# Sena Cycling

> The Sena Cycling App works with selected Sena products.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sena.cyclingutilplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sena.cyclingutilplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sena.cyclingutilplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sena Technologies, Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 107,753
- **Rating:** 2.69 / 5 (185 ratings)
- **Version:** v3.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2020-01-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 163 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sena.cyclingutilplus)
- **Website:** [https://www.sena.com/support/software](https://www.sena.com/support/software)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sena.com/privacy](https://www.sena.com/privacy)

## Description

Sena Cycling is the companion app for selected Sena bicycle helmets and communication systems. Pair your device through your phone’s Bluetooth settings to configure and manage supported Sena products, including the S1, U1, R2 EVO, R1 EVO, M1 EVO, C1, R2, R1, M1, X1, Rumba, pi, and others.

Use the app as a remote control for Mesh and Bluetooth intercom, LED lights, phone features, and music. It also supports smart intercom pairing, individual volume control, speed dial setup, firmware notifications, device configuration, user guides, and Quick Start Guides. Features may vary by product.

## Rankings

- #213,452 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sena.cyclingutilplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that while the Sena Cycling app offers useful control over helmet features like intercom and lights, it suffers from significant issues including unstable Bluetooth connectivity, inability to perform firmware updates within the app, frequent crashes, and poor user guidance. Additionally, permissions demanded by the app raise privacy concerns. These problems greatly hinder the user experience despite the hardware's capabilities.

### Pros

- The app allows control of helmet features such as intercom settings, lights, radio, and music playback.
- It supports pairing with multiple helmets, enabling shared usage scenarios.
- The helmets provide good intercom functionality when connected properly.

### Cons

- Bluetooth connections are unstable and frequently disconnect, making the app unreliable.
- Firmware updates cannot be performed within the app and require a PC, adding inconvenience.
- The app crashes or becomes unresponsive during common actions like changing device names or scanning QR codes.
- User interface and instructions are poorly designed, leading to confusion and difficulty in setup and operation.
- App permissions are overly broad and required on startup, resulting in security and privacy concerns.

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