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1. I am actively trying to write my own software to monitor my Renogy devices since theirs is so bad, but since they also refuse to use open standards or document the protocols they use I'm just going to find a different supplier.I have never seen a more poorly designed app.
2. Yes, an account is useful for your data collection and marketing needs, but it adds no value to users specifically looking to be of grid and certainly isn't necessary for Bluetooth connections.
3. Or a way to export the data to a PC for reporting.There seems to be a lot of focus on this "community" portion of the app when all it really needs to be is a simple hardware monitor.
4. The issue of requiring an internet connection to check your system seems to have been fixed, although most of the information presented is worthless.
5. The only thing this app needs to do is connect to the devices, display current, and historical data.
6. The problems I've noticed are that the estimation for the battery is very wrong and that definitely needs work but I bought a shunt and that has worked wonders.
7. I'm not sure the app shows the correct charge level from solar, as the home screen and device screen show different numbers.
8. Even when you do log in, the connection with the bt-2 is unreliable, it may work fine for weeks and then stop working entirely until you fiddle with everything for a bit.
9. After the latest update, I have to leave my trailer at the lake and find cell service, leave the app open and run back to the trailer to connect to the controller.
10. It is of no value other than seeing "present status." I have gone back to the old software because of the security issues.
11. Without a renogy inverter and smart battery the app is largely unusable besides checking your panel.