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Pairing the Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch

You can pair your Varia™ Vue with a compatible Garmin® watch, such as a Forerunner® watch. When paired, the device controls appear on the compatible watch. You can also control the camera on the compatible device.

TIP: To check if your watch is compatible, go to www.garmin.com/variavue, and select the Compatible Devices tab.
NOTE: Not all Varia Vue features are available on all compatible watches. See the owner's manual for your watch.
  1. Bring the watch within range (3 m) of the Varia Vue.
    NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other sensors that use ANT‍+® technology while pairing.
  2. Turn on the Garmin watch.
  3. From the Settings menu, select Connectivity > Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Search All.
  4. While the Varia Vue headlight is in active mode, hold the device button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode.

    The status LED flashes Purple. The device is in pairing mode for 5 minutes or until you press the device button to exit pairing mode.

  5. Select your sensor.

When the headlight device is paired with your Garmin watch, the Bike light sensor symbol (bike light) status icon appears solid.

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