On the right track – Update for the Bosch Nyon 2021 and more
Bosch have given their flagship display, the Bosch Nyon 2021, a big update that adds new features and improves user-friendliness. In addition, both the Kiox software COBI.Bike app have been updated too. You can find out here what Bosch bike owners can look forward to.
The Bosch Nyon Display 2021 is a full-fledged ebike onboard computer and was previously able to take the win in our ebike navigation system group test with its integrated navigation functionality. After just under half a year on the market, it has received its first big software update, which, alongside general improvements in stability and performance, also includes some added features.
To update to version 1.2.10, all you have to do is connect the Nyon display to your wifi at home. An update notice will pop up automatically. If it doesn’t, you can make the display search for the update manually through settings.
Ebiking to your first million – New gamification feature
If you’ve always wondered why ebikes are so expensive, Bosch have the answer for you here: because you can really save some money with them! With the update, the Nyon display can show the “Savings” screen, where your distance covered will be converted into a corresponding euro amount (or your local currency). The new screen can be found under the Screen Display setting under Gamification. For precise calculation, you can enter the current price for petrol, the consumption of your other vehicle and the current electricity price. Alternatively, the Nyon can automatically use its own values.
During your ride, your total savings from this and last week are displayed, as well as the current savings per hour. While we’ve got to grips with the sense and nonsense of gamification in some detail already, we think this implementation on the Nyon works well. Every ebiker can decide for themselves whether they want to use the screen on the Nyon and, of course, it’s completely free
Route recalculation, push-assist and more – Further new features of the Bosch Nyon 2021
Alongside its new functionality, the update also includes several quality of life improvements, particularly as regards navigation. While the overall package of the Bosch Nyon convinced us in our navigation system group test for ebikes, in terms of route calculation time and user-friendliness, it had to concede defeat to the smartphone-based navigation options. Bosch has improved things here. Connect the Nyon to your smartphone via Bluetooth and it can receive positioning data from the smartphone via Assisted GNSS. That lets it more quickly identify where you are and navigate more precisely. A further feature that has emerged as a result of the connection with your phone is easier route calculation. If you choose a destination in the Bosch eBike Connect app, like Wahoo or other competitors, the route can be sent directly to the Nyon and routing will start automatically. Up until now, the route first had to be saved on the smartphone, the Nyon had to be synchronised and the route then selected from the Nyon’s memory in an unnecessarily complicated process.
A further new feature for navigation is that route recalculation can be disabled. That prevents the route from automatically being replanned if you leave it, keeping the original route displayed on the map. That’s particularly helpful for short detours and avoid the annoying requests to turn, or warnings to “Please turn around”. Instead, a small arrow in the top left corner will show you the direction and distance back to your original route. A further quality of life improvement is the scale shown on the map. It makes it harder to lose context when zooming in case the map view doesn’t offer enough orientation points.
The push-assist function also benefits from improved ergonomics with the update. Activate the push assist with the bar remote and you’ll have 10 seconds to press the plus button before the ebike leaves the mode automatically. Having pressed it again, the countdown restarts. A progress bar indicates when the 10 seconds are up and the push-assist has to be reactivated.
Updates for the Bosch Kiox and COBI.Bike app
The improved push-assist is also part of the Kiox update to version 3.1.1.0. Other than improved system start-up times and general stability and performance improvements, there aren’t any significant changes for Kiox systems. More changes have happened with the COBI.Bike app. If you have a Bosch SmartphoneHub or Bosch COBI.Bike Sport mount on your ebike, you’ll be able to try out two new functions. With “Rydies”, ebikers will be able to find the closest charging opportunity in German-speaking regions. If you’re not sure what tire pressure works for you, you can use the SKS tire pressure calculator in the COBI.Bike app – or just check out our tire pressure guide.
The first big software update for the Nyon doesn't transform the riding experience but does offer several sensible navigation features and quality of life improvements. With the "Savings" screen it has also gained some gamification. The first step to improving user experience might not have been particularly bold, but is nonetheless a step in the right direction. We're interested to see what Bosch's software development team has planned for the next update and what else can be teased from the Nyon.
For more information visit bosch-ebike.com
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Words: Rudolf Fischer Photos: Benjamin Topf | Valentin Rühl
