ShuntWatch Vi Data Field - Battery Bank Monitor
· v2.1.0.2
About
ShuntWatch Vi Data Field – full information about your battery bank (yacht, boat, camper, house etc.) Without phone, WiFi, internet.
*Launch offer: The data field is available for free for a limited time. Download it and try it on your watch!*
No more reaching for your phone to check VictronConnect. 'ShuntWatch Vi' is a data field that connects directly to your Victron battery monitor during activity and displays charge status, voltage, current, and other data.
KEY FEATURES:
1. DIRECT READING AVAILABLE ON THE WATCH – NO PHONE, WiFi, internet, GX, or VRM required
The field receives Bluetooth data directly from the battery monitor (SmartShunt / BMV).
2. DISPLAYED VALUES
- In the settings, you can enable any combination of: state of charge (%), voltage (V), current (A), power (W), used capacity (Ah), and estimated time remaining. More than one parameter = rotation every few seconds; all of them are enabled by default.
- A colored bar (green, orange, or red, depending on the charge level) remains visible on the screen at all times.
- When 'ShuntWatch Vi' is the only field on the circular dial, it switches to full-screen mode: the charge ring and all enabled parameters at once, without sequentially switching values.
3. CLEAR STATUS MESSAGES
- If the monitor is not configured, is out of range, or the key does not match, the field shows the exact reason (SET KEY / BAD KEY / KEY MISMATCH / SEARCHING…).
- When the Victron device reports an alarm, the background changes to red.
CONFIGURATION (ONE-TIME):
1. On your phone, in the VictronConnect app, open Battery Monitor / Settings / "Instant Readout Details" (make sure the feature is enabled).
2. Copy the 32-character encryption key.
3. In the 'ShuntWatch Vi' settings, paste the key into the "Victron encryption key" field.
4. Select the desired parameters. Done — phone and internet are no longer needed.
NOTE: Don't forget to add 'ShuntWatch Vi' to your activity data screen.
COMPATIBLE VICTRON DEVICES:
Victron devices transmitting in Battery Monitor mode, SmartShunt series, BMV-712, and BMV-702 Smart.
Other types (solar controllers, inverters) are not currently supported.
WHY 'ShuntWatch Vi' INSTEAD OF VICTRON VRM?
VRM requires a GX device, internet connection, phone, and an active account. ShuntWatch Vi works 100% off-grid and directly on your wrist.
APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
• Sailing: Instantly check your energy balance during extended autopilot sailing.
• Vanlife / Caravanning: Quickly view your battery status while parked without searching for your phone.
• Electric / Trolling Boats: Easily monitor power consumption and remaining time.
• Off-Grid Installations / Plots: A single glance at your watch is all it takes to check your solar panel charging.
Need an overview at any time, not just during recorded activity? Try our standalone 'ShuntWatch Vi App'.
If you're interested in a similar app for other Bluetooth-enabled devices, not just Victron, please contact us—we will prepare a trial version for you.
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Victron, VictronConnect, VRM, SmartShunt, and BMV are trademarks of Victron Energy B.V. 'ShuntWatch Vi' is an independent, unofficial product, not affiliated with Victron Energy B.V.
DISCLAIMER AND LICENSE
This software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of third party rights. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claims, damages, or other liability, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from or in connection with this software or its use.
All rights reserved. Reverse engineering, redistribution, or modification of this software is prohibited.