Hero Connect – What’s on offer?

The world is advancing toward smart technologies. The two-wheeler industry is also adapting some of the smart features which will be common in the future. Various manufacturers are developing their own Bluetooth smart connectivity systems such as TVS SmartXonnect and Hero Bluetooth Connect. However, we are not talking about this technology in this blog. What we will be discussing is Hero’s Connect system. The previous Bluetooth connectivity system was limited to some of the premium bikes but the Hero Connect system is launched for its commuter bikes as well. Let’s see what features do we get with this system.

Basically, it’s a cloud-based feature so we have to install an app and in that app, we will get certain notifications and stats.

Safety

In case if the bike topples during the crash, it will immediately send the app notification and SMS to your registered mobile number and emergency contacts. The feature we think is the best feature for any motorcycle. In many crash cases, the death of the person is occurred due to late arrival of medical needs. This feature will surely save lots of lives.

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Driving Stats

Trip Analysis – It helps us to see the distance travelled, time is taken and route is taken, and stores data for about six months. So it’s similar to Google Maps but with this feature, we don’t need to have mobile carried while riding. Driving Score – The driving score is something like a mark sheet, you get to know your how well your bike is driven. This will help you to manage a good economy and bike condition. Also if your friends, family member, etc rides your motorcycle then you can find out the person who rides harshly. Speed Alert – You can set the speed limit and if anyone riding motorcycle crosses the speed limit then you will get notified for it.

Vehicle Security

Live Tracking – The kit also has GPS integrated so you can track your motorcycle in real-time and also see the driving paths and speed. So it is a nice feature indeed and will surely help decrease the theft. Tow Away Alert – Even if the bike is not in started, you still get the notification if any unauthorised vehicle movement is detected such as towing. Geo-Fence Alert – The geo-fence feature basically alerts you by sending you a notification if the vehicle leaves from or arrives at set places.

You can get this system fitted while the time of buying through the manufacturer. The introductory price is kept at Rs 4,999, however, it will be priced Rs 6,499 later. It’s currently available for Xpulse 200, Passion Pro, Pleasure+ and HF-Deluxe but in near future, it will have opted for every hero motorcycle. We hope a similar type of feature to be offered by other manufacturer’s as well.