Safety and Tracking Features
The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect™ app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
To use these features, the Edge® 1040 device must have GPS enabled and be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth® technology. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
The Edge 1040 device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app.
For more information about safety and tracking features, go to www.garmin.com/safety.
- Assistance
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Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
- Incident detection
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When the Edge 1040 device detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the device sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
- LiveTrack
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Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a web page.
- GroupRide
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Allows you to create and access shared courses, group messaging, and live location data with other riders.
- GroupTrack
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Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.