Garmin Edge 530 - Without Smartphone?

The 530 will perform fine without a phone connection. It will not be able to do live tracking or notify of incoming calls.

It is rare that the Gamin connect mobile is not compatible with a cell phone. What brand of cell phone is it?

Hey cheracogoff, thanks for replying!

I have a Samsung mobile which I assumed would work but, the OS is 6.0.1 and the Garmin needs a more recent version.

No Garmin cycle computer requires being connected to a phone.  The only functions that required a paired phone are live tracking and call/text notifications.  Nothing else requires any sort of external connection.

No, you don’t need a phone at all. 

Having a computer to plug it into once in a while is helpful. 

Of course. I am using edge 530 without phone. I sync it via wifi (@home or from phone hotspot). From diffirent reasons but i do :) 

Thanks for all your help guys!