Bosch expands digital theft protection for eBikes

Bosch eBike Systems has announced the expansion of its smart system digital theft protection capabilities.

The latest eBike Flow app update allows eBikers to use the Kiox 300 and Kiox 500 displays as a key to unlock their eBike in addition to their smartphone. Another new feature also gives them the option to disable automatic unlocking.

Flexible key options offer even more effective theft protection eBike Lock is a theft protection feature created to provide another level of security for eBikes with the Bosch smart system via Bluetooth technology, in addition to a mechanical bicycle lock. Once installed, eBike Lock disables motor support as soon as the eBike is switched off.

Thanks to the update, eBike Lock can now also be used with the Kiox 300 and Kiox 500, as well as the eBike Flow app.

eBikers can easily define their preferred key in the settings of the eBike Flow app–either the smartphone, Kiox display, or both. They can then simply lock and unlock this additional level of smart theft protection by removing the display from, or inserting it into, the mount.

The option of using Kiox 300 and Kiox 500 as a key also gives eBikers greater flexibility and convenience. If several people share an eBike, for example in the family or among friends, several digital keys can be defined and deleted as necessary.

The protection provided by eBike Lock is no longer tied to a single smartphone. Another new feature of the eBike Flow app prevents the eBike from being automatically unlocked as soon as it is within Bluetooth range of the smartphone.

For this purpose, all users need to do is disable the ‘Automatic unlock’ function in the eBike Flow app. They can later enable the motor support of their eBike by pressing and holding the “Hold to unlock” button on the Home Screen of the eBike Flow app.

Keeping important functions in view with a customised display

The range of functions visible on the Kiox 300 and Kiox 500 displays for the smart system has been increased even further.

Users can now arrange the content and sequence of the display screens themselves and define up to 3 tiles on 1 screen and a maximum of 13 individual screens.

Depending on their personal requirements, they have the option of displaying up to 30 different items. For example, mountain bikers may wish to view cadence plus average and maximum speed; touring bikers may wish to focus on distance, gradient and battery range.

The latest in a host of 2023 updates can be downloaded via the eBike Flow app, which is available via an eBiker’s preferred app store for free.