BLE Support for EcoFlow Smart Generator?

[fkroepfl]

Hello,

first of all, thank you for your work on this project! I’m interested in using BLE communication with EcoFlow devices,
specifically the EcoFlow Smart Generator (https://www.ecoflow.com/eu/smart-generator).

I have two questions regarding this:

1. Does your implementation support BLE communication with the EcoFlow Smart Generator?
2. If yes, is it possible to start and stop the generator using BLE commands?

I’d appreciate any insights you can provide. Thanks in advance!

[rabits]

Hi @fkroepfl , sorry but since I have no smart generator in hands - I don't think I will reverse & support it. But, in general, if the generator uses the same protocol - theoretically it's possible to add to the integration but a bit of reversing and capturing the required commands.

[fkroepfl]

Hi @rabits, thank you very much for your response!

At this point, I don’t own a Smart Generator yet and haven’t made a final decision. Ideally, I’m looking for a generator that can be controlled locally, i.e., off-grid, directly from the ESS. The EcoFlow Smart Generator seemed like an interesting option, especially considering the frequent promotional offers.

However, relying on the EcoFlow Cloud for integration doesn’t seem practical for my use case. That’s why BLE control would have been an interesting alternative.

Thanks again for your input!

[rabits]

Yeah, I really like the hardware but their reliance on cloud made me do this reverse-engineering project. But looking at it - I see no way to install it indoors and I don't plan to keep it or any other generator outside for a long time... So not sure how useful is it, but need to think about that a bit longer...

[fkroepfl]

I'm not sure if I understand the second part of your message correctly, but my thought was that since the smart generator is ‘outdoor capable’, as long as it is under cover (e.g. carport), to be able to make the BLE connection via https://esphome.io/components/bluetooth_proxy.html.