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Setting up Strava Beacon in Garmin Connect Mobile
Strava Beacon* is a feature that allows users to share their real-time location with up to 3 safety contacts via a text message that contains a URL. When used with the LiveTrack feature in Garmin Connect Mobile a Beacon link will be sent to your safety contacts once you start recording an activity.
Requirements
- Compatible Smartphone
- Stava Mobile app
- Strava Summit Subscription
- Garmin Connect Mobile app
- Strava Beacon compatible Garmin device
Setting up Strava Beacon
- Open the Strava Mobile app
- Touch
- Touch Record
- Touch
- Toggle Beacon on
- Toggle Beacon on Garmin on:
- Follow the prompt to turn on Auto Start in Garmin Connect Mobile
- While in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, toggle Auto Start on (this only needs to be done once):
Once you've started your recording, you will see a Beacon notification in the notification dropdown on your smartphone. You can tap the notification to return to the settings page in the Strava Mobile app to send additional Beacon links.
You will need to have your smartphone with you while recording your activity to transmit you location data to your Safety Contacts and you will need cellular service. If you lose service at any time during your activity, your location will be updated the next time you are back in service.
*Strava Beacon is available with the Strava Summit Safety Pack