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Review on Battery Tender 12V Engine Start Assist, Battery Booster & Charger with Mobile Device Monitoring - 022-0227-DL-WH by Nate Nelson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Hard wiring and poor WiFi

My car doesn't fit in the garage. Was looking in the driveway by the garage for something to keep the battery charged. I also liked the idea of being able to control it via WiFi. And it would be nice to have 20A fast charge and 75A boost capabilities. Turns out the alligator clips on the charger are hardwired to the charger. These are not quick disconnects like other chargers. WiFi doesn't work at all. I also bought a separate wireless monitor for another charger. Both do not connect to my WLAN despite a strong signal. The Wi-Fi connectivity was disappointing, but the short cable was a hindrance for me. From the garage to my car won't be enough. Essentially, I have to take the battery out and put it in the garage to charge, so I'm bringing it back for something that can be charged/serviced with a quick-disconnect cable that actually reaches my car.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Hard to say