“Today, this is a milestone in compatibility, but for cycling safety, this signals a fundamental shift: when the bike and the helmet work together, the riding experience becomes more connected and safer than ever. This is the first step towards that future, and we are very excited about it.”
RedefiningRider Safety
UNIT 1 becomes the first helmet brand to integrate real-time data from the Bosch Smart eBike System via the Live Data Interface.
Trusted by more than 60,000 riders globally, on “Bosch eBike Systems” bikes from over 100 leading brands.
Fiets en helm gaan hand in hand
Two industries that have been advancing separately, now connected.
LIVEDATA
The bike industry and the helmet industry have seen plenty of advancements on the connectivity and safety sides over the past decade, but each has been operating independently. This integration combines the new Bosch eBike Live Data Interface with UNIT 1's Active Safety technology — a direct, open channel for the helmet to use live data from the bike.
Three connected behaviours. Zero input from the rider.
Helm automatisch inschakelen
When the bike turns on, the helmet powers on automatically. Active Safety tech is running on every ride.
Automatic Brake Light
When the bike decelerates, the helmet's brake light activates. Better communication to the drivers behind you, at head height.
Lichtwedstrijd
Helmet lights mirror the bike's light settings. Full control of your lighting from one place — the handlebars.
Why riders trust UNIT 1.
Veelgestelde vragen
Which UNIT 1 helmets work with the Bosch Live Data Interface?
Every adult UNIT 1 Smart Helmet. If you already ride a FARO, AURA or NEON, you'll get the integration through a free firmware update — no new helmet needed. From 2027, all new UNIT 1 helmets ship with Bosch Live Data compatibility built in, straight out of the box.
Which e-bikes are covered?
Any e-bike equipped with the Bosch eBike Smart System from 2022 onward — that's when they introduced the system.
When does the integration go live?
Fall 2026. From that moment, the connected features become available to existing riders via firmware update.
Do I have to pay for the update?
No. The integration arrives as a free firmware update for every compatible UNIT 1 adult helmet. It's not an add-on or a subscription — it's a new capability of the helmet you already own.
Do I need to pair anything, or open an app?
To connect the helmet with the bike, follow these instructions (link to a video).
Once helmet and bike are connected, the three behaviors run on their own: the helmet powers on with the bike, the brake light fires when you slow down, and your helmet lights follow the bike's light settings. Nothing to press, nothing to remember.
What happens if my bike is older than 2022?
The Live Data integration needs the Bosch eBike Smart System (2022 onward), so older systems aren't covered.
Is my helmet still fully certified with the integration on?
Yes. The integration is a software layer on top of the helmet — it doesn't touch the shell, the liner or the protection system. Your helmet keeps its NTA-8776 certification and Mips System, and a 5-star Virginia Tech safety rating.