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Connecting Victron solar controller with WiFi

We have Victron solar panels along with a Victron solar controller (Blue Solar MPPT 75/15) and 12VDC battery on a remote tower where WiFi is available. Is there a dongle or similar product to connect the solar controller to our network via WiFi?

Thanks in advance.

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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) answered ·

Hi @Christopher Hunt

No, not yet. Perhaps one day. The closest direct link accessory is the LoRaWan module, but that doesn't work from a wifi signal.

For now it requires a GX device, like a Cerbo GX that has built in WiFi, to bridge between the network and your MPPT.

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cabin329 avatar image cabin329 commented ·

Hi Guy, I would also love to be able to connect my Solar Smart Controllers to Wifi. I have two 75/15 controllers using solar panels to maintain some 12 volt batteries - that is within Wifi range. I have been using the bluetooth to connect and monitor the battery staus and history - but would really like to encourage Victron to develop a device to make the bridge to wifi that is simple and cost effective. I have looked at the Venus GX as well as the new LoRaWan module - but would really love to have something simple - just to connect to local wifi. I am sure it would be in high demand.

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christopher-hunt avatar image christopher-hunt commented ·

Thanks for the reply - I would absolutely love to use the LoRaWAN module (we have LoRaWAN at the tower), but you don't appear to support the AS923 band - is that correct?

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thesniper answered ·

Same question: my controller is a

SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-MC4 and I also have a BMV-712 Battery monitor. (My Inverter is a Magnum fwiw) what are my options for adding a device that also allows me to have remote access to my Victron equipment? and what cables if any will I also need. I do like the bluetooth feature but would love to access my setup remotely. TIA! Sam

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Matthias Lange - DE avatar image Matthias Lange - DE ♦ commented ·

@TheSniper You will need a GX device or a raspberry PI with Venus OS and 2 VE.direct to USB cables.

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