Direct access via Bluetooth

Only the Raspberry Pis have Bluetooth enabled. It's not enabled on the Orange Pi. If you want to troubleshoot your Orange Pi, please use video output.

Overview

If you have lost connectivity to your device, Blootooth is a great way to get a direct connection to see what is going on. In this guide we are going to use an Android phone, but the steps will be very similar for an iPhone.

Step 1 - Enable Bluetooth and pair with monitoring device

Enable Bluetooth and go into the Bluetooth menu.

Enter WiFi credentials into SolarAssistant

Select "More settings".

Enter WiFi credentials into SolarAssistant

Select "Pair new device".

Enter WiFi credentials into SolarAssistant

Select "SolarAssistant".

Enter WiFi credentials into SolarAssistant

Confirm that you are connected.

Enter WiFi credentials into SolarAssistant

Step 2 - Open the device web page

Open the URL below:

http://10.0.0.5

NB: Turn off your mobile data and WiFi to ensure your mobile is using the Bluetooth connection.