BLUETTI 4+

The app is a step forward in managing updates and monitoring of the new Bluetti power systems however connecting through Bluetooth should not be the only way to get updates this facility should be available over Wi-Fi as well…
The Bluetooth connectivity is spotty at best… I regularly have to power down and power back up the AC 300 in order to clear errors that indicate I’m too far away or there is no AC 300 within range when I’m 2 feet away… The app should also have push capability to alert when new updates are available when it’s flaky at best trying to find out new BMS updates or firmware can be tricky… I hope the app matures and is updated so far I don’t see a lot of improvement

The wifi connection used to work. True, it would periodically forget settings, and need to be reminded, but it doesn’t work at all anymore. When connected to Bluetooth, the app config screen for wifi asks for a router name and when you try to enter one, it send you to the phone settings for the app settings, but NOT the wifi config! The secret there, is to already have your phone connected to the right wifi hotspot, then the name will be already filled in, and all you’ll need to do is enter the password. At least, that’s how it used to work. Now, despite the app telling you that you have remote control of the device, you don’t. Rebooting the device doesn’t work. Trying to change setting from the device screen doesn’t work. Updating the firmware doesn’t work. Updating the app isn’t an option.

The device itself seems to have been a good investment. The app though, is one of the buggiest I’ve ever seen. I’m hoping that the app doesn’t decide I don’t need Bluetooth connectivity, like it apparently decided I don’t need wifi remote access.

Really like the latest update that streamlines the Bluetooth connection setup and more importantly auto-reconnects after going out of range for a short while! I haven’t bothered with the online login option since the Bluetooth connection is so convenient.

The latest update cleans up the UI somewhat and thankfully adds dark mode, much to the relief of my eyes. Not sure if I like the new input/output graphic as the old one had more separation, using more of the screen, and was easier to read as a result.

The only other things I would say is that the Silent charging mode icon isn’t intuitive and actually looks more like it has something to do with the Eco mode as it looks like a green leaf. Lastly, the one thing I think is missing is replicating the time remaining to charge/discharge that the on-device display shows at least on my EB3A.