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It is not necessary to first download the right firmware file, or even select it: all arranged automatically by VictronConnect!<\/p>\n<p>Also, it is no longer necessary to take out your laptop, a VE.Direct USB interface\u00a0and the VE Power Setup Software. Instead, update the products straight from your phone.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Download and manual<\/h3>\n<p>VictronConnect will automatically update itself to the latest version. For more information see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/support-and-downloads\/software#victronconnect-app\" target=\"_blank\">download page<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/live\/victronconnect:start\" target=\"_blank\">VictronConnect manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Changelog v1.3<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">New feature: Firmware updates. Firmware updates are included inside VictronConnect, when connecting to a product with a new firmware available the update page will pop up and guide the user through the firmware update.\u00a0Included firmware on this version:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle v2.05<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">BlueSolar MPPT VE.Direct v1.16<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Phoenix inverter 250 and 375 VA v1.01<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">Note that those firmware updates are all mandatory, meaning that you&#8217;ll need to start and complete the firmware update before it is possible to use VictronConnect to monitor and configure the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phones\/Tablets<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fix the app state handling, now VictronConnect disconnects from the product when the app is sent to the background or when receiving a call.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Android<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Improved USB OTG support on Android 6 (Marshmallow)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BlueSolar MPPT<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Added total yield (system and resettable) to the history page.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Remove white space displayed on history records for MPPT without load output<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">BatterySettings: Only supported voltages are displayed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fix an issue that sends the voltage values automatically when entering to the battery<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BMV<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Correct maximum starter battery voltage on history page<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phoenix inverter<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fix wrong product name displayed (250VA was shown for a 375VA Inverter, and the other way around)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">iOS: Fix product info page doesn&#8217;t open<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Change power bar color to red when the nominal power is passed<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Display a warning box notifying that the \u201cStore settings\u201d button should be pressed to make the changes permanent<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Known issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">iOS: Wrong splash screen during launch<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy, and please put any comments or ideas below in the Disqus commenting system.<\/p>\n<p>Matthijs Vader<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new version of VictronConnect is out and its main new feature is the addition of automatic firmware updates. 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