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Enhanced Bluetooth Remote Control for Xantrex Freedom X/XC Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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Description of Enhanced Bluetooth Remote Control for Xantrex Freedom X/XC

View key system information via FXC Control app on your smartphone or tablet. Configure and monitor important parameters and settings. Fault and error codes. Compatible with all FREEDOM X, XC, XC PRO models in 120Vac/60Hz or 230Vac/50Hz models.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Double check if you received a new block

The first ones I received were obviously old used blocks that were sent back to Revain and didn't work. Managed to get a replacement, works great but Revain needs to do better checking on returns before shipping as a new product.

Pros
  • Durable finish
Cons
  • Almost OK

Revainrating 1 out of 5

You can't do that out of the box!

Requires an update to function properly. Bluetooth will be disconnected and re-pairing will be required each time the app is restarted. Only certain inverter models can be used to update the firmware. I had a Xantrex inverter. no USB so had to send it back to Xantrex for an update. 5 weeks have passed and still no return.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Totally useless bluetooth

I'm not new, we had 7 campers with some sort of solar/battery/inverter setup. This is by far the worst of all. The actual inverter isn't all that bad, other than being a little noisy, but this remote control is 100% awful. Unfortunately we had to proceed with installing Victron products which are very reliable and easy to connect.

Pros
  • A few competitors
Cons
  • Some minor things

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Cannot connect to phone via bluetooth

I bought this bluetooth remote to connect to my phone. Despite many efforts, the panel simply cannot connect to Bluetooth phones. I have returned the item. I do not recommend the Bluetooth function as it cannot be used. Significant improvements should be made in the design and development of the Bluetooth function.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Doubtful

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Makes programming much easier.

The Bluetooth function is what I wanted, it allows you to program from your smartphone, nice. On the other hand maybe positive or negative just depends how you look at it, you don't even connect it and you're done. Every time you want to access the remote via BT, you have to tell the remote to pair again, then the app will see it and you're ready for that session. While it would be nice if the app and remote could stay paired all the time, I think the reason is the constant power consumption of

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • A few small things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Swim software update

I have a Xantrex Freedom XC3000 Pro inverter with this Xantrex Bluetooth Control Panel. Updated from 1-18 to 1-23. This automatically established the Bluetooth connection. Excellent! Follow the Xantrex directions carefully. When I plugged in the flash drive, the light on the USB blinked. Not the screen on the inverter. Also, my lights were red and green instead of yellow and green like the instructions. All 3 indicators on the remote control are lit, as per the instructions. When it stopped…

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Not sure