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--- vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2021-09-14 16:20] – [2.6 Limitations] mvader
+++ vrm_portal:remote-firmware-update [2025-07-20 07:55] (current) – [2.4 Where to find the firmware file?] mvader
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 ==== 2.1 Requirements ====
-  * 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]].
+  * System must be connected to the internet and communicating to the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]]. See Settings > VRM Portal, and then scroll down to see the connection status (Last contact menu entry).
-  * The ''Two way communication'' setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> Services (or VRM online portal), must be enabled.
+  * The ''Full'' access setting, which is on the [[venus-os:start|GX device]] menu -> Settings -> VRM Online Portal -> VRM Portal must be enabled.
+Note that for firmware versions prior to v3.50, the required setting is called “Two way communication”.
 ==== 2.2 Compatible products ====
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   * BMV Battery Monitors
   * SmartShunts
-  * Phoenix Inverters
+  * Inverter VE.Direct
+  * Smart IP43 Charger
 Products connected via VE.Can communication port:
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   * 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]].
+Victron Energy Multis, Quattros, other VE.Bus-connected Inverter/chargers and the VE.Bus BMS V2 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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 ==== 2.4 Where to find the firmware file? ====
-It is not necessary to get a file yourself; the VRM Portal already has all the latest firmware files available. See [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]] for the change logs.
+It is not necessary to get a file yourself; the VRM Portal already has all the latest firmware files available.
+See [[https://professional.victronenergy.com/|Victron Professional]] for the change logs.
 ==== 2.5 Notes on firmware updating in general ====