GARMIN VARIA RCT715 WW

Great Concept and functionality within Garmin ecosystem BUT 1. video not stabilized 2. poor quality video during daylight = unable to identify car number plates at 1080 recordings 3. my Garmin Edge 1040 latest firmware keeps dropping radar during ride 4. Wifi function via Varia app to view footage is completely useless, way to slow 1x star for that! 5. same with Wifi clip download function - do u really wanna wait 1min to download one 20-80MB files = NO 6. overall it does its job well but camera sensor is weak, requires an upgrade => hence this device is not worth its money with the exception why I bought it in the first place => automatic recording whilst a car approaches as well in combination with front Varia Vue Camera Light

For the price, this camera and tail light has everything it’s meant for

Es un producto que por calidad precio, puede ser excesivo, pero para mi cumple con todos los aspectos. La calidad del video es buena pero podría ser mejor. Pero al aumentar la calidad la batería sería menor, la precisión para detectar autos es muy buena así como carros y motos. La luz es muy buena y más por que la puedes controlar desde el Garmin en el trayecto como tomar fotos o guardar ciertos videos. Para pasar los videos recomiendo mejor hacerlo desde la memoria a una computadora o celular con algún adaptador, por que desde la aplicación es muy lento.

Easy to set up and operate Being a beach rd rider questioned the value of the radar. But handy to know when cars are passing Great bit of safety kit

After using the Garmin Varia RCT715 for a while, I can confidently say it is one of the best safety investments I have made for cycling. It reliably detects vehicles approaching from behind and gives you clear, early warnings, which is invaluable whether you ride on open roads or in mixed traffic. The alerts are timely and accurate, allowing you to stay focused on the road ahead instead of constantly looking back. The built-in camera is a serious bonus. Video quality is more than sufficient to clearly capture incidents, license plates, and road situations. The fact that it automatically saves footage when an event is detected gives real peace of mind. You hope you never need it, but when you do, it is there. The tail light is bright, highly visible, and well integrated with the radar system. Battery life is solid, even when using radar, camera, and light together on longer rides. Setup is straightforward, and integration with Garmin head units and the Varia app is seamless. Once installed, it simply works in the background without any distraction. it is a serious safety tool. For anyone who rides regularly on the road and values awareness, protection, and accountability, the Garmin Varia RCT715 is absolutely worth it.

After a very close call with a stupid driver that decide to pass me on a road work zone, I purchase the Varia RCT715 and I don't regret it. The unit packs a lot of features that are well integrated. Setup was super easy and quick, it works very well with my Wahoo Elemnt Roam v2 computer bike. I love the color coded warning (Green: road clear, Orange incoming cars, Red fast approaching vehicle), color adjust with your speed. I like also the fact it shows how many cars are behind you and where. The continuous recording is great and created little clips of 30 seconds easily sharable with time stamp, your speed and vehicle speed. The image is clear and you can read license plate. All in all, I love it, and feel a bit safer on the road as I can anticipate a bit more knowing what is happening behind me. I wish Garmin would bring to the market a headlight with camera recording that sync with the Varia RCT715.