BluArmor HS3 Helmet Bluetooth Device

Most riders start with a phone in the pocket and earphones under the helmet. It works until a call comes in on the highway or the earbuds start hurting after an hour. The BluArmor HS3 replaces that setup with a small unit on the side of your helmet, speakers in the ear pockets and a mic that picks up your voice.

BluArmor calls the HS3 its smartest headset. In practice that means you can answer calls by voice, chat with your pillion, and pair it with a phone, a GPS or an action camera. It is engineered in India and is a good starting point in the BluArmor range.

Talk to your pillion with Buddy Connect

Buddy Connect lets you connect rider to pillion for a normal conversation, and you can share music one to one as well. It is a short range link built for two people on the same bike, so it works well for couples and for regular rides with a pillion.

Answer calls and control music with hey! BLU

Say hey! BLU and the HS3 listens for your command. You can answer a call by saying "Answer" and manage your music without reaching for the phone. A one-level noise reduction on the mic helps keep wind noise out of your calls.

Pair it with the gear you already use

The HS3 runs on Bluetooth 5.3 and supports a primary and a secondary phone. It also works with GPS devices, action cameras, radar devices and motorcycle cluster connectivity. Settings are handled through the BluArmor app on Android and iOS, and a T-Stick wireless remote is compatible (sold separately).

Built for rain, dust and gloves

The HS3 has an IP67 rating and an all-weather build, so a sudden shower will not put it out of action. The three-button interface is glove friendly, which matters more than it sounds when you are trying to skip a track at 80 km/h. If you ride through the monsoon regularly, our guide on staying dry while riding in the rain covers the rest of the setup.

Fits full-face, modular and open-face helmets

The HS3 is designed to fit most full-face, modular and open-face helmets. The box includes a VHB mount for the helmet shell and speaker spacers to help you get the speakers close to your ears. Speaker position depends on how your helmet fits, so if the ear pockets feel off, our helmet fitting guide is a good place to start.

BluArmor HS3 tech specs

• Audio: Dhwani by Blu signature audio with one-level noise reduction
• Voice control: hey! BLU wake word
• Rider to pillion: Buddy Connect with 1-to-1 music sharing
• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Phone support: primary and secondary phone
• Other connections: action camera, GPS device, radar device, motorcycle cluster
• Controls: 3-button module, T-Stick remote compatible (sold separately), 360° App control
• Battery: around 16 hours of use on a single charge
• Charging: USB Type-C
• Water and dust protection: IP67
• Helmet compatibility: most full-face, modular and open-face helmets

What is in the box

• 1 HS3 unit (includes headset and mic)
• Speaker spacers
• VHB mount
• Type-C charging cable

Helmet not included.

Is the HS3 the right BluArmor for you?

The HS3 is built for solo riders and rider and pillion pairs. If most of your riding is a daily commute or weekend trips with a pillion, it covers what you need without paying for group features you will not use. If you also want a longer battery, the BluArmor HS1 is worth a look. For talking to riders on other bikes, compare the full lineup in our helmet Bluetooth headsets and communicators category.

Frequently asked questions

Q1: Does the BluArmor HS3 fit my helmet?

A1: The HS3 is designed to fit most full-face, modular and open-face helmets. It sticks to the side of the helmet with the included VHB mount, and the speaker spacers in the box let you adjust how close the speakers sit to your ears. The helmet is not included. If you are not sure how your helmet should sit around your ears, our helmet fitting guide explains it.

Q2: Can I talk to my pillion on the HS3?

A2: Yes. Buddy Connect links the rider and the pillion for conversation and 1-to-1 music sharing. It is a short range connection meant for two people on one bike. If you want to talk to riders on other bikes, have a look at the group intercom options in our communicators category.

Q3: Can I answer calls without touching the device?

A3: Yes. Say hey! BLU to wake the voice control, then say "Answer" to pick up a call. You can manage music by voice too. The three buttons are there as a backup, and they are easy to use with gloves on.

Q4: How long does the HS3 battery last?

A4: BluArmor rates the HS3 for around 16 hours of use on a single charge, which is enough for a full day of riding. It charges over USB Type-C and the cable is included. On a multi-day trip, pack a power bank as well. Our list of items to carry on a long motorcycle tour has more ideas.

Q5: Is the BluArmor HS3 waterproof?

A5: It has an IP67 rating, which means it is dust tight and can handle rain and temporary immersion in water. That is plenty for a wet commute. For the rest of your monsoon setup, read our guide on staying dry while riding in the rain.

Q6: What is the difference between the HS3 and the HS1?

A6: Both are compact helmet Bluetooth devices with Dhwani by Blu HD speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, a three-button interface and 360° App support. The HS3 adds the hey! BLU wake word for voice control, Buddy Connect for rider to pillion talk and an IP67 rating. The BluArmor HS1 lists a longer battery life of 20+ hours, so it suits riders who go longer between charges and do not need voice control.

Q7: What can I connect to the HS3?

A7: It works over Bluetooth 5.3 and supports a primary and a secondary phone. BluArmor also lists support for GPS devices, action cameras, radar devices and motorcycle cluster connectivity. The BluArmor app for Android and iOS lets you customise settings, and a T-Stick wireless remote is compatible but sold separately.