To connect your Bilt Bluetooth helmet to your phone, you must follow model-specific pairing steps because the BILT DWO-5 and DWO-3 helmets use different button sequences and pairing modes. This guide provides the exact steps for each model, covering connecting Bluetooth to phones for hands-free calls, music, and navigation while riding.
How to connect your Bilt Bluetooth helmet to your phone: Model-specific pairing steps
The pairing process depends entirely on which Bilt helmet model you own. The DWO-5 and DWO-3 require different button holds and menu navigation. Follow the instructions below for your specific model.
Pairing a BILT DWO-5 helmet
- Ensure the headset is powered on and in the configuration menu.
- Press and hold the Center Button for 12 seconds until you hear the voice prompt “Configuration menu.”
- Tap the (+) Button repeatedly until you hear “Phone pairing.”
- On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and search for nearby devices.
- Select “BiLT DWO-5” from the list of available devices.
- If your phone prompts for a PIN, enter 0000.
- Wait for the phone to confirm pairing and for the headset voice prompt confirming success.
Pairing a BILT DWO-3 helmet
- Make sure the headset is powered off.
- Press and hold Button 1 for about 8 seconds until the blue and red LEDs flash alternately, indicating pairing mode.
- Keep the headset and phone within 1 meter (about 3 feet) of each other during the process.
- Select “DWO-3” from the list.
- If your phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
What to do if pairing fails
If pairing does not work, first confirm the headset is actually in pairing mode. For the DWO-5, you must hear “Phone pairing.” For the DWO-3, the headset must be powered off before entering pairing mode, and pairing only works while it is in pairing mode; the LEDs must be flashing blue and red alternately. Restart both the headset and your phone, then try again. Ensure the devices are within 1 meter of each other. Note that on the DWO-3, pairing with a new device automatically replaces any previous pairing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my phone does not ask for a PIN during pairing?
Some mobile phones may not prompt for a PIN. If pairing completes without entering one, the connection is still valid and ready to use.
Can I connect a second phone to my Bilt helmet?
For the DWO-3, one manual page mentions disconnecting the first phone before pairing a second, but this is not the standard pairing flow.
Once paired, can I use the helmet for music and calls?
Yes. Once your phone is connected, you can play music and make hands-free calls using the helmet’s built-in speakers and microphone. The DWO-3 supports Full Duplex audio, as well as HSP, HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP profiles for full audio and call functionality.
