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Bluetooth Pairing and Intercom Connection Basics

Bluetooth (BT) Intercom Pairing is a feature that provides connections between Bluetooth intercom devices.

All EXOCOM devices (LINK-1 or LINK-1C) must be powered on.

If a device is off, press and hold the PLUS and CENTER buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to turn it on.

From the power-off state, press and hold the Plus and Center buttons until the LED flashes blue and red, then select the LINK-1 or LINK-1C from the phone’s Bluetooth menu. Once paired, the LED will blink blue and the unit is ready for calls and media streaming.

EXOCOM units must be set to Rider 1 ‘Master’ and additional Riders to ‘Member’

Master
To enter intercom pairing mode on the master device (Rider 1), press and hold the PLUS button for 5 seconds.

You will hear the voice prompt ‘intercom pairing Rider 1’ from the unit.

Member
Press and hold the CENTER button on the EXOCOM (Member) for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode.

You will hear the voice prompt ‘intercom pairing’ from the unit.

Turn on both units. Put the master unit into intercom pairing by holding the Plus button for 5 seconds, then put the second unit into pairing by holding the Center button for 5 seconds. Once connected, a tone and rider prompt will confirm the intercom connection.

LINK-1 can connect up to 4 riders.

LINK-1C can connect up to 2 riders.

Yes. EXOCOM supports OBI pairing with compatible Cardo, Midland, UClear, and EXOCOM devices. It can also use universal intercom pairing with many other Bluetooth intercom brands, including systems that do not support OBI.

1. Turn on the power for all devices.
2. On the master device (Rider 1/A), press and hold the Plus button for 5 seconds. You will hear the voice prompt, “Intercom pairing Rider 1.”
3. On the second device (Rider 2/B/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds.
4. When the devices connect, you will hear the voice prompt “Rider 2,” and the audio will automatically turn on.
5. On the third device (Rider 3/C/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds. When the devices are connected, you’ll hear the voice prompt “Rider 3,” and the audio will automatically turn on.
Note: If you are unable to talk between connected devices, simply tap the Center button once on the master or member device.

Yes. EXOCOM supports universal intercom pairing with other compatible Bluetooth intercom systems. Universal intercom pairing supports one-to-one connection with a non-EXOCOM device.

No. LINK-1 and LINK-1C do not currently feature mesh technology.

Tap the CENTER button on the master device or a member device once.

To cancel additional pairing during the BT INTERCOM PAIRING process, tap the CENTER button on a member device once.

After the master device enters intercom pairing mode, press and hold the CENTER button on the device you want to connect for 5 seconds to enter its intercom pairing mode.

You will hear the voice prompt, ‘Intercom pairing’

Once the two devices are connected, you’ll hear the voice prompt ‘Rider 2’ and the audio will turn on automatically.

You can connect the other member devices (Rider 3, Rider 4) in the same way you connected Rider 2.

Simply press and hold the CENTER button on each device for 5 seconds.

You’ll hear the voice prompts, ‘Rider 3′ and ‘Rider 4,’ as each one connects.

1. Turn on the power for all devices.

2. On the master device (Rider 1/A), press and hold the Plus button for 5 seconds. You will hear the voice prompt, “Intercom pairing Rider 1.”

3. On the second device (Rider 2/B/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds.

4. When the devices connect, you will hear the voice prompt “Rider 2,” and the audio will automatically turn on.

5. On the third device (Rider 3/C/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds. When the devices are connected, you’ll hear the voice prompt “Rider 3,” and the audio will automatically turn on.

Note: If you are unable to talk between connected devices, simply tap the Center button once on the master or member device.

1. Turn on the power for all devices.

2. On the master device (Rider 1/A), press and hold the Plus button for 5 seconds. You will hear the voice prompt, “Intercom pairing Rider 1.”

3. On the second device (Rider 2/B/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds.

4. When the devices connect, you will hear the voice prompt “Rider 2,” and the audio will automatically turn on.

5. On the third device (Rider 3/C/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds. When the devices are connected, you’ll hear the voice prompt “Rider 3,” and the audio will automatically turn on.

6. On the fourth device (Rider 4/D/Member), press and hold the Center button for 5 seconds. When the devices are connected, you’ll hear the voice prompt “Rider 4,” and the audio will automatically turn on.

Note: If you are unable to talk between connected devices, simply tap the Center button once on the master or member device.

You can check this on the BT intercom page within the EXOCOM app. The “Me” icon shows your position in the intercom group.

The LINK-1 supports a maximum of 4 devices, and the LINK-1C supports a maximum of 2 devices.

1. A device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ B device(SENA)
2. A device((SENA) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member)
3. A device LINK-1/1C ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Master)) ↔ C device(SENA)
4. A device(SENA) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member and Master) ↔ C device(SENA)
5. A device(SENA) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C
6. A device(SENA) ↔ B device(SENA) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Member)
7. A device LINK-1 ↔ B device LINK-1 ↔ C device LINK-1(Master) ↔ D device(SENA)
8. A device(SENA) ↔ B device LINK-1(Member) ↔ C device LINK-1 ↔ D device LINK-1
9. A device(SENA) ↔ B device(SENA) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ D device LINK-1/1C
10. A device(SENA) ↔ B device(SENA) ↔ C device(SENA) ↔ D device LINK-1/1C(Member)
11. A device(SENA) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ D device(SENA)

OBI Pairing

OBI (Open Bluetooth Intercom) Pairing is a feature that allows an EXOCOM devices to connect with intercoms from other brands such as Cardo, MIDLAND, and UCLEAR.

1. Turn on all devices.

2. Press and hold the PLUS button on the EXOCOM (Master) for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode.. You will hear the voice prompt ‘intercom pairing Rider 1’ from the unit.

3. Set the Cardo device to intercom pairing mode. A voice prompt for intercom pairing may be heard from the Cardo unit.

4. Once the OBI Pairing connection is successfully completed, intercom calls are possible.

1. Turn on all devices.

2. Press and hold the CENTER button on the EXOCOM(Member) for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode.. You will hear the voice prompt ‘intercom pairing’ from the unit.

3. Set the Cardo device to intercom pairing mode. A voice prompt for intercom pairing may be heard from the Cardo unit.

4. Once the OBI Pairing connection is successfully completed, intercom calls are possible.

1. Turn on all devices.

2. Press and hold the CENTER button on the EXOCOM(Member) for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode.. You will hear the voice prompt ‘intercom pairing’ from the unit.

3. Set the MIDLAND/UCLEAR device to intercom pairing mode. A voice prompt for intercom pairing may be heard from the MIDLAND/UCLEAR unit.

4. Once the OBI Pairing connection is successfully completed, intercom calls are possible.

1. A device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ B device(Cardo)
2. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member)
3. A device LINK-1/1C ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Master)) ↔ C device(Cardo)
4. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member and Master) ↔ C device(Cardo)
5. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C
6. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device(Cardo) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Member)
7. A device LINK-1 ↔ B device LINK-1 ↔ C device LINK-1(Master)) ↔ D device(Cardo)
8. A device LINK-1/1C ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Master)) ↔ C device(Cardo) ↔ D device(Cardo)
9. A device LINK-1/1C(Master)) ↔ B device(Cardo) ↔ C device(Cardo) ↔ D device(Cardo)
10. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device LINK-1(Member) ↔ C device LINK-1 ↔ D device LINK-1
11. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device((Cardo) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ D device LINK-1/1C
12. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device(Cardo) ↔ C device(Cardo) ↔ D device LINK-1/1C(Member)
13. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ D device(Cardo)
14. A device(Cardo) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C(Member) ↔ C device(Cardo) ↔ D device LINK-1/1C(Member)
15. A device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ B device(Cardo) ↔ C device(Cardo) ↔ D device LINK-1/1C(Member)
16. A device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ B device(Cardo) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C(Master) ↔ D device(Cardo)

1. A device (MIDLAND) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C (Member)

2. A device (MIDLAND) ↔ B device (MIDLAND) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C (Member)

1. A device (UCLEAR) ↔ B device LINK-1/1C (Member)
2. A device (UCLEAR) ↔ B device (UCLEAR) ↔ C device LINK-1/1C (Member)

Easy Pairing

Easy Pairing is a Bluetooth intercom pairing feature for the LINK-1 model only, and it’s available through the EXOCOM mobile app. The phone must support NFC.

All LINK-1 devices must be powered on and already paired with a smartphone.

If a device isn’t paired with a phone yet, simply press and hold the PLUS and CENTER buttons for 6 seconds to enter pairing mode and then connect.

If your smartphone is paired, connect the EXOCOM mobile app.

If you’re already paired, you can skip this step.

1. Power on all LINK-1 devices and pair them with your smartphone.

2. First, launch the EXOCOM app. Then, go to the dropdown menu, choose ‘BT Intercom’, and tap the ‘NFC’ icon. This will activate the Easy Pairing function.

3. Tag the Master (Rider 1)’s mobile phone to the LINK-1 device of Rider 2.

4. check to make sure Rider 2 has been successfully added to the Master’s (Rider 1’s) mobile app. Then, confirm that the intercom call between Rider 1 and Rider 2 is working.

5. Tag the Master (Rider 1)’s mobile phone to the LINK-1 device of Rider 3.

6. check to make sure Rider 3 has been successfully added to the Master’s (Rider 1’s) mobile app. Then, confirm that the intercom call between Rider 1,2 and Rider 3 is working.

7. Tag the Master (Rider 1)’s mobile phone to the LINK-1 device of Rider 4

8. check to make sure Rider 4 has been successfully added to the Master’s (Rider 1’s) mobile app. Then, confirm that the intercom call between Rider 1,2,3 and Rider 4 is working.

Once the connection is complete, you can see the member riders’ device names in the master rider’s mobile app list. Then, check to see if an intercom call is possible.

Universal Intercom Pairing

The Universal Intercom Pairing function enables the connection of EXOCOM units to intercoms manufactured by other brands.

An EXOCOM device can only intercom pair with one other brand’s device at a time.

You can connect a total of five devices: four LINK-1 units and one other-brand device

You can connect a total of three devices: two LINK-1C units and one other-brand device

Other-brand devices must be connected last among all devices being paired.

All devices must be powered on. If a device is turned off, press and hold the PLUS and CENTER buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to power it on.

Troubleshooting

Make sure the unit is in phone pairing mode,

Confirm Bluetooth is enabled on the phone,

Select the correct LINK-1 or LINK-1C device name, and cancel/restart pairing if needed by tapping the Center button during the pairing process.

If that doesnt work check that there is no interference from another active Bluetooth device nearby.

Turn off EXOCOM, forget or remove EXOCOM from the phone Bluetooth device list if it appears,

Toggle Bluetooth off on the phone,

Turn on EXOCOM and put it in pairing mode,

Toggle Bluetooth back on, select the EXOCOM device, and continue with the pairing process.

Yes, If the EXOCOM unit (Rider 1/A-Rider 2/B) loses its connection due to moving out of range or interference, it will automatically reconnect once the unit is back in range or the interference is cleared.

If the EXOCOM unit does not automatically reconnect within 3 minutes, tap the CENTER button on device B once to reconnect the intercom.

1. Turn on all intercoms you wish to reconnect.
2. Press the CENTER button once. The intercoms will reconnect.
3. If they don’t reconnect, please refer to the “How do I pair 2 EXOCOM units together” and try connecting again.

During the intercom pairing procedure, a single tap of the CENTER button on the master unit will cancel the process.

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