# Using the VE.Direct Bluetooth Smart dongle with the Cerbo GX2

**URL:** <https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736>\
**Category:** Q&A and troubleshooting\
**Tags:** bluetooth\_low\_energy, beginner, cerbo\_gx\
**Created:** [3 February 2026 10:25 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736 "2026-02-03T10:25:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![APH101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ba0ec/32.png) [@APH101](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/APH101)\
**Post date:** [3 February 2026 10:25 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736/1 "2026-02-03T10:25:59Z")

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Is it possible to use a VE Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle SE-C-VE-DIRECT-BT-DONGLE with a Cerbo GX 2 to extend the range of Bluetooth for use with BTLE tank sensors, etc.?

Thanks,

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**Author:** ![Justin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/justin/32/24_2.png) [@Justin](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Justin)\
**Post date:** [3 February 2026 16:51 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736/2 "2026-02-03T16:51:33Z")

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No, unfortunately that is not possible.

From the manual ( [1.&nbsp;Introduction](https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/VE.Direct_Bluetooth_Smart_dongle_manual/en/introduction.html#UUID-b9ae5428-910d-2666-2ca7-7f430615d80c) )

 ![Notice](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/3X/8/8/88e5b4b1d36518b3a3df9df3ed44fd6cf1be95b6.png)

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**Author:** ![M\_Lange](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/m_lange/32/16_2.png) [@M\_Lange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/M_Lange)\
**Post date:** [3 February 2026 17:04 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736/3 "2026-02-03T17:04:32Z")

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You can try to add a 3rd party USB Bluetooth dongle with an USB extension cable.

> **[6.7. Bluetooth connectivity requirements - 6. Connecting supported non-Victron...](https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Cerbo_GX/en/connecting-supported-non-victron-products.html#UUID-8def9c4a-f36e-7048-1b4f-7294538eb31b)**
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> Mopeka sensors enable ultrasonic measurement of liquid levels in both pressurised and non-pressurised tanks. Depending on the model, the sensor is mounted on either the top or bottom of the tank. Data such as liquid level, temperature, and sensor...

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**Author:** ![Jetlag](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/jetlag/32/37470_2.png) [@Jetlag](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Jetlag)\
**Post date:** [4 February 2026 07:19 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736/4 "2026-02-04T07:19:59Z")

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This is what I did and this improved the range significantly!

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**Author:** ![system](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/1X/21a9a7b5db7c6339715f993568736a7053199995.png) [@system](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [18 February 2026 07:20 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/using-the-ve-direct-bluetooth-smart-dongle-with-the-cerbo-gx2/52736/5 "2026-02-18T07:20:58Z")

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Closed on 18 February 2026 07:20 UTC

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