Apps from e-bike manufacturers
Giant Ridecontrol App
The RideControl App from Giant is aimed at owners of Giant e-bikes. Users can use it to customise motor settings, collect fitness data and navigate. In addition, recordings are possible and there is a diagnostic function.
At least that’s how it all works in theory. In practice, the app works rather poorly, if reviews are to be believed.
Specialized Mission Control App
Specialized also has its own app on offer. The Mission Control App focuses on settings, route tracking and diagnostic functions. You have to do without fitness functions, as well as theft protection or route planning and navigation. The Mission Control app has also disappointed many users in practice with its limited functionality.
If you want to get detailed knowledge about the functionalities of the Mission Control app then you find further information in this article.
VanMoof App
The Dutch bike manufacturer VanMoof offers buyers of its e-bikes an app to configure their bike and track routes. In addition, your VanMoof e-bike can be unlocked via the app and with the help of the bike’s integrated anti-theft device. With this mechanism, you can even lend your bike to friends and still keep control of it.
You can read in this article about all features the VanMoof app has and how it performs in practice.
In addition, VanMoof promotes tracking of bikes with Apple’s Find-my-network. However, it cannot be compared with GPS tracking as it does not provide much help in case a bike is stolen.
Do you want to know more about why Bluetooth tracking á la Apple helps you find lost keys, but is no good as anti-theft protection for e-bikes? You can find the answer in our article “Apple AirTag: Bike tracking solution to rely on?”.
Haibike eConnect
Haibike eConnect goes a step further than the solutions presented so far. It starts with the fact that it is not “just” an app that connects to the motor of your e-bike, for example.
Instead, there is the so-called “eConnect Hub,” a transmitter unit with its own battery, in which a GPS device is integrated alongside many sensors. Owners receive a message on their smartphone in the event of vibrations or if the e-bike moves away and can track the location of the bike. In addition, the system can automatically send emergency text messages in the event of an accident and saves all routes. Sounds great, but the app’s ratings are mixed.
Want more details? Then read the article “Haibike eConnect – what is the app with theft protection good for?” to find out what the eConnect Hub is all about and what users have to say about the app.