Garmin Edge Explore 2 Owners Manual - Page 20

Bluetooth Connected Features The Edge device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible phone using the Garmin Connect and Connect IQ apps. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information. Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish recording the activity. Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements on your phone during a ride. Bike alarm: Allows you to enable an alarm that sounds on the device and sends an alert to your phone when the device detects motion. Connect IQ downloadable features: Allows you to download Connect IQ features from the Connect IQ app. Course downloads from Garmin Connect: Allows you to search for courses on Garmin Connect using your phone and send them to your device. Find my Edge: Locates your lost Edge device that is paired with your phone and currently within range. Messages: Allows you to reply to an incoming call or text message with a preset text message. This feature is available with compatible Android™ phones. Music controls: Allows you to use your device to control music playback on your phone. Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your device. Safety and tracking features: (Safety and Tracking Features, page 14) Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload an activity to Garmin Connect. Weather updates: Sends real-time weather conditions and alerts to your device. Safety and Tracking Features CAUTION The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE To use these features, the Edge Explore 2 device must have GPS enabled and be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account. The Edge Explore 2 device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app. For more information about safety and tracking features, go to www.garmin.com/safety. Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts. Incident detection: When the Edge Explore 2 device detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the device sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts. LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a web page. Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time updates. NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to a compatible Android phone. GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time. 14 Connected Features