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Garmin VARIA RCT716 User Manual

Garmin VARIA RCT716
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VARIA
RCT716
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin VARIA RCT716 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+
CameraYes
Water RatingIPX7
Radar RangeUp to 140 meters
Camera Resolution1080p
StorageMicroSD card (not included)
TypeRadar with camera
CompatibilityGarmin Edge cycling computers, compatible smartphones
FeaturesRadar detection

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Overview of installation and setup tasks for the Varia RCT716 device.

Tips for Installing the Device

Guidance on mounting the Varia RCT716 for optimal light visibility and radar detection.

Installing the Tail Light Mount

Device Overview

Varia RCT716 Device Status LED

Varia RCT716 Camera Status LED

Tail Light Modes and Intensity

Turning Off the Device

The Varia RCT716 and the Varia App

Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Phone

Steps to pair the Varia RCT716 device with the Varia app on your phone via Bluetooth.

Viewing Radar on the Varia App

How to view radar information on the Varia app during a ride.

Video Recording

Viewing Videos and Photos on the Varia App

Downloading Videos and Photos on the Varia App

Deleting a Video or Photo on the Varia App

Saving Videos and Photos Manually

About Incident Recording

Varia App Device Settings

Camera Settings

Changing Your Recording Mode

Turning Audio Recording Off

Customizing the Varia App Alert Settings

The Varia RCT716 and Your Edge 1030 Series

Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Edge 1030

Steps to pair the Varia RCT716 with an Edge 1030 series device via ANT+.

Viewing Radar on Your Edge Device

How to view radar information on compatible Edge devices.

Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles

Explanation of audible alerts for approaching vehicles on the Edge device.

Viewing Widgets

Customizing the Varia Device Settings with Your Edge 1030

Testing the Light Network

Light Network Settings

Customizing the Radar Alert Settings with Your Edge 1030

Other Compatible Devices

Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Edge Device

Instructions for pairing the Varia RCT716 with compatible Edge cycling computers.

Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch

Instructions for pairing the Varia RCT716 with compatible Garmin smartwatches.

Device Information

Charging the Device

Procedure for charging the Varia RCT716 using a wall outlet or computer USB port.

Tips for Charging the Device

Recommendations for safely and effectively charging the Varia RCT716.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

Videos and Photos on Your Computer

Replacing the Memory Card

Device Care

Cleaning the Device

Radar Detection

Varia RCT716 Specifications

Technical specifications for the Varia RCT716 radar device.

Troubleshooting

Resetting the Device

How to reset the Varia RCT716 if it stops responding.

Updating the Device Software With the Varia App

Procedure for updating Varia RCT716 software using the Varia app.

Device Status LED for Software Updates

Product Updates

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Express Application

The radar device is not responding

Radar detection does not work indoors

The radar device does not turn on

The status LED is flashing yellow

The status LED turns red while charging

The status LED turns red while updating the software

The radar device disconnects from the Edge device

The radar device disconnects from the Varia app

Replacement Parts

Getting More Information

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