# Cardo Connect

> Control, configure and enjoy your ride!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cardo.smartset](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cardo.smartset)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cardo.smartset`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cardo Systems, LTD
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,540,360
- **Rating:** 4.27 / 5 (63,721 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2018-03-15
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 230 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-29
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardo.smartset)
- **Website:** [http://www.cardosystems.com/](http://www.cardosystems.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cardosystems.com/pages/privacy-policy](https://cardosystems.com/pages/privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #38,917 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.cardo.smartset.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

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)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cardo.smartset)