A Bluetooth® helmet is a helmet that includes a wireless earpiece and microphone so that motorcyclists can talk when while riding. In an age of instant communication, before the invention of the Bluetooth® helmet, motorcyclists were at a disadvantage. Often, riding on a motorcycle meant that there was no chance for communication by mobile phone until a person was stopped for a break. However, in addition to phone communications, there are other advantages offered by the Bluetooth® helmet.
The Bluetooth® helmet also allows riders to talk to each other when in close proximity. Many riders travel together in groups, but the engine noise makes talking between bikes nearly impossible, especially at higher speeds. Bluetooth® helmet models make this limitation obsolete. In these cases, it may be possible to communicate without having a cell phone connection as the Bluetooth® devices interconnect directly with each other.
For this rider-to-rider communication, the Bluetooth® helmet can accommodate many different riders on the same system. In fact, all riders with a Bluetooth® helmet should be able to hear the conversation. Should a rider decide to place a cell phone call, that rider will, in most cases, be kicked off the network and allowed to talk privately.
In some cases, additional features may also be added to the Bluetooth® helmet, such as the ability to receive driving directions from a GPS navigation system, or the ability to listen to music. These features are not included on every model so if they are important considerations, check the features list carefully. These additional elements show just how versatile a Bluetooth® helmet can be.
In some cases, Bluetooth® helmets may be offered that do not actually have any transmission capabilities built in, but rather can accommodate a Bluetooth® headset. To achieve communication in such cases, additional equipment will be needed. Some Bluetooth® devices are made specifically for use in helmets, but are not integrated into the helmet. Therefore, it is important to understand what you are purchasing before buying a Bluetooth® helmet. In most cases, however, Bluetooth® helmets are assumed to have have transmission capability built-in.
Bluetooth® helmets can cover a wide range of prices, depending on the model and the features desired. Prices for a low-end unit start at approximately $200 US Dollars (USD) and go up from there. These helmets are usually available for sale at a local bike shop or can be found from many online vendors.
