Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

Just when you thought e-bikes couldn’t get any smarter – Bosch and Wisper step up their game with new anti-theft features. Bosch introduces a Theft Report Function and refined navigation to their eBike System, making it easier to report stolen bikes and enhance your ride. On the other hand, Wisper partners with BackPedal for integrated alarm and tracking devices, offering a 85% success rate in recovering stolen bikes. Stay ahead of bike thieves with these innovative updates!

New Updates in e-Bike Security

Bosch’s eBike System Updates

On your futuristic Bosch e-bike, security just got a major upgrade. The new updates include a Theft Report Function in the eBike Flow app, making reporting theft easier. You can also add in details about your e-bike in the Digital eBike Pass, providing vital information for authorities or potential buyers.

Wisper’s Partnership with BackPedal

Updates on the Wisper e-bike front involve a fantastic partnership with BackPedal. This collaboration brings a tracker/alarm device wired directly into the bike, enabling live location tracking and instant locking. BackPedal also offers a theft detection and retrieval service with an impressive 85% success rate, making your Wisper e-bike even safer and more secure.

Bosch’s eBike System Features

Digital eBike Pass

For those e-bike owners looking for added security and peace of mind, Bosch’s eBike System now offers a Digital eBike Pass through the eBike Flow app. This feature allows users to input important details such as frame numbers, purchase documents, and photos of their e-bike.

Theft Report Function

On the other hand, the Theft Report Function within the eBike Flow app simplifies the process of reporting a stolen e-bike to the authorities. Users can provide details about the theft, including the bike’s information, time, and location, and email the report directly to the police.

This tool aims to streamline the process of reporting theft and provide a straightforward way for users to take action in the unfortunate event of their e-bike being stolen.

Refined Navigation

Passionate about seamless navigation during your e-bike rides? Bosch’s eBike System has improved its navigation functionality, offering a new ‘quick menu’ on the Ride screen for easy destination changes mid-ride. Users can also add individual ride stops and track their climbing progress, all directly through the eBike Flow app.

Navigation just got easier and more detailed for e-bike enthusiasts with Bosch’s latest updates.

The Digital eBike Pass

Benefits of Adding e-Bike Details

For a seamless e-bike ownership experience, Bosch introduces the Digital eBike Pass feature. By adding in important details such as frame numbers and purchase documents to the eBike Flow app, users can prove ownership and access tracking history with a mere click.

Proving Ownership and Tracking History

With the Digital eBike Pass, users can ensure a smooth transition of ownership information to authorities, workshops, or prospective buyers. For instance, having your e-bike’s history readily available can be crucial in verifying its authenticity, preventing fraud, or even aiding in its recovery in the unfortunate event of theft.

The Theft Report Function

Streamlining Theft Reporting

Now, Bosch’s eBike Flow app features a Theft Report Function that makes reporting your e-bike’s theft to the relevant authorities a breeze. Simply fill in details about the theft, such as the time and place, and email the document directly to the police. This new feature aims to streamline the reporting process and make it easier for e-bike owners to take action in case of theft.

Easy Documentation for Authorities

The theft reporting feature within the eBike Flow app also allows users to add details about the e-bike, including the frame number, purchase documents, or even a photo. This information can be crucial when reporting the theft to the police or providing evidence to potential buyers. By documenting key details, e-bike owners can make the process smoother and more efficient for authorities.

Refined Navigation Features

Quick Menu and Mid-Ride Destination Changes

Despite being on an e-bike journey, changing your destination mid-ride is not a distant dream anymore. With the new ‘quick menu’ on the Ride screen, you can switch things up without even touching your phone, using your LED Remote, Mini Remote, or Purion 200 display instead.

Adding Individual Ride Stops

Adding a quick stop for a mid-ride McFlurry has never been easier with the ability to add individual ride stops in your navigation. Now you can adjust your route to fit your snack break plans, making your e-bike journey even more customizable.

The feature of adding individual ride stops allows riders to create a more personalized journey. Whether it’s stopping for a quick treat or a scenic detour, this option adds a new level of flexibility to e-bike navigation.

Graphical Ride Data

Navigation has never been so data-driven. Get a comprehensive overview of your ride with detailed graphical data showing the inclines you conquered and what’s left ahead. It’s like having your own personal tour guide on your e-bike journey.

Graphical ride data provides riders with a visual representation of their journey, giving insight into the terrain they’ve covered and what challenges lie ahead. This feature adds a new layer of engagement to the e-biking experience, making each ride more informative and exciting.

Wisper and BackPedal’s Partnership

Integrated Tracker and Alarm Device

Alarm: Wisper has teamed up with BackPedal to offer a unique integrated tracker and alarm system for their e-bikes. The device, wired directly into the bike’s electrical system, allows you to track your bike’s live location and lock it using a smartphone app. Excitingly, the alarm is activated if the bike moves while locked, adding a layer of security.

Theft Detection and Retrieval Service

One: BackPedal’s theft detection and retrieval service, with trained recovery agents across the country, boasts an impressive 85% success rate in recovering stolen bikes within an average of 17 hours. This Batman-esque team locates the stolen bike and initiates retrieval, providing customers with peace of mind and effective anti-theft measures.

Insurance and Recovery Options

Alarm: Wisper offers customers the choice between two subscription options for insurance and recovery services in case their bike is stolen. These options include replacement coverage up to £3,500 for a new Wisper e-bike. Additionally, customers can opt for the Wisper GPS Tracker and Alarm App with or without insurance and recovery services, ensuring comprehensive protection against theft.

Final Words: Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

The e-bike industry seems to be taking a stand against theft with Bosch and Wisper leading the charge. With new theft reporting and tracking features, owners can now protect their precious two-wheeled companions from the clutches of thieves. Whether utilizing Bosch’s updated eBike System with theft reporting or Wisper’s partnership with BackPedal for tracking and recovery services, e-bike owners can rest a little easier knowing their rides are being safeguarded. So long, bike thieves, your days are numbered!