cycliq Fly 6 User manual

CYCLIQ.COM
MODEL: CE603
USER GUIDE

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Contents
What’s in the box 3
Read this before using your Fly6 4
Safety, operating and care information 4
Cautions 4
Your Fly6 5
Register your Fly6 5
Fly6 layout 6
Setting up your Fly6 7
Charging your Fly6 battery 7
Battery level indicators 7
Inserting and removing the microSD card 8
Changing your Fly6 settings 9
Mounting your Fly6 10
Attaching the safety tether 11
Using your Fly6 12
Turning your Fly6 on and off 12
Before your first ride 12
Tail light options 13
Visual and audio alerts 14
Audio settings 15
Audiable alerts 15
Airplane Mode 15
Features 16
Video resolution 16
Looping function 17
Capturing still images 17
Incident Protection Mode 17
Manual footage capture 17
Cycliq Home Safe Mode 19
Bike alarm 19
Idle Mode 19
Durability 19
Accessing your footage 20
Video segment length 20
Editing your footage 20
CycliqPlus mobile app 21
Connecting to your modile device 21
Time and date settings 21
File lock warning 21
Tail light settings 21
Updating your firmware 22
Cycliq auto-updater 22
Troubleshooting 23
Join the cycliq community 24
Technical data 25
Compliance statements 26
Regulatory information 28

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What’s in
the box
1 x Fly6
1 x Cycliq 32GB microSD card
1 x Seat post mount
1 x Standard seat post strap
1 x Aero seat post strap
1 x 0° Spacer
1 x D-shaped seat post adaptor
1 x Aero seat post adaptor
1 x USB to USB-C cable
1 x Safety tether
1 x Safety information and warranty sheet (not pictured)
1 x Quick Start Guide (not pictured)

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Read this before using your Fly6
Disclaimer
The Fly6 is designed specifically to be used as a rear ‘tail light’ with video and
audio recording capabilities for bicycles. While every effort has been made
to ensure it will fit most bicycles on the market, it may not fit all bicycles,
depending on your bike set up.
Please note that Cycliq, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are
not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the
Fly6, including memory cards.
Warning against copyright infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of
images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means
of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights
even if the image was shot for personal use.
Safety, operating and care information
The following is important information which relates to the safe operation and
care of your Fly6. For more information, please read your ‘Safety Information
& Limited Warranty Guide’ contained in your accessory box and visit
cycliq.com/qsg for more information.
Cautions
• Warning! No modification of this device is allowed. Opening the housing of
the Fly6 will damage the water-resistant seal and void your warranty.
• The Fly6 is not a toy: children should not play with the Fly6.
• Do not look directly at the LED lights when operating.
• Do not immerse the Fly6 in water or any other liquid.
• Avoid dropping or knocking the Fly6 in any way.
• Pay attention and care when closing the port cover.
Please ensure it is closed completely prior to operation.
• No liability can be accepted for any damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions or any other improper use or mishandling.
• The Fly6 has a rechargeable non-replaceable lithium-ion battery. When
disposing of this, it should be done in compliance with the laws, rules and
regulations of your relevant local authorities.
• The Fly6 is provided with a mode that makes it safe for transport by air,
road and sea. This is called Airplane Mode and must be enabled when
transporting or shipping your Fly6. We recommend transporting and
shipping your Fly6 with less than 30% charge.

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Your Fly6
Register your Fly6
We strongly advise that you register your Fly6 with Cycliq. Once registered,
you’ll receive notifications for new software or firmware updates, new features
and user tips. Registration also speeds up the process should you require
assistance with technical support or warranty queries.
To register your Fly6, visit cycliq.com/register,
or use the CycliqPlus mobile app.

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Fly6 layout
Front: port cover openedSide layoutFront and back layout

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Setting up your Fly6
Charging your Fly6 battery
Your Fly6 comes partially charged. Before using it
for the first time, please charge the Fly6 fully.
To charge:
• Connect your Fly6 to a USB power adapter (not supplied)
using the supplied USB cable.
• The indicator light will illuminate red showing the Fly6 is charging.
• The indicator light will illuminate green when the Fly6 is fully charged.
You can charge your Fly6 using the USB cable provided and your computer
however, this will significantly reduce the rate of charge. For the quickest
charge, use a USB power adapter that supports USB fast charge (5V @ 2.1A).
Note
The Fly6 is ‘Fast Charge’ compatible and accepts up to 2.1 amps. Accordingly,
the time to charge from flat to fully charged varies from 1.5 to 6 hours
depending on the method of charging, i.e. mains power USB at 2.1 amps (not
supplied) or computer USB (at as little as 0.5A). Battery life will diminish over
time and charge cycles.
Battery level indicator
When turning on your Fly6, an audible battery status will sound, alerting
you to the current battery level. This will indicate whether you have enough
power for your next ride. See below for audible notification guide:
4 rapid high pitched beeps = 75% to 100% charged
3 rapid high pitched beeps = 50% to <75% charged
2 rapid high pitched beeps = 25% to <50% charged
1 rapid high pitched beep = 12% to <25% charged
3 long high pitched beeps = Less than 12% charged

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Inserting and removing the microSD card
• Your Fly6 comes with a 32GB microSD card pre-installed.
• Your Fly6 MUST have a microSD card installed to operate.
You can insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot of your Fly6 and press
in gently until locked in place.
Please ensure the notch on the microSD card is pointing upwards towards the
top of the Fly6, as illustrated here.
To remove your microSD card, gently press down on the microSD card until it
releases from the microSD card slot.
Note
We highly recommend formatting your microSD card regularly. This will ensure
your Fly6 operates at peak performance and guarantee your ride is always
recorded. More information of how to format your microSD card is available here.
microSD card slot
USB-C port
Port cover
microSD card

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Changing your Fly6 settings
Most of the primary functions of the Fly6 can be
controlled using the Power and Q buttons on the
side of the Fly6.
Summary
On the Fly6
• All primary functions can be accessed
using the Power and Q buttons.
On the CycliqPlus mobile app
• There are other settings and features that are
only accessible via the CycliqPlus mobile app
(iOS and Android). Please download this from
iTunes or the Google Play Store.
On the CycliqPlus desktop app
• This option offers similar functionality to the
CycliqPlus mobile app. It is accessible on
your PC or Mac when you plug your Fly6 into
your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Alternatively insert your microSD card into your
computer’s microSD card reader.
microSD card slot
USB-C port
Port cover
microSD card
Power button Q button

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Mounting your Fly6
Mounting your Fly6 to your bike
Your Fly6 comes with a seat post mount that features the Cycliq 1/8 Turn Quick Release System. There are 2 Velcro strap
lengths included to allow for mounting to traditional (narrow) and aero (wide) seat post styles.
1. Select the appropriate
spacer or adapter for
your bike. Place the
spacer or adapter
between the Fly6 seat
post mount and the
seat post.
2.
1. Insert either the
standard or aero length
seat post strap and pull
all the way through
until the clasp meets
the seat post mount,
ensuring the silicon-
coated surface grips
your seat post.
1. 1. While holding the
mount against your
seat post, wrap the
Velcro strap around
and feed it through the
rectangular hoop at the
other end of the strap.
Wrap the Velcro back
on itself to secure your
mount.
3.
NOTE
The Fly6 must be
mounted in an upright
position as pictured.
1. To mount your Fly6
align the tabs on the
Fly6 with the slots in
the seat post mount.
Turn Fly6 clockwise a
1/8th turn until you hear
a click and then the
Fly6 will be locked into
the seat post mount.
4. 1. You can easily remove
your Fly6 from the
bike by removing it
from the seat post
mount with a 1/8th turn
anticlockwise. You can
leave the mount on
your bike for next use.
5.

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Attaching the safety tether to your Fly6
1. On the back of the Fly6 there are 2 holes
for the safety tether to be attached through.
2. Thread the thinner part of the tether through the holes,
then thread the other end through the loop to secure the tether.
3. We recommend always using the Fly6 with the
tether attached and secured around your seat post.
Insert the tether through here

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Using your Fly6
Turning on your Fly6
Press and hold the Power button (for approximately 3-4 seconds) until the
rotating LED bezel illuminates and the ‘power on’ chime is heard – then release.
Power level ‘beeps’ will sound, indicating the battery status - see battery level
indicators on page 9.
Turning off your Fly6
Press and hold the Power button (for approximately 3-4 seconds) until the
power level ‘beeps’ sound (indicating the battery status) and the power off
chime is heard or the LEDS have turned off.
Before your first ride
Please follow all the below steps before
going out on your first ride with your Fly6.
1. Fully charge your Fly6 – see page 7
2. Ensure your microSD is inserted – see page 8
3. Ensure your Fly6 port cover is securely closed
4. Ensure your safety tether is correctly attached – see page 11
5. Check the date and time stamps are correctly synced – see page 21

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LED 9 tail light
LED 1 indicator light
LED 8 bezel light LED 2 bezel light
LED 5 bezel light
Microphone
LED 4 bezel lightLED 6 bezel light
LED 3 bezel lightLED 7 bezel light
Tail light options
The following options are available:
• Camera Only Mode (tail light off)
• Constant Mode High (tail light solid with high intensity)
• Constant Mode Low (tail light solid with low intensity)
• Flash Mode High (tail light flashing with high intensity)
• Flash Mode Low (tail light flashing with low intensity)
• Organic Mode (tail light random pattern with variable intensity)
You can cycle through the available tail light options using the Power button.
The available tail light options can be customised via the CycliqPlus app.
Note
To maximise battery life, select a lower intensity tail light option and turn
off your Fly6 when not in use. Your tail light mode and intensity will be
remembered when you power off your Fly6. The next time you power on
your Fly6 it will resume with the previously used light mode and intensity.
Consider bicycle light regulations in your area when setting up your tail light.

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Visual and audio alerts
Visual and audio alerts
(Refer to the diagram on page 13)
LEDS Audio Alerts (Volume Dependant) Reason
All LEDs off None Fly6 is off
3 red flashes of the indicator light None Fly6 requires charging
Single solid green indicator light None 100% charged & Fly6 is connected to a working charger
Single solid red indicator light None 0-99% charged & Fly6 is connected to a working charger
Single solid blue indicator light None Bluetooth connected
All bezel LEDs blinking red in unison 2 quick and 1 longer beep every 12-14 seconds microSD card error
Bezel LEDs rotating clockwise (red) Optional short beep every 3, 5 or 10 mins
dependant on your beep interval settings Fly6 is recording
N/A 1 beep Still image captured
Bezel LEDs flash from top to
bottom and back again along the sides Ascending chime Fly6 has been turned on
None Descending chime Fly6 has been turned off

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LEDS Audio Alerts (Volume Dependant) Reason
N/A 4 rapid high pitched beeps 75% to <99% charged (only when turning on or off)
N/A 3 rapid high pitched beeps 50% to <75% charged (only when turning on or off)
N/A 2 rapid high pitched beeps 25% to <50% charged (only when turning on or off)
N/A 1 high pitched beep 12% to <25% charged (only when turning on or off)
N/A 3 long high pitched beeps Less than 12% charged (only when turning on or off)
See Home Safe Mode (on page 19) 1 long and 1 very long beep every 60 seconds Less than 12% charged (during use)
N/A 3 rapid beeps Incident Protection Mode triggered - See page 17
Tail light (as per options on page 13) N/A Keeps you visible
N/A Constant repeating ascending tone Alarm triggered
Audio settings
The Fly6 has a microphone which records sound
in high quality. It also has a speaker which is used
for audible alarms and alerts.
Volume levels
The audio volume of the speaker can be set from
off to 100%, in 20% increments (0-5).
The volume of the audio can be customised via
the CycliqPlus app on mobile or desktop.
Audible alerts
A recording alert notification can be set using the
CycliqPlus app. This provides a short beep at 3, 5,
or 10-minute intervals to notify you that your Fly6
is recording video footage. This is particularly
useful as you can’t see the rotating bezel whilst
riding. This alert can also be turned off and is
affected by your selected volume setting.
Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode turns off all device signals
rendering it compliant for airline travel, transport
and shipping.
To activate Airplane Mode the Fly6 must be
turned off, and then simultaneously press and
hold the power and Q button for 3-4 seconds.
Each side of the LED bezel will flash alternately
twice to confirm Airplane Mode is activated.

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Video resolution
The Fly6 is equipped with a Full HD camera. The lens has a 135° viewing angle providing an ultra-wide view of what’s going on behind you.
There are two video resolutions to choose from. More storage space and power will be used with the higher resolution setting.
Video Frames per second Screen resolution
1080p FHD 30 1920x1080 16:9
720p HD 60 1280x720 16:9
Features

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Looping function
Your Fly6 is designed as a ‘set-and-forget’ cycling accessory. The footage is
set to record on a ‘continuous loop’ so you don’t have to worry about running
out of storage space on your microSD card. When there is no more free
space left, the Fly6 will then start recording over the oldest footage first.
Any locked footage saved by the Fly6 Incident Protection Mode or manual
footage capture, will not be overwritten by this looping function.
The looping function cannot be turned off. This ensures that you do not
forget to record your ride. If you want to keep your ride footage, ensure you
transfer it to another storage device.
The maximum duration of video footage that you can record is dependent on
the selected video setting as well as the storage capacity of your
microSD card.
Locked footage can completely fill your microSD card. We recommend
regularly transferring any locked footage and other videos to another storage
device and then formatting your microSD card with the CycliqPlus app.
Capturing still images
Your Fly6 can take still images while recording video. You can do this by
holding the Q and power button simultaneously for 1 second. This image will
be saved as a JPEG and can be accessed with the rest of your footage (see
page 20). The Fly6 will emit a short beep to confirm image capture.
Incident Protection Mode
The Fly6 has been designed to save footage from major incidents without
being recorded over and without you having to do anything.
Incident Protection Mode is activated when the Fly6 is tilted more than 60°
from the vertical (or 30° from the ground) for more than 5 seconds. If this
happens, your Fly6 will lock the current and immediately preceding video
segments. This prevents the footage from being overwritten by the video
looping function.
Incident Protection Mode can be enabled and disabled via the CycliqPlus app.
The default setting is enabled.
Manual footage capture
If you witness an event that you want to capture and retain while riding,
simply press and hold the Q button for 2 seconds. This will manually trigger
Incident Protection Mode and 3 rapid beeps will sound to confirm that the
current and previous segments of video have been locked.

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5-minute segment, Incident Protection Mode example
10-minutes of locked files.
15-minute segment, Incident Protection Mode example
30-minutes of locked files.
10-minute segment, Incident Protection Mode example
20-minutes of locked files.
NOTE
When Incident Protection Mode is triggered, or if you trigger manual
footage capture, the current segment will be locked and will continue
recording until the current segment is complete or the Fly6 is turned off.
For example, if you trigger Incident Protection Mode 3 minutes into a 5
minute segment, your Fly6 will also record the following 2 minutes and
save it as a locked file.
Caution
Incident Protection Mode can be turned off via the CycliqPlus app,
however, this is not recommended.

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Cycliq Home Safe Mode
Your safety is our number one priority, so the
Fly6 has been designed that when your battery
level falls below 12% the Fly6 will automatically
enter Home Safe Mode.
When Home Safe Mode is activated, you will hear
1 long and 1 very long beep every 60 seconds
depending on your volume setting.
If the Fly6 is recording and the tail light is in use
when Home Safe Mode is activated then the
camera will stop recording. If the tail light is set to
a high intensity option then this will be reduced
to low intensity. The Fly6 will then continue to
power the lights until the battery reaches 0% and
the Fly6 will power off.
If the Fly6 is in Camera Only Mode when Home
Safe Mode is activated the camera will continue
to record until the battery reaches 0% and the
Fly6 will power off.
You can still use the power button to cycle
between all available tail light options, including
any high intensity options.
Bike alarm
The Fly6 bike alarm can be armed via the
CycliqPlus mobile app. If your Fly6 is moved
whilst it is armed (including if your bike is moved
with the Fly6 attached), it will sound an alarm, the
tail light will begin to pulse and the camera will
start recording. You will also receive an alert and
alarm notification on your smartphone if you are
in Bluetooth range.
The bike alarm can be turned off (if you are in
Bluetooth range) via the CycliqPlus mobile app.
Manual over-ride
of bike alarm
If the alarm is active but cannot be stopped,
press both the power button and Q button until
the alarm stops. This will take around 8 seconds.
Durability
The Fly6 has been designed for all-weather use
and is water and dust resistant. You should still
take care to ensure the Fly6 port cover is firmly
and correctly sealed before use.
Idle Mode
Idle Mode is intended to assist with battery
management. If Idle Mode is active, the Fly6 will
turn off automatically after sensing no movement
for 15 minutes. You can turn the Fly6 back on as
you normally would when you return to using it.
Idle Mode can be enabled and disabled via the
CycliqPlus app. The default setting is disabled.
Caution
Cycliq recommends familiarising yourself carefully
with this function before using it as this function
can prevent your ride from being recorded. Idle
Mode should only be used with an audible alert
setting of 3, 5, or 10 minutes so you are aware if
your Fly6 has turned off.

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After your ride, you can access your footage in two ways:
1. Connect your Fly6 directly to any PC or Mac using the supplied USB cable.
2. Remove the microSD card and read data using a compatible device.
https://cycliq.com/blogs/how-to-connect-fly-ce-with-usb-otg/
 https://support.cycliq.com/a/solutions/articles/13000074083
Video segment length
Footage is saved in chronological order in 5, 10 or 15-minute segments in
MP4 format, with each segment creating a separate file. Smaller files can be
more convenient to move and edit however larger segments will increase the
duration of any locked footage in a single file.
For example, a longer video segment length allows you longer to find a safe
place to pull over and initiate a manual footage capture.
The table below gives an indication of approximate file size per segment length:
Example at 1080p FHD @30fps
Segment Length Approx. File Size
5 minutes 850 MB
10 minutes 1.7 GB
15 minutes 2.55 GB
Video segment length can be changed via the CycliqPlus app.
Editing footage
You can edit the footage from your Fly6 using the CycliqPlus app. From here
you can also overlay Strava metrics and share highlights from your ride.
Accessing your footage