# Varia™

> Ride with peace of mind

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garmin
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 206,699
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (1,244 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2020-04-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 116 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile)
- **Website:** [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/716691](https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/716691)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.garmin.com/privacy/global/](https://www.garmin.com/privacy/global/)

## Description

Varia™ Chrome extension pairs with compatible Garmin Varia radar devices to boost rider awareness and safety. It delivers on‑phone alerts when vehicles are within 140 meters behind you, with color‑coded statuses: green for clear, yellow for approaching, and red for rapidly closing threats. Tone and vibration alerts keep you informed even when you’re not looking at your screen.

For hands‑free media and security, the extension supports camera control with Varia camera accessories, quick recording of videos and photos, and incident recording with easy access and sharing. Vault‑backed backups for Varia Vue videos offer fast search, filtering, and simple sharing, while quick pairing makes setup effortless.

## Rankings

- #156,470 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

User feedback centers on strong radar-based safety and easy setup, but persistent reliability problems hinder experience. The radar warnings are consistently praised for safety, and many users call the app easy to use and generally dependable. However, several reviewers report unstable connections to phones or devices, unclear battery status (no explicit percentage and limited compatibility with some battery packs), and a desire for more audio options and louder alerts. Additional concerns include UI changes in updates and missing Android features.

### Pros

- Effective radar alerts that significantly improve rider safety.
- Easy to use with minimal setup and straightforward operation.
- Warnings are valued and perceived as life-saving by riders.
- Generally reliable performance and does what it's supposed to do.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity and pairing issues with phones and devices.
- Missing or unreliable battery information (no explicit percentage and inconsistent battery support with devices like Edge 1040).
- Audible alerts are not customizable enough and are not loud enough for some users.
- UI/UX issues due to updates: disappearing tracking line, lack of Android freeform window mode, and occasional visual artifacts.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.variamobile)