Originally Posted by
girona
I am sorry that you are getting upset at me for trying to help. Hopefully someone else reading these posts may find this information helpful.
Specific to Garmin Varia. Check out GP Lama's video for possible workarounds and getting warnings through bluetooth headphones or smartphone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVZfKjy0yd8
Also there is a way of connecting a Garmin 1030+ to a phone to get prompts. Not sure if Varia warnings are included.
You could keep your phone on a case on your arm and adjust volume on the phone accordingly. Possibly you can have earphones (wireless or not) connected to your phone as well.
All this would have an impact on battery life I'm assuming. Maybe not a functionality all that important to make an upgrade worthwhile.
https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webh...8913B544B.html
Not upset, merely clarifying. I had the same issue on my upright today into a 10-15 mph headwind down a slight gradient. Could not hear the beep of cars approaching. Equally important for others reading to understand the limitations of the Varia warning and not to rely upon it in
some circumstances. Yes, it is true some do use the Garmin AP and their smartphone with earbuds. A bridge too far for me. Thanks.
