# Inspect device settings and history without being physically next to devices **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** orion\_smart, expert, mppt\_controllers\ **Created:** [17 March 2026 01:33 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/inspect-device-settings-and-history-without-being-physically-next-to-devices/55021 "2026-03-17T01:33:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ekarlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7c8e57/32.png) [@ekarlson](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ekarlson)\ **Post date:** [17 March 2026 01:33 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/inspect-device-settings-and-history-without-being-physically-next-to-devices/55021/1 "2026-03-17T01:33:44Z")
I’ve installed a solar power system in my travel trailer using an MPPT controller, Orion DC-DC converter and Pheonix VE.Direct inverter. I would like to be able to inspect the device settings and history in the Victron app without having to be physically next to my trailer (a snapshot of the last-seen values would be fine). Is there anyway to do that? I sent in a product request in 2021 when I first setup the system, but do far it appears that Victron Energy has not addressed this issue as far as I can tell. ---
**Author:** ![MikeD](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/miked/32/1522_2.png) [@MikeD](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MikeD)\ **Post date:** [17 March 2026 03:20 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/inspect-device-settings-and-history-without-being-physically-next-to-devices/55021/2 "2026-03-17T03:20:55Z")
It is possible to get at least some of this information via VRM, so to do what you want, the remote site must have a GX device and access to the internet. ---
**Author:** ![ekarlson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7c8e57/32.png) [@ekarlson](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ekarlson)\ **Post date:** [17 March 2026 06:41 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/inspect-device-settings-and-history-without-being-physically-next-to-devices/55021/3 "2026-03-17T06:41:43Z")
This is installed in a travel trailer, so no internet connection available. ---
**Author:** ![ejrossouw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/ejrossouw/32/1610_2.png) [@ejrossouw](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ejrossouw)\ **Post date:** [17 March 2026 06:54 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/inspect-device-settings-and-history-without-being-physically-next-to-devices/55021/4 "2026-03-17T06:54:27Z")
@ekarlson [GlobalLink 520 | Victron Energy](https://www.victronenergy.com/communication-centres/globallink-520#about-product) This may be an option. Just ensure your devices are on the supported list. You can then monitor it with Victronconnect incorporating VRM on your mobile phone. ---
**Author:** ![OGPS](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/ogps/32/4120_2.png) [@OGPS](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/OGPS)\ **Post date:** [17 March 2026 14:27 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/inspect-device-settings-and-history-without-being-physically-next-to-devices/55021/5 "2026-03-17T14:27:17Z")
> [@ekarlson](#): > > I sent in a product request in 2021 when I first setup the system, but do far it appears that Victron Energy has not addressed this issue as far as I can tell. You need a GX device such as a Cerbo GX, a free VRM account, and an internet connection. You can use a simple GX LTE-A modem with a cheap cellular plan. Victron has provided all of this functionality prior to 2021. If you don’t want to provide an internet connection then you are left with being in bluetooth range to the devices.