Cycling computers & Whatsapp

TheBlaaMan

Does anyone know of a head unit that integrates with WhatsApp ........I've had a (quick..) search but cant locate one. Lots of Garmins, and presumably others, easily pick up SMS and display the message, but with 95% of my IMs coming via WhatsApp these days, 1990's SMS technology is kinda redundant and I'd change out if there is a devices that fluidly integrates with WhatsApp.

CantGetNoSleep

Works well on my Garmin 1030 (although I even find it annoying that I see work emails and everything when out on a bike)

magicbastarder

i use signal (similar to whatsapp) and messages on that pop up on my garmin - but not whatsapp. so i suspect the issue is with whatsapp, not the head unit. i've not been bothered to see if there's a setting in whatsapp which can enable notifications, i don't really want to get pulled into conversations or be distracted by them while out on the bike.

cletus

I have the vivoactive 3, and it can display WhatsApps, so at least some Garmin devices do

bazermc

Can ye not just go for a spin and read your messages when you get home?

cletus

In fairness, there's a whole host of reasons why someone might need to be able to see texts while either running or cycling

jamesd

WhatsApp works on the 1030, no issues.

Idleater

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Works well on my Garmin 1030 (although I even find it annoying that I see work emails and everything when out on a bike)

works on my 820. It has canned responses. Had to use the feature once so far .
l adjusted the settings in connect not to forward work email and many other apps - in fact l just forward calls, Sms and whatsapp I think.

TheBlaaMan

Cheers for the replies, it looks as if I need to chop in my 520 for an 820 or 1030, though I think the 820 in particular gets very mixed reviews?

Something tells me too that my older HRM strap and GCS-10 sensor dont work with these models?

magicbastarder

on your phone, in garmin connect > settings > smart notifications; check which apps have permission to talk to your head unit.

TheBlaaMan

magicbastarder wrote: »

on your phone, in garmin connect > settings > smart notifications; check which apps have permission to talk to your head unit.

Thanks
Yeah.... but that dictates what the phone will send, its a different matter as to what the device will accept/receive. In the case of the 520, when it comes to WhatsApp messages, it a case of 'you're name's is not down, you're not coming in'...:rolleyes:

Garmin have apparently said otherwise, but there's plenty of info online suggesting it's not a runner.

I'd love to be proved wrong on this though.

koutoubia

I started a thread on it a while back. Have a look for it and should help you . Although I had to warranty that particular 1030. I just can't get anything to synch to the new one.

lennymc

I have a Garmin fenix 3 hr, and it has displayed WhatsApp messages for years. Right, it's a watch but it does all of the bike bits, and there are mounts available for putting it on your bars. Might be an option