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Your light can be controlled from a paired Edge® cycling computer. View device specific instructions below to customize Light Network settings from your device. See Varia Headlight and Radar Setting Availability and Details for a complete explanation of how lights function depending on the Light Network setting. The following Edge cycling computers allow you to customize the light network settings.
Edge® 130 | Edge® 130 Plus
Edge® 1030 | Edge® 1030 Plus
Edge® 1040 | Edge® 1040 Solar
Edge® 1050
Edge® 520 | Edge® 520 Plus
Edge® 530
Edge® 540 | Edge® 540 Solar
Edge® 830
Edge® 840 | Edge® 840 Solar
Edge® Explore | Edge® Explore 2
NOTE: After your light has been paired to an Edge device, you can control the light modes through the Edge device itself. It is not necessary to press the physical button on the Varia device to change the light mode.
The Edge 130 and 130 Plus models do not have "Network Options" or the "Light Beam Activated" setting. To change the Light Mode, see below:
Press and hold the upper-right 
button.
Select Sensors.
Select Lights.
Select Configuration.
To determine what each configuration means, see Varia Headlight and Radar Setting Availability and Details.
Select 
> Sensors.
Select Lights. If currently connected, you will see the battery icon showing the charge status like in the image below on the right.
Select Network Options to view the page below.
NOTE: Changing light mode to OFF does not disable the camera or radar. The following Edge cycling computers will not have a dedicated Light Mode widget or Light Network data screen to adjust light settings during a ride.
Edge 520, Edge 520 Plus, and Edge 530: Go to Menu > Settings > Sensors. Press the enter button (top right), then select Light Network.
Edge 130 and Edge 130 Plus: Press and hold the top-right menu button then select Main Menu > Sensors > Lights.
Edge 510 and Edge 810: Tap the screen, then select 
> Radar or Bike Lights.
Newer Edge devices have a dedicated Light Mode widget that is available when lights are connected which allows you to temporarily change the Light Mode during a ride. These models include the following.
Edge 540 | Edge 540 Solar
Edge 830
Edge 840 | Edge 840 Solar
Edge 1030 | Edge 1030 Plus
Edge 1040 | Edge 1040 Solar
Edge 1050
Edge Explore | Edge Explore 2
To access the widget:
Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the Widget Menu.
For Edge 540, scroll up from the home page.
Scroll to the left or right until you reach the Light Mode widget.
For Edge 540, scroll up and down to reach the Light Mode widget.
To override the light mode, select Solid, Flash, Off, or Peloton.
Select Cancel Override to return to your light being controlled by the Light Network settings on your Edge. You must cancel override selections for your light to respond to the Light Beam Activated setting you programmed earlier (ex: light beams turn on/off if Edge is powered on/off or an activity is started or ended).
Touchscreen Edges not mentioned above, except for the Edge 510 and Edge 810 (see note above ), have a Light Network data screen. To enable this data screen, refer to your Owner's Manual. Once the data screen has been enabled you can swipe left or right while recording an activity to scroll over to the Light Network data screen:
NOTE: To return to the default light mode set in your Edge tap Cancel Override.
Select the Varia™ headlight or radar model for details on their settings and options. For battery life information and specifications refer to the owner's manual for your specific device.
NOTE: The Edge 130 and 130 Plus models do not have all options mentioned. See details here .
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Day/Fog - OFF
Dawn/Dusk - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (High)
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk – Day Flash
Night – Night Flash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day/Fog - OFF
Dawn/Dusk - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (High)
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
High - 550 lumens (solid light)
Medium - 300 Lumens (solid light)
Low - 140 lumens (solid light)
Day Flash - 600 lumens (strobing flash)
Night Flash - 140 to 400 lumens (pulsing flash)
OFF - No light
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Day/Fog - OFF
Dawn/Dusk - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (High)
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk – Day Flash
Night – Night Flash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day/Fog - OFF
Dawn/Dusk - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (High)
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
High - 800 lumens (solid light)
Medium - 400 Lumens (solid light)
Low - 200 lumens (solid light)
Day Flash - 700 lumens (strobing flash)
Night Flash - 100 to 300 lumens (pulsing flash)
OFF - No light
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Day/Fog - OFF
Dawn/Dusk - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (High)
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
Flash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day/Fog - OFF
Dawn/Dusk - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (High)
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
Overdrive - 600 lumens (solid light)
High - 400 lumens (solid light)
Medium - 250 lumens (solid light)
Low - 150 lumens (solid light)
Day Flash - 600 lumens (strobing flash)
OFF - No light
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk - Day Flash
Night - Night Flash
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
Day Flash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk - Off
Night - Night Flash
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
Low - 20 lumens (solid light)
Day Flash - 65 lumens (strobing flash)
Night Flash - 29 lumens (pulsing flash)
OFF - No light
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Flash
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
Flash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk - Off
Night - Flash
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
Overdrive - Solid - 2 solid red lights
Day Flash - Flash - 4 flashing red lights
OFF - No light
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk - Day Flash
Night - Night Flash
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
Day Flash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk - Off
Night - Night Flash
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
Low - 20 lumens (solid light)
Day Flash - 65 lumens (strobing flash)
Night Flash - 29 lumens (pulsing flash)
OFF - No light
Allows you to change how the beam is controlled and is changed in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Beam Activate
The following options will be available:
Timer Start: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode when you start an activity (lights are off until then).
Device Power Up: Edge activates and operates lights in configured mode once light network is formed (when Edge is powered on).
Allows you to adjust the mode the lights will function under and can be adjusted in the following menu.
Open the settings menu
Select Sensors
Select Lights
Select Network Options
Select Light Mode
The following options will be available and have the function of them listed below:
Auto: Auto- adjusts light intensity based on the ambient light or time of day.
Day/Fog/Dawn/Dusk - Flash
Night - Solid (Medium)
High Visibility: Sets the light intensity to flash mode or the brightest setting available.
FLash
Trail: Automatically adjusts the light intensity and light mode based on the ambient light and time of day. This mode is recommended for mountain biking.
Day - OFF
Dawn/Dusk/Fog - Solid (Medium)
Night - Solid (Medium)
Individual: You can customize light intensity and pattern mode for each light in your network. When enabled, you can adjust light intensity and pattern modes for individual lights by accessing Settings > Sensors > Lights > select a paired light > Light Mode.
High - 22 lumens (solid light)
Medium - 14 lumens (solid light)
Low - 7 lumens (solid light)
Day Flash - 28 lumens (strobing flash)
OFF - No light