Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/17/2025 to
System Integration
Victron Connect is the app used to configure, monitor, update and diagnose your Victron product. The app is available for Windows and Mac, Android and iOS. The app can connect to the product by a number of means including Bluetooth, USB, Wi and Internet. The program is constantly evolving and this article is intended to keep you up to date on the latest improvements. It will be updated whenever a major update is made.
To make sure you have the latest version on your device be sure to keep the app updated on your phone, tablet or computer and keep the devices you connected to updated as prompted by the app.
To make sure you have the latest version on your device be sure to keep the app updated on your phone, tablet or computer and keep the devices you connected to updated as prompted by the app.
The schedule and changelog for Victron Connect is posted on the Victron website at Victron Connect changelog and beta releases. The web page for Victron Connect manual and its configuration guide, networking guide are located at the Victron Connect App webpage.
Release v6.24 in November 2025 includes Orion XS 1400 firmware v1.13, together with the following improvements:
- Improve robustness of remote products discovery
- SolarSense: Small improvements
- Restore back button behaviour on certain Android versions
The Firmware update for the Orion XD 1400 improves control stability when paralleling multiple units and fixes an issue that could cause the Orion XS 1400 to fail in certain uncommon setup combinations.
Release v6.20 on September 2025 has multiple updates including an update to the MPPT Firmware to release v1.68. It also includes added support for MultiPlus and Quattro on VRM and local network connections and includes new Firmware for the Victron REL200300100 Energy Meter VM-3P75CT that improves its functionality. The SmartCharger Firmware v3.65 adds a button lock feature for models with a button. We looked in to the full change log to find new firmware for the NG batteries that adds cell id for min/max voltage/temp readings among lots of other small changes.
Release 6.18 in June 2025 has firmware updates across multiple products. Major updates include:
- Orion-Tr Smart models with 48V output had a startup issue under certain voltage conditions. This is resolved in firmware v1.16.
- The new Multi RS firmware v1.24 introduces a ‘PV Inverter’ ESS mode, allowing the system to run without a battery and feed all solar surplus directly back to the grid.
- SmartShunt and BMV-712 firmware v4.19 increases the maximum battery capacity setting to 32,500Ah.
- Orion XS firmware v1.12 resolves the VHF radio interference issue for all models.
Release 5.91 in June 2023 has some new firmware versions including for the Multi RS and Inverter RS, it added improvements for the VE Bus Smart Dongle, and offers a new Demo mode. The changelog has all the details
The release v5.90 in May 2023 had a big improvement to the Instant Readout. Now instant readout also shows alarms and warnings, as shown in the screenshot below. This release also included firmware update for Battery Protects and the Smart BMS CL
The release in September 2022 is a fairly major one and also incorporates changes to how the Victron VRM interfaces with Victron Connect. This is described in the video below:
Here are some previous posts on Victron Connect
Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.
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