SMART is the world’s first cycling helmet that continuously measures your heart rate, eliminating the need to wear a chest strap. Designed for use during active sports, our sensors are embedded in the helmet and transmit accurate, real time heart rate information to your sport watch, cycling computer and smartphone, while simultaneously updating all of your fitness applications.

LifeBEAM's unique combination of sensors, proprietary algorithms and distinctive mechanical solutions accurately measures and transmits heart rate information in a non-invasive, comfortable manner. Using the same optical sensors used in common medical applications, LifeBEAM technology reads pulse signals directly from your forehead as you ride. Two light beams are transmitted to the skin and the reflection is measured in an electro-optical cell. This allows us to monitor changes in blood flow and extract heart rate information. A 3D accelerometer measures changes in direction and velocity -- acceleration. Our state of the art algorithms then remove the ‘motion-generated noise,’ process all of the data in real time and send accurate heart rate numbers directly to your mobile device.

Our technology is an advanced variation of common optical sensors. Two light beams are transmitted to the skin and their reflection is measured in an electro-optical cell. This allows us to monitor changes in blood flow and extract heart rate information. Therefore, blocking the light beam with any kind of cloth will prevent this action. The sensor is located on the helmet's front, gently touching the upper part of the forehead. As long as the cap doesn't block the sensor or isn't under the hairline, you're good to go.

We provide SMART Cycling Helmets in medium (~50-56cm) and large (~57-61cm) sizes. You may notice that these sizes are a bit smaller than the standard sizes that Lazer provides to their customers. This is because the sensor takes up some room. The weight of the helmet itself is 280g (M); the LifeBEAM physiological sensor & processing unit adds only 35g.

The iPhone 4S, 5, or 5S models all have Bluetooth Low Energy, so they will be able to connect with the SMART Helmet. Unfortunately, the iPhone 4 and previous models will not.

Here's a list of the most common apps that you can use on your iPhone: 1) Strava Cycling - GPS Biking and Riding Route Tracker 2) Runtastic Road Bike - GPS Cycling Computer & Tracker 3) Runtastic Mountain Bike GPS Cycling Computer & Tracker 4) Endomondo Sports Tracker – GPS Track Running Cycling Walking & More 5) Map My Tracks OutFront Pro 6) Map My Ride - GPS Cycling, Riding, Workout Tracking and Calorie Counter 7) LogYourRide GPS

Possibly. Here's how you can check: Look up your phone on http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ . It needs to have Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE. On your phone, go to Settings > About Phone > Android Version . If the operating system is 4.3 and above, you're in the green.

For a list of devices supported by ANT+ protocol, visit this link.

The battery life is at least 15 hours of continuous usage. The system will switch to idle mode if not used for more than 3 minutes, in order to extend the battery life.

Our sensing platform requires a unique mechanical solution in order to provide you with a continuous & accurate heart rate reading. Currently we have embedded it in Lazer’s GENESIS helmet.

If your LifeBEAM Helmet was involved in a cycling-related accident, you may be eligible for a discount on a new LifeBEAM replacement helmet. We care about your safety first so please do not wear your LifeBEAM Helmet after it was involved in a crash To find out if this discount applies to you, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with pictures of your damaged helmet.

Yes, definitely. Our sensing platform is resistant to sweat, rain & other environmental conditions.

For sure. Our system was successfully tested in different extreme weather and light environments.

No additional action is needed except to turn on your SMART helmet, put it on, turn on your app or device and start cycling!

You will receive a continuous real-time measurement of your heart rate and any other heart rate feature provided by your display device or app, including average heart rate, maximum heart rate, etc.

Power meters are essential. However, they only demonstrate the work you're doing. Your heart rate is your body's response to that work. For example: accurate heart rate monitoring can provide real time feedback on whether you should continue with your workout. If you have recovered from the prior day's work out, your heart rate will increase as you begin an interval. If your heart rate is slow to rise and remains elevated longer than normal in your recovery period, you're probably better off postponing a hard session for another day.

During an aerobic workout, large groups of your body's muscles are used over an extended period of time in a consistent, rhythmic manner. In order to function aerobically, your muscles demand oxygen. The harder you exercise your muscles, the more oxygen they require. This oxygen is supplied to your muscles by your lungs through the bloodstream. As a result, your heart pumps faster during a workout in an effort to deliver the additional oxygen that your muscles demand. As you strengthen your body through exercise, you also strengthen your heart. Monitoring your personal heart rate provides a window to your overall fitness. Measuring your heart rate is the best and most commonly used way to gauge the effectiveness of your workout! Measuring the rate of your heart during exercise can help you determine when you're pushing your body too hard or need to push it harder to achieve the level of fitness you want.

Basically, yes. Extracting heart rate information from the forehead in extreme conditions is extremely complicated, and it took a few years of monitoring pilots and astronauts until we figured out how to do it. We then needed to overcome the challenges of integrating various components into a cycling helmet without adding significant weight and without interfering with the user’s ride.

LifeBEAM, an Israeli based company, was founded with a vision of becoming a global leader in sensing human performance during dynamic activities via innovative bio-sensing technology implemented into wearables.
 From its inception, LifeBEAM’s goal was to use the Aerospace domain as the perfect industry for strengthening and maturing its innovative technology, then modifying and enhancing the developed applications for use within the Fitness & Wellness domains in order to grow the company and its product line in more consumer scalable markets. 
Initially, the company focused on applications that keep jet pilots and astronauts safe in extreme environments by sensing and monitoring vital signs such as heart rate, SPO2, blood flow and activity during flight. The result: LifeBEAM created the world’s smallest, most accurate and versatile bio-sensors for motion-intensive activities. The team then realized that this innovative technology, capable of continuously measuring physiological parameters, is a game changer specifically for athletes and could be embedded in to different wearable fitness accessories such as helmets, heads-up display glasses, headsets and watches. LifeBEAM’s first consumer fitness product is the SMART, the world’s first cycling helmet that continuously measures heart rate, eliminating the need to wear a chest strap. Designed for all types of riding, our sensors are embedded in the helmet and transmit accurate, real time heart rate information to your sport watch, cycling computer or smartphone. Our goals have expanded. We are always striving for ways to improve our current products, while continuously looking to broaden the range of wearable products embedded with the LifeBEAM technology. Ultimately, we want to keep all athletes SMART about their health and safety.