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Varia Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions
The Garmin Varia™ App can be used with compatible Varia™ bike radars to provide alerts without the use of an Edge cycling computer. The Varia app is also used to manage content recorded by the Varia RCT715 and Varia Vue cameras, as well as manage the content saved to the Garmin Vault. Select a topic below for information on the Varia app:
Which Varia Devices are Compatible with the Varia Mobile App?
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What is the Vault in the Varia App?
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Can I Control my Lights or Camera in the Varia App?
Which Varia Devices are Compatible with the Varia Mobile App?
Varia™ eRTL615
Varia™ RVR315
Varia™ RTL515
Varia™ RCT715
Varia™ Vue
How Do I Pair a Varia to the Varia App?
From the Varia app select Add Device.
If a device is already paired to the app, select
> Devices > Add Device.
Ensure the Varia is in pairing mode by holding the device key for 2 seconds until the LED flashes purple.
Select That's Mine or That's Not Mine to see other nearby available radars.
Observe the green connected icon at the top of the app to confirm the Varia is connected and ready to use. .
Your Varia is now paired and will be listed under the Devices section of the Varia App. Approaching cars will be shown within the long vertical column in the center of the screen.
Can I Pair Multiple Devices to the Varia App?
The Varia app supports the pairing of multiple Varia devices that are compatible with the app. This feature allows both a Varia Vue headlight camera and rear radar to be paired at the same time, and the app forms a light network for both devices to be controlled. When both a Varia Vue and RCT715 are paired, the app will control both cameras as part of the light network as well.
Setting a Primary Device
If multiple headlights or taillights are paired to the Varia app, one of them will be set as the primary device. This is the only device that will connect to the Varia app. For example, if you have both an RCT715 and RTL515 paired to the app, and the RCT715 is set as the primary device, it will connect automatically when powered on while the RTL515 will not. To change the primary device:
In the Varia app, select
(top right).Select Devices.
Select the device you would like to make the primary device.
Enable the Primary Device option.
What do the Radar Alerts Look Like in the App?
The Varia app will show the following screens regarding the status of the radar detection.
This will be the default screen when no threats are detected or the threats have passed.
As threats appear they will move up the screen and a yellow banner will indicate the vehicle approaching. The app can display multiple targets at a time. Threats moving at a higher rate of speed than the normal flow of approaching traffic will display with a red banner and a bold line.
What Sounds Will I Hear?
You will be alerted with tones as threats are detected. There will be two tones for the yellow level threat and three for a quickly approaching vehicle. These tones will be played through the phone's external speaker or connected headphones. You can enable "Green Level Threat Zone" tones in the app to hear a lighter tone when the threats have passed:
NOTE: The Varia App must be open or running in the background to receive alert tones.
Open the menu.
Android: Select
iOS: Select
Select Sounds & Alerts.
Toggle Green Level Threat Zone on or off.
How Do I Know How Much Battery My Radar Has?
When connected to the Varia App, your compatible Varia will show the color coded battery level in the upper left corner.
0-15%: Red
16-33%: Yellow
33% and up: Green
What is the Vault in the Varia App?
The Varia app allows you to automatically upload your saved or locked footage from a Varia Vue headlight camera to the Garmin Vault. When connected to a wall charger and within range of a saved Wi-Fi® network, locked footage will auto upload to your Vault. You can also upload unsaved videos from your Varia to the Vault directly from the app. See Using the Vault in the Varia App for more information on the Vault.
Can I Control My Lights or Camera in the Varia App?
The Varia app will form a light network with a connected headlight and taillight, allowing for control over the lights and cameras of the connected devices.
Camera Controls
The Varia app can be used to control the camera while riding if the Varia is paired to the app. Follow the instructions below:
Pair your device to the Varia app.
Select your Varia by clicking the icon of the device.
Select the Camera icon to open the quick Camera controls. Options presented here are:
Continuous Mode
Radar Mode
Recording Off
To save a photo or clip while riding, select the camera icons at the top of the screen. Taking a picture will show a "photo saved to gallery" message. Saving a video clip will change the video camera icon to a red Stop button, and will show the REC message next to the recording mode for each light. The camera will continue to saved the locked footage until the stop button is pressed. The camera controls will control both a front and rear camera if both are paired to the app.
Light Controls
The Varia app can be used to change the headlight setting of the Varia Vue, switching between the six available light modes. If only a Varia Vue is paired to the app, these options will be shown on the main screen of the app. If both a Vue and a rear radar are paired, the light controls will be hidden to allow the radar readout to appear on the screen. To access the light controls, select the icon of the Varia Vue to open the options for the device. Select the light control icon located between the camera and settings options to change the headlight mode.
