FYI Micro-Air EasyTouch RV Thermostat update

[Neal]

GEN is disabled again, even on the beta.

 

[Neal]

I was NOT on the beta, now I am. 99.0.6.4 is what the device and app now show, 1.0.6.3 was previous non beta release. Monitoring...

 

[flarider]

Is there any way to go back to the old version?

 

[Neal]

I haven't looked but imagine there is a way to choose which to install. As of this morning beta is running great and GEN feature remained enabled.

 

[flarider]

I haven't looked but imagine there is a way to choose which to install. As of this morning beta is running great and GEN feature remained enabled.

Is this a new Beta? If not what changed from the last post that the Beta was not working?

 

[Neal]

I checked the app and with the beta installed going to the check updates offers to install the latest production release. I know that version number is the bad one (1.0.6.3) so I'll remain on beta.

1.0.6.3 has a problem where the GEN feature is turning off seemingly after 24 hours which disables your AGS. I'm boondocking starting tomorrow for 11 days and will rely on the t-stat to signal the AGS to run A/C's as needed.

 

[flarider]

I had my thermostat go to disable in less than 2 hours, during that time the AC did not turn on and none of the zones were changed. The only thing I did do was forced closed the app open it and check for updates. After re-enabling the generator I tried it again to see if that was the cause but the generator stayed enabled, so not sure what the trigger is.

 

[Neal]

If you rely on the AGS / GEN feature I suggest installing the beta.

 

[Tnedator]

In mine, boarded dogs at home, so not too worried about about AGS this trip, but just checked and AGS is disabled.

Has beta fixed the problem?

 

[Neal]

Beta is good no issues.

 

[Neal]

I just checked for updates and 1.0.6.4 is out which I'm updating to now and coming out of beta mode.

Update installed, GEN feature remained enabled.

I had an idea I sent them which is to "tie" my two units together so that when A/C is called for both units run. I find that my front unit is typically doing all of the work, you'd think to cool something like a RV "box" you would want both units running together. They responded that if I disconnected the sensors then the panel temp would be used and this could be done. I don't know how to do that other than on the roof so I responded that it would be great if you gave me the option in the app to use thermistor (unit sensor) or panel temperature. I recall someone mentioning there was a way to use panel temperature but I haven't tried to find it.

 

[Neal]

1.0.6.4 continues to work well, as expected, GEN remains enabled.

 

[Neal]

It happened again and I'll file a bug report, but as has happened about a half dozen times now when I turn the system off using bluetooth (not Wi-Fi) somehow the system gets turned back on again. I turned it off, disconnected shore power, next thing I'm surprised by the GEN starting. I'm now going to ensure the app is killed on the phone (flicked up and closed) if I turn the system off via bluetooth to ensure the app is killed and not running in the background on my iPhone.

 

[Tnedator]

Does the beta one prevent it, or am I following, that the current production release was the beta you were on, and it's gen is being disabled? Trying to figure out if I should update, and if it's to beta or regular, or just leave it where it's at (I think I'm already on one that's disabling in background unfortunately).

 

[Neal]

I'm on the latest production release which is 1.0.6.4 that has the GEN control issue resolved. So I'm no longer on the beta. I've had this issue for over a year when using bluetooth. I'm seeing more of the problem where I make a change via bluetooth connect and come back to find the change did not persist.

 

[Tnedator]

Is there a way to disable Bluetooth use, so it only uses Wi-Fi?

 

[Neal]

Is there a way to disable Bluetooth use, so it only uses Wi-Fi?

When you open the app to connect to your t-stat you have two options: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Just use the Wi-Fi path.

 

[Tnedator]

When you open the app to connect to your t-stat you have two options: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Just use the Wi-Fi path.

Ok, I need to check this next time I'm in the app. Heading to RV garage this afternoon or tomorrow. I just recall opening it, seeing my account and I click on it, and I'm in zone 1 by default. Don't recall ever seeing a bluetooth/wifi option. I'm curious now.

 

[Tnedator]

OK, last minute change in plans. Had been planning to board the three dogs for upcoming trip, mostly due to how hot it's going to be in AZ/NV, but one of the three is sick this morning and my wife doesn't want to leave him at the boarder (we had bad incident with him getting sick/not eating at a boarder earlier in the year, when we were out of town and I was getting neck surgery.

Does all seem good with the new public firmware with generator? If there is any doubt, I can put my old dometic back on? Looks like it will be 105-110 when in NV.