# Ryobi™ GenControl™

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1102413497](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1102413497)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1102413497`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** One World Technologies, Inc
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-11
- **First published:** 2017-05-17
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ryobi-gencontrol/id1102413497)
- **Website:** [http://www.ryobination.com](http://www.ryobination.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ryobitools.com/app/privacy](https://www.ryobitools.com/app/privacy)

## Description

Ryobi GenControl Chrome Extension pairs your smartphone with compatible Ryobi inverter generators or 40V power stations using Bluetooth. It mirrors the LCD screen, displaying real-time fuel or battery level, current load, and remaining runtime, and supports monitoring up to two units.

The extension enables remote overload reset and remote shutdown for safer operation. It is designed for Ryobi devices and points users to RyobiTools.com and Home Depot for more information and purchase options.

## Rankings

- #191,012 — Overall

## Review summary

Users generally like being able to monitor and control their Ryobi GenControl via Bluetooth from their phone, including remote start/stop and simple pairing. However, persistent reliability issues dominate the feedback: the shutdown command often fails or the engine restarts, Bluetooth disconnects frequently or won’t reconnect, and false warnings (low fuel, CO, overload) plus missing runtime estimates and logs degrade usefulness. App stability problems (crashes/freezes) and a lack of frequent updates add frustration. Overall appeal remains for convenience and Bluetooth features, but reliability and feature gaps are the main concerns.

### Pros

- Remote start/stop control of the generator from the iPhone app via Bluetooth
- Easy Bluetooth pairing and setup
- Convenient monitoring of generator status (fuel level, operating state) from the app
- Helpful usability features (backlight control, idle mode on/off)
- Overall simple, user-friendly app experience for control and monitoring

### Cons

- App shutdown command often fails or causes the generator to restart instead of turning off
- Bluetooth disconnects frequently or won’t reconnect after use
- Erroneous warnings and readings (false low fuel/CO/overload) and missing runtime estimates
- App stability issues such as crashes or freezes during use
- Lack of essential data and history (no run-time estimates, no logs/history, limited battery information) and infrequent updates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1102413497)