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Varia™

Varia™

by Garmin

307 ratings
162 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
⚽ Sports
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 12, 2020
  • July 29, 2026

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Garmin
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Enhance your cycling safety with real-time alerts for approaching vehicles. This app provides visual and auditory warnings, helping you stay aware of your surroundings. It also allows for video recording and incident detection when paired with compatible radar and camera devices.

✓Vehicle proximity alerts
✓Color-coded traffic indicators
✓Tone and vibration notifications
✓Video recording and photo capture
✓Automatic incident recording
✓Headlight and tail light configuration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Varia™. Based on 307 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Reliable and accurate radar detection
  • 👍Provides peace of mind and safety awareness
  • 🚗Alerts users to approaching vehicles
  • 🔔Clear audio and visual alerts

Negative things

  • 🔇Alert sounds could be louder
  • 🔋High battery consumption on phone
  • 🐛Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔍Limited functionality compared to Garmin bike computers
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What's New in Varia™

5.1.3

July 29, 2026

This version of the app features bug fixes and performance improvements to help you ride confidently with Varia.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Varia radar

So far it’s been super useful I’ve been on 3 long rides and it’s working perfectly
mitchCortez42mitchCortez42

Does not pair

Disappointed. App will not pair to Varia.
mikeyp123mikeyp123

Good so far

No complaints. Does what it should do. Will update review if thing go south
ARC-ClonetrooperARC-Clonetrooper

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Une fois habitué on ne peut plus s’en passer. Un vrai plus pour la sécurité 👍👍👍👍👍
Kris7052Kris7052

It definitely works as advertised

I only used it one time so far and it definitely works. I love that I can listen to my music and run a couple apps in the background. By running this app to let me know that cars are coming behind me by sound and visual. It definitely helps Keeping me safe .
And I use an iPhone 14 Pro Max it works great and only took five minutes to set up.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incompatibility with older Varia models

Bug

Screen burn-in issues on some phones

Bug

Unreliable video recording and playback

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Apple Watch integration for alerts

Feature

Customizable alert sounds

Feature

Ability to control Varia light settings from app

Feature

More detailed vehicle information (speed, distance, etc.)

Feature

FAQ

What does the Varia app do?

The Varia app enhances cycling safety by alerting you to approaching vehicles behind your bicycle. It provides visual and auditory warnings, helping you stay aware of traffic. When paired with compatible Garmin Varia radar and camera devices, it also enables video recording and incident detection.

What are the key features of the Varia app?

Key features include real-time alerts for vehicles within 140 meters, color-coded traffic indicators (green, yellow, red), tone and vibration alerts, the ability to record videos and take photos, and automatic incident recording. It also allows configuration of compatible light modes.

Is the Varia app free to use?

Yes, the Varia app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. However, it requires a compatible Garmin Varia radar device to function.

What devices are compatible with the Varia app?

The app is compatible with several Garmin Varia devices, including the Varia RearVue 820, Varia RVR315 Rearview Radar, Varia RTL515 Radar Tail Light, Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light, Varia eRTL615 Radar Tail Light for eBikes, and Varia Vue Camera Headlight.

How does the Varia app improve cycling safety?

The app significantly improves cycling safety by providing advance warning of approaching vehicles, allowing cyclists to react accordingly. The color-coded alerts offer immediate context about traffic situations, and the recording features can capture important footage in case of incidents.