Bluetti AC180 remote access

[markaubin]

Can anybody who owns a Bluetti AC180 confirm that they can connect remotely with the WiFi support? What I mean by remote is not in the same location or on the same local network.

Long explanation for the curious:
I have a remote cabin with 100% off grid power and minimal internet access with a Verizon hotspot connected to external antennas. When I am not onsite, I can check on things with a few security cameras. But this requires that I keep the power turned on. The power system is a Growatt 12K inverter & four EG4LL batteries. No solar yet, just charging with a generator - need to clear trees or run wire a long way up the hill (1000+ feet) to get solar exposure so this part is delayed. The idle load of the Growatt is quite a bit higher (guessing 125W+) than the networking gear (10-20W) so I'd like to power down the main system, but leave the network on. I did some research on the various power stations and settled on the Anker SOLIX F1200. After receiving the unit, I realized that it only supported Bluetooth connectivity which means I need to be standing next to it for the Anker app to connect. Thankfully Anker has a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. Now I realize that I had overlooked the connectivity issue entirely and just naively thought that anything sold today would of course have this part all figured out. I see that Bluetti supports WiFi but they don't really say what this actually means. When my network is on, I can connect from the outside to my Reolink WiFi based cameras. I'm hoping this is the same for the Bluetti. And yes I realize that the power station will only give me a few days based on the actual power usage. I might add an expansion battery once I get it all dialed in. Thanks!

 

[DrewLoker]

I have Wifi controlled power switches to do some things similar...so I understand the challenge...can't access the Smart Life device, if the internet is down. For example, I have the GRID Power on a SMART WIFI controlled device...but obviously the device is plugged into the wall that has full time power. I can remotely turn on the power to GRID charge the battery. I also have other Smart Life devices that only come during the day when solar power is normally available. But, if solar is not abundant, I can remotely turn off those devices to maximize charging.

So, what about a manual timer that cycles the equipment on? Just spit balling here...but maybe a battery powered timer that turns on your Growatt for a specific amount of time, at an interval, turning on your Networking gear?

 

[Kremer]

The Bluetti AC180 Does not support WiFi. It is bluetooth (proximity) access only via the app.

 

[Andrewr05]

I haven't tried this myself.
But some people connect a device to the Bluetooth of their Bluetti, then connect that device to WiFi and then use a screen sharing app to share the screen to their desktop or other mobile phone device.

That would then let you remotely monitor and change settings from anywhere in the world.

 

[SoakedUp]

The ac180 shows a wifi and bluetooth symbol on the screen but only supports Bluetooth connection at this time.

 

[Easyyokefilms]

Go for Ecoflow. I can confirm that my Ecoflow River 2 works with my internet. I.e. I can control the device even when I am not at home nor on thesame network with the ecoflow.

 

[DrewLoker]

Go for Ecoflow

Well, if you are going to change units, the AC300 allows for WIFI...access it off and on during the day to check SOC. Power can be turned on/off...ac or dc independently, etc.