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Pairing the Garmin Catalyst R1 racing radar System with Your Phone

The first time you connect the Garmin Catalyst™ R1 racing radar system to the Garmin Catalyst Radar app on your phone, you must pair both devices. After the initial pairing, the Garmin Catalyst Radar app automatically connects to the Garmin Catalyst R1 racing radar system when you open the app and the device is active and within range.

  1. Bring your phone within 3 m (10 ft.) of the rear radar sensor on your Garmin Catalyst R1 racing radar system.
    NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other Bluetooth® sensors while pairing.
  2. On your compatible phone, enable Bluetooth technology.
  3. From the app store on your phone, install and open the Garmin Catalyst Radar app.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. While the Garmin Catalyst R1 racing radar system is powered on, hold the device button for 5 seconds until the status LED flashes blue to enter pairing mode.
    NOTE: If you hold the device button for 8 seconds or longer, the radar enters demo mode (Exiting Demo Mode).

    The device is in pairing mode for 3 minutes or until you press the device button to exit pairing mode.

  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the Garmin Catalyst R1 racing radar system is paired with your phone, the app displays the current radar status.

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June 2026
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