

If they received the text message but the URL states the activity has not begun your phone's GPS may need some troubleshooting.
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Please check that you have entered their full number including the country and area code. However, you can edit the body of the text message to include an ETA or any additional information you would like your contact to have.

No, your Beacon link will not include an estimated time of arrival. No, at this time, the only communication your contact will receive is the initial text message with your Beacon link and any other texts you choose to send during your activity. Will my contact get an alert if I am stopped? Once you finish recording, the contacts you shared the generated link to will no longer be able to see your current location. Who can see my location with Beacon?Īnyone that you share that generated link to will be able to see your location while you are recording with Beacon enabled. This feature won’t work in airplane mode. If you are out on an activity, and you go through an area with no cellular service, your location will not be updated until you have cellular service again.
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Yes, you will need cellular service for Beacon to update your location. We will still generate a pre-formatted message but you can copy and paste the Beacon link to share any way you wish. Toggle Beacon ON from the record settings page and you will have the option to Send Beacon Text from the record screen before you start your recordings. Yes, you will still be able to generate and send a Beacon link without allowing access to contacts. As long as the recipient of your text message has access to a web browser they will be able to see your activity.Ĭan I use Beacon if I don't allow Strava to access my contacts?
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The recipient does not need to download the Strava app or have a Strava account to view your real-time activity. Yes, you can send a text to anyone in your contacts, whether or not they use Strava.

Start your recording and your safety contacts will be able to view your location in real-time.You can choose to edit the text before you send the message if you would like. Save your changes then click Send Beacon Text from the record screen to send the pre-formatted text message to your safety contacts.You can skip this step if you do not wish to allow access to your contacts. You'll then be able to select up to three safety contacts. Tap Add Safety Contacts and follow the prompts to allow Strava to access your contacts.Either tap the Beacon icon highlighted below or select the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner and Beacon on the next page.Select Record from the bottom navigation menu.You can use Strava Beacon when recording with the Strava mobile app to share your real-time location with your family and friends.
