Sounds like a proper Bosch, ZIV(German Bicycle Industry)-certified implementation — capped power, delayed sync, and just enough performance to stay nicely within the “guidelines”Up to 24hours to take for what?to refresh the sync from the bike to the app?
Sorry, but this is poor sw development.
So (user) power & cadence data should now make it into the Garmin Connect ecosystem via my Garmin device? Presumably I’ll have to pair the Bosch motor with the `Garmin device for this to work?
Correct
I tried it. My Garmin watch detected the new sensor and paired with it. But, it is described as “Shifting”, and there’s no power data in the activity file I created from a short test.
You're missing the fact that Garmin integration is only for selected Edge devices - x40 and x50 series + Edge MTB. Even for those you need to be on a latest Beta version of the Edge fw.
Same for me.
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the app, worked for me
My app has updated but with having an SX motor, I’m now a bit concerned the Garmin sync might not work on my system. There was no mention of the Garmin compatibility on the App Store, so is that still in development, to be rolled out? Surely there is no way the Bosch app (on the App Store) knows I don’t have a CX?
I understand that there is specific integration for selected Edge devices, to enable the Garmin device to serve as a monitor of sorts including battery, range, assist modes and more. But I am just looking/hoping for live access to cadence and power data, and for this data to then be included in Garmin activity files. Does the update not facilitate this?
It does but as I mentioned already you need two things for it to work:
Try it and see if it works. Once done share your results with the forum so others can also benefit
And me
Bit of a deliberation on this actually, as I currently have the edge130 plus which won’t work anyway. I was looking to get a 540 and this update might just have swayed me as I have the basic five-bar display on the top tube, while ok, more data on battery and range would be helpful. I’m not minded to drop £240ish on a 540 if the Garmin Live Data doesn’t work on an SX system.
It worked for me but I had to go into components>drive unit
I'm 90% sure Garmin integration should work with any Bosch Smart System bike which would include Gen4 Smart System, SX and Gen5 but ultimately it's your money and your call.
Gone to Components > Drive unit… then what?
you should see this (see below). If you don't see it means you have to wait 24 hrs at least.
Or you could try uninstalling the app and re-installing again to get it. I had to, even though I got the wait 24 hours message.
Which bike do you have? Is there a possibility that your manufacturer has not/will not approve of the new torque numbers?
100% I was keen to get the update to see if they had increased the default values in the different riding mode, seems not, not planning to change them either. Very happy with emtb+ mode in its default settings.
So, it is possible to select sensors one by one? That sounds good! I was afraid that it is all or nothing, because the speed what the bike thinks is not quite right. Even worst, if speed data would go back to the bike and it would realize it is incorrect. ... but if the speed can be excluded, that is great. I'll rather wait for the release on the edge 1040, not installing beta firmware, but it would be great to see user input power in the logs. JG
I would love for them to also add more clear settings. I know there was a lot of hoopla about customization in their teasers, so I am remaining positively optimistic that it will improve. I would like the assistance to be more clear rather than "+5", etc. Can you just tell us the assistance level in clear, easy to understand terms? Like are all assistance setting the same percentage, but the adjustment makes it come on quicker, or is the 0 level actually not the advertised 340/400/600%?
