Bluetooth Connected Features
Connected features are available for your Edge® bike computer when you connect it to a compatible phone using Bluetooth® technology and install the Garmin Connect™ and Connect IQ™ apps on the connected phone. Go to garmin.com/apps for more information.
- Activity uploads to Garmin Connect
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Automatically sends your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish recording the activity.
- Video prompts
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Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your phone during a ride (Playing Voice Prompts During an Activity).
- Bike alarm
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Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the bike computer and sends an alert to your phone when the bike computer detects motion (Setting the Bike Alarm).
- Connect IQ downloadable features
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Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Downloadable Features).
- Course, segment, and workout downloads from Garmin Connect
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Allows you to search for activities on Garmin Connect using your phone and send them to your device (Garmin Connect).
- Device to device transfers
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Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to another compatible Garmin® device (Garmin Share).
- Find my Edge
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Locates your lost Edge bike computer that is turned on, paired with your phone, and currently within range (Locating a Lost Device).
- Garmin Messenger™ app
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Allows you to message other Garmin Messenger users including friends and family without Garmin devices (Garmin Messenger App).
- Messages
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Allows you to reply to an incoming call or text message with a preset text message. This feature is available with compatible Android™ phones.
- Music controls
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Allows you to use your device to control music playback on your phone (Listening to Music).
- Notifications
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Displays phone notifications and messages on your device (Customizing the Widgets).
- Safety and tracking features
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Allows you to use real-time features to keep you safe and your friends and family informed during your activities (Safety and Tracking Features) .
- Social media interactions
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Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload an activity to Garmin Connect (Garmin Connect).
- Weather updates
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Sends real-time weather conditions and alerts to your device (Customizing the Widgets).