SPIRIT Line Full Tutorial

[@JolyonMusic]

As a warning, the claim made around 23:55 that whilst sharing music, "if an intercom session were to open they would be able to talk over the top of that music" is incorrect. If you open an intercom session whilst sharing music, the second rider's music will stop. Similarly, if the intercom is open, if you start sharing music the intercom will close. Basically, you can't talk on intercom and both listen to music at the same time.

[@toocoded]

I found this to be true. The Spirit HD is fabulous, but this was disappointing. I got the duo set so my Wife and I could talk on a long two-day ride last weekend, it was a game changer being able to communicate while riding. But on day 2 we decided to listen to some music while heading back, but with the music on, the intercom session ended. We spent nearly an hour stopping in the middle of nowhere trying to figure it out, even coming to this video to see if I was doing something wrong. I gave up and we stuck to music - having my wife tap my shoulder if she needed anything. Cardo, let us know if we are missing something. Other than this, I will still recommend the unit, just with this one caveat.

[@jotajota9572]

I have the same problem, can’t talk and listen to music at the same time , hope they solve this problem in the next update maybe

[@testingthings81]

Still no solution to this? I just installed my HD Duo and i had no idea about this until today..

[@ashishdash3333]

I have a workaround for this , if you're using Spotify , you can create a jam on your individual phones ,share and play music and just open an intercom channel . However can someone assist me on how I should set the audio levels I want the intercom channel to be lowder while the music is like a passive outputits annoying that both sound the same and I can't understand either

[@DextersLab-270]

just got mine instaled today works great just got the Spirit not the HD but it is still great and sounds really good when playing music and phone calls

[@MiguelRPD]

Same. I just got the spirit and the 32mm speakers are good quality. Ive tested it with bassy songs and it still comes out clear and not muddy. I hate that everyone is saying it sounds tinny but they are quite acceptable.

[@depthjunkie1]

Very happy and impressed with our spirit HD duo. Sound is crystal clear and we have no problems in hearing each other even at motorway speeds (we have volume level set quite low and it’s still perfectly clear and loud enough ) The microphones do a great job of eliminating wind and any other noises. They actually cut off and only reactive on voice vocal speech, this is great as it avoids wind noise and also other noises such as sniffles etc that are annoying on an open intercom. Sometimes this feature can lead to a split 2nd delay & from the 1st word being fully heard, But most of the time it works perfectly with no delay, but the occasional delay is a small price to pay for unit not to be picking up wind and any other white noise etc that can be annoying. I think the spirit HD is great and for the money offers a quality bit of kit.

[@rapaent]

Thanks for this great tutorial! My only concern which may be a challenge, is to operate two buttons at the same time while riding. If not for that, I would seriously consider these. Thanks again.

[@wb4514]

That was the first thing I noticed, too. Reminds me of the 70's.

[@rapaent]

@@wb4514 Exactly...

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Good to know! Thanks for the feedback!

[@brianfox6576]

@@CardoSystemsGlobal Definitely. Should consider allowing custom mapping of controls. I’d much rather play pause be the same button like every other Bluetooth device I’ve used.

[@gregoryelliott8521]

Thank you very much for your demo of this unit. I definitely am going to get this with the HD speakers. I only want it to hear my music and receiving phone calls. Great job!

[@NiclasHorn]

i am going to need a list of all the button combinations laminated on my Snowmobile fuel tank 😂

[@FabriceWinandy]

Great video! Thanks! I wasn't sure which communicator to buy and how to use-it as it's my first, this video has clarified a lot of doubts.

[@crupert23225]

Outstanding tutorial. I just picked up the HD unit at my local bike accessory store and was able to follow your instructions quite easily to pair it and install the app.

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Just fitted the Spriti to my helmet today and can honestly say it's awesome! Simple to use and sounds great even on standard 32mm speakers. I will be upgrading to the JBL speakers when I can though. Fantastic comms unit with the simplicity of use! What more could we ask for.

[@Raj3w3ls]

Did you end up upgrading? Is it worth the cost

[@ChrisLee-UK]

@@Raj3w3ls I didn’t. I found the standard speakers are more than adequate. I changed to the Cardo packtalk comms system which came with the 40mm speakers but opted to keep the speakers that came with the Spirit as imo they sounded better.

[@PanRider939]

Spirit is a great unit for a passenger. You don’t need another Packtalk on someone who is 30cm away and not going nowhere.

[@EbonB]

Thanks for the breakdown. I got the HD version coming in the mail for my wie and I. I've used sena in the past but hoping these will be just as good if not better. Love the price point on them for sure!

[@jenqq8514]

How was it?

[@Everlastandgreen]

@@jenqq8514 I only use it for music. It's great-ish my helmet allows a lot of noise to come through so it might work better on less noisy helmets. But for music it's awesome and no need to upgrade to those 40mm jbl speakers that are like 80 bucks. Trust me, the make the music less loud but more bass. I don't need bass, I want loud music while driving 180mph

[@PreludePower33]

@@Everlastandgreen that's with the non HD version? My girl just rides a grom so I feel it would be fine. I've used sena on a gsxr and it was great, but also like $350 lol. I just want music and a way to tell her to pull over lmao

[@Everlastandgreen]

@@PreludePower33 I got the HD. But I just want loud music and didn't want to spend $400 for a Cena

[@bmm52824]

23:59 says that we can talk over music sharing. But we can't seem to get it working! And I've read many forums that, you can only share music but not "talk while sharing music". I feel like I was scammed. Because I bought this so that my me and my back ride could talk while sharing music. Please help.

[@mayalopes87]

I just got the cardo spirit duo and I'm having the same problem. If I open the channel to talk to the passenger, she can't hear the music anymore. Then I have to close the channel so she can keep hearing the music. This will be very inconvenient. Will this happen on a phone call as well? Will she be able to participate on a phone call? Is there a way to share music AND have a conversation at the same time?

[@giocharizo]

Hi Guys i wanted to ask about a feature called "audio multitasking" let's say I have the dual pack and connect one unit to each helmet. to me and my passenger. we are listening to music or the radio and someone is talking. the volume of the music drops to listen to the conversation and as soon as the conversation ends the volume of the music comes back; fully automatically without pressing any key or giving a voice command. thanks

[@eduardobalona9053]

Once I start sharing music and at a moment we open the chanel to speak with eachother the music stops... And when we close our talk, the music is also stop sharing and we need to activate it again. Is it normal? By the way, I have the Spirit HD. Many thanks.

[@stressfullmind2976]

absolut perfect tutorial wanted to buy the cardo classic solo annd i'll do ! cuz it's perfect for my further use but good lord the number of activation i will have to remember is insane xD next time add some vocal control might be usefull to be easier to use/remember ! on all the rest u'r on top of perfection !

[@Nunossauro]

Profissionalismo! Tudo explicado ao pormenor de forma sucinta e acertada. Muito bem.

[@dgbtech1163]

Thanks for all the great information in this video it was really appreciated. I’m going to order a spirit HD but my concern is that if I order the JBL 45 mm kit am I going to have all the function like equalizer or only the better sound. On the JBL compatibility list the spirit are not there so cannot rely on that. Thank you!

[@Ron_C]

Hopefully shipping won't get pushed again. Pre-ordered on 16 Nov. I've owned the Packtalk Bold along with the 45mm JBL speakers for a few years and wouldn't own any other brand. I've just recently discarded an older Cardo Scala Rider (duo set) that was finally ready to be replaced and this will be perfect for my pillion.

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Hi Ron, Thank you for contacting us, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We are are currently working to ship all orders of the new Spirit line order ASAP. We thank you for your understanding. Cardo team

[@carlosrossilawson]

Excelent presentation. Thank you so much.

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Andrii-rides-and-swims]

Thank you for the detailed video. I have tried to follow your instructions to share music, music shares, once I go to intercom mode, music stops, so we can't listen to the music and speak during the ride. How to achieve that in a right way?

[@almakeit536]

well explained. great breakdown of the difference of spirit and hd

[@nadeemwarsi509]

Hey what a great tuturiol.. you've made it simple..but still I need to know how to pair spirit HD as a universal intercom/ to pair with non- cardo units

[@buscentral900]

I’m going to use these for my ears

[@tmmmedia731]

Thank goodness for this video

[@kristophermann25]

If you get any of the Cardo helmet systems and they don't come with the 45mm speakers do yourself a favor and upgrade to them. I can hear crystal clear at over 110mph on my Harley Low Rider S.

[@dirtychevyful]

Can I still play music through my motorcycle and just use this strictly for intercom and answering phone calls?

[@dextzapf]

When we do music sharing, we cannot hear each other on the intercomm. But when we stop the music share we're able to talk and hear each other again. Am I supposed to click on anything so we can talk to each other on top of the playing music?

[@josepgarciameya1564]

Same problem, did you had any answer ?

[@mesutkayman]

Same problem @Cardo Systems

[@parkland4530]

Forgive for not being very computer savvy. I assume that if you pair the Spirit with your IPhone that you will hear directions from the Google Maps app or the Carlpuride? I dont really care to connect with other riders just my passenger.

[@saaimafit]

This is an amazing video but I think I'll ask someone to do it for me 😂

[@JustCarnivorousCupcake]

I love that you offer FM even at this pricepoint in combination with bluetooth 5.2; something Sena is getting rid of so it seems :/ How's reception? Ive read it sometimes randomly switches between different frequencies and channels even though reception is good.

[@JustCarnivorousCupcake]

Maybe wishful thinking, but would it be possible to get DAB/DAB+ radio instead of FM?

[@mihirgovilkar]

Can I connect this to an Insta360 Ace Pro for recording audio while motovlogging?

[@username6265]

Very usefull and complete video. All i needed to know and camera angles where good 👍🏻

[@autofreakaj]

Hi, Can two cardo spirit HD can be connected to their phone and also intercom same time and in same scenario can they listen to music separately from there own phone and also connected to intercom to talk in between?????

[@edgarcaetano1858]

thank you for the excellent video

[@fairplayer916]

i think that the only thing i dont like is having to press Forward+Down to pause music. would be nice to be able to set custom control layours in the app or something like that. id swap pause with the next song commands.

[@BenjaminLupton]

Would be way better to just be able to hold the play/next button to pause.

[@walkercaver5691]

Playlist is my jams.

[@tracyratzlaff7421]

After you open an intercom session, do you have to reopen every time that you need to communicate or does it stay open until you close it?

[@BullyHayes1977]

thank you for your excellent presentation

[@parkland4530]

Well I have my Cardo Spirit 2pac installed in a Nolan Modular and a cheep 3/4 with visor. There is an annoying echo in my headset proceeding my passengers comments. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@arjaycaras2496]

How is the quality of the sound when you are talking to someone via intercom and your running around 80kph? Some intercoms are having issues when you are running more than 80kph.

[@RonRonRoamer]

2 questions. Would either of these units auto reconnect in case a rider goes out of range? Are the JBL speakers compatible on the these systems? Other sources says otherwise… Thanks in advance

[@49googie]

Just installed my HD , the app gave a lot of bother connecting but i seemed to have cracked it, but how can my passenger listen to the GPS instructions at the same time as me as I cant seem to get this sorted , I have a 550 tomtom.

[@luispedrodias139]

Hi Cardo Team, I didnt understand if i can pair with my phone and heard google gps and at the same time pair with another rider? Love the product and the presentation. Regards

[@jnazareta1]

Up for this question.

[@jnazareta1]

How do we enable the parallel audio on bluetooth mode?

[@brucejohnson8521]

Maybe refer to the buttons as EAST, WEST NORTH SOUTH, E,W,N, S. I.e. off= EW, pair second phone =N, intercom access= E five secs. Etc.......add a stick on cheat sheet in the box

[@awiditchu761]

Thanks for great explaination. 👍👍👍👍Now i can find it for me😁😁😁😁😁

[@larsthorwald3338]

Hm...audio in my helmet seems like a neat idea. OTOH, it's another manual, another installation, another online account, another software update, another learning curve....I'm already exhausted.

[@mesutkayman]

When I share music with my pillion, our intercom stops. When I open our intercom music sharings stops. How can we fix this?We have Spirit HD Duo.

[@JonathanPerez-yx2ym]

U find a solution?

[@mesutkayman]

@@JonathanPerez-yx2ym I found a workaround. I connect both intercoms to my Samsung phone and route music to both intercoms from my phone. It is a Samsung feature, I dont know if it is available on other phones.

[@vasilisvougioukas8820]

Gongatulations for this exellent video!

[@alejandrapitalua8299]

Thanks for presentation. But I’ve a problem, when I connecting with other one, the sound options button up and down doesn't work. I’ve a iphone but with android its work. I need help 😢

[@nzkiwiboy]

When both units are paired and the intercom is open and with music playing can you just speak and the intercom works or do you have to actually press a button? I have Sena 20S and all you do is speak and the music cuts and the intercom starts is this the case with Spirit HD?

[@helal193]

can use my jbl speakers from the packtalk slim on the spirit hd how would you go about getting the audio profiles for spirit hd so i can use the full potential of the jbl speakers

[@jodadu1994]

It was helpful.

[@tonazzz]

If i buy the JBL speakers, will it be compatible with a normal Spirit (non HD)? Will the JBL sound profile be available on the normal Spirit as well? Thanks

[@lucaspereiraferreiradereze1208]

Do you always have to click the button to open conversation session? Can anyone answer me?

[@rolffranzdevera1473]

Is it normal to have an audio delay when using the intercom? Using the spirit duo.

[@krtek87]

I have a SPIRIT HD duo for me and my girlfirend. I plan to buy another one for my dad when he and I go touring together. Can I pair my unit to his unit or is one unit (my paried to my GS's unit) maximum? I will not use it with my dad and girlfriend at the same time. I just not want to pair units always when switching connection with my GF or father. Thanks.

[@mohammadshahmeer]

I have a spirit hd. A couple of people I am going to ride with have packtalk ede. Question if all the packtalk edges are connected with each other on a group ride, can I also connect with one of them with my spirit hd at the same time? I just want to stay connected to one of the other packtalks in the group whilst they are all connected with each other. Will that work?

[@rhysoverton6416]

When I play music and have the intercom open, the music gets really jumpy and cuts in and out like there is a connection issue. Does anybody else have this problem?

[@XKV0814]

do i need to connect 2 headsets? i cant seem to share music to another rider (my wife on pillion) and when i play music on my headset i lose the intercom connection.

[@Kero_81]

Heyho, can i record my Voice via my Phones built in Recorder while the Spirit is connected with my Phone via Bluetooth?

[@tleebull]

How do you change the 3 sound profiles on the Spirit HD?

[@keithstone5253]

Mine lasted 3 months. Wouldn’t turn off, so I did the factory reset and now it won’t turn on. Can’t find a phone number for Cardo anywhere.

[@PietervanderGaag]

zo ik ben eruit goede uitleg cracias.

[@echogaming5201]

Can I put this on my motocross helmet?

[@junaeditigus7513]

hi cardo, i just install it to my helmet. but i cant pick up my incoming call by using the phone intercome button. it only pop up google assistant event there is incoming call. wether the phone or cardo setting but something is wrong with it. can u give me some advice regarding the case of my intercom. thank you

[@llergers]

My cardo Spirit HD device muted from one moment to the next and I cannot unlock it, the bottom button pressed for 2 seconds does not unmute it, I don't know what to do, it seems to be a problem with the device. I have already ruled out problems with the cell phone, with the application, with the pairing and with the wiring and base of the device.

[@TIMBHMAXX22]

is it easy to operate the device when riding some of the functions call for holding the buttons or using two hands and there flat its got to be memorized what buttons do what and where they are.

[@user-zf3ko3nh8c]

Hi, congratulations for this nice video. Can spirit connect with multiple drivers, 3-4?

[@mohamedfauzibinmohamedjoha2328]

U can only connect to 1 other rider

[@zeve1322086]

If I am riding solo and doesn't want to answer phone calls, can I NOT mount the microphone?

[@polbecca]

You can just reject a call from the unit, or I suppose you could put your phone on total silence before riding.

[@scorpion-ninja8228]

Hey Cardo, my phone is bluetooth 5.1 will it NOT work for this 5.2 unit?

[@bobdunwiddie]

I said speed dial up but when I double tap it makes the noise but doesn't dial the number and I have that person set up

[@Rodsan555]

Hi! To Connect to the BMW TFT I should use the primary or the second phone paring option ? Or the GPS option?

[@felipejaramilloyepes7239]

Did you find out? I am struggling with that

[@mmc2377ify]

These look great, am I correct that the spirit line doesn't have voice control of the unit itself? Cheers guys keep up the good work

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Hi MMC777, Thank you for contacting us. Yes, the Spirit line don't have natural voice operation but they do offer the option to use your phone voice assistant (OK Google or Siri) by pushing the phone button (page 4 of the pocket guide: ecs.page.link/3syYu). For more information, please contact support:https: //www.cardosystems.com/support/ Cardo team

[@mohamedfauzibinmohamedjoha2328]

Is this option also available for freecom 2x?

[@antonio_pereira2638]

What would be the Live intercon function even has in the 2x and 4x thistle that it does not have in the HD thistle? Thank you.

[@danielbrubaker2232]

He seemed to gloss over the controls for using the radio. Can anyone shed some light? I was messing around with it while riding and it seemed like, Triple press of media button: skip forward one radio station / sometimes goes in to auto tune Double press: nothing Single press: return to the first radio station preset. Can anyone help? I havent loaded up the app yet to see if that gives any insight.

[@wb4514]

Can voice commands be set up to replace all that button pushing ?

[@djlotfiwah]

Hello , thank you for this video, is there something to set up to activate the voice answear fonction as you did at 20:29 , it doesnt work for me and that is a very important fonction for me

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Hi, We can assist with this, and please follow the following instructions. For technical assistance, choose your product in the link below. It has all the information you need with FAQs, pocket guides, user manuals, helpful tips, and videos. You can contact our support via the "Still got a question?" section at the bottom of your product page. You will need to select your country so your local support can assist you. www.cardosystems.com/support/ Thank you, Cardo Team.

[@djlotfiwah]

@@CardoSystemsGlobal i did , i only had the option to send an email, but had no response since then , do you have phone number i can reach ? i am located in France

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Please send us a DM on our Facebook page with the details you entered, and we will make sure a representative will reach you back? Please write us also about what language you set your unit on. Thank you, Cardo Team.

[@450Ryno]

My phone connects to the cardo but is not connecting to the app. How do I fix this?

[@Rocket2500CC]

Are they capable of music sharing between the Spirit units?

[@Joelmartine-xv5ym]

Merci a l'avance

[@phantompatatas12345]

How to switch between music sharing and bluetooth intercom? Thanks!

[@HemiBurns]

Excellent.....

[@rizjigencarquez450]

can cardo packtalk bold share music with cardo spirit? thankyou for the answer

[@adityadatar1]

Update: Thanks for your help! I was able to receive the velcros free of cost from Cardo! @Cardo Systems Thanks for the review. My Cardo Spirit HD did not come with the square pads, please advise.

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Hi Ady, Please reach our tech support for assistance regarding the missing accessories. For technical assistance, choose your product in the link below. It has all the information you need with FAQs, pocket guides, user manuals, helpful tips, and videos. You can contact our support via the "Still got a question?" section at the bottom of your product page. You will need to select your country so your local support can assist you. www.cardosystems.com/support/ Thank you, Cardo Team.

[@ferencszucs8223]

am having a lot of problems with this thing. It only connects to one device at a time. When you connect to rider a the tomtom stops working. Volume when connected to the tomtom goes up and down. Connecting to my samsung phone produces static.

[@Joelmartine-xv5ym]

Bonjour ! Comment peut on traduire ce que vous dites en français ? Impossible de connecter, de relier nos 2 intercoms achetés via motocard Espagne. Nous ne parlons pas espagnol

[@dascudder]

How do I connect my Spirit to my friends Freecom 2? We can't seem to get them to connect

[@tjulliand]

Hey guys, I can't Connect the spirit to my BMW, and ideas? Thanks

[@anam9510]

Hi my friend....from Argentina; I have a problem; I have a KTM 390 Adv....I can use the phone without problem (audio) but I can't listen the music...can modified the volumen but no music...remember that my ktm can drive all since local controls...in the left hand

[@ZK_LaZconlaK]

good day! I can comunicate with a passenger and a ryder? or a ryder?

[@mightyweapon]

does this spirit hd not have voice command?

[@adzeflores9373]

Does this work with KZbin, Netflix, and other streaming apps?

[@toocoded]

Yes, I watched this video with the headset on :)

[@echogaming5201]

If I mute it, will it pause my music until I unmute it?

[@carloscarvalho1961]

Is the cradle compatible with the Freecoms?

[@JavierGonzalez-co5bz]

Hello. Great video, just one question. Can the spirit get the same performance from the 45mm jbl speakers or only with the cardo x2?

[@1275porsche]

Hi, will the jbl speakers work with the spirit non hd ? as some reviews I have seen say they will not work ( Revzilla )

[@inkkhan2417]

Looking for answer I hope revzilla reply

[@diegazo12396]

any update?

[@Distracted_driving_kills]

Tried pairing my Cardo spirit to my buddies sena(unsure of model) and could not get it to work.. my spirit would say pairing rider A or whatever it says then wouldn't actually pair to his sena unit.. What am I doing wrong? We were standing right beside each other so distance wasn't an issue

[@alanmorton6780]

Same issue, tried pairing with my mates Sena Scala Rider G9 X. What are we doing wrong😮? Thanks

[@andrewbellwood610]

Hi I’m looking for a music streaming unit only would you recommend this with the updated 45 Jml speakers ?

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Hi Andrew, Thank you for reaching out. All of our units feature music streaming. Regarding the 45 mm, if you're interested in the full JBL sound experience, that's the way to go 😎. For more information, please contact support: www.cardosystems.com/support/ Cardo team

[@k66katsuki]

Can I use “hey , Siri!” While connection to my iPhone ?

[@SantaPlaysPickleball]

Can this work with a Cardo Packtalk Bold? Looking for something for my passenger and I already have the Packtalk Bold. Thanks

[@CardoSystemsGlobal]

Hi, The Spirit line can connect to your Packtalk Bold via intercom Bluetooth. Thank you, Cardo Team.