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--- vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2021-03-20 03:25] – guystewart
+++ vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2021-09-14 16:20] – [2.6 Limitations] mvader
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   - Works from laptop, tablet & phone
   - No need to find the right firmware file: the system has all, and will clearly indicate that a newer version is available.
-  - Works with VE.Direct products: MPPT Solar Chargers, BMV Battery Monitor, Phoenix Inverters, and more.
+  - For supported products, see below
-  - Works with VE.Can products: MPPT VE.Can Solar Chargers, Skylla-i, and more.
+Demonstration video:
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 ==== 2.1 Requirements ====
-  * Venus OS v2.17 or later
+  * GX device must be running Venus OS v2.17 or later
   * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]].
   * The ''Two way communication'' setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> Services (or VRM online portal), must be enabled.
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 Products connected via VE.Direct communication port:
-  * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers (1)
+  * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers, including MPPT RS (See note 1 below)
   * BMV Battery Monitors
+  * SmartShunts
   * Phoenix Inverters
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   * MPPT Solar Charge Controllers
   * Skylla-i battery chargers
+  * Inverter RS, Multi RS and MPPT RS
+  * Lynx Smart BMS
+Victron Energy Multis, Quattros, and other VE.Bus-connected Inverter/chargers can be updated as well, see [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/venus-os:remote_ve.bus_firmware_updates|these instructions]].
 ==== 2.3 How does it work? ====
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 Updating firmware on a BMV that is connected via a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/ve-direct-to-ve-can-interface|canbus interface]] is not possible.
-=== VE.Bus Products (Multis, Quattros, high power Inverters) ===
+=== Lynx Ion BMS Series ===
-Remotely updating firmware in VE.Bus products (Inverters, Multis and Quattros) is not possible and will also not become possible.
+(note that this does not apply to the Lynx Smart BMS)
-=== Lynx BMS Series ===
 Remotely updating firmware of these Lynx series of products is not possible: