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Possible to connect to a SmartSolar MPPT over bluetooth in Venus OS? (RPi3 B+)

I'm playing a bit around with the 2.70 ~14 image on a raspberry pi 3 B+. Bluetooth seems to work because the VictronConnect app can see it as a bluetooth device, and connect.

But I can't seem to find a way to connect my SmartSolar MPPT 150/35 over bluetooth. Is this supposed to be possible? If not, what will I need to make it work? VEDirect USB cable? I also have a Multiplus II 48/3000 and the MK3 USB cable, if that can be used in combination with some other VEDirect cable

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Stefanie (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·

Hi @Freesurfer,

unfortunately this is not possible via bluetooth.

If you want your MPPT connected to your GX device, you simply use a VE.Direct to USB cable. This should work right away once plugged in.

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