Am I correct in thinking that this app is only of use if you also have the Connect module on your bike? Otherwise most of the data will only be updated when your smartphone is near the bike. For example charging data will not update “live”.
I have update the first post with all the information now to be more clear.
In a nutshell this uses Bosch APIs (Cloud), not local access to the bike as that is not possible/does not exit. While such information (battery, range Kms) is only provided from your bike to Bosch Cloud (Flow app) while having the Connect Module and/plus the Flow+ subscription this information will only be available if the 2 are existing, so yes it is a requirement.
Yes you need to do this process during maxium 60 seconds, retrieve the code and add the device/bike
Now the connect module is required the app has for me less value. My bike Kalkhoff Image (2026)is standard equiped with a gps tracker. So to install the connect module has no added value for me. ( except for your app of course).
You know some bikes do come with the connect module pre-installed already. I have 2 bikes (MTB and City) from 2022 and 2023 respectively had it and it was not advertised. The brands do sell those GPS services, yours and for example Riese und Müller are doing it but there are reports that it’s not reliable and does not work in all countries than the option from Bosch itself. Double check and if not I’m sorry to see you go.
