Victron connect using VEBus Smart dongle with Multiplus II

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I have a Multiplus II 12v 3000 and just purchased a VE Bus Smart dongle to change some settings in the Multiplus II using Victron Connect. The Multiplus II and VE Bus Smart dongle are both on the latest firmware. Right now I can only change the mode of the Multiplus II and AC Input limit.
My dealer and I both looked at your demo library choosing the correct model which show us being able to change many settings. In particular AES and DC input low-shutdown.
This would indicate to me that using VE Direct smart dongle and Victron Connect I can change those settings.
Now it seems I can;t do that and I need a MK3 usb interface device.
This is very misleading. I can change many settings in the demo model apart from the advanced ones. But when I connect up to the actual device I can’t change the settings.
Even in your own manual revised in 06/24 it states
“VictronConnect is replacing VEConfigure and VEFlash. It’s easier to use and works on more devices, not only on Windows.
The following features are not yet supported in VictronConnect. If you require this advanced functionality, you will still need to
use VEConfigure.”
Could you please advise when is the Victron Connect going to configure what we need?

Thanks.
Brad

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The settings shown in the library are from the MK3 not the Smart dongle.

The manual of the Smart dongle says that:

Note that the dongle cannot be used to configure an inverter/charger. It is also not possible to update the firmware of an inverter/charger via the dongle. Read the VictronConnect VE.Bus manual for more specific information on configuring and updating the firmware of an inverter/charger.

https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/VE.Bus_Smart_Dongle/en/introduction.html

Yes but if you continue to read it also says:

3.3. VE.Bus Smart dongle limitations
When connected over bluetooth, using the VE.Bus Smart Dongle, only status data, voltages, and other information can be read.
And it can be operated: switch between On, Off and Charger-only mode, and set a Shore current input limit. No changes can be
made to the product.
An MK3-USB is required to change settings and perform firmware updates and settings. And, as that requires a USB port, it is not
possible to change inverter/charger configuration or perform firmware updates on a Apple iPad or iPhone.

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Thanks Matthias I understand.

And the part “VictronConnect is replacing VEConfigure and VEFlash.”

When do you think this might happen?

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I don’t know.
Victron is working on it since a few years but I don’t know how high the priority is on that.

You already can use VictronConnect with a MK3 to configure almost everything at a MultiPlus, the only thing that isn’t working are the assistants.

I don’t think it will ever be possible to fully configure a VE.Bus device over Bluetooth, that will always require a wired connection.