Victron EnergyVE.Direct Smart Dongle (Bluetooth) - Wireless Monitoring for BMV & MPPT - Compatible with iOS & Android via VictronConnect App

This bluetooth dongle is required in order to set up some of Victron Energy's lower priced devices, including the BlueSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller. The dongle is plugged in, then using the Victron app on, for instance, an iPhone, a bluetooth connection is made to the device and current state information is then displayed and configuration parameters can be accessed.Without the dongle, only a few configuration options are available; it is a necessity if the default settings are not what is needed. The dongle can be removed after configuration is complete, and connected to another device as necessary. This has the benefit of securing the settings as made and preventing inadvertent or malicious changes made by others.The price of the dongle is reasonable, and the total cost of it and the controller combined is competitive. I'm happy with Victron products, including this one.

This item is amazing for the information you receive from your solar controller with Tia dongle

Exactly as described

Works as described.

Plugs in a victron an works really goodWas a bit hard to fig out though

Why only 4 stars you ask? I’m annoyed that I even need this in the first place. It works great, decent range, and connects easily and quickly. I wish it output more information from my 12/500 phoenix, but overall I’m happy and annoyed.

Surprisingly this little until really does boost the signal. For my purpose seems to boost it to about 30'.

This is Victrons way of making up for a crappy on board BT unit. I rate this module 5 stars because it works well. For $10 more than the Renogy module which is overpriced in its own right.