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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2011, 01:11:10 PM »
Now I have to wonder if they are going to charge for the firmware upgrade for the new units to actually work like the old ones did.

Not sure I follow you here. Are you saying the new units don't work like the old ones did? In a negative sort of way?
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2011, 01:54:54 PM »
According to their site, there should be a firmware update coming out this month.  Other than that, they should be up to date.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2011, 02:10:59 PM »
For those that did receive the upgrade, are they working just as good or even better than the old units?
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2011, 02:49:11 PM »
I haven't tried mine yet...sounds like a project for Friday.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #24 on: July 13, 2011, 03:10:46 PM »
For those that did receive the upgrade, are they working just as good or even better than the old units?

Mine works better, no buzzing when I use the earbuds. The sound seems louder but it may just be me but they do claim a sound booster but no way to turn it off or on, it is just there.  Overall I am happy with the upgrade
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #25 on: July 14, 2011, 07:58:40 PM »
Not sure I follow you here. Are you saying the new units don't work like the old ones did? In a negative sort of way?

That's what I'm saying.  The intercom seems to work ok, but my phone is now useless with the "upgrade"

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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2011, 04:41:20 PM »
I'm so pissed. I just ordered my set from Amazon and what do I get, the older model.
Now I have to shell out another $49 to get current.
Now I just hope I can get the new kit soon since I leave on the 21st for my two up ride.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2011, 04:50:01 PM »
Crap, San Jose? I probably could have driven down there and traded them out. Crapper.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2011, 07:44:24 PM »
Just used the upgraded unit today.  Had to reacquaint the blue tooth connection with my phone.  Didn't want to use the old one.  Must be a new code or they are unique to the head unit.  Plugged my mp3 player into it as well.  Works fine so far.  More testing tomorrow.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #29 on: July 18, 2011, 04:07:20 PM »
Mine is working fine as well...deleted old pairing and re-paired with nuvi just in case.

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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #30 on: July 29, 2011, 03:07:29 PM »
Received my upgraded SMH-10 and it works great. The sound seems to be MUCH better, which may be partially due to the new headset/boom microphone attachment I ordered with it. The mic is far more sturdy and beefier than the previous unit, and the speakers seem a bit larger. In any event, they sound is very, very good. I also put some foam padding behind the speakers, effectively pushing them closer to my ears, which has the effect of making the speakers louder and clearer, and also helps block out wind noise when I'm not using the speakers. It does make putting the helmet on a little trickier, but I've adjusted and it's not a problem.

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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #31 on: July 29, 2011, 04:10:31 PM »
Received my upgraded SMH-10 and it works great. The sound seems to be MUCH better, which may be partially due to the new headset/boom microphone attachment I ordered with it. The mic is far more sturdy and beefier than the previous unit, and the speakers seem a bit larger. In any event, they sound is very, very good. I also put some foam padding behind the speakers, effectively pushing them closer to my ears, which has the effect of making the speakers louder and clearer, and also helps block out wind noise when I'm not using the speakers. It does make putting the helmet on a little trickier, but I've adjusted and it's not a problem.

That's not a bad idea, putting foam behind the speakers.  I'll do that one.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #32 on: July 29, 2011, 04:29:39 PM »
I used that packing foam they shipped the Sena in.   :)

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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #33 on: August 01, 2011, 05:48:03 AM »
Firmware update to version 3.1 is available this morning (8/1) here:

http://www.senabluetooth.com/support/download_document.php

Release notes:

SMH10 Firmware Version 3.1 Release Notes
July 25, 2011

Copyright (c) 1998-2011, Sena Technologies, Inc.


INTRODUCTION
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These release notes describe changes made since the firmware V3.0 release.


CHANGES
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- Bluetooth paring compatibility issue with some smart phones resolved
- Occasional Intercom/music play switching stability issue resolved


REVISION HISTORY
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3.0    June 13, 2011
+ First public release


CONTACTS
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Sena Technologies Inc.
3150 Almaden Expressway, Suite 238
San Jose, CA 95118
United States

url: www.senabluetooth.com
Phone: 408-448-1997
Fax: 408-907-3738


email: info@senabluetooth.com
       support@senabluetooth.com

1. Download Updater
2. Connect SMH-10
3. Install Updater
4. When the updater says to, turn on the SMH-10 to install the driver
5. Run the updater
6. Click "F/W Update"; the updater will open a location to store it
7. When the updater says to, hold down the Phone button
8. When the updater says to, hold down the phone & jog buttons

   That's it; update complete. There's an interesting button labelled "Device Settings" in the updater; one of the choices is "EDR" (extended dynamic range?). I wonder what shutting that off does, and I wonder if Sena will be able to offer a way to set priority based on individual devices? Hmmm...
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2011, 07:23:39 PM »
Got my replacement units in today.  Probably because I think it will be better, but I swear there is more volume than before.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2011, 08:40:33 PM »
Got my replacements, returned me original units, and got my refund deposit the same day they recieved them.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #36 on: August 09, 2011, 06:47:03 AM »
Got my replacement units in today.  Probably because I think it will be better, but I swear there is more volume than before.

I believe there is, it's one of the improvements. I got my refund the same day they received my old unit also.

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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #37 on: August 15, 2011, 09:16:06 AM »
Trying to order a set today...and says it is in backorder... :(

Was wanting to send my old unit back first since money is a bit tight. But seems I will have to pay the deposit as I do not want to be without them.
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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #38 on: August 17, 2011, 04:47:21 PM »
FYI.....the program necessary to download in order to update the firmware is for Windows only.
If you only have a Mac, like me, you're SOL. I didn't know that when I made the upgrade. Dude I spoke to at Sena was very nice but not very positive about a Mac version coming out any time soon. Stoopid Mac. I bought into the kool-aid and have regretted it ever since.

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Re: Sena SMH-10 Headset upgrade until August 31, 2011
« Reply #39 on: September 10, 2011, 09:29:34 AM »
As far as I know the program has ended.  Hope everyone using this headset got their upgrades.
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