R1 EVO

Powering On

Powering Off

Charging the Bluetooth System

Visual Method

Volume is set and maintained independently at different levels for each audio source, even when the Bluetooth system is rebooted.

Volume up                                                          Volume down

1. Press and hold the (+) Button and Center Button for 10 seconds when the R1 EVO is turned off.

2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena R1 EVO in the list of devices detected.

3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.

Making and Answering Calls

Answer a Call                                                      End/Reject a Call

Make a Call with Voice Dialer

When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the R1 EVO will automatically connect to nearby R1 EVO users and allow them to talk to each other by pressing the Center Button.

Mesh Intercom On                                              Mesh Intercom Off

Users can enable/disable the microphone when communicating in a Mesh Intercom. Enable/Disable the Microphone

If the Mesh Intercom communication experiences interference because other groups are also using the channel 1, change the channel. You can select one of 1 to 9 channels. 1. Enter into the Channel Setting.

2. Navigate between the channel. (1 2 ••• 8 9 Exit 1 •••)

3. Save the channel.

4. Exit the Channel Setting, tap the (+) Button or the (-) Button until you hear a voice prompt, “Exit”, and tap the Center Button.

FM Radio On                                                 FM Radio Off

Seek Stations Forward                                  Seek Stations Backward

Save Stations

You can save current station from the Sena Device Manager or the Sena Cycling App.

Start Scanning                                               Stop Scanning

Save Stations

You can save current station from the Sena Device Manager or the Sena Cycling App.

LED On

LED Off

LED On and Solid                                               Night Flash

Day Flash                                                             LED Off

You can control the LED Taillight through the Sena Cycling App.

Firmware Upgrades

The Bluetooth system supports firmware upgrades. You can upgrade
the firmware using the Sena Device Manager. Please visit sena.com to
check for the latest software downloads.

When the Bluetooth system is not working properly, you can easily reset the unit: 

1. Locate the pinhole reset button below Sena logo at the back side of the helmet.

2. Gently insert a paper clip into the hole and press and Fault Reset Button for 1 second with light pressure.

To erase all of your settings and start fresh, the system can be restored to factory default settings using the factory reset.

Yes. As shown on the image below, the speakers for the R1 EVO are above the ears so that they are not covered allowing riders to hear all of the ambient noise around them.

No. The R1 EVO does not include MIPS technology.

For more information about MIPS, please refer to https://mipsprotection.com/

Here is the size chart for the R1 EVO.

Yes. However, the rider with the R1 will need to use the +Mesh (https://www.sena.com/product/plus-mesh) with Mesh 2.0 compatible firmware in order to connect to the R1 EVO. The R1 EVO does not include the same Bluetooth Intercom feature that can be used on the R1 so the helmets will need to communicate using Sena's Mesh Intercom feature.

The differences between the R1 EVO and R1 are:

• The R1 EVO includes Sena's Mesh 2.0 Intercom technology to make talking with other riders easy and simple to use. This is not available on the R1.
• The R1 EVO does not use Sena's Bluetooth Intercom technology that is used on the R1 so that connecting riders together can be as easy as possible.
• With Mesh Intercom on the R1 EVO, the amount of riders that can talk to each other is virtually limitless. The amount of riders that talk to each on the R1 is 4.
• The R1 EVO includes a voice command system that allows you to control all of the features on the helmet with the use of your voice. This is not available on the R1.
• The R1 EVO includes a pair of lights on the back of the helmet to improve your visibility to others while riding on the road. This is not available on the R1.
• The R1 EVO comes in Matte Black and Matte White. The R1 comes in Electric Tangerine, Ice Blue and Onyx Black.
• The weight of the R1 EVO is more than the R1. The R1 EVO (Medium size) is 405 grams. The R1 is (Medium size) is 380 grams.
• The talk time on the R1 EVO is 7 - 10 hours, depending on the how much the rear LEDs are used. The talk time for the R1 is 12 hours.
• The charge time for the R1 EVO is 2 hours. The charge time for the R1 is 2.5 hours.
• The R1 EVO has a Quick Charge feature that if you charge the battery for 20 minutes then you will be able to talk over the intercom for 3 hours. The R1 does not have a Quick Charge feature.
• The R1 EVO uses nylon chinstrap. The R1 uses an eco-leather chinstrap.