My EVCS 2.05 worked perfectly, connection to my iPhone with the latest iOS.
I noticed a new firmware 2 weeks ago, 2.08 and installed it. Everything still works, except for Bluetooth. If I try to connect with the VictronConnect app, the EVCS appears in the list, but when I try to connect the counter starts at 0% goes to 10 or 20%, then resets to 0%, and this loop continues.
As my EVCS is properly configured, working and can be connected via WiFi it’s not an urgent issue. But I would like to be able to reconnect via Bluetooth for emergency cases. Any ideas?
I removed the EVCS from the known devices in the iPhone Bluetooth settings. Then paired the EVCS again, that solved the problem.
To do that I had a secondary problem, the Bluetooth PIN code is needed, on a sticker inside the EVCS and I forgot to take a photo during the initial installation. So had to open de EVCS (all the screws), take a photo, close the EVCS again. During install, do not forget to take a photo of all those inside stickers !!
I both restarted the EVCS NS and my smartphone, but without success.
A downgrade to V2.05 didn’t help either.
I also performed a factory reset (keeping the WiFi- and admin-settings) but the EVCS is still not showing up in the list of (un)attached BT-devices.
Remove the EVCS from the list of known Bluetooth devices on your phone. Then search for new devices. But mind you, you will need the code printed on a sticker INSIDE the EVCS.
That is all I’ve done already, and the sticker is on my desk so no need for opening up the EVCS.
This morning I checked again, and for whatever reason the BT-connection is working and the unit is accessibel via VictronConnect.
Maybe the system needed a goodnight sleep.
so no need for opening up the EVCS.