Connecting the Power Tool to the PC

Connect the USB port of the power tool to the USB port of your PC using a USB Type-C® cable.

To establish the connection, a rechargeable battery must be inserted into the power tool and the power tool must be switched on. Please refer to the operating instructions for your power tool.

If the power tool is in sleep mode, briefly press the power tool's on/off button once to activate the power tool.

The status of the connection between the power tool and PC can be seen in the connection indicator (i) at the bottom right of the software status bar:

Colour of connection indicator

Meaning

Corrective measures

Green

Connection successfully established, data can be transmitted

Red

Connection error

  • Close the software and restart it.
  • Remove the rechargeable battery from the power tool and then reinsert it.
  • Remove the USB cable and plug it in again. Check the USB cable on another tool and replace it with another USB cable if necessary.
  • Check whether the operating system meets the system requirements for the software see System Requirements.
  • If the power tool is defective, no connection can be established. Send the power tool to an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

Grey

Software is open, no power tool connected

  • Connect the power tool to the PC.
  • Ensure that a sufficiently charged rechargeable battery is inserted into the power tool.