Getting Started With The Bosch eBike Flow App

The new Bosch eBike Flow app is said to enhance the human element of your eBike. The app allows you to customise your bike's power modes, helps you with navigation, and even customise your bike's display. Bosch has also introduced a much-needed anti-theft technology which is included in the 'Flow+' subscription. Neil Donoghue is here to run through all of the app's features so you can get up to speed with the latest tech for your eBike.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Welcome!
1:17 - What is a smart system
2:10 - What is the eBike Flow app?
4:18 - eBike Flow theft protection
6:22 - eBike Flow Navigation
6:58 - Activity Tracking
7:44 - Personalising with eBike Flow

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Do you use any app to configure your eBike already?

[Emtbtoday]

I updated my new eMTB with the Purion 200 and Kiox 500. It was mainly for riding to the trails navigation but the difference from the 300 is worth the upgrade i keep it on with the purion 200 its a perfectwee system having your speed and battery on the purion 200 and the info upfront over stem i now prefer it with the kiox 500 on! and they're cheap right now with overstocked items in bike shops selling them separately! I got both for £120 from mine a couple weeks ago! The Kiox 500 is a lot faster coming on and scrolling, and it plays sound for navigation through the speaker on the back!

[Emtbtoday]

The range control is good i teated it out yesterday and the new screen picking for the purion 200 now direct from the app was definitely needed so that was good to see!

Please do another video on display customization!

[neilvan]

25km/h handbrake is really frustrating

[LogcPan]

I don't get why Bosch doesn't allow you to connect to your bike computer (Sigma (in my case), Garmin, whatever). Like this you always have to use your phone for tracking or navigation, draining the battery even faster.

[vashon]

6:45 Without cell signal, nav is useless. Doesn't use GPS. Believe it or not some campgrounds don't even get cell signal! So then you have to use another app for nav.

[garyalexander]

Unfortunately have the old Bosch purion display but cool to see advancements in Bosch tech not sure if upgrade possible thanks for sharing 😁

[ssilden]

Are these ride data beeing stored in a memory in the bike? Or do we need the the app open and connected during the ride?

[cocko]

Is the smartphone grip required to use the navigation function or will the app work with the phone mounted on, say, a quadlock?

[davemcbeard]

The customisation of the modes is useful but the ride tracking *only* works well when you have decent mobile signal, which you probably won't if you ride anywhere outside of of a built up area. It's also useless if you own more than one ebike since you can only link one bike to your phone. All things considered, it's a rubbish app.

[vashon]

7:35 Activity info is only basic. It doesn't show how much of ride was in what power mode for example. Doesn't show what gear. The caloric algorithm seems suspect.
With all the deficiencies, what do they CO2 savings. Yes, that was the missing ingredient for all riders! And don't get me started on the new AI for estimating range, it's crapolla.

[Emtbtoday]

Thats half of the new update anyway shown lol

[dawnriches]

The Bosch smart system flow app isn't that smart to be honest.
I have a Trek rail with the smart system and the module you need to fit to enable the alarm and tracking will not fit unless you completely remove the motor armour and that voids the warranty.
So the flow alarm system with tracking is a complete waste of time and does not allow all owners to completely use the system.

[iainurquhart]

To be useful bikes should come with wireless phone charging systems directly connected to bikes own power. Everyone is stuffing bottle tool holders with usb power banks and sps connect type holders. Adjusting power settings is a bit gimmicky and academic when type approval limits exist. Americans may find it more useful.

[MX]

Just got a Canyon Grizl:On and the bike is awesome. This Bosch system is horrible, though. The system won’t stay stable with my HR monitor. When it is stable, the HR data doesn’t upload to Strava and the Bosch ride info doesn’t keep it. The distance to empty info is never accurate.
It’s nice to be able to tune the modes but the parameters aren’t very intuitive and have a huge impact on battery life. Lastly, when is the auxiliary battery going to be available in the U.S?

[davegrice]

thanks however you really breezed through some things and put too much time on b-roll.. I'll have to find another video that only shows "getting started" information in more detail and setup examples..

[CarlosAntunesMTB]

Question about the worderful Flow app: how can I add multiple bikes under the same app installation?😂😅

[MrDschubba]

Sucked my phone battery dry in two hours.

[oettam]

No GPS, no objective value for the tuning, no communication with Garmin, dimension and location of the display unusable on a real MTB….many hopes for the next release