Very cool update to the VictronConnect app! A couple of "gotchas", though, for the new features to work:
1) The device must be connected to a "GX" device. https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start
2) The device must be connected to the GX device using VE.Direct. This is a physical cable connection. See my cable diagram if you want to "see" what it looks like: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...lts-f-350-mods
If your system meets these criteria, the update is most welcome. I had to update the firmware in my CCGX from v2.52 to v2.53 but after that everything went very smoothly. Now I can open and monitor my BMV-712 and SmartSolar MPPT from anywhere--I don't have to be within bluetooth range. Awesome!
Here's the official Victron video on the update:
OK, ok, I admit it. I'm a Victron fanboy. Expensive toys, but boy are they fun to play with. "The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys."
1) The device must be connected to a "GX" device. https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:start
2) The device must be connected to the GX device using VE.Direct. This is a physical cable connection. See my cable diagram if you want to "see" what it looks like: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...lts-f-350-mods
If your system meets these criteria, the update is most welcome. I had to update the firmware in my CCGX from v2.52 to v2.53 but after that everything went very smoothly. Now I can open and monitor my BMV-712 and SmartSolar MPPT from anywhere--I don't have to be within bluetooth range. Awesome!
Here's the official Victron video on the update:
OK, ok, I admit it. I'm a Victron fanboy. Expensive toys, but boy are they fun to play with. "The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys."