Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Radar Camera Tail Light
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Product Information
The Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is a rear-facing bike radar and tail light that detects approaching vehicles over 190 yards behind the rider, estimates vehicle size and side-to-side movement, categorizes threat level, and pushes alerts to a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer, select Garmin smartwatches or the Varia app. The tail light is visible over 1.2 miles, peaks at 100 lumens in Day Flash, charges over USB-C and carries an IPX7 water rating.
Who it is for
It is built for road and gravel riders who train or commute on open roads with traffic, especially multi-lane roads where a car two lanes over should not trigger the same alert as one closing in your lane. Advanced vehicle tracking classifies vehicles as small, medium or large and tracks lateral movement, while same-speed tracking flags a vehicle following at a matching speed. Riders who want to be seen as well as warned get a brake-light function that fires a unique flash pattern when you slow or stop.
Key details
- Detection over 190 yards (about 175 m) behind, across a 60 degree beam, with a wider field of view that reaches vehicles several lanes away.
- Four light modes: Solid 25 lm, Peloton 8 lm, Night Flash 40 lm, Day Flash 100 lm, plus custom patterns built in the Varia app.
- Battery life up to 10 hours Solid, 15 hours Peloton, 11 hours Night Flash, 24 hours Day Flash and 30 hours with the tail light off (radar only).
- Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with USB-C charging port.
- IEC 60529 IPX7 rated, withstands water exposure up to 1 m for 30 minutes.
- Seat post mount designed to fit road and gravel bikes; mount 250 to 1200 mm above the road.
Compatibility and sizing
Alerts display as a vehicle column on the side of the screen on compatible Garmin Edge bike computers, as vibration alerts on select Garmin smartwatches (voice alerts are in public beta), and in the Varia smartphone app. Garmin publishes a device compatibility checker at garmin.com/VariaRearVue820-CompatibleDevices. Connectivity is ANT+ and Bluetooth. Operating range is 5 to 122 F (-15 to 50 C); charge between 32 and 113 F (0 to 45 C).
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Garmin dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help confirming your Edge or watch model works with the Varia RearVue 820 or checking mount fit on your seat post.
- Long-range radar detects vehicles over 190 yards (about 175 m) behind the rider, across a 60 degree beam.
- Advanced vehicle tracking estimates vehicle size (small, medium, large), tracks side-to-side movement and categorizes threat level as a vehicle approaches.
- Same-speed tracking notifies you about a vehicle following at a matching speed.
- Wider field of view picks up vehicles several lanes away, not just those in your lane.
- Brake light function activates a unique flashing pattern when you slow or stop.
- Bright tail light visible over 1.2 miles (2 km), with 100 lm Day Flash, 40 lm Night Flash, 25 lm Solid and 8 lm Peloton.
- Automatic pattern change adjusts the flashing pattern to increase visibility when radar detects an approaching vehicle.
- Custom light patterns can be created and configured through the Varia app.
- Long battery life up to 24 hours in Day Flash and up to 30 hours with the tail light off in radar-only operation.
- USB-C charging of the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery.
- Seat post mount designed to fit road and gravel bikes, installed 250 to 1200 mm above the road.
- IPX7 water rating to IEC 60529, withstands water exposure up to 1 m for 30 minutes.
- Device alerts on compatible Garmin Edge computers, select Garmin smartwatches (voice alerts in public beta) and the Varia app, over ANT+ and Bluetooth.
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Varia RearVue 820 |
| Part Number | 010-03180-00 |
| Type | Rearview bike radar and tail light |
| Dimensions | 98.9 x 25.9 x 43.2 mm (3.9 x 1.0 x 1.7 in) |
| Weight | 90 g (3.2 oz) |
| Detection Range | Over 190 yards (about 175 m) |
| Radar Beam Width | 60 degrees |
| Threat Classification | Vehicle size, side-to-side movement, threat level |
| Light Modes | Solid, Peloton, Night Flash, Day Flash |
| Light Output | 100 lm Day Flash, 40 lm Night Flash, 25 lm Solid, 8 lm Peloton |
| Visibility Distance | Over 1.2 miles (2 km) |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 h Solid, 15 h Peloton, 11 h Night Flash, 24 h Day Flash, 30 h radar only |
| Charging Port | USB-C |
| Water Rating | IEC 60529 IPX7 (up to 1 m for 30 minutes) |
| Operating Temperature | -15 to 50 C (5 to 122 F) |
| Charging Temperature | 0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F) |
| Wireless Frequency (connectivity) | 2400 to 2483.5 MHz (<10 dBm) |
| Wireless Frequency (radar) | 57 to 59.4 GHz (<20 dBm) |
| Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth |
| Mount | Seat post mount for road and gravel bikes, 250 to 1200 mm above the road |
| Versions Published | Varia RearVue 820, Varia RearVue 820 StVZO (Germany) |
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What devices work with the Garmin Varia RearVue 820?
It pairs with compatible Garmin Edge bike computers, which show a vehicle column along the side of the screen, with select Garmin smartwatches for vibration alerts, and with the Varia smartphone app. Voice alerts on select Garmin smartwatches are in public beta. Connection is over ANT+ and Bluetooth, and Garmin publishes a device compatibility checker at garmin.com/VariaRearVue820-CompatibleDevices if you want to confirm your model first.
How long does the Varia RearVue 820 battery last?
Garmin rates the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery at up to 10 hours in Solid mode, 15 hours in Peloton, 11 hours in Night Flash and 24 hours in Day Flash. With the tail light switched off, the radar keeps working for up to 30 hours. Recharging is through the USB-C port, and charging should be done between 32 and 113 F (0 to 45 C).
Where on the bike does the Varia RearVue 820 mount?
It uses a seat post mount designed for road and gravel bikes, and Garmin's guidance is to mount it 250 to 1200 mm above the road.
Is the Varia RearVue 820 waterproof enough for rain?
Yes. It carries an IEC 60529 IPX7 water rating, meaning it withstands water exposure up to 1 m for 30 minutes, so riding in rain and road spray is fine. Operating temperature range is -15 to 50 C (5 to 122 F). IPX7 is a splash and immersion rating for cycling use, not a dive rating, so it is not intended for underwater use.

















