Unit 1 Faro Urban Smart MIPS Bike Helmet Review - feat. 500+ Lumen + Brake Sensor + Fall Detection

Smart helmets not only protect you in an accident but can also keep you visible while riding. The Unit 1 FARO helmet that we have here in this review is one of the most feature filled helmets we’ve reviewed to date. The retail price of the helmet ranges from a base price of $209.90 up to $277.20 with the optional MIPS and turn signal addons. Not only does the FARO have 500+ lumen output but the helmet also features a multi-element LED grid hidden under a sleek fabric cover. A well designed companion app allows for full customization of the lighting modes and the ability to enable or disable fall detection, brake sensing, lighting responsive and weather responsive modes. The optional turn signal feature includes a wireless handlebar mounted controller that lets you indicate if you’re turning right or left to notify riders behind you.
The FARO combines classic urban helmet styling with modern LED lighting elements. While the FARO isn’t the first helmet to offer built-in lights, the helmet offers one of the most extensive safety features. Not only does the FARO 1 have a front headlight, but it also has a rear LED and a unique hidden taillight beneath a fabric cover. The multiple lighting elements allow for sequential turn signals and a variety of eye-catching illumination patterns. Unit 1 offers the FARO in a variety of matte colors with fun names such as Blackbird, Stingray, Juniper and the Maverick color we have here. It’s a two piece shell with minimal slits on the top of the helmet and an exhaust port under the rear taillight. There is no fabric visor like the Bolle Halo React or Coros SafeSound, instead the shell slightly extends outward.
There is a single power button on the bottom of the fabric region that has to be held to turn the helmet on or off. As the helmet is powering on or off, a five bar battery status meter is displayed along with a startup / shutdown animation. It’s a slick feature that takes advantage of the taillight and hidden lights. That’s the extent of the user interface as you can only turn the helmet on or off using the button and not change profiles or lighting modes. Although we would have liked to see the ability to switch between profiles via the helmet, it is more intuitive to use the companion app which displays more information. As with other smart devices the heavy reliance on the smartphone app means the helmet can quickly become obsolete if Unit 1 decides to stop supporting the free app.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
03:04 Fit + Finish
08:15 Light Output
11:24 Unit 1 FARO App
14:13 The Final Score
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