Bosch eBike Flow vs eBike Connect App: Complete 2025 Guide
Bosch offers two separate eBike apps: eBike Flow for the new Smart System (BES3) and eBike Connect for Gen 1-4 systems. Knowing which app you need and how to get the most out of it can make a real difference to your ride.
Bosch eBike Connect: for Gen 1-4 systems
eBike Connect is the long-standing Bosch app, designed for Gen 1, 2, 3 and 4 systems. It is available for iOS and Android.
Key eBike Connect features
- GPS navigation: built-in route planning with battery consumption estimates
- Statistics: distance covered, calories burned, average speed, elevation gain
- Mode customisation: fine-tuning of the 4 assistance modes
- eMTB mode: automatic off-road mode (only with a compatible motor)
- Cloud sync: backup of all your ride data
eBike Connect requirements
- A Kiox or Nyon display (Gen 3-4) connected to your phone via Bluetooth
- Gen 1-2 systems: limited features without a compatible display
Bosch eBike Flow: for the Smart System BES3
eBike Flow is the new Bosch app, exclusive to the Bosch Smart System (BES3). It is a generational leap forward from eBike Connect.
Key eBike Flow features
- OTA updates: update the firmware of the motor, battery and display directly from the app
- Advanced customisation: granular adjustment of every assistance parameter
- eBike Lock: lock and unlock your eBike from your smartphone
- Component status: real-time monitoring of the motor, battery and display
- Navigation: routes with directions on the display or through headphones
- My eBike garage: manage several eBikes from a single account
eBike Flow requirements
- Exclusive to the Bosch Smart System (BES3)
- Not compatible with Gen 1-4 systems
- Requires a constant Bluetooth connection for the advanced features
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | eBike Connect | eBike Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Gen 1-4 | Smart System BES3 |
| OTA updates | No | Yes |
| eBike Lock | No | Yes |
| Mode customisation | Basic | Advanced |
| GPS navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Statistics | Yes | Yes (more detailed) |
How to set up the apps
eBike Connect setup
- Download eBike Connect from the App Store or Google Play
- Create a Bosch ID account
- Turn on Bluetooth on your Kiox/Nyon display
- Pair the app with the display by following the instructions
eBike Flow setup
- Download eBike Flow from the App Store or Google Play
- Create a Bosch ID or use your existing one
- Make sure your system is updated to the latest firmware version
- Pair the app with your eBike via Bluetooth
For more on the advanced configuration of your Bosch system, visit our Bosch eBike section.