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Varia radar and edge sound

JASRA
over 9 years ago
Hi,

Just looking for opinions and experiences with the radar and edge 1000 with regard to the audible alerts. In the few weeks I have been using it and for my type of riding, quiet roads, sometimes at night, i'm really impressed with the unit and the visual display it gives. However the sound from the edge is so quiet I never hear it, I know it works from a static test where it beeped when a car was picked up, but the sound was so low its no wonder I can never hear it on the bike.

Its also annoying that you have to have all audible alerts turned on as the noise it makes is rubbish and sounds like something made 20 years ago.

Anyone else have an issue with the sound ?
  • 0 over 7 years ago
    Edge 1000 and Varia

    I have just discovered this problem and I have concluded that the beeping sound is dependent on the mount you use for the 1000. I also have a VIRB camera so use the mount that holds the 1000 on top and the camera on the bottom and even without the camera mounted the 1000 does not emit a beep that is audible when a car approaches. However if I use one of the old very basic mounts that is mounted on the handlebar I can hear the beep quite well as long as there is no traffic coming from the other way or if the wind is blowing. I have talked with Garmin support and they have yet to come up with a solution but my solution is to use two mounts--one for the 1000 and one for the camera, kind of a pain in the butt but it works reasonably well for me
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    The funny thing is that I have no problem hearing the beep when cadence is too low, if I set an alarm for that, but I don't hear the beep that tells me (should tell) that I'm about tot get run over.
  • 0 over 7 years ago
    Registering my wish for louder audible alerts

    I won't road ride without my Varia paired to an Edge 1000.. but SO wish I could hear the alert "beep". The noise from the wind drowns it out, I hear nothing, forcing me to glance at the Edge instead of the road more frequently than I'd like.
  • 0 over 7 years ago
    I won't road ride without my Varia paired to an Edge 1000.. but SO wish I could hear the alert "beep". The noise from the wind drowns it out, I hear nothing, forcing me to glance at the Edge instead of the road more frequently than I'd like.


    IMO, the best thing you can do is to get the Varia Vision. The strong vibration being transmitted through your eyewear arms is very noticeable. Some say too strong but it's just the matter of getting used to it. I never have to look down at my Edge for metrics, TBT prompts, or radar notifications. I know it's another expense but it is well worth it!
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    Why not add the beep to the audio prompts that can be heard through your phone (i.e.speed alerts and navigation alerts)? These can be heard through your phone and the volume can be adjusted on the phone. I also think that frequency of the beep should be adjustable. I find that as I have gotten older, there are some frequencies that I do not hear well and this is one of the them.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    In my car i'm not afraid of being pushed of the road. On my bike i am.
    I want to be warned. I also dont want to set my alarm every 5 minutes at night to check the fire alarm., I want a sound signal.
    Dont you really get the point or are you just polluting this thread because you like to see your writing on the web ? (get a life!)
    BTW, i already have a varia.


    I never have an issue with a quick glance down to the head unit. Maybe you just need some confidence on the bike.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    I can hear the audible beep...just. Certainly would appreciate some means of making the volume on the unit adjustable. If not currently possible due to hardware limitations, then perhaps on future units?
  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to VertegoSS

    I have been disappointed in the low level of the alert. It looks like Garmin does not feel the need to help us riders with poor hearing. I have always thought that the best solution would be if the 1030 could send the alert to a single earbud.  I found on the Aliexpress site a very small Bluetooth transmitter board that also has a microphone. Since it was only $4, I ordered one. I have been experimenting with it and I think it is going to work out. A power supply with a micro output is inserted into the very small board ( about 1" by 2") and it is ready to go. I put the board in a plastic case and taped the power supply to it and used velcro to attach the assembly to the 1030 with the tiny microphone over the garmins speaker area I paired the board to some headphones. I need to get a smaller power supply and make a better case for it. Also need to have a better method of attaching it to the 1030. Hopefully in a few weeks I'll have something that can be used without too much trouble setting it up for each ride.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    I have an Edge Explore (no numbers). I hear no audible alerts signaling approaching cars from Varia Radar and when nearing turns when navigating a course.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    This is still my number one issue with the Edge 830, low notification sound, especially with the Varia RTL515 (also other notifications as well). All Garmin needs to do IMO is to allow notifications to be sent to your iPhone (or other BT speaker device) and the problem would be solved as my phone volume is more than enough. I have experimented with running the RTL515 through my 830 AND ios app at the same time and it works well (notification volume) but the app is a battery hog. Is this volume issue the same on the Edge 1030?