Garmin Edge Explore 1000: The cycle computer that sends SMS SOS in case of the accident

Last updated Nov 30, 2018 971

Garmin Edge Explore 1000 recognizes the situation of alert and is able to send to the emergency numbers saved in Explore 1000 a text message containing the exact location where the user is located.

The connection technologies have revolutionized in recent years the world of car navigation systems, bringing services such as live traffic information on the device from the dashboard. These technologies are intended to colonize a wide range of equipment, as evidenced by the latest announcement from Garmin, one related to the bike computer Edge Explore 1000.

Last exit in time of the successful and long-lived series of cycle computers from the handlebar, the new Garmin Explore Edge 1000 offers support to Bluetooth, to connect directly to the smartphone.

This not only allows operations quite common, such as the automatic loading of the activities on Garmin Connect or sharing on social networks, but it can benefit from support from the cellular network to also increase security.

In case the cycling computer detects anomalous conditions, such as the bike lying on the ground without reason, the device recognizes the alarm situation and is able to send to the emergency numbers saved in Explore 1000 an SMS containing the exact position in which the user is located. Smart Notification are designed for those who want to stay connected by receiving SMS and incoming calls, which Firms will be displayed directly on the display.

Garmin Explore Edge 1000 detects data typical of a GPS such as time, distance, speed, altitude and position through the ANT+ protocol, it is possible to interface instrumentation to compatible devices such as power meters Vector, heart-rate monitor, speed and cadence sensor or the action cam Garmin Series virB. And support the signal of the GLONASS Russian satellite network.

Classified IPX7 rated and does not fear rain showers and offers a color touch screen can also be used with gloves. The cyclists will appreciate the function Round-TripRouting; once inserted points of departure, arrival and distance indication that you want to go, Garmin Edge Explore 1000 offers three different cycling routes, allowing the user to discover new roads on which to ride.

Explore Edge 1000 has preloaded cartography Garmin Cycle Map Europe, which contains indications of passable roads and bike paths for cycling. Garmin Edge Explore 1000 will be available at retail outlets from October 2015 at a recommended retail price of $449.99.