Renogy ONE M1: Installation & Basic Setup

2023 Update: Renogy has changed the subscription plans since we first made this video. It was confusing as all get out; now, it's much simpler. YOU DO NOT need a subscription plan in order to remotely monitor your system. All you need is a wifi connection for the R1 and a data connection for your smart phone.

The Renogy ONE M1 is a complete all-in-one solar energy monitoring and off-grid smart home management device. But what does that all mean? In this video, we'll show you how we installed and connected it to the solar components in our off-grid rolling tiny home. We'll also show you how this device does so much more than just monitor your system. **Get 10% off your purchase anytime on non-sale Renogy products by using our AFFILIATE LINKS below & our PROMO CODE (canlife) at checkout!**

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The potential for this little device is crazy whether your off-grid home is stationary, floats or rolls like ours. Not only does it wirelessly connect (or via ethernet cables) to all of your Renogy solar devices, it allows you to connect remotely to your system via the Renogy DC Home App on your smartphone or tablet, to view real time data as well as control some of your home's energy systems. Using wireless relays, in addition to some smart gadgets, you can turn on / off appliances, change load parameters, monitor the security of your location and automate many of your daily energy routines. It can help you become more efficient, independent and even, secure.

What we like about the Renogy ONE:
1. Easy to install and set up.
2. Connection to Renogy DC Home App couldn't be easier and allows you to view all of your devices in the app.
3. 4' HD touch screen and switches are clear and super intuitive to use.
4. The potential for adding new components and home energy automation is impressive.
5. Works well even without a subscription plan.

What we are not so crazy about:
1. Programming the automated scenes is not super intuitive.

TIMESTAMPS
00:19 What's in the Box?
01:02 Power Supply to Renogy ONE
01:20 Connection Configuration from Renogy ONE to Solar Devices
02:00 Getting Started Setting Up the Renogy ONE
02:40 Connect to Wi-Fi
03:15 Install DC Home App on Your Smartphone
03:44 Pairing Renogy ONE with DC Home App
04:07 Adding Solar Devices to Renogy ONE
05:57 Connecting DC Appliances to Renogy ONE Switches / Relays
06:18 Using Remote Switches
06:48 Programmable Scenes
07:08 Data Tracking
08:01 Smart Gadgets
08:28 Wi-Fi Troubleshooting using a mobile hotspot
08:57 Wrap Up

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Disclaimer: Most of the videos we make include affiliate links and paid sponsorship, this helps keeps our information free and us on the road (10 years and counting!).

This video is intended to help users plan, organize, calculate, and install a personal DIY solar powered electrical system. We, Shari & Hutch (Freedom in a Can, LLC), are neither professional electricians nor solar installers; we are educators who have learned to install our own system and to empower others to do the same. If you have questions, reach out in the comments section and we'll get back to you.

If you need further assistance beyond our advice, consult a solar professional or certified electrician. Electricity is dangerous, so do your homework, take it one step at a time, and good luck!

[lucilleboulenger]

Hi ! Thank you for this nice video ! I don’t understand how to plug a load. For exemple my fan, I want to plug to one of the switches. Where do you plug the negative wire from the fan ? And in the book, the diagram shows a « <30v power supply » what is it ? I only have my 12v battery lol. There is something I don’t get… :(
Thank you :)

[davedc]

That's the info I needed. The payment table is confusing, but not your fault. Thanks! 👍

[EdPauloRamos]

Hi I really love your videos, if I want to monitor my system remotely using the MA, do I need any subsciption plans?

[edyoung]

Do you need to use a Renogy battery or can you use any battery? I have a Optima AGM battery.

[turkeyphant]

Do you need wifi if you don't want to use the cloud features? Can it just display everything in the van without?

[mickwolf]

Great video, so would this allow connection to other devices over bt and wired simultaneously? like a wired mppt controller and wifi battery. And before you got the ONE M1, can the dc home app work with both your bt-2 devices together or do you connect to one at a time to se status?
Im trying to work out a good way to build the monitoring ecosystem.

[ukjose]

Excellent video. What fuse did you use in the fuse box for the renogy One M1? MAny thanks

[beecyclesukstourbridgebike]

I have bought one and need to set this up, firstly I need to buy some LED lights, can I rely on this to turn on LED lights every time I open the cargo doors? Will this need to be constantly on so the door sensors can turn on the lights? Will I be able to turn on the lights pressing one of the buttons without having to turn this on? Thanks in advance!

[arturdzido]

Hello there, please advise whether it would connect to a bluetooth of non renogy battery? thx

[boblogIIIfan]

so with this and the bt module and dc to dc . you really dont need the shunt that renogy sell ?

[pattibob]

Where do i find the wiring guide you used for your fan please?

[oktc]

does it connect to the 3000 watt inverter charger?

[DOCWHOK]

I dont understand why a Subscription of $259/yr is needed on the first level, can you please explain that.

[emwilliams]

Do you have to go back through this process everytime you shut off your hotspot and turn it back on?