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--- victronconnect:beta [2026-07-21 12:27] – 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.)
-==== v6.40 (Released officially) ====
+==== v6.50beta8 ====
-** 2026-07-21 **
+-09-18
+__Download links:__
+  *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/nkbi9h8konldjk6gluqhi/VictronConnectInstaller.exe?rlkey=glgi4drl8ey6ld79iyxsioblx&dl=1|Windows 10 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/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.
+__Changes__
+iOS:
+  * Add Apple CarPlay support. (Bluetooth)
+Android
+  * Improve Bluetooth device scanning
+  * Notify when Bluetooth scanning cannot be initiated
+GX Remote Console
+* 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
+MultiHS
+  * Fix Grid Feed-In settings visibility
+ ==== v6.50beta7 ====
+-09-14
+__Changes__
+EVCS
+  * Add firmware v2.08
+OrionXS
+  * Further improvements to the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware release)
+==== v6.50beta6 ====
+** 2026-09-11 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Enable VRM data tabs on locally connected GX devices
+  * List GlobalLink installations alongside GX remote installations (VRM tab)
+  * Make it possible to create a VRM installation directly from VictronConnect
+  * Add VRM account creation in the Remote tab and Settings
+  * 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
+OrionXS
+  * Further improvements to the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware release)
+MultiHS
+  * Hide certain not yet supported settings
+==== v6.50beta5 ====
+** 2026-09-3 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Improved overall performance
+OrionXS
+  * Improved the Emergency Charge feature (requires a future firmware release)
+==== v6.50beta4 ====
+** 2026-08-31 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Improved overall performance
+  * Fixed a crash that could occur when loading saved settings files for certain products
+  * Fixed incorrect timestamps when exporting CSV trend data in regions with negative UTC offsets
+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
+==== v6.50beta3 ====
+** 2026-08-19 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Added trends data export to CSV on products that support stored trends
+  * Internal improvements
+Android
+  * Improve battery usage for home screen widgets and alarm notifications.
+  * Fix Android reporting VictronConnect as crashing in the background on some phones.
+BMV/SmartShunt
+  * Fix manual SOC setting when the reported SOC is undefined
+==== v6.50beta2 ====
+** 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
+  * Added password-less pairing with GX devices (requires Venus OS v3.80)
+  * Improved GX Communication settings
+MultiHS
+  * Added support for Instant Readout
+==== v6.50beta1 ====
+** 2026-07-27 **
+__Changes__
+General
+  * Improved trend data time accuracy
+  * Added support for viewing stored trend data via MQTT from backup files
+  * Reduced trend loading time after the initial connection
+Android
+  * 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)
+MultiHS
+  * 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-v6.40.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__
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 MultiHS
   * Added new settings
-EV Charging Station (EVCS)
-  * Added support for displaying vehicle-specific data during charging (requires GX device connected to internet)
-  * Added password-less pairing with GX devices (requires Venus OS v3.80)
 ==== v6.34 (Released officially) ====
 ** 2026-06-09 **
-__Download links:__
-  * 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]]
-  * 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]]
-Firmware updates: For more details, check release notes on Victron Professional.
 __Changes__