# Cardo SmartSet

> The 'must-have' app for bikers with Cardo Bluetooth Communication Systems

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cardoapps.smartset`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cardo Systems, LTD
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 542,721
- **Rating:** 3.19 / 5 (8,254 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-26
- **First published:** 2013-11-07
- **Publisher country:** IL
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardoapps.smartset)
- **Website:** [http://www.cardosystems.com/](http://www.cardosystems.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cardosystems.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.cardosystems.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

### Cardo SmartSet App

The Cardo SmartSet app is an essential tool for bikers using Cardo Bluetooth Communication Systems. It allows users to configure their devices remotely and control them directly from their smartphone screen. Compatible with a wide range of Cardo and scala rider models including G9x, G9, Q3, Q1, Qz, SHO-1, SRC-System V1.0, SRC-System Pro, and LOUIS Special Edition, this app enhances the user experience by providing seamless connectivity and easy manageability.

Users must ensure their Cardo device firmware is updated to the latest version for optimal compatibility. Features include long-range bike-to-bike intercom, music streaming, mobile phone connectivity, GPS navigation instructions, and hands-free voice control. The app is perfect for riders desiring a reliable and feature-rich motorcycle communication experience. Support and feedback are welcomed at appsupport@cardosystems.com and appfeedback@cardosystems.com.

Discover more via Cardo Systems on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and community engagement.

## Rankings

- #96,725 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_INCOMING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

Most reviews highlight significant issues: unreliable connectivity and pairing across Cardo devices, update/firmware difficulties, broad compatibility problems and obsolescence, and app crashes. A smaller subset notes basic functions working or positive experiences when the app connects.

### Pros

- Basic functions work fine when the app connects.
- Some reviewers report a positive app experience when it works, using words like 'App is awesome', 'Brilliant', or 'Cool'.
- Phone pairing to Cardo devices is possible in some cases.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity and pairing problems across multiple Cardo devices (Q3, Packtalk Slim, Black, Freecom, etc.), including being unable to connect or incompatibility.
- Update and firmware update failures and difficulty updating devices (can't update via laptop, firmware update issues, updates not available).
- Widespread device compatibility issues and obsolescence complaints (not compatible with Freecom, not supported on newer or older devices).
- App reliability issues including bugs and crashes (buggy app, crashes on iPhone, unreliable connections).
- Usability and UI difficulties (difficult to use, complex; features like hot dial not working).

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