Ryobi™ GenControl™

Name: Ryobi™ GenControl™
Rating: 3.81 (307 reviews)
Author: One World Technologies, Inc

By: One World Technologies, Inc App

Control your Ryobi RYi2300BTA Inverter Generator

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-05-01

Overview

Removed

Downloads

102,940

Data as of 2025-05-01

Rating:

3.81

(307)

Version:

2.12.0

Last updated: 2023-09-11

Features & Capabilities

The Ryobi™ GenControl™ Chrome extension enhances your experience with the Ryobi RYi2300BTA 2,300 Watt Inverter Generator by allowing seamless smart phone control via Bluetooth. With the GenControl app, users can remotely monitor real-time fuel levels, load, and remaining runtime directly from their device. The extension supports remote overload reset and shutdown, mirroring the onboard LCD's critical information for convenience.

Perfect for tailgating, camping, or jobsite use, this inverter generator is whisper quiet, fuel-efficient with idle-down technology, and offers portability with wheels and telescoping handle. Additionally, it has parallel capability for doubled power when two units are connected. The extension makes managing your generator effortless, enhancing power monitoring and control through technology integration, all backed by a 3-year warranty. Learn more at RyobiTools.com or purchase at HomeDepot.com.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

One World Technologies, Inc

Downloads:

102,940

Rating:

3.81

(307)

Version:

2.12.0 Last updated: 2023-09-11

Version code:

100

Creation date:

2017-05-17

Permissions:

android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

41.58MB

Email:

ap*****@ttigroupna.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-05-01

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Developed by:

One World Technologies, Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttigroup.gencontrol

Email:

ap*****@ttigroupna.com

Website:

http://ttigroupna.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the Ryobi GenControl app for convenient remote monitoring and control of their generators, highlighting its ability to start and stop units remotely and track performance metrics. However, multiple reviews report persistent Bluetooth connectivity problems, including failure to fully shut down the generators via the app and frequent signal loss requiring manual intervention. Limited Bluetooth/wifi range and mandatory location permissions frustrate users. Some compatibility issues with phone models and excessive warning notifications detract from the overall experience, though the underlying generators themselves receive positive feedback for reliability and performance.

Pros

Convenient for monitoring and controlling the generator remotely via the app.
App allows turning the generator on and off without physically interacting with the device.
App provides useful monitoring features such as tracking generator run time and wattage.
Reliable generator units that are well regarded by users over years of ownership.
App reconnects automatically with some devices.

Cons

The Bluetooth shutdown feature often fails; generators attempt shut down but then restart without fully stopping.
The app frequently loses connection with the generator and requires manual reconnection.
Short Wi-Fi/Bluetooth range limits app usability, causing inconvenience.
App demands location permissions for Bluetooth connectivity, which users find unnecessary and concerning.
Bluetooth pairing issues with certain phone models prevent app functionality.
Warning banners and alerts pop up excessively, annoying users.
App displays inaccurate or inconsistent data in modes like parallel operation.

Recent reviews

This is literally the worst generator app I have encountered. I own Anker, Ecoflow, and various off-brand solar battery generators and this is the only one that continuously loses signal with the generator and never reconnects on its own unless you physically push the reconnect button on the 18v-generator itself . I have to say this is a great concept but Ryobi definitely needs to do better especially for its consumers

Je*****, 2025-01-13

This app is convenient for turning off and on and monitoring your generator, but the wifi range is too short. If you could extend the range, that would be great!!!!!