. So, on a whim, we ran a cell phone battery charger to his device, and it worked! And thank you, Fodsports. Often less expensive electronic devices cannot charge and work at the same time, but this one did ALL DAY LONG (11 hours!). So, other than an extended cable routing to the side of the intercom on his helmet, it worked perfectly (well, not as perfectly as if it held a charge!).Again, I cannot say enough good things about this Fodsports intercom system!!!! The best of both worlds is that I could ride with a friend and have casual and random conversations throughout the day. I know many of you are familiar with motorcycle comms, but coming back after 40 years, this is just magic—the best kind of magic - the joy of the ride and brotherhood in conversation.** Update. Several months later, I bought a 2nd one to use with my son when we ride our bikes (pedal bikes). He is 16 and had all but quit riding with me as he said it was boring. But now, with comms the entire ride, he is riding with me again as he just wants to talk the whole ride. Thank you again FodSports! Ironically, when I was with my friend on motorcycles, we had half helmets, and now my son and I have full-faced MTB helmets when we ride our bikes 😊. So there is nothing to report there as this device does well in a full-faced helmet, as you can put the mic behind the mouth guard area. But again, read above about high-speed motorcycle riding with half-helmets. The Fodsports communication at high speed was not perfect, but darned good!*** Additional. I have used the Fodsports on multiple all-day solo gravel bike rides. Listening to podcasts or taking calls via a Bluetooth connection to my Android phone is flawless. This device continues to deliver!

If you are looking for a great value motorcycle intercom then look no further. I spent a long time checking out the main brands but was put off by the extortionate prices being charged for these devices. The FODSPORTS one works great, connects easily and has perfectly acceptable call and music playback quality. The price of under $80 with the promotion is very good value for what you get. Installation was easy and quick on my helmet and the FM radio is super useful and works well. If you register your product after buying it, you get another 6 months of warranty too on top of the 12 months it comes with. Can’t really go wrong with this intercom. Highly recommended

I've been using the Fodsports Motorcycle Bluetooth Intercom for several weeks now, and overall, I'm extremely happy with the performance. The connectivity between riders is smooth and stable, even at higher speeds. Voice clarity is impressive, and the noise cancellation does a fantastic job, especially in windy conditions.Pairing with my phone was quick and hassle-free. The battery life is excellent—I can go on long rides without worrying about recharging. The build quality feels durable and reliable, even in light rain.The only minor downside is the lower volume for GPS directions and music. It works, but it's a bit quiet, especially when riding at higher speeds with a full-face helmet. That said, it’s not a deal-breaker, and the intercom features more than make up for it.If you're looking for a reliable and feature-packed intercom system for group rides or communication with a passenger, Fodsports delivers great value for the price!

I purchased my second unit because I have really liked my first and I recently purchased a second helmet. I wanted to stick with something that would make talking with my kids easier when riding and was reliable at a reasonable price point. My second unit arrived quickly but I had some issues with the quality of phone calls. I went through the trouble shooting process and it was suspected that there was an issue with the Bluetooth chip in the headset. The customer service not only identified the issue, they sent a replacement unit right away to resolve the issue. My first unit has been through multiple seasons and has been reliable so I expect the same thing out of this unit.

Easy to connect. Decent sound quality. Sucks when answerinv calls, cant ever hear anything and they cannot hear me. I do ride a 1000 but my friends with Cardos and custom exhaust say they have no problem talking on the phone. Speakers sound good enough to listen to music. For the price im not mad at it but if i was to commute id want something better

I bought the M1-S Pro Bluetooth intercom system to go in my motorcycle helmets so I can hear my maps app while in the field traveling to my accounts. Also, having music playing is a plus. As far as the intercom goes, I have not used the system for that purpose. The intercom set is easy to install and pair with my IPhone. It also looks sharp! The charge is great and I have not had any issues with it throughout the day losing power. I like it so much, I bought another set for my other helmets.

After trying 2 other brands of BlueTooth Headsets for Motorcycle Intercom, FodSport has the best sound,most functionality and versatility. I should have started here. FX8Pro is worth it.FM Radio or BT with Intercom on top, awesome. Plenty of volume. Pairs up easily

Works great. I paired this with a Bluetooth ham radio. You will need a Bluetooth ptt.While the phone is also connected, the audio breaks up, as if the two receivers are switching back and forth every second. So I just keep one device connected. Not a concern for me. It is nice to listen to podcasts or music on the road.