Value for money – at 10k INR all inclusive, this is a fantastic device.
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So…I’ve been using the Maxto M3S for the past 2 years. So have about 5 others in my apartment.
I have been using the non-stick clamp for a while but it broke recently so I’ve switched over to the sticky one which also comes with the box.
Instructions on how to pair it with other Maxto or non-Maxto devices.
Yes…it’s complicated! I have seen similar designs on other devices too though. The first time you do this, it can be a downright headache and does require patience
A couple of videos on how to pair
What I like –
- Buttons. Fairly intuitive and spaced out and can be used easily with gloves.
- Phone pairing and pairing to a second intercom – easy. Done within about a minute usually. I also like how easily the switchover happens from phone to intercom. For instance, when I get a call, the intercom disconnects till the call is over and reconnects seamlessly. The call being picked up automatically after 2-3 rings is, I presume, a safety feature, but one that I don’t like, given the number of spam calls
- Battery – the last relatively long ride the wife & I did was from Bengaluru to Bhutan and back. The wife had a Parani M10 and I had the Maxto. We have a habit of not switching off the intercom throughout the day. And every single day, the Parani M10 would switch off at around the 8/9th hour. But the Maxto would still say, “Battery full” lol. Once we got back, we got a Maxto M3S for the wife too.
- 2k Video recording – with this turned on, I could still get around 5-6 hours of continuous usage. Not bad I think. This is a useful “dashcam” equivalent of sorts. I generally turn this on for my city commutes.
- Value for money – at 10k INR all-inclusive, this is a fantastic device.
- Sound and Mic – it’s good. Far better than the Parani M10 I had earlier. The noise cancellation is fantastic too. I have had to take some calls on the go on occasion and have found that the person on the other side has no idea I was on a motorcycle.
What I dislike
- Multi intercom pairing – even Maxto to Maxto pairing is a headache. Again, I was clear that I would 99% need to pair with the wife so it was ok for me. On a recent ride with 10 other riders, we all just decided to use the “Discord” app. The network is now available almost everywhere. Must say, wasn’t the worst experience. Voice clarity suffers a tad bit but it’s extremely easy to stay connected with many riders. If that’s your thing of course.
- Warranty – while I have a friend who can handle this for me personally, its lack of general availability in India means that damage to the device is irreparable.
Overall, very satisfied with this device. And, value for money is not even the primary factor
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