{"id":52942,"date":"2023-08-09T13:26:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=742610"},"modified":"2023-08-09T13:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T11:35:39","slug":"you-can-now-lock-your-ebike-with-boschs-kiox-head-unit","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/you-can-now-lock-your-ebike-with-boschs-kiox-head-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"You can now lock your ebike with Bosch\u2019s Kiox head unit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update also turns your smartphone into a ‘digital key’ <\/p>

By Stan Portus\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 09 August 2023 at 11:26 AM<\/p>

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Bosch has updated its eBike Flow app so you can use the Bosch eBike Systems head units or your smartphone to lock or unlock your electric bike.<\/p>\n

Bosch\u2019s eBike Lock is said to provide \u201canother level of security for ebikes\u201d via Bluetooth, in addition to a physical bike lock<\/a>, by disabling motor support once your ebike is switched off.<\/p>\n

The update will also mean different \u2018digital keys\u2019 can be created, so different riders can lock and unlock the same electric bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Use a Kiox head unit or smartphone as a key<\/h2>\n
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The Bosch eBike Lock update also turns a smartphone into a digital key.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bosch<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Bosch eBike Flow app and Kiox head units were launched in August 2021<\/a> to form Bosch\u2019s Smart System.<\/p>\n

The system was said to introduce greater customisation to the brand\u2019s controls and electric bike motors<\/a>, as well as helping users equip their ebikes with new features down the line.<\/p>\n

The new eBike Lock is one of these new features and it utilises both the Bosch cycling app<\/a> and the Smart System\u2019s hardware.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the update, users can lock or unlock an ebike equipped with a range of Bosch electric motors by inserting a Kiox 300 or Kiox 500 display into its mount.<\/p>\n

Bosch describes displays used in this way as \u2018digital keys\u2019.<\/p>\n

It says if multiple people use the same ebike, several digital keys can be set up, giving users \u201cgreater flexibility and convenience\u201d.<\/p>\n

Bosch says the eBike Lock can turn your smartphone into a digital key as well. Motor support will only be activated if your smartphone is detected via Bluetooth when you turn the ebike on.<\/p>\n

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The Bosch Smart System launched in August 2021.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bosch <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

You can also define your preferred key settings in the eBike Flow app, so you can use either your smartphone, Kiox display or both.<\/p>\n

While the smartphone digital key will automatically unlock your electric bike motor, Bosch says you can turn this functionality off.<\/p>\n

When \u2018automatic unlock\u2019 is turned off, users can enable motor assistance by pressing and holding the \u2018Hold to unlock\u2019 button on the home screen of the eBike Flow app.<\/p>\n

Audible and visible feedback from the drive unit and LED remote will indicate whether your bike is secured by the system or ready to ride.<\/p>

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