This smart helmet lights up, signals turns, detects crashes, and makes you seen—finally a safer option for daily city bike commuting and e-bike, e-scooter approved! Also, a few of my friends said it looked like Robocop especially with the visor on. Thanks Unit 1 for sending this over to test.
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🎬 About this video
I’ve been using the *Unit 1 Aura smart helmet for the past few weeks — for errands, daily commuting, even night rides — and honestly? I’ve never felt so *seen on a bike.
This isn’t just a helmet. It’s got:
- *Built-in front + rear lights
- Brake alerts and turn signals (with the optional remote)
- Crash detection that notifies your emergency contact
- Fidlock magnetic buckle, full app customization, and even a visor + bug net add-on
The Aura is like a sleeker, lighter version of Unit 1’s Faro helmet — perfect for average bike commuters or casual road cyclists who ride in the city, countryside, or at night. It skips the extra flash for real-world function.
In this review, I’ll cover:
- How the helmet fits (I’m a 55cm oval head!)
- Real-world signal + brake test results
- Battery life, MIPS protection, IPX6 rain rating
- Design tradeoffs vs. Lumos / Oakley / Faro
- What works and what flopped (*spoiler: my brake lights didn’t trigger like they should…)
I’ll also show:
- App controls
- Light customization
- Why visibility is critical (especially since 56% of cycling fatalities happen in low light)
🕦 Timestamps
00:00:00 tons of features
00:00:17 Better than the Faro?
00:00:58 is there a price on safety?
00:01:10 get it at a discount!
00:01:46 design
00:02:28 certifications & MIPS
00:02:49 included and add-ons
00:03:02 add on: visor
00:04:37 glasses and visor
00:04:49 other add-ons
00:05:24 sizing
00:06:02 fit adjustment
00:06:29 turning on the helmet
00:07:23 light presets, battery life
00:09:34 night time visibility IS safety
00:10:09 app: weather & daylight
00:11:00 charging
00:11:13 add-on remote: turn signals, brake lights
00:13:30 final thoughts?
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