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(/live/start) Manual - VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle Note: this product was previously called the VE.Direct to Bluetooth LE dongle. There are no differences, only the name has changed from LE to Smart. Product page on our main website: https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle [https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle]...
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(/live/_media/victronconnect:vc_iphone_bluesolar_live.png) (/live/_media/victronconnect:vc_iphone_bluesolar_streetlightsettings.png) With the VE.Direct to Bluetooth Smart dongle you can get live status info, see historical values as well as configure Victron products. The dongle works together with the VictronConnect App [https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#victronconnect-app], available for both Android and iOS devices.
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The dongle does not support all Victron products. Check if your Victron product is listed in the section above. The dongle is powered via the VE.Direct cable connection. Make sure the dongle is connected to a supported device and the LEDs blink when connecting the cable or power is turned on.
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Try to disconnect the dongle and reconnect to the same product. Try to connect the dongle to a different product when available. Check if VictronConnect can see the device when using a VE.Direct cable connected to a PC or android phone Update dongle firmware After connecting with a new VictronConnect version for the first time, it might be that the firmware of the dongle needs to be updated.
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At this stage go to the iPhone/iPad bluetooth settings and remove the dongle from the paired devices list: (/live/_detail/victronconnect:vc_donglefwupdate_ios_removepairing.gif ? id=ve.direct%3Ave.direct_to_bluetooth_smart_dongle)
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Now open VictronConnect again, and continue the update: (/live/_detail/victronconnect:vc_donglefwupdate_ios_discovery.png?