Varia™ RTL515 and RVR315: Everything you need to know - Garmin® Retail Training

[@ks-vq5er]

Thank you Garmin, I did not know RTL515 can be mounted in such a low position.

[@shivsnorman]

I use my RTL515 with my Wahoo Roam - I love it.

[@andyjohnson7592]

No mention of the new Peleton mode?

[@jameswilliamjones]

First shot. Device is exactly where the instructions say not to put it: low on the seat post so the tire confuses it.

[@FroggleNL]

First shot. How can the RTL515 be so clean on a gravelbike?

[@brunoj6146]

Embedded cleaning system 😂

[@lazurm]

Because it was cleaned for the video.

[@stevecahill9106]

Can this be mounted on the rear of a helmet? I ride in a upright Dutch position.

[@sammyreed8400]

I really enjoy the RTL radar. The only Major problem that I have is the battery life. I put it on flashing mode and 2hrs later it is going dead. Why is that?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Sorry to hear about the short battery life. Please reach out to our Product Support team at 800-800-1020 or support.garmin.com. They will be happy to assist and troubleshoot.

[@antonm8860]

Hi , I have the previous version that came with 2 units , I loved it unitl it worked, now the smaller one you put on the handlebar (Varia RDU) doesnt turn on anymore. I believe it only needs battery replacement but its sealed and Im afraid to dismount it. Is it possible to have support on this item in Italy or EU? Thanks

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Sorry to hear you are having troubles with your Varia Radar. You can reach out to our Garmin UK Product Support team at 0808 238 0000. They will be happy to assist. I hope this helps.

[@seanbrownell7609]

Does this device vibrate your phone while using the Varia smartphone app if your phone is in your jersey pocket?

[@andrewcarter4935]

I have the edge 1030 plus and thinking of getting the RTL515. My question is can I get the alerts directly into my resound hearing aids, The hearing aids have bluetooth and connect to most late model iPhone via resound app. I know I will have a visual on the edge but would also be good to hear the alerts. Thanks in advanced.

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. If the Edge is paired to a compatible smartphone and the notifications for the audible sounds are set to "ON" in Garmin Connect Mobile, then the radar will give an audible notice through Bluetooth headsets when they are paired to the Edge or the Varia app. For the sake of being transparent, it might work but it's not been tested with Bluetooth hearing aids so it is hard to give a definitive answer.

[@meyers6622]

What about audio alerts while listening to BT earbuds playing music? Skull candy Sesh.

[@batbawls]

0:03 Funny, Varia isn't at least 4 inches above the tire, as explained in the manual.

[@bernieraverty4319]

Do you know if you turn off the 515 radar sensing you can extend the day's battery life?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. The radar functionality cannot be turned off separately from the taillight.

[@bernieraverty4319]

@@GarminRetailTraining ok thank you looks like a great product!

[@VikSan-ep3lo]

Но фонарь можно отключить отдельно от радара

[@AdrianCaparzo]

Hello. Will the radar show another cyclist on the bike path!?? Do you just catch big cars

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. The Varia Radar Tail lights can detect automobiles, motorcycles, and even other cyclists depending on how well they reflect a radar signal.

[@AdrianCaparzo]

@@GarminRetailTraining thank you :)

[@eugenekaub8446]

everything? how do i use the modes?

[@lazurm]

I agree, the title of the video isn't correct.

[@lain11644]

The bluetooth connectivity is definitely nice.

[@NotYourAvgJoe24]

Does anyone know if you can listen to Spotify and receive the audio tone for a car behind through a set of blue tooth head phones?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

That's a GREAT question! This feature is available if you are using the Varia App on your compatible smartphone. For more information or if you have other questions, our product support team would be happy to help. They can be reached at support.garmin.com.

[@Big2Planker]

Haven’t tried Spotify, but alert tones do play over downloaded music playlists. I took my first ride with the Varia 515 yesterday and it was excellent. It is available as mentioned via the smartphone app. And the battery is not adversely affected by the background activity.

[@NotYourAvgJoe24]

Just to confirm to everyone, if you’re playing Spotify you will also hear the tones through the headphones if you open the Garmin app. Result

[@fendermon]

@@NotYourAvgJoe24 Terrific!

[@Methodical2]

@@Big2Planker If I use the smart phone app to get notification via the headphones will it also work on the head unit at the same time or is it one or the other. In other words, I like to play music and hear the alerts but also want see it visually on the head unit (Wahoo bolt).

[@cmdrrgh]

I hate to ride without my Garman 315 on county roads here in West Virginia

[@sebAstian-xp3kw]

Country Roads take me home 🥳😜

[@jrutman4441]

Does this work with the edge 130?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. Yes, the RTL515 and RVR315 are compatible with the Edge 130.

[@theluckyluke360]

so many motorcycle in my country, can it detect motorcycle also?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thank you for your question. Yes, the Varia Radar Tail lights can detect automobiles, motorcycles, and even other cyclists depending on how well they reflect a radar signal.

[@lazurm]

If they're Harleys you'll hear them well before radar detection.

[@JirkaLottmann]

Hallo, is it possible buy cycling clothing on video?

[@GarminRetailTraining]

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, we do not sell any Garmin branded cycling clothing.

[@ErwinPfuhler]

Unfortunately you can get only the Varia™ RTL516 in Germany. This is due to local regulation (STVZO). Going abroad I should like to get the full functionality of the Varia™ RTL515 with flash mode. Is it possible to get this via firmware?

[@ArtificialStudios]

Does it show incoming cyclists too

[@GarminRetailTraining]

That's a great question! The Varia Radars are not designed to alert you to oncoming cyclists. However, if you are being overtaken by a cyclist or a pack of cyclists at a high rate of speed, the radar may give you an alert.

[@FrankDielis]

one no but several yes

[@cmdrrgh]

It won’t show vehicles that are within ten miles per hour of your speed

[@thomasrobin5828]

Est il possible de retirer les alertes sonores sur le edge 830 ? Merci

[@artix4635]

Por ese precio podría traer una cámara

[@lazurm]

But the camera wouldn't warn you of upcoming cars which means that, for that price, you can get a nice amount of flowers also.

[@boredalchemist]

Google maps or Apple maps need to add this api to their map apps

[@maikk.7137]

Schade, keine deutsche Anleitung, kauf ich nicht

[@Kingkongolee]

Der Name Maik mit A I und der Kommentar sagt alles ;)

[@maikk.7137]

@@Kingkongolee ach Jung, spielt keiner mit dir? war auch schon spät ;-)

[@Kingkongolee]

@@maikk.7137 jetzt haste es mir aber geben, Maik mir AI.