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Can not connect to smart dongle via Bluetooth using Samsung a8

I just purchased a new Samsung a8 and am unable to connect to my 75/15 mppt controller and Bluetooth smart dongle. The dongle is not visible in the Victon connect app device list and does not appear when searching for Bluetooth devices


I can still connect using my old Samsung S5 phone and using my partners Samsung a5. I have updated the mppt and phone to the latest firmware but this did not solve the problem. the Samsung a8 connects to all of my other bluetooth devices such as my laptop, bluetooth speaker and other phone.


Any help would be appreciated



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dwmarine answered ·

I have the same model phone and have had the same issue.

If you backed up your last phone before transferring contacts and data, go into "Smartlock" and delete all the old Victron profiles. It appears that they are saved from the last phone and trying to connect in the background, preventing your current Victron app from working.

Also ensure all other phones with the Victron Connect app have Bluetooth disabled when you attempt with your A8. "The one phone at a time rule".

Hope this helps

Darren

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friaras answered ·

Hello, this is just my 2 cents, I just got a Samsung A20 the J7 I had charging port broke after 7 years of excellent use. I downloaded the 5.20 version of the Victron Connect App and I could not connect to the MPPT 150/35 with dongle. I visited the link on the app screen and downloaded an earlier version of the App and it worked fine, I was getting ready to return the phone but changed my mind.

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