# Smart Shunt 500A/50mV wont connect **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** bluetooth\_low\_energy, beginner, offgrid\ **Created:** [20 December 2024 12:51 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-shunt-500a-50mv-wont-connect/16025 "2024-12-20T12:51:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 9
**Author:** ![gottaloveit](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/gottaloveit/32/18097_2.png) [@gottaloveit](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/gottaloveit)\ **Post date:** [8 March 2025 07:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-shunt-500a-50mv-wont-connect/16025/9 "2025-03-08T07:55:49Z")
shouldn’t close this issue. it’s an issue. i’ve adddd some more problems > [@Victron Connect Pairing Issue (Android 15)](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-connect-pairing-issue-android-15/14957/11): > > I have a question / comment about this issue. Thanks to the guy who used nRf app. And to everyone who has said “make sure the phone location permissions are approved”. Well, check the attached. On a fresh clean install of Victron Connect on my Android 15 it never asked me for Location permissions, only nearby. Could that be the difference? > [@Victron Connect Pairing Issue (Android 15)](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/victron-connect-pairing-issue-android-15/14957/13): > > I have more notes from doing testing which I think are weird. Victron Smart Shunt PC: Windows 11 USB 3 port via VE.Direct to USB cable Phone: Google Pixel 7a Android 15 via Bluetooth Phone (Alt): Same device but using VE.Direct to USB via USB OTG While plugged into PC, I reset to defaults the smart shunt. The results are that the info displayed via the different connection methods is different. It’s like the bluetooth data is stuck or something. This view is on phone with USB OTG connected… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/smart-shunt-500a-50mv-wont-connect/16025)._