Bluetooth Connected Features
The Edge® device has several Bluetooth® connected features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Connect™ and Connect IQ™ apps. Go to www.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.
- Assistance
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Allows you to send an automated text message with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts using the Garmin Connect app.
- Audio prompts
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Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your smartphone during a ride.
- Bike alarm
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Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the device and sends an alert to your smartphone when the device detects motion.
- Connect IQ downloadable features
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Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app.
- Course, segment, and workout downloads from Garmin Connect
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Allows you to search for activities on Garmin Connect using your smartphone and send them to your device.
- Device to device transfers
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Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to another compatible Edge device.
- Find my Edge
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Locates your lost Edge device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within range.
- GroupTrack
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Allows you to keep track of other riders in your group using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time. You can send preset messages to other riders in your GroupTrack session who have a compatible Edge device.
- Incident detection
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Allows the Garmin Connect app to send a message to your emergency contacts when the Edge device detects an incident.
- LiveTrack
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Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. With LiveTrack course sharing, you can also share your active course. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.
- 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™ smartphones.
- Notifications
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Displays phone notifications and messages on your device.
- 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.
- Weather updates
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Sends real-time weather conditions and alerts to your device.
- Incident Detection and Assistance Features
- Turning On LiveTrack
- Starting a GroupTrack Session
- Setting the Bike Alarm
- Playing Audio Prompts on Your Phone
- Transferring Files to Another Edge Device