Garmin LiveTrack Waze integration for cyclists, Digi Mart USA News: Garmin has officially confirmed in a press release that its LiveTrack feature is getting integration with the navigation app Waze. The change lets users of compatible Garmin smartwatches and bike computers share their location with Waze during a bike ride.
Once outdoor cycling activity is started, after location sharing with Waze has been enabled in the Garmin Connect settings, the cyclist appears as a small icon on the screen of nearby Waze users. The icon is similar to how other vehicles appear when their drivers use Waze.
Garmin says no personal data about the cyclist is shared with Waze, and location sharing stops as soon as the workout ends. The company presents the feature mainly as a safety measure, since drivers can see cyclists on their navigation device or smartphone as well as on the road, which may help in poor visibility.
LiveTrack is available on premium models such as the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro, which is listed at $1,099 on Amazon, and the Forerunner 970. It also works with current bike computers such as the Garmin Edge Explore 3 Plus and with many older and cheaper models. No paid Garmin Connect subscription is required to use LiveTrack and the Waze integration.
