OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Users of some Garmin bike head units and watches can now share their location with the Google-owned driving app, Waze.
The new feature alerts drivers using Waze to the location of nearby cyclists. The feature is free for owners of compatible Garmin devices and smartphones; Waze said the feature is rolling out to Apple iOS and Android phones now.
Waze said the feature was designed with privacy in mind. “Drivers only see a temporary alert that a cyclist is nearby — never information about a specific cyclist or route. Plus, alerts automatically turn off the moment a cyclist ends their ride on their Garmin device,” Waze said.
Garmin said the Waze feature is "currently" exclusive to Garmin.
Waze claims its app is used by 200 million drivers globally.
More information on garmin.com.
