Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass carries UV400 protection lenses, Bluetooth 5.2, dual 15.3mm drivers, and 4 hours of playtime, and it sells for KSh 3,800 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Two 90mAh cells sit inside the temple arms and refill in 1.5 hours through a magnetic contact cable. The frame links to any phone within a 10-metre range on the 2.402GHz to 2.480GHz band. Mascom International stocks the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass brand new and sealed, ready for same-day collection or countrywide delivery.
The Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass suits people who cannot afford to block out the world. Boda boda riders, matatu commuters, morning runners along Karura and Ngong Road, delivery riders, site foremen, and market traders all need to hear traffic while taking a call. Earbuds seal the ear canal and hide the sound of a lorry closing in. Open-ear drivers sit above the ear instead, leaving the canal completely free. Sales staff working Kimathi Street and Moi Avenue get the same benefit indoors, catching a customer question and a phone call at once.
At Mascom International, we are witnessing steady demand for audio eyewear from customers who previously bought two separate items: a pair of sunglasses and a set of earbuds. One frame at KSh 3,800 replaces both. Users consistently report that the biggest gain is not sound quality but safety, since nothing plugs the ear during a commute. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who list this category from photographs alone, Mascom International keeps stock on the shelf at Kimathi Street. Walk in, wear the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass, pair it with your own phone, and judge it before you pay.
Common Questions About the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass
How long does the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass battery actually last?
Porodo rates the frame at 4 hours of continuous playtime from two 90mAh cells, one per temple arm. That covers a round-trip matatu commute from Rongai or Kasarani with hours to spare, or a long Saturday walk. Recharging takes 1.5 hours over the magnetic cable, drawing 5V at 500mA, so any phone charger or laptop USB port refills it. Call time runs shorter than music playback because the microphone stays active. Most buyers charge it every second or third day.
Will people sitting next to me hear my music?
At normal volume in a moving matatu or a busy street, almost nobody notices. The 15.3mm drivers fire downward into your ear from the temple arm rather than sealing the canal, so sound falls off sharply within about a metre. Push the volume near its ceiling in a silent office and the person beside you will pick up faint leakage. This is the trade-off every open-ear design makes. Keep the level around two-thirds for private listening in quiet rooms.
Do the UV400 lenses give real eye protection in Kenyan sun?
Yes. UV400 means the lens blocks ultraviolet light up to a wavelength of 400 nanometres, which covers both UVA and UVB rays. Nairobi sits almost on the equator at 1,795 metres, so ultraviolet intensity here runs higher than in most of the world year-round. That matters for anyone driving the Nairobi to Nakuru highway, working outdoors, or spending weekends at Naivasha and Diani. The tint also cuts glare off tarmac and water.
Does the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass work with both Android and iPhone?
Bluetooth 5.2 is a universal standard, so the frame pairs with any Android phone, iPhone, iPad, Windows laptop, or Bluetooth-capable television made in roughly the last decade. No application download is needed. Hold the touch pad on the right arm until the indicator flashes, then select the device in your phone settings. Once paired, it reconnects on its own whenever you unfold the arms. Range holds to about 10 metres indoors before audio starts breaking up.
Can I take calls without touching my phone?
Yes. A microphone built into the right temple arm handles calls, and a tap on the touch surface answers or ends them. A longer press rejects an incoming call outright. This is the feature riders and drivers use most, since Kenyan traffic law prohibits handling a phone while driving. Callers hear you clearly in a quiet car or on a pavement. Heavy wind noise on a fast boda ride will affect what the other side hears.
Is it safe to wear on a boda boda or during a run?
The frame weighs very little and the arms grip firmly enough for jogging, walking, and cycling at moderate speed. Because the ear canal stays open, you hear hooters, engines, and footsteps behind you, which sealed earbuds hide completely. Porodo does not publish a water-resistance rating for this model, so treat it as splash-tolerant rather than rainproof.
How does it compare to buying sunglasses and earbuds separately?
A decent pair of UV400 sunglasses in Nairobi runs KSh 1,500 to KSh 3,000, and entry-level Bluetooth earbuds start around KSh 2,000. Buying both costs more than KSh 3,800 and leaves you juggling two items and two charging routines. The Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass folds both jobs into one frame with a single charge cycle. The trade-off is honest: dedicated earbuds still produce deeper bass, and dedicated sunglasses come in more lens tints.
Why buy the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass from Mascom International?
You can hold it first. Mascom International runs a walk-in shop at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, where you pair the frame with your own phone before paying. Every unit carries a 12-month warranty handled at our Nairobi CBD desk, not an address abroad. Countrywide delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties, so you inspect the sealed box before any money moves. Call or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware and Sound Output
- Dual 15.3mm dynamic drivers, one per temple arm, larger than the 6mm to 10mm units inside most earbuds.
- Open-ear placement directs sound down into the ear without sealing the canal, keeping traffic audible.
- Stereo separation across left and right arms gives music and calls proper directional balance.
- Built-in microphone on the right arm handles voice calls and voice assistant requests.
- Sound leakage stays low at moderate volume and becomes noticeable only near the top of the range.
- Volume, track skip, play, and pause all run from the touch surface on the right temple.
Bluetooth Connectivity and Pairing Range
- Bluetooth 5.2 pairs with Android phones, iPhones, tablets, laptops, and Bluetooth televisions with no app.
- Operating band spans 2.402GHz to 2.480GHz, the standard licence-free range used worldwide.
- Transmission distance reaches 10 metres, enough to leave your phone charging in another room.
- Automatic reconnection to the last paired device saves you re-pairing every morning.
- Bluetooth 5.2 lowers idle power draw compared with older 4.2 radios, stretching standby time.
- Only one active audio device at a time; switch by disconnecting the first phone in its settings.
Battery Capacity and Magnetic Charging
- Two 90mAh cells, one in each arm, for 180mAh of total capacity split across the frame.
- Rated playtime is 4 hours of continuous music, and call time runs slightly shorter.
- Full recharge takes 1.5 hours from empty using the supplied magnetic contact cable.
- Charging input is 5V at 500mA, so a phone charger, power bank, or laptop port works.
- Magnetic contacts replace a port, which keeps dust and Nairobi road grit out of the frame.
- A short top-up during lunch returns enough charge for the evening commute home.
Lens Protection and Optical Coverage
- UV400 lenses block ultraviolet light up to 400 nanometres, covering the full UVA and UVB range.
- Kenya's equatorial position and high altitude push ultraviolet levels above most global averages.
- Tinted lenses cut glare from tarmac, car bonnets, water, and corrugated iron roofing.
- Wraparound lens shape limits light entering from the sides during driving and outdoor work.
- Polycarbonate construction resists shattering better than glass if the frame is dropped.
- Lenses are fixed and not user-swappable, so the tint stays the same day and night.
Frame Build and Daily Comfort
- • Light frame weight allows several hours of wear without pressure building on the nose bridge.
- • Electronics sit inside the temple arms, keeping the front profile close to ordinary sunglasses.
- • Arms fold flat in the standard way for pocket, bag, or dashboard storage.
- Matte black finish hides fingerprints and fine scratches better than a gloss coating.
- Nose pads and arm curve suit most adult face shapes without adjustment.
- Wipe the lenses with a soft cloth only, since tissue and shirt fabric leave micro-scratches.
Controls, Calling and Device Compatibility
- Touch pad on the right arm answers, ends, and rejects calls with taps and long presses.
- Voice assistant access works with Siri on iPhone and Google Assistant on Android handsets.
- Hands-free calling keeps you legal behind the wheel, where handling a phone is prohibited.
- Works with WhatsApp calls, Zoom, Google Meet, and standard Safaricom or Airtel voice calls.
- Turn-by-turn navigation prompts from Google Maps play through the frame while you keep watching the road.
- Powers on automatically when the arms unfold and powers down when folded, saving charge.
Package Contents
Every Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass sold at Mascom International arrives brand new and sealed with:
- Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass frame with UV400 lenses fittedMagnetic charging cable
- Protective carry case
- Lens cleaning cloth
- User manual and Porodo warranty documentation
Note:No wall adapter is included, which is standard for this category. Any 5V phone charger, power bank, or laptop USB port supplies the 500mA the frame needs.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, so nothing has to be shipped abroad. Keep your receipt or delivery note, since every claim is checked against the original sale record before replacement or repair.
Where to Buy the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass in Kenya
Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass is in stock now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to wear the frame, pair it with your own phone, and hear it before you decide. Available colour: Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Porodo Tivora BT Smart Glass across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the parcel reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every frame is covered by the 12-month warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Kimathi Street desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, accurate pricing, and after-sales backing on every audio accessory we stock.
