The Navihood L1 is a smart GPS satellite navigation bike computer designed by Meilan and assembled in China. It offers a comprehensive suite of features for cyclists, ranging from basic ride tracking to advanced navigation and training functions.
Function Description:
The Navihood L1 serves as a central hub for cycling data, navigation, and training. Its primary functions include:
- GPS Satellite Navigation: Provides turn-by-turn navigation with route display, including current road, distance to next turn, and total distance to destination. Routes can be created in the companion app or imported from external GPX files.
- Ride Data Recording: Records various cycling metrics such as speed (current, average, max), distance (active, total), time (active, total), altitude, cadence, heart rate, power, CORE temperature, slope, sunrise/sunset times, and heading.
- Training Functions: Offers features like Sport Mode (road mode by default), Auto Record (starts recording above 3km/h), Auto LAP (segments based on distance or time), Auto Turn-Page (cycles through data pages), Training Target (sets goals based on time or distance), and Virtual Opponent (races against a preset standard).
- Alerts: Allows users to preset warning values for speed, cadence, heart rate, and power, and provides reminders for hydration and energy replenishment based on exercise intensity and weather.
- Sensor Connectivity: Supports wireless connection to various sensors via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and ANT+, including speed sensors, cadence sensors, speed & cadence sensors, heart rate monitors, power meters, CORE temperature sensors, and Cute Eye Rear Lights.
- APP Integration: Most functions and settings can be managed through the dedicated Navihood L1 APP. This includes language settings, time zone, unit settings (metric/imperial), altitude calibration, ODO setting, weight, heart rate zones, power zones, data page configuration (zoom in/out, modification, sorting, hiding, adding), route creation and transfer, and firmware upgrades.
- Mobile Phone Information Display: When connected to the APP and with appropriate permissions granted, the computer can display phone calls and messages.
- File Management: Allows viewing, re-uploading, deleting, and formatting of routes and record files saved on the computer through the APP. Large files can also be transferred via a TYPE-C data cable.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Input Standard: DC 5V, 1A (via TYPE-C interface).
- GPS Positioning: Requires up to 1 minute for initial positioning, depending on signal strength.
- Display: Features a clear display showing navigation cues and various data fields.
- Connectivity: BLE and ANT+ for sensors, TYPE-C for charging and data transfer.
- Storage: Internal memory for storing ride records and routes.
- Battery: Supports firmware upgrades when battery is above 20%.
- Operating Temperature: Not explicitly stated, but warnings against high temperatures are given.
Usage Features:
- Installation: Mounts diagonally onto bicycle handlebars using rubber bands, then the computer is rotated 90 degrees to secure.
- Button Functions:
- Button 1 (Up Arrow): Short press for zoom in (data/navigation/track pages), increase value (setting page).
- Button 2 (Down Arrow): Short press for zoom out (data/navigation/track pages), decrease value (setting page).
- Button 3 (Power/Backlight): Short press to turn on/off backlight. Double short press to display status page (adjust backlight brightness here). Long press to power on/off.
- Button 4 (LAP/Menu): Short press during recording for LAP segmentation. Long press to enter operation menu.
- Button 5 (Record/Save): Short press once to start recording. Long press to save recording.
- Button 6 (Pause/Navigation): Short press again to pause recording. Quickly enters navigation page.
- APP Connection: Easy installation via App Store/Google Play or QR code. After registration and login, turn on Bluetooth, grant location permissions, and add the L1 in the app.
- Password Setting: Optional password protection via the APP.
- Automatic Backlight: Automatically adjusts backlight based on ambient light.
- Route Planning: Create routes with up to 10 waypoints in the app. Zoom in/out on trajectory/navigation pages.
- Data Management: Records automatically upload to the APP after each ride. Missing data can be re-transmitted.
- Firmware Upgrade: Performed via the APP.
- Third-party Platform Integration: Upload sports records to platforms like Komoot, Facebook, Strava, and TrainingPeaks.
- 3D Track Videos: Download and share 3D track videos of rides from the APP.
- Cute Eye Taillight Connection: Search and add the taillight in the APP to manage flashing modes, brake warnings, and automatic turn signals.
Maintenance Features:
- Charging: Charge using a mobile phone charger or computer USB interface. Charging may be interrupted if the computer overheats.
- File Transfer: For large files or unstable Bluetooth connections, use the TYPE-C data cable to transfer records and routes to/from a computer.
- Storage Management: Delete or format files via the computer or APP to free up space. The computer will automatically delete the earliest records if storage is full, unless this feature is turned off in the APP settings.
- Safety Warnings: Avoid impact, high temperatures, fire, and immersion in liquids. Dispose of waste items according to local laws.
- Warranty: Two-year warranty from the date of purchase, excluding human-caused damage.
- Support: Access troubleshooting guides, help center, and contact information via the APP or official website.
The Navihood L1 is a versatile and user-friendly bike computer, offering extensive data tracking, navigation, and training capabilities, all enhanced by its seamless integration with the companion mobile application.
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