The SmartShunt is an all-in-one battery monitor, but without a screen. Your phone serves as a screen. The SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth to the VictronConnect app on your phone (or tablet), and you can easily read all the battery parameters that are monitored such as charging status, remaining battery life, information history and much more. Otherwise the Smartshunt can also be connected and read by a GX device. Connection to the SmartShunt can be made using a VE.Direct cable. The SmartShunt represents a good alternative to the BMV battery controller, particularly for systems where you want to monitor a battery, but with less cable and mess. The SmartShunt is equipped with Bluetooth, a VE.Direct port and a connection that can be used to monitor a second battery, midpoint or temperature probe. Victron offers you a complete range of cutting-edge products that can meet your expectations. Each of these can be tailored to your specific needs.
The SmartShunt is an all-in-one battery monitor, but without a screen. Your phone serves as a screen. The SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth to the VictronConnect app on your phone (or tablet), and you can easily read all the battery parameters that are monitored such as charging status, remaining battery life, information history and much more. Otherwise the Smartshunt can also be connected and read by a GX device. Connection to the SmartShunt can be made using a VE.Direct cable. The SmartShunt represents a good alternative to the BMV battery controller, particularly for systems where you want to monitor a battery, but with less cable and mess. The SmartShunt is equipped with Bluetooth, a VE.Direct port and a connection that can be used to monitor a second battery, midpoint or temperature probe. Victron offers you a complete range of cutting-edge products that can meet your expectations. Each of these can be tailored to your specific needs.
The SmartShunt is an all-in-one battery monitor, but without a screen. Your phone serves as a screen. The SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth to the VictronConnect app on your phone (or tablet), and you can easily read all the battery parameters that are monitored such as charging status, remaining battery life, information history and much more. Otherwise the Smartshunt can also be connected and read by a GX device. Connection to the SmartShunt can be made using a VE.Direct cable. The SmartShunt represents a good alternative to the BMV battery controller, particularly for systems where you want to monitor a battery, but with less cable and mess. The SmartShunt is equipped with Bluetooth, a VE.Direct port and a connection that can be used to monitor a second battery, midpoint or temperature probe. Victron offers you a complete range of cutting-edge products that can meet your expectations. Each of these can be tailored to your specific needs.
The SmartShunt is an all-in-one battery monitor, but without a screen. Your phone serves as a screen. The SmartShunt connects via Bluetooth to the VictronConnect app on your phone (or tablet), and you can easily read all the battery parameters that are monitored such as charging status, remaining battery life, information history and much more. Otherwise the Smartshunt can also be connected and read by a GX device. Connection to the SmartShunt can be made using a VE.Direct cable. The SmartShunt represents a good alternative to the BMV battery controller, particularly for systems where you want to monitor a battery, but with less cable and mess. The SmartShunt is equipped with Bluetooth, a VE.Direct port and a connection that can be used to monitor a second battery, midpoint or temperature probe. Victron offers you a complete range of cutting-edge products that can meet your expectations. Each of these can be tailored to your specific needs.
Last updated at 06/23/2026 06:09:54
Victron Smart Shunt 500A/50mV
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originally posted on zoro.com
The entire design is well constructed and typical of Victron's superb qaulity. And has a multitude of features using the online ap. However there is one unforgiving flaw, that being the bluetooth range is only about 4 feet, which makes the device totally useless unless you sitting on it. Even with the optional bluetooth extender at an additional 50$ the range is hard pressed to transmit 30 feet to the inside of a pickup truck from a towed travel trailer. Which was my main reason for its purchase is to view my trucks charging of my travel trailer batteries while in transit. And if it loose coms it need to reset and any stored data disappears. Lack of range makes device non functional for what it was designed for as a remote battery monitor. Victron should remove it ... MoreThe entire design is well constructed and typical of Victron's superb qaulity. And has a multitude of features using the online ap. However there is one unforgiving flaw, that being the bluetooth range is only about 4 feet, which makes the device totally useless unless you sitting on it. Even with the optional bluetooth extender at an additional 50$ the range is hard pressed to transmit 30 feet to the inside of a pickup truck from a towed travel trailer. Which was my main reason for its purchase is to view my trucks charging of my travel trailer batteries while in transit. And if it loose coms it need to reset and any stored data disappears. Lack of range makes device non functional for what it was designed for as a remote battery monitor. Victron should remove it from its product line, very disappointed.
originally posted on 12voltplanet.co.uk
The SmartShunt was easy to install and worked immediately without any issues. The VictronConnect app (on Andriod) recognizes the SmartShunt over Bluetooth without issue and allowed configuration for my specific battery capacity et al. I have read reviews elsewhere stating the Bluetooth connection is poor but my experience disputes this and I'd consider it as strong as the Victron MTTP's Bluetooth. Being headless (no physical display) it doesn't clutter the living space in the camper with another gage - it is home after all, not mission control! I would recommend it as a quality product and discrete way to monitor battery usage and capacity.
originally posted on homeessentialsdirect.com
Bought this to monitor usage and SOC for my lifepo4 battery in my RV. It does that, but has a few problems. First, the bluetooth range is about 4 feet. Any further away and it can't connect. 2nd, if you disconnect the battery, it has to be recalibrate at full state of charge or you no longer get the state of charge info. And lastly, the history function only keeps track for each session. As soon as you walk 4 feet away and lose the BT connection, history starts over. So, it works for going to check current SOC if I go outside and stand next to the battery and if it was calibrated since last time battery was disconnected (which is between every trip in winter). Saves you from having to wire to an interior display, but at the cost of functionality and convenience.
| Supply Voltage Range | 6,5-70 VDC |
| Current Draw | <1mA |
| Input Voltage range, Auxiliary Battery | 6,5 – 70 VDC |
| Battery Capacity (Ah) | 1-9999 Ah |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 +50°C (-40 - 120°F) |
Victron Smart Shunt 500A/50mV
SmartShunt IP65
Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV
Delivery $10.67
Victron SmartShunt 500A/50mV - SHU050150050
Delivery $19.99
SHU050150050 | Victron Smart Shunt 500A/50MV | Battery Monitors
Free delivery
The entire design is well constructed and typical of Victron's superb qaulity. And has a multitude of features using the online ap. However there is one unforgiving flaw, that being the bluetooth range is only about 4 feet, which makes the device totally useless unless you sitting on it. Even with the optional bluetooth extender at an additional 50$ the range is hard pressed to transmit 30 feet to the inside of a pickup truck from a towed travel trailer. Which was my main reason for its purchase is to view my trucks charging of my travel trailer batteries while in transit. And if it loose coms it need to reset and any stored data disappears. Lack of range makes device non functional for what it was designed for as a remote battery monitor. Victron should remove it ... MoreThe entire design is well constructed and typical of Victron's superb qaulity. And has a multitude of features using the online ap. However there is one unforgiving flaw, that being the bluetooth range is only about 4 feet, which makes the device totally useless unless you sitting on it. Even with the optional bluetooth extender at an additional 50$ the range is hard pressed to transmit 30 feet to the inside of a pickup truck from a towed travel trailer. Which was my main reason for its purchase is to view my trucks charging of my travel trailer batteries while in transit. And if it loose coms it need to reset and any stored data disappears. Lack of range makes device non functional for what it was designed for as a remote battery monitor. Victron should remove it from its product line, very disappointed.
The SmartShunt was easy to install and worked immediately without any issues. The VictronConnect app (on Andriod) recognizes the SmartShunt over Bluetooth without issue and allowed configuration for my specific battery capacity et al. I have read reviews elsewhere stating the Bluetooth connection is poor but my experience disputes this and I'd consider it as strong as the Victron MTTP's Bluetooth. Being headless (no physical display) it doesn't clutter the living space in the camper with another gage - it is home after all, not mission control! I would recommend it as a quality product and discrete way to monitor battery usage and capacity.
Bought this to monitor usage and SOC for my lifepo4 battery in my RV. It does that, but has a few problems. First, the bluetooth range is about 4 feet. Any further away and it can't connect. 2nd, if you disconnect the battery, it has to be recalibrate at full state of charge or you no longer get the state of charge info. And lastly, the history function only keeps track for each session. As soon as you walk 4 feet away and lose the BT connection, history starts over. So, it works for going to check current SOC if I go outside and stand next to the battery and if it was calibrated since last time battery was disconnected (which is between every trip in winter). Saves you from having to wire to an interior display, but at the cost of functionality and convenience.
Not only did Nationwide Auto Parts have the best price anywhere, they had the item delivered to me in a regional area in just 2 days. The unit is impressive and I look forward to seeing how it performs once we take deliver of our new caravan. I have no doubt it will live up to the high standard of excellence of all Victron products. I highly recommend Nationwide Auto Parts and will definitely buy from them again.
I had read alot of reviews on this 500a Smartshunt. I noted some people had Bluetooth connection issues. Knowing this and also knowing the excellent reputation of Victron products I went ahead and bought the item. After I installed it the problems with connecting to the app on my android phone started. Some times it would take 6 to 9 attempts before it would connect. I would also close the app and reopen, i uninstalled the app and reinstalled . I restated my phone but still no luck. it would never connect 1st time. i would sit next to the shunt and no go. Then came a firmware update. I though this would solve the problem. Problems was when it would finally connect it would crash preforming the firmware update every time.. Finally I though I would load the app on my ... MoreI had read alot of reviews on this 500a Smartshunt. I noted some people had Bluetooth connection issues. Knowing this and also knowing the excellent reputation of Victron products I went ahead and bought the item. After I installed it the problems with connecting to the app on my android phone started. Some times it would take 6 to 9 attempts before it would connect. I would also close the app and reopen, i uninstalled the app and reinstalled . I restated my phone but still no luck. it would never connect 1st time. i would sit next to the shunt and no go. Then came a firmware update. I though this would solve the problem. Problems was when it would finally connect it would crash preforming the firmware update every time.. Finally I though I would load the app on my work iPhone. OMG!!!!! it would load every time. it completed the firmware update 1st time. It would connect sitting meters away, and outside. as long as it could see it, it would connect. :) Happy days. Oh I tried my personal android phone again and no connection... So is it a Android phone problem??? I doubt it. my phone is a cheap one. I'm about to buy a Samsung S21 so I'm hopping that will be fine. If not I'll continue using the iPhone. But to the item. This does what you want it to and there are numerous settingyou can adjust to get a more accurate reading. I had another shunt prior but it only had 100amp max. running a 3000w inverter required a 300a+ shunt. For the price I am very happy.. Even more so more the connection problem is sorted .
I found the Victron smart shunt to be very inconsistent and inaccurate. Its percentages don’t match the volts most the time. This leads to a sudden outage because you thought you had 70% but only had 40%. tried recalibrating many times and it just can’t stay accurate. And forget about customer support when it comes to Victron.
I thought Victron was a premium product, I am so disappointed in this Shunt. I have read other reviews after I was having problems and others claim the same issues. I should have researched before purchase, stupid me. Bluetooth, you have to be within 1m of the shunt, minimum, sometimes you have to be within 500mm to get it to work, other times you have to reboot your phone to connect. I have $40 devices that perform way way better than this. It disconnects if you move about so you have to leave your phone beside the shunt to stay connected. The manual says the min distance is 20m! Yes, all software is up to date. Battery Time Remaining - it is all over the place, I have 600Ah of battery and one minute it tells me I have 4 days and next I have only a few hours and ... MoreI thought Victron was a premium product, I am so disappointed in this Shunt. I have read other reviews after I was having problems and others claim the same issues. I should have researched before purchase, stupid me. Bluetooth, you have to be within 1m of the shunt, minimum, sometimes you have to be within 500mm to get it to work, other times you have to reboot your phone to connect. I have $40 devices that perform way way better than this. It disconnects if you move about so you have to leave your phone beside the shunt to stay connected. The manual says the min distance is 20m! Yes, all software is up to date. Battery Time Remaining - it is all over the place, I have 600Ah of battery and one minute it tells me I have 4 days and next I have only a few hours and then 1 day and then 4 days again. It is so erratic it is crazy. Now it is at 10 days! Trends (graphs) - you can only get a history while the shunt is connected (with Bluetooth) and as soon as it disconnects you lose the lot, so no history! What use is this? History - can I trust this? Total Charge Cycles = 0, Average Discharge = 0, Number of Full Discharges = 0. All incorrect! So I am thinking "how can I trust the other data?" Some info looks about right but other stuff is so far out it is crazy. Iam not sure what the other options/brands are but I would be researching and looking further afield.
This is a great product from Victron. But I learned something along the way I did not appreciate at the start . My installation is 12v sail boat with 2 battery house bank and 1 battery engine. You can only fully monitor one bank. Using the aux for the second battery only gives you battery voltage. Useful for keeping an eye on the engine battery, with full monitoring on the house.
It works as it should, only problem is that bluetooth in Victron terms will not work with Windows. Bluetooth works great on my Samsung S20 android. Note that the BT signal from the Shunt is not that great unless you are within 3 to 4 mtrs. Victron do not seem to be very interested in fixing the BT problem. To increase the Android up to receive a much better signal you will need to purchase - Victron Energy VE. Direct Bluetooth Smart Dongle for BMV and MPPT Overall I am still happy with the Smart Shunt.
this really only has one single function - to monitor power going into a battery... it has so much potential to do so much more, but at this price point, not for me. I really like the app and the details from the shunt but it is way overpriced for its single function. It does NOT connect via Bluetooth to their GX products. The Bluetooth range is really bad.... maybe 3 meters. There is no way to set it up to "just" monitor voltage and amps... you can use it to monitor voltage and amps but you have to set it up like you are connected to a battery, with "AH" and "SOC" and other stuff. This would be an amazing production if: *IF* the shunt connected to the Cerbo GX with just bluetooth and NO WIRES *IF* the shunt could be set to "just" monitor volts and amps (no battery ... Morethis really only has one single function - to monitor power going into a battery... it has so much potential to do so much more, but at this price point, not for me. I really like the app and the details from the shunt but it is way overpriced for its single function. It does NOT connect via Bluetooth to their GX products. The Bluetooth range is really bad.... maybe 3 meters. There is no way to set it up to "just" monitor voltage and amps... you can use it to monitor voltage and amps but you have to set it up like you are connected to a battery, with "AH" and "SOC" and other stuff. This would be an amazing production if: *IF* the shunt connected to the Cerbo GX with just bluetooth and NO WIRES *IF* the shunt could be set to "just" monitor volts and amps (no battery config, no AH, no SoC, no 100% charge or zero charge values) *IF* the shunt had better Bluetooth range *IF* all the Victron products utilize the "SmartNetwork" as is built into this shunt.
| Supply Voltage Range | 6,5-70 VDC |
| Current Draw | <1mA |
| Input Voltage range, Auxiliary Battery | 6,5 – 70 VDC |
| Battery Capacity (Ah) | 1-9999 Ah |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 +50°C (-40 - 120°F) |
