Download
Share
Print this page
Garmin VARIA VUE Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Garmin Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. VARIA VUE
  6. Owner's manual
Garmin VARIA VUE Owner's Manual

Garmin VARIA VUE Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
VARIA
VUE
™
Owner's Manual

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VARIA VUE and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Garmin VARIA VUE

Summary of Contents for Garmin VARIA VUE

  • Page 1 VARIA ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2025 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
  • Page 3 Locking and Unlocking the Device..26 Thermal Safety Shutdown....26 Edge Bike Computer Settings..14 The status LED flashes red while Pairing the Varia Vue with a Compatible charging..........26 Edge Bike Computer......14 The headlight disconnects from the Viewing the Status Widget....15 Varia app..........
  • Page 4 Replacement Parts........ 28 Getting More Information..... 28 Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 • Install the headlight on your bike (Installing the Out-Front Mount, page 2). • Download the Garmin Varia app to your phone, and pair the devices (Pairing the Varia Vue with Your Phone, page 11). • If you are using an Edge...
  • Page 6 Installing the Out-Front Mount You can use the out-front mount to install the headlight and your Edge bike computer. Garmin recommends that you adjust the mount for the viewing angle of the Edge bike computer before you install and adjust the headlight angle.
  • Page 7 7 Connect the quarter-turn adapter to the headlight. 8 Insert the screw , and hand tighten. 9 Align the notches of the quarter-turn adapter with the tabs on the bottom of the mount. Introduction...
  • Page 8 10 Press up slightly, and turn the adapter counterclockwise until it locks into place. 11 Adjust the headlight angle so it is parallel to the ground, and use the 4 mm hex key to tighten the screw. NOTE: You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. Introduction...
  • Page 9 Tips for Installing the Headlight • Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. • Select a mount that best fits your bike. • Install the device correctly. The device faces forward, and must be mounted underneath the handlebars (Installing the Out-Front Mount, page 2).
  • Page 10 Varia app (Pairing the Varia Vue with Your Phone, page 11) or Edge bike computer (Pairing the Varia Vue with a Compatible Edge Bike Computer, page 14). 2 Hold the device button for 2 seconds to turn off the device (Locking and Unlocking the Device, page 26).
  • Page 11 Single flashing technology is turned off. The battery level is good, and the device is in active mode. The device can be controlled by a paired compatible Garmin device, or a phone connected with the Varia app. Double flashing NOTE: In active mode, both ANT+ technology and Bluetooth technology are turned on.
  • Page 12 The Varia Vue is a safety device with a camera, providing peace of mind that the latest footage is always captured. When the camera is enabled, the device is always recording in a circular video loop, overwriting the oldest video footage with new footage.
  • Page 13 Video Segment Lengths The Varia Vue stores video footage in a circular loop in 2-minute segments and in chronological order. The Varia app stitches consecutive 2-minute segments into 10-minute videos. The length of manually saved video segments corresponds to the duration between starting and stopping the video, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • Page 14 The Varia App The Varia app connects to your Varia Vue headlight using Bluetooth technology. The app displays light information, settings, videos, and photos. Select to take a photo. Displays the available light setting modes (Headlight Light Intensity Modes, page 26).
  • Page 15 2 Select Devices > Add Device. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process. When both the Varia Vue and a Varia radar device are paired with your phone, the app displays both devices. The Varia App...
  • Page 16 Before you can view videos and photos on the Varia app, you must download the app and pair it with your Varia Vue device (Pairing the Varia Vue with Your Phone, page 11). NOTE: The device stops recording while you are viewing the gallery.
  • Page 17 Data Overlays: Sets the type of data that appears on videos and photos. NOTE: GPS and speed overlays require an open connection between the Varia Vue and the display. An open connection between a sensor and display is not encrypted or authenticated.
  • Page 18 3 Select > Sensors > Add Sensor > Search All. 4 While the Varia Vue headlight is turned off, hold the device button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The status LED flashes , and the headlight turns on. The device is in pairing mode for 5 minutes or until you press the device button.
  • Page 19 Contact your healthcare provider if you have epilepsy or are sensitive to bright or flashing lights. Before you can customize Varia device settings with your Edge bike computer, you must pair the devices (Pairing the Varia Vue with a Compatible Edge Bike Computer, page 14).
  • Page 20 Light Network Settings From the Sensors menu, select Lights, and select a paired light. NOTE: Not all settings are available for all Edge bike computers. Sensor ID: Displays the sensor's identification number. Connection Type: Displays the technology that is used to connect to the sensor. About: Displays device and software information.
  • Page 21 Before you can adjust the Varia light intensity with your Edge bike computer, you must pair the devices (Pairing the Varia Vue with a Compatible Edge Bike Computer, page 14). 1 On your Edge bike computer, disable the automatic beam setting...
  • Page 22 Controlling the Camera with Your Edge Bike Computer Before you can control the Varia camera with your Edge bike computer, you must pair the devices (Pairing the Varia Vue with a Compatible Edge Bike Computer, page 14). 1 Go for a ride.
  • Page 23 3 From the Settings menu, select Connectivity > Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Search All. 4 While the Varia Vue headlight is in active mode, hold the device button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The status LED flashes .
  • Page 24 3 Select Vault Settings > Connect to Wi-Fi > Add a New Network. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you plug your Varia Vue into a wall charger within range of the saved Wi‑Fi network, your device automatically reconnects to this network and uploads saved footage to your Vault account.
  • Page 25 • Connect the charger securely to the Varia device. You can charge the device by plugging the USB cable into a Garmin approved AC adapter with a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer. Garmin recommends charging the device using an AC power source.
  • Page 26 Connecting the Device to Your Computer NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. You can connect the device to your computer to install software updates or transfer videos and photos to your computer.
  • Page 27 Installing or Replacing the Memory Card The device supports 8 to 512 GB microSD memory cards with a speed rating of Class 10 or higher. Garmin recommends using a 32 GB or higher microSD memory card. For information on recording mode capacity and more, go to garmin.com/variavuememorycard.
  • Page 28 Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to use the Varia Vue device for several months, you should charge the battery to at least 50% before you store the device. You should store the device in a cool, dry place with temperatures around the typical household level.
  • Page 29 1080p, 30 fps 7 hr. Day Flash 4K, 30 fps 5 hr. 1080p, 30 fps 9 hr. 4K, 30 fps 6 hr. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information...
  • Page 30 Headlight Light Intensity Modes Intensity Mode LED Luminous Flux High 550 lm Medium 300 lm 140 lm Night Flash 400 lm Day Flash 600 lm Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels. WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
  • Page 31 • Turn off both devices, and turn them back on. The Varia Vue sends light data to the Varia app. When connected, the Varia app plays an audio tone and displays a green dot at the device icon at the top of the home screen.
  • Page 32 Flashing Product Updates For the best experience, you should keep the software on your Varia Vue up to date. Software updates provide changes and improvements to the device features and operation. Your Varia device automatically checks for updates when connected using Bluetooth technology. On your computer, you can install Garmin Express ™...
  • Page 34 GUID-8DFBD71F-8C87-485C-BDD0-9B8FD2DE86DD April 2025...