Electronics 5 sources · about 20 hours ago
Garmin and Waze have announced a partnership that shows opted-in LiveTrack riders as a moving cyclist icon in the Waze app, alerting nearby drivers. The feature is rolling out globally on Android and iOS, requires a compatible Garmin Edge computer or smartwatch paired with a phone, and needs no extra subscription.
What's new
- Riders opt in once through Garmin Connect; sharing then starts automatically with each outdoor cycling LiveTrack session.
- Waze shows drivers a moving cyclist icon and an alert, without the rider's name, identity, or exact route.
- Sharing is temporary and session-based, ending when the ride ends.
- Waze users can turn cyclist alerts off in the app's settings.
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Sources
- Garmin LiveTrack Now Alerts Waze Drivers to Nearby CyclistsBicyclingabout 20 hours agoPaywall
- Garmin Livetrack und Waze: Warnung vor Radfahrern im Auto-NaviRennradNews1 day ago
- Garmin’s Latest Update Puts a Real-Time Warning on Drivers’ DashboardsVELO Road2 days agoPaywall
- Garmin and Waze Now Warn Drivers When Cyclists Are NearbyBikeRumor2 days ago