Would not work with my android phones
"Phone compatibility is badly documented. Refunds refused after 30 days even if it doesn't work with your phone"
Stay connected with your riding group. VeloVox allows smooth communication regardless of traffic noise, wind or distance between riders. An easy mute and unmute button allows you to choose when to stop and start communicating.
VeloVox allows you to connect the device to Shimano Di2 and E-bike system for easy control. With a simple click of a button communication can be muted, a phone call can be answered, or music can be stopped or skipped.
Prioritized for comfort and long wear, VeloVox is designed to fit on the helmet straps without interfering with eyewear. Sound transmits through the air eliminating the need to block the ear, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings.
Wind and noise cancellation technology allows you to listen to crystal clear audio and phone calls. VeloVox is protected from dust and water with an IP54 rating.
| COMPATIBILITY |
Most open-faced cycling helmets
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|---|---|
| RECHARGE TIME |
2.5 hours
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| RUN TIME |
11 hours
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| WEIGHT |
18.5g per unit
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| Voice Assistant Support |
Hey Siri / OK Google
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| Range |
Phone data network coverage
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| Communication Protocol |
Bluetooth 5.4
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Overall rating: 3.9 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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"Phone compatibility is badly documented. Refunds refused after 30 days even if it doesn't work with your phone"
"I bought two VeloVox units for riding with my daughter and for guiding athletes. I specifically wanted a true intercom system — something like a Cardo Packtalk Slim — where you turn both units on and they talk directly to each other. No phone required. That is not what this is. What VeloVox actually is It’s a very good open-ear Bluetooth audio system that uses your phone and the Cardo Connect app to create a VoIP group call over cellular data. It does not communicate device-to-device. If your phone dies, you lose signal, or you don’t bring a phone, the intercom does not work. It’s essentially: Headset → Bluetooth → Phone → Internet → Other Phone → Bluetooth → Other Headset That’s fine if that’s what you want. It just wasn’t what I was expecting when I saw “Hands-Free Group Intercom. ” The Good • Audio quality is excellent • Wind performance is surprisingly strong • Open-ear design lets you hear traffic • Install is clean and lightweight • Music and podcasts sound great If you want cycling headphones with app-based group chat, this is probably one of the best executions of that idea. The Confusing Part The website says: “Hands-Free Group Intercom” “Unlimited range as long as you have cellular coverage” That line is doing a lot of work. Buried in the comparison table on the Cardo site is the term “Cellular Intercom. ” That’s the key. This is not a mesh intercom. It is an app-based cellular intercom. If you’re used to motorcycle intercoms that connect directly headset-to-headset, this is a completely different category. Who This Is For This is perfect if: • You ride with friends in different states • You always carry your phone • You want unlimited range • You want great music + occasional chat It’s basically Discord for cyclists, or a set of earbuds. You could just make a call and use earbuds, or bone conduction headphones with good noise cancelling. Who This Is Not For It is not ideal if: • You want direct device-to-device communication • You ride with kids, well anyone who doesn’t carry a phone • You guide athletes and need a simple “turn on and talk” solution • You ride in low-signal areas • You want intercom that works if your phone battery dies Bottom Line The product works exactly as designed. The audio is genuinely impressive. But it is not a standalone intercom system. It is a Bluetooth headset that uses your phone to create a group call. A fancy, expensive bluetooth headset that can only attach to a helmet strap. If you want real mesh-style intercom, this is the wrong tool. If you want great open-ear cycling audio with app-based group chat, it’s excellent. Know which one you’re buying."
"I can group ride with my friends all over the United States, or world, any time I want. I have been using Velo Vox with my phone for the past month. We ride every day as a group, but we are spread throughout the United States. I can see this being a very effective tool for group rides at large events so that you can communicate with the sweep and ride leader."
"My husband and I use the VeloVox out on the trail. They allow us to converse with each other at a normal volume, rather than yelling back and forth while riding the trail. This winter, we plan to use them while leading group rides, so one of us can be at the front and the other at the back, and be able to communicate."
"The VeloVox is the fourth open-ear system I've owned, and its by far the best. To me, the sound clarity is unmatched, both for music/podcasts and talking on the phone. Set up was easy. Compared to most, the units fit on my helmet's straps extremely well and stay in place. I haven't used the Comms system. Unlike some audio volume adjustments, VeloVox is incremental in a more usable up-and-down steps. As a 'Con," I'm not finding some of the music controls to be as easy to use as everything else. But I can control track selection and on-offf from my wahoo computer's screen."
"I'm not really interest in the communicating with other riders so I can't speak to that, but I've been on a years-long quest to find earbuds or bone-induction headphones that allow me to hear my podcasts while riding without blocking noise from the road. Have tried dozens of models and brands from $80-300+ (earbuds generally sound good but block out too much traffic noise, bone induction lets wind noise in so I can't hear the audio at ll). These do make it heard to hear audio on windy, high speed descents, but if you ride mostly flats or off-road the annoyance will be minimal. So not perfect but the best option I've come across and I've been looking for years"
"These devices don’t have intrinsic ability to communicate with each other. They must be paired with a phone and use VOIP to communicate. So that means you need cell phone coverage and you need a cell phone things I usually don’t carry on my rides. This would be great if it ran of stand alone Mesh intercom. I feel like the website should do a better job of explaining this."
"Loving my VeloVox setup. Great on the trail or on the road for listening to tunes, audiobooks, or podcasts. Easy to set-up and use."
"I have been very impressed with the sound quality of these devices, while still being able to hear sounds from the road (approaching vehicles, gear shifting, etc) and conversations from within the group. While it may be inadvertent, but the devices effectively cut down wind noise as well. The device is not overly bulky, my sunglasses fit well with them too. The battery life of these devices has also proved impressive. I have only been able to use them for communication while mountain biking, but it has been a great way for me to stay connected with my wife while riding on the trails, allowing us to ride different lines and speeds but still ride together."
"I have been using the Shokz OpenRun open ear headphones for most of the summer and had the opportunity to try out VeloVox. The audio quality is similar to the Shokz unit, about what I would expect from open ear systems. What really impressed me was the clarity of the audio in headwind and crosswind situations. Where I would normally lose audio with the Shokz the VeloVox units continued to provide clear sound in head/cross winds. I tested phone calls in these same conditions and the individuals on the other end of the call could hear me clearly at all times and stated they could not hear any effect on their side from the winds. Battery run time has also been impressive. I used this set for 13 hours of continual audio content and still had 50% battery life remaining at the end of the ride. You do need to have a connection to your phone and have a connection to a mobile network in order to use streaming audio content, make phone calls or set up the rider communication network. Otherwise, you need to have content downloaded to your phone. All in all, I have been pleased with the performance of VeloVox."