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--- victronconnect:beta [2026-06-18 20:03] – mpalavecino
+++ victronconnect:beta [2026-09-23 16:48] (current) – mpalavecino
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 (Currently available betas are on top. See further below for official releases.)
+==== v6.50beta8 ====
-==== v6.40beta7 ====
+-09-18
-** 2026-06-18 **
 __Download links:__
-  * iOS: Join TestFlight https://testflight.apple.com/join/cvufYMEh
+  *iOS: Join TestFlight https://testflight.apple.com/join/cvufYMEh
   * Android via Google Play Store:
     * It is necessary to follow below steps
     * [[https://groups.google.com/g/victronconnect-beta-testing|1. Join beta testing group on this link ]]
     * [[https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.victronenergy.victronconnect|2. Join VictronConnect beta on Google Play Store ]]
-  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qhha7ei3b0q635q5p99cs/VictronConnectInstaller.exe?rlkey=4zo6gaajhtgcrsl1n1dtya7gp&st=m3mifvpz&dl=1|Windows 10 and higher]]
+  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nkbi9h8konldjk6gluqhi/VictronConnectInstaller.exe?rlkey=glgi4drl8ey6ld79iyxsioblx&dl=1|Windows 10 and higher]]
-  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xkslu5l1mip1fk668of1l/VictronConnect.dmg?rlkey=keh669l1ziy0m5zd42wrgsjl6&st=9wkcg3mj&dl=1|macOS 11 (Big Sur) and higher]]
+  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w3ojxp9kel7ldhr7jkac5/VictronConnect.dmg?rlkey=48ejz6uwh1n6x2qu3xb2t071p&dl=1|macOS 11 (Big Sur) and higher]]
-  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eg1q9kars4dy4yi0r8i7c/VictronConnect-x86_64.AppImage?rlkey=nnhodq6ijziu1v8r72gybseag&st=7relgwnq&dl=1|Linux AppImage]]
+  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sgohov71p3fczcakcqwnh/VictronConnect-x86_64.AppImage?rlkey=2mqtwb4sez2huspcr1e0csgu6&dl=1|Linux AppImage]]
 Please report bugs and give feedback to these betas via the Disqus comments below. Please note that comments are not public by default, and first go to a moderation queue.
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 __Changes__
-VE.Direct Inverter
+iOS:
-  * Fixed setting files and demos
+  * Add Apple CarPlay support. (Bluetooth)
-Windows
+Android
-  * Improve BLE connectivity
+  * Improve Bluetooth device scanning
+  * Notify when Bluetooth scanning cannot be initiated
-Lynx Smart BMS
+GX Remote Console
-  * Enable individual battery details on remote connections
+* Significantly improve loading time
+EVCS
+  * Add new errors and warnings
+  * Add local firmware updates via Ethernet (EVCS V2 only — requires a future firmware release)
+  * Add Instant Readout support for remote connections
-==== v6.40beta6 ====
+MultiHS
-** 2026-06-08 **
+  * Fix Grid Feed-In settings visibility
-__Changes__
-Windows:
-  * Fixed issue where the app could freeze during PIN code entry
-Android:
+ ==== v6.50beta7 ====
-  * Added support for remote console in portrait mode
+-09-14
-MPPT Solar Chargers
+__Changes__
-  * Added PV short relay protection information to "Why is the charger off?"
+EVCS
+  * Add firmware v2.08
+OrionXS
+  * Further improvements to the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware release)
-==== v6.40beta5 ====
+==== v6.50beta6 ====
-** 2026-06-04 **
+** 2026-09-11 **
 __Changes__
 General
-  * Improved dark mode
+  * Enable VRM data tabs on locally connected GX devices
-  * Improve support for remote console in portrait mode
+  * List GlobalLink installations alongside GX remote installations (VRM tab)
-  * Better handle remote console expanded view in Windows and macOS
+  * Make it possible to create a VRM installation directly from VictronConnect
-  * Fix issue with Venus security profile passwords not accepting special characters
+  * Add VRM account creation in the Remote tab and Settings
-  * Various fixes and improvements
+  * Add VRM login directly within VictronConnect
+  * Speed up Remote Console loading after the first load
+  * Various UI wording improvements as part of the continued VRM integration in VictronConnect
-MultiRS | InverterRS
+OrionXS
-  * Add "Ground relay" setting for InverterRS devices
+  * Further improvements to the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware release)
-  * Add "No restart after short" setting (VDE 2510-2 safety)
-    * Requires a new firmware version not yet released
-  * Add battery "Shared sensing" settings
-    * Requires a new firmware version not yet released
 MultiHS
-  * Enable Relay settings
+  * Hide certain not yet supported settings
-==== v6.40beta4 ====
-** 2026-05-29 **
+==== v6.50beta5 ====
+** 2026-09-3 **
 __Changes__
 General
-  * Improved dark mode
+  * Improved overall performance
-  * Improved content loading on GX device page
-  * Improved bottom safe area/insets handling on device pages
-  * Updated product icons for Inverter RS and Multi RS
-SolarSense
+OrionXS
-  * Fixed incorrect starting date in history when limited data is available
+  * Improved the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware release)
-EnergyMeter VM-3P5A
-  * Fixed CT current setting
+==== v6.50beta4 ====
-==== v6.40beta3 ====
+** 2026-08-31 **
-** 2026-05-22 **
 __Changes__
 General
-  * Improve VRM page loading
+  * Improved overall performance
-  * Improve scaling for small-value trends in Advanced view
+  * Fixed a crash that could occur when loading saved settings files for certain products
-  * Fix demos not opening after searching by product name
+  * Fixed incorrect timestamps when exporting CSV trend data in regions with negative UTC offsets
-  * Fix incorrectly drawn trend gaps when loading from files
-  * Fix minor color issues in dark mode
+Windows
+  * Fixed an issue where a VictronConnect process could remain running in the background under certain circumstances
+EVCS
+  * Added support for upcoming features that require a future firmware release
+Lynx Smart BMS
+  * Added more detailed information when charging or discharging is not allowed (Requires a future firmware release).
+  * Added support for new alarms introduced in a future firmware release
+MultiRS
+  * Add firmware v1.32 for Multi RS Smart 48/6000
-==== v6.40beta2 ====
+==== v6.50beta3 ====
-** 2026-05-21 **
+** 2026-08-19 **
 __Changes__
 General
-  * Add dark mode support
+  * Added trends data export to CSV on products that support stored trends
-  * Add support for new Smart Inverters
+  * Internal improvements
-  * Add search by product name in the Demo products page
-  * Allow settings files from devices with newer firmware to be opened as demos
-  * Improve page refresh in the VRM WebView
-  * Fix crash when disconnecting from devices under certain conditions
-  * Update to Qt 6.10 to meet app store requirements
-Windows
-  * Add Bluetooth connectivity support
-  * Add setting to enable automatic updates
 Android
-  * Improve handling of system bars to prevent content from being drawn underneath
+  * Improve battery usage for home screen widgets and alarm notifications.
-  * Improved back button/swipe behaviour
+  * Fix Android reporting VictronConnect as crashing in the background on some phones.
-MultiHS
+BMV/SmartShunt
-  * Add "Solar charger enabled" setting
+  * Fix manual SOC setting when the reported SOC is undefined
-  * Add "Energy meter miswired" alarm
-  * Add "Solar safety switch open" off reason
-  * Hide Battery Ripple Voltage value
-  * Fix value shown after changing "General -> Mode"
-  * Fix SoC visibility
-MultiRS
+==== v6.50beta2 ====
-  * Enable "Single phase" system selection for release versions
+** 2026-08-05 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Internal improvements
+Android
+  * Fixed a Bluetooth issue that could prevent the device list from being displayed under certain conditions
 EVCS
-  * Support password-less pairing with GX
+  * Added password-less pairing with GX devices (requires Venus OS v3.80)
-    * Requires a new EVCS firmware version (not yet released)
+  * Improved GX Communication settings
-    * Requires a new Venus OS version on GX (not yet released)
-EnergyMeter
+MultiHS
-  * Update gauge display to support negative values
+  * Added support for Instant Readout
-  * Improve energy data accuracy by properly scaling values
-==== v6.40beta1 ====
+==== v6.50beta1 ====
-** 2026-04-22 **
+** 2026-07-27 **
 __Changes__
 General
-  * Add initial support for new products
+  * Improved trend data time accuracy
-  * Improve trends robustness
+  * Added support for viewing stored trend data via MQTT from backup files
+  * Reduced trend loading time after the initial connection
-Sun Inverters
+Android
-  * Fix "Output voltage" setting
+  * Fixed a crash on devices with a 64-bit CPU running a 32-bit OS
+Android & iOS
+  * Improved device list responsiveness
+OrionXS
+  * Added support for the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware update that is not yet available)
-==== v6.34 (Released officially) ====
+MultiHS
-** 2026-06-09 **
+  * Added support for PV Tracker enabling settings
+==== v6.43 (Released officially) ====
+** 2026-09-23 **
 __Download links:__
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   * iOS: [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id943840744?mt=8|App Store]]
   * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.victronenergy.victronconnect|Android]]
-  * [[http://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w10/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 10 and higher]]
+  * [[https://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/windows/w10/VictronConnectInstaller.exe|Windows 10 and higher]]
   * macOS [[https://itunes.apple.com/app/victronconnect/id1084677271?mt=12|11 (macOS Big Sur) and higher|App Store]]
-  * [[https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/software/VictronConnect-x86_64-v6.34.AppImage|Linux AppImage]]
+  * [[https://updates.victronenergy.com/feeds/VictronConnect/linux/VictronConnect-x86_64_v6.42.AppImage|Linux AppImage]]
 Firmware updates: For more details, check release notes on Victron Professional.
+__Changes__
+OrionXS
+  - Added firmware v1.15
+  - Added the new "Emergency Charge" feature
+==== v6.42 (Released officially) ====
+** 2026-09-09 **
+__Changes__
+Lynx Smart BMS
+- Added more detailed information when charging or discharging is not allowed (Requires a future firmware release).
+- Added support for new alarms introduced in a future firmware release
+Android
+- Fixed an issue where the device list could remain empty under certain conditions on some Android devices and versions.
+iOS
+- Improved battery usage on recent versions of iOS
+==== v6.41 (Released officially) ====
+** 2026-08-25 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Improve batch programming robustness
+Android
+  * Improve battery usage for home screen widgets and alarm notifications.
+  * Fix Android reporting VictronConnect as crashing in the background on some phones.
+EVCS
+ * Various improvements
+BMV/SmartShunt
+  * Fix manual SOC setting when the reported SOC is undefined
+Lynx SmartBMS
+  * Add support for new alarms to be introduced in a future firmware release
+MPPT Solar Chargers:
+  * Add firmware v1.75 for some models
+==== v6.40 (Released officially) ====
+** 2026-07-21 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Added dark mode support and improved appearance throughout the app
+  * Added support for new products and expanded device compatibility
+  * Improved VRM page loading and synchronization
+  * Improved trend graphs accuracy, scaling, and robustness
+  * Improved remote console experience, including portrait mode support
+  * Updated the built-in firmware library with the latest firmware files
+  * Various fixes and internal improvements
+Windows
+  * Added Bluetooth connectivity support
+  * Added automatic update settings
+Android & iOS
+  * Improved handling of on-screen keyboards and system bars
+  * Improved navigation and remote console usability
+SolarSense
+  * Added history export to CSV
+Energy Meter
+  * Improved energy data accuracy and value scaling
+  * Added support for additional Energy Meter models and settings
+VE.Bus Inverters
+  * Added support for Multi units with a Q processor
+MultiRS / InverterRS
+  * Added new settings
+MultiHS
+  * Added new settings
+==== v6.34 (Released officially) ====
+** 2026-06-09 **
 __Changes__