# SolarMate

> For solar charge controller operation in PV system.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smart.ipande2020](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smart.ipande2020)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smart.ipande2020`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FRANK
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,811
- **Rating:** 2.03 / 5 (284 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.13
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-31
- **First published:** 2020-09-03
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.ipande2020)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.solarcontroller-inverter.com/](http://www.solarcontroller-inverter.com/)

## Description

SolarMate is a smart and intuitive app designed for solar charge controller operation in photovoltaic (PV) systems. By connecting with wireless modules such as Cloud-Box-M2 or BT-02, SolarMate enables users to monitor real-time work information, review historical data, and access comprehensive equipment parameters within their PV system. The app also allows users to adjust device settings, ensuring optimal performance and management of their solar power systems. Ideal for both residential and commercial PV installations, SolarMate enhances solar energy system oversight through seamless wireless connectivity and user-friendly interfaces.

## Rankings

- #475,916 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.OVERRIDE_WIFI_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's interface and Bluetooth functionality, along with its affordability for solar monitoring. However, many experience frequent connection timeouts, app crashes, poor multi-device management, and unreliable cloud services. The developers' lack of timely support and updates to fix these issues frustrates users. Overall, the app shows promise but suffers from significant stability and connectivity problems.

### Pros

- Nice interface design and functionality covers all needs.
- Bluetooth connection works well for many users.
- Affordable hardware and app combination for the price.
- Allows remote monitoring of solar systems when it works.

### Cons

- Frequent operation timeouts and connection failures, especially with cloud services.
- App crashes and freezes often, especially after updates.
- Poor multi-device support; switching between multiple trackers is cumbersome or broken.
- Lack of responsiveness and support from developers or customer service.
- Cloud server and services are unreliable or non-functional, causing loss of functionality.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smart.ipande2020)