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Pairing the Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch

You can pair your Varia™ device 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 watch.

TIP: To check if your watch is compatible, go to garmin.com/cycling, select Radars & Lights, select your Varia device, and select the Compatible Devices tab.
NOTE: Not all Varia RCT715 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 RCT715.
    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 RCT715 device is turned off, hold the device button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode.

    The status LED flashes Purple, and the tail light turns on. 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 radar device is paired with your Garmin watch, the radar and bike light status icons appear solid.

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