# U1 FARO > Legacy app for UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet, now discontinued. (iPhone/iPad app by Unit 1 Gear, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u1-faro/id1537507170 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Unit 1 Gear, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466692915) - Category: Travel, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 3.09/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 111 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-08-26 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u1-faro/id1537507170/reviews.md ## What is U1 FARO? This is the legacy version of the FARO App, compatible only with the UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet. This App has been replaced by the UNIT 1 App and will be discontinued ## Key features - Legacy compatibility - UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet support - Discontinued application ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u1-faro/id1537507170/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-10-21* The app is super responsive and intuitive as the product. The sync with both helmet and remote was seamless process. The level of customization is just great. The little bonus is to be able to visualize in one place the battery status for all equipments. Looking forward to completing my list of U1 products by the addition of the torch backpack ! ### 3/5 — Blinker switch *2023-07-21* Having a hard time pairing helmet and switch ### 2/5 — App buggy, custom presets missing *2023-05-27* App struggles to sync/update the helmet at times Custom preset interface in blank/empty on two different iOS devices **Developer response:** Hey Alan, thanks for your feedback. Please, perform a Full Factory Reset on the helmet, and re-install the App (logging out). This should solve the issue! In case you have any questions, please send us an email at support@unit1gear.com. ### 1/5 — App has never functioned as promised *2022-12-28, version 0.19.13* Its a real shame that the Faro helmet App has been disappointing since its launch, and it has been very buggy and broken for two versions in a row as of December 2022. One of the main selling points for the Faro helmet was Fall/Crash Detection, and the ability for the App to alert an emergency contact with your location. This has never functioned as promised, and it now requires an iPhone to refresh the Faro App in the background at all times, quickly sapping the phone battery. The worst part? It STILL doesn’t properly alert a contact when activated. I have provided feedback on this and other shortcomings of the App to Unit 1 several times since the fulfillment of their Kickstarter campaign, and I still have not seen improvements. I really believe in Unit 1’s vision for providing a safer experience for bicycle commuters, and I hope they are able to remedy the various App issues going forward. **Developer response:** Hi RLFBZN, thanks for your feedback! We've updated the App, addressing all the issues you've described there. Please, make sure you're using the 0.20.6 version. If there's anything else you need, please send us an email at support@unit1gear.com. ### 1/5 — Incredibly buggy app ruins the helmet *2022-11-29, version 0.19.5* This app is incredibly buggy and with glaring typos (e.g. ironically “light” is misspelled, of all words). The app often doesn’t connect to the helmet for minutes, and the customization settings do not sync the first time you select them, requiring you to toggle back and forth between these presets to get the helmet to change. You also cannot delete any presets you create. The fact that the helmet requires you to use this app for switching between preset modes ruins an otherwise cool helmet. I would return this helmet based on the quality of this app alone. **Developer response:** Hi Jklungo11, thanks for your feedback! We've updated the App, addressing all the issues you've described there. Please, make sure you're using the 0.20.6 version. If there's anything else you need, please send us an email at support@unit1gear.com. ### 2/5 — Rating for the app, not the helmet *2022-11-28, version 0.19.5* First order of business was updating the firmware on the helmet, which got confirmed as "complete". Then, I wanted to "Customize Helmet", but got stopped by another firmware update prompt. Clicked on "Update & Customize", got another "Firmware update complete" ... and have been stuck in that loop ever since. No matter how much I update, oy will always request to update again and I can't customize ANY settings. Second downside: I am not going to give Unit 1 FARO full access to my address book to set an emergency contact. There ought to be an option where I can simply write in the information needed without a broad privacy compromise. At this point in time, the app is all show and zero function, except for facilitation firmware updates to the helmet that lead to nothing. ## Frequently asked questions about U1 FARO ### What is U1 FARO? U1 FARO is the legacy version of the FARO App, designed to be compatible only with the UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet. This application has been replaced by the UNIT 1 App and will be discontinued. ### Is U1 FARO still supported? No, U1 FARO is a legacy application that has been replaced by the UNIT 1 App and will be discontinued. Users are advised to migrate to the new application for continued support and functionality. ### Where can I find the new app for my UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet? The new application that replaces U1 FARO is called the UNIT 1 App. You can find it by searching for 'UNIT 1 App' in your device's app store. ### What devices does U1 FARO support? U1 FARO is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work with the UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet. ### What is the age rating for U1 FARO? U1 FARO has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older. ### When was U1 FARO last updated? The latest version of U1 FARO, 0.20.16, was last updated on March 28, 2024. However, as a legacy app, it is scheduled for discontinuation. ### What is the user rating for U1 FARO? U1 FARO has a user rating of 3.1 stars based on 11 ratings. This reflects user sentiment for this legacy version. ### Is U1 FARO free to download? Yes, U1 FARO is available for free download. However, please note that it is a legacy application and will be discontinued. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 0.20.16 — 2024-03-28 This is the legacy version of the FARO App, compatible only with the UNIT 1 FARO Smart Helmet. This App has been replaced by the UNIT 1 App and will be discontinued ### 0.20.13 — 2023-11-29 Improved support for FARO helmet recognition and upgrades ### 0.20.10 — 2023-06-09 Improvements were added to device connectivity ### 0.20.6 — 2023-05-12 - Crash Detection flow improvements - Some minor fixes ### 0.20.4 — 2023-01-21 We're constantly working to improve your experience with the UNIT 1 App. We've made several changes with this version, mainly on Bluetooth connection speed between the Helmet and the App once you turn on the Helmet (now fast than ever) and general stability (crashes, freezes, etc). We also fixed a couple of annoying bugs and made other performance improvements. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*