What is Radar Threat Mode?

Compatible models of the Varia™ bike radar feature the ability to enable or disable Radar Threat Mode. This mode changes the flash pattern of the rear facing light when a radar threat is detected. Radar Threat Mode is enabled by default, and causes the rear light to flash rapidly when a threat is detected to alert oncoming cars or other traffic to your presence. 

Compatible Varia Bike Radars

NOTE: This feature requires the latest software. Refer to this FAQ for instructions on updating your software.

• Varia™ RTL515

• Varia™ RCT715

Toggling Radar Threat Mode on Your Varia

1. Open the Varia™ app.

2. Power on your compatible Varia radar and connect it to the app.

   • See Steps to Pair With the Varia App for details on pairing.

3. Select the device icon with the green dot at the top of the page.

4. Toggle Radar Threat Mode on or off.
   

Disabling All Flashing Lights

Disabling Radar Threat Mode only prevents the light from changing its current state when a threat is detected. It does not prevent it from flashing if the light is set to a flashing mode, such as Day Flash. In this scenario the flash pattern does not change when a threat is detected and remains in the normal Day Flash pattern as the threat approaches. To ensure your light does not flash during use, set the light to a solid mode and disable Radar Threat Mode. If your Edge® cycling computer is paired to your Varia, change your light network setting to Individual and your light mode to Solid or Peloton to disable all flashing and have a steady light beam. See Related Content for instructions on using a compatible Edge computer to control your Varia.