Cardo Connect

Name: Cardo Connect
Rating: 4.0217156 (57076 reviews)
Author: Cardo Systems, LTD

By: Cardo Systems, LTD

Control, configure and enjoy your ride!

Features & Capabilities

Cardo Connect provides a clean, intuitive interface to manage Cardo Packtalk and Freecom systems on the go. Personalize features, set presets, and control music, FM radio, Bluetooth intercom, and more from a single screen.

Key features include remote control for Dynamic Mesh and intercom, auto day/night mode, Quick Access, firmware updates, multilingual support, and embedded pocket guides across a wide range of Cardo devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Music & Audio Home Automation

By:

Cardo Systems, LTD

Downloads:

2,339,435 16.74K

Rating:

4.02

(57,076) 449 new ratings

Version:

8.14 Last updated: 2026-06-02

Version code:

1774

Creation date:

2018-03-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk

Size:

185.93MB

Email:

su*****@cardosystems.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 40,104 ▲ 90

Other platforms

Cardo Connect (v8.14)

4.10

(27,257)

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Developed by:

Cardo Systems, LTD

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardo.smartset

Email:

su*****@cardosystems.com

Website:

http://www.cardosystems.com/

User Reviews

The reviews largely express frustration with Cardo Connect on Android. Users report unreliable Bluetooth pairing and inability to connect to phones or multiple Cardo units; the app is hard to use, with vague instructions and a confusing interface. Spotify and music integration frequently fail, and the software is plagued by bugs and glitches, with some users seeing crashes and slow updates. A minority note the hardware quality (HD unit) and ease of initial setup. Overall, the user experience is dominated by performance and stability issues, overshadowing the hardware strengths.

Pros

HD device is exceptional
Easy to use and set up
Quality hardware/electronics

Cons

Unreliable pairing/connection to phones and other Cardo units
Frustrating app UX with unclear instructions and confusing interface
Spotify/music integration issues (Spotify not working, music control buggy)
Frequent bugs and instability (bugs, glitches, crashes, updates)
Account/setup and support issues (verification/login problems)

Recent reviews

Just like everyone else, got a new phone, installed app. When I try to sign in, Cardo sends a link to my email that doesn't work. Tried it with two different email addresses, Chrome/Edge, and tried downloading the updater direct from Cardo instead of the Play Store. Same problem every time. I can connect my phone using BT, but the Cardo app won't find the unit when it's 6 inches away so none of the functionality is available. Tech support just says get on the site and contact tech support......

Gr*****, 2026-05-31

Difficult to get set up as all we wanted was rider to passenger.Appears the only way to set up was with two mobile phones.Apparently you can do without a phone good luck with that.Eventually got both up and running, still very laggy can hear each other before the coms come through. Instructions say it's important to get the speakers in the right place but when your helmet has a pocket for the speaker that's it. To sum up we have had better these are way to complicated and have too many options.

no*****, 2026-05-31

awful, seems to only connect once every 3 times of asking and takes 1-2 minutes each try. the app itself is bare bones. using the freedom X2 which TBH feels like a gen one Bluetooth product from 20 years ago.