Victron Bluetooth Smart Dongle
#17: Victron VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle
The Bluetooth Smart Connect Dongle from Victron allows wireless interface and monitoring of various Victron Energy products, including MPPT charge controller, inverter, battery monitors, via a compatible smartphone. This is similar to the MPPT Control Monitor, providing more details and is compatible with a larger array of products.
Connection is simple; Once connected and paired using the Smart Connect app, (available from Google Play or the Apple Store), the connected device will stream live information to your smartphone.
Please see the Victron Smart Connect Manual for a list of compatible products and smartphones. Please note that Android 4.3 and iOS8 are the minimum required software versions and the device must be Bluetooth 4.0 ready.
Features
Real-time monitoring of voltage, current and power
Ultra low power consumption
Provides logging data to smartphone
Can be used to remotely update the firmware of compatible Victron products such as MPPT chargers