{"id":45440,"date":"2026-11-10T19:29:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/?p=45440"},"modified":"2026-11-10T20:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:47:00","slug":"victron-bmv-812-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/victron-bmv-812-smart\/","title":{"rendered":"Victron BMV-812 Smart: the new battery monitor with a colour touchscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45440\" class=\"elementor elementor-45440\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6454f049 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-wrap\" data-id=\"6454f049\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"6454f049\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"54de5ad8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"54de5ad8\">Header image: AI-generated illustration of the BMV-812 Smart fitted to a campervan.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-kicker e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"262c0a4e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"262c0a4e\">New Victron \u00b7 METSTRADE 2026 \u00b7 Battery monitoring<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-lead e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"40bc0e7a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"40bc0e7a\">The BMV-712 Smart is probably the most widely installed battery monitor in motorhomes, caravans and boats. Victron has just unveiled its successor: the BMV-812 Smart, featuring a colour touchscreen and the same compact design. We\u2019ll tell you what\u2019s changed, what\u2019s stayed the same and what we still don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-278b5504 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-note\" data-id=\"278b5504\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"278b5504\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-kicker e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"123a3e8f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"123a3e8f\">Short answer<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-6e062fac-4f74 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1816b4cf\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1816b4cf\">The Victron BMV-812 Smart is the new battery monitor from Victron and the successor to the BMV series. It replaces the BMV-712\u2019s monochrome display with a colour touchscreen, retains its compact design and is a direct replacement for previous BMV models. It operates on 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems; displays charge status, voltage, current and remaining time; features audible and visual alarms; and connects to GX devices and the VictronConnect app. Victron has unveiled it as a preview at METSTRADE 2026 and has not yet announced a price or release date.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4d905085\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4d905085\"><strong>Key figures published by Victron:<\/strong><ul><li>Colour touch screen.<\/li><li>12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems.<\/li><li>Charging status, voltage, current and time remaining.<\/li><li>Audible and visual alarms.<\/li><li>Connectivity with GX devices and the VictronConnect app.<\/li><li>Same compact design as the BMV-712: a direct (drop-in) replacement for previous BMV models.<\/li><li>Screen ready for new features via software updates.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img fvc-img e-f705ae8-f6fc\" data-interaction-id=\"60b030d2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"60b030d2\" id=\"45439\" src=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-200x150.jpg 200w\" alt=\"Victron BMV-812 Smart, battery monitor with colour touchscreen\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"690b85e7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"690b85e7\">Victron BMV-812 Smart. Image: Victron Energy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"1f2ab542\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1f2ab542\">What does the BMV-812 Smart have to offer?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"700556ab\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"700556ab\">According to the announcement by Victron, these are the key points:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772c8907 e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div fvc-grid4 e-6da7157b-e2cd\" data-id=\"772c8907\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"772c8907\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-548f4a3d e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"548f4a3d\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"548f4a3d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"45e9d07f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"45e9d07f\">01<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6cf3d75b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6cf3d75b\">Colour touch screen<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"150b0f52\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"150b0f52\">Goodbye to the monochrome display: you can see the battery status at a glance, with graphics and colours.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44129a7e e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"44129a7e\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"44129a7e\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"553f84ee\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"553f84ee\">02<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6f5b2efb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6f5b2efb\">From 12 to 48 V<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1bfd10f6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1bfd10f6\">Suitable for 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems: motorhomes, caravans, boats or off-grid installations.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71266be4 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"71266be4\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"71266be4\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"502a18b8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"502a18b8\">03<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7b294d38\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7b294d38\">The essentials, always in plain sight<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1dd90a33\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1dd90a33\">Charge status, voltage, current and time remaining until you need to recharge.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-399adb20 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"399adb20\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"399adb20\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"66768f31\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"66768f31\">04<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"193fd7f2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"193fd7f2\">Audible and visual alarms<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2df32127\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2df32127\">It alerts you before the battery runs low or something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4328ee19 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"4328ee19\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4328ee19\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2054fc16\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2054fc16\">05<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7f45e442\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7f45e442\">GX and VictronConnect<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1cd23e25\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1cd23e25\">It integrates with Cerbo GX and the rest of the Victron ecosystem, and is configured via the app.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a82b166 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"4a82b166\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4a82b166\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-num e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"27581ad9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"27581ad9\">06<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"10f375da\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"10f375da\">Direct replacement for the BMV-712<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"32ea4ac6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"32ea4ac6\">Same compact design: you can change the monitor without altering the panel cut-out. And ready for new software-based features.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"947f07d\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"947f07d\">BMV-712 Smart vs BMV-812 Smart<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5eb2dcb0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5eb2dcb0\">What is known today, compared with the current model:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4d5bc e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div fvc-grid2\" data-id=\"fd4d5bc\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"fd4d5bc\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6b1914 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card e-f490e8-c3e5\" data-id=\"4e6b1914\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4e6b1914\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"61353cb5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"61353cb5\">BMV-712 Smart (current)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"225a92f8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"225a92f8\"><ul><li>Monochrome LCD screen with buttons.<\/li><li>Built-in Bluetooth and the VictronConnect app.<\/li><li>Compatible with GX devices.<\/li><li>Alarm with buzzer and programmable relay.<\/li><li>Available today at a very reasonable price.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5713fbbf e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card e-dad0fba-2e96\" data-id=\"5713fbbf\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"5713fbbf\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-44ec187-b9fd e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"14b3a01f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"14b3a01f\">BMV-812 Smart (new)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2c669aa5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2c669aa5\"><ul><li>Colour touch screen.<\/li><li>12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems.<\/li><li>Audible and visual alarms.<\/li><li>Connectivity with GX and VictronConnect.<\/li><li>Same compact format: direct replacement.<\/li><li>New features following a software update.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3076c2e1 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-callout\" data-id=\"3076c2e1\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"3076c2e1\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"30193014\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"30193014\">Do you already have a BMV?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"63a46182\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"63a46182\">Victron presents it as a direct replacement for previous BMV models and with the compact design of the BMV-712, so the idea is that you can upgrade the monitor without having to rebuild the panel. Once the technical specifications are available, we\u2019ll let you know whether it also makes use of the shunt and the wiring you already have.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"594d7452\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"594d7452\">Who is the BMV-812 designed for?<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e49720c e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div fvc-grid4 e-3179cb8b-9b80\" data-id=\"7e49720c\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"7e49720c\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d6f40 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"54d6f40\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"54d6f40\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"29f7f9b2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"29f7f9b2\">Campervans and motorhomes<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"34eb1d36\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"34eb1d36\">To see at a glance how much battery you have left and how long you can go without plugging it in.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9289e0 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"4d9289e0\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"4d9289e0\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"52032ba9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"52032ba9\">Boat<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35b25a5c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35b25a5c\">Unveiled at the world\u2019s largest boat show: clear displays on board and alarms that cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46435c2d e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-card\" data-id=\"46435c2d\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"46435c2d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7dcd1ddd\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7dcd1ddd\">Off-grid installations<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"176684ce\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"176684ce\">Country houses, summer cottages or 48 V systems that require a reliable and easy-to-read display.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img fvc-img e-7a545c8-8b06\" data-interaction-id=\"1471fc3f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1471fc3f\" id=\"45444\" src=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-161x90.jpg 161w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-500x279.jpg 500w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-1000x558.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/victron-bmv-812-smart-barco-200x112.jpg 200w\" alt=\"Victron BMV-812 Smart in the electrical panel of a sailing yacht\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35aecaed\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35aecaed\">AI-generated illustration: the BMV-812 Smart in the electrical panel of a sailing boat.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"182ceeca\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"182ceeca\">What we still don\u2019t know<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e6b688 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-note\" data-id=\"59e6b688\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"59e6b688\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9aa7462\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9aa7462\">Just to be clear<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"59bbce45\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"59bbce45\">Victron has unveiled the BMV-812 Smart as a preview and has not yet published its full technical specifications. At present, we do not know which shunt it includes, nor its maximum current, exact dimensions, protection rating, whether it retains the programmable relay from the BMV-712, the price or the release date. We\u2019re not going to make up figures: as soon as Victron publishes them, we\u2019ll update this article and notify anyone who has asked us to do so.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"b1db5f9\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b1db5f9\">What we\u2019d like: customisable watches featuring data from your Cerbo<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56e8160 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-callout\" data-id=\"56e8160\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"56e8160\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"53df82c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"53df82c\">David Conesa\u2019s wish (FV Componentes) \u00b7 Not confirmed by Victron<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"ffe52a7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ffe52a7\">I\u2019d love it if the BMV-812 were <strong>configurable<\/strong>: to be able to choose which data from the <strong>Cerbo GX<\/strong> displays each screen (battery status, solar output, consumption, tank level, etc.) and combines <strong>several of these \"clocks\"<\/strong> on the panel, each displaying a different real-time reading from the installation, so you can always see everything at a glance. Will it? Victron says the new display is ready to receive new features via software updates, so there\u2019s reason to be hopeful, but we\u2019ll have to wait until the launch to find out. <em>Please note: this feature has not been announced or confirmed by Victron; it\u2019s just something I\u2019d like to see.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"66ea35b9\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"66ea35b9\">What if I need a battery monitor straight away?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"9a6d8b5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9a6d8b5\">If you\u2019re setting up your system now and can\u2019t wait, the <a href=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/product\/battery-monitor-bmv-712-smart-victron\/\">BMV-712 Smart<\/a> It remains a safe bet: tried and tested in thousands of installations, with Bluetooth, GX-compatible and available from our warehouse in Cartagena.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6fc97dcb\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6fc97dcb\">And if you want the BMV-812 as soon as it\u2019s released, sign up below and we\u2019ll let you know before anyone else.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b79c2 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div fvc-callout\" data-id=\"99b79c2\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"99b79c2\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-card-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5d8c902a\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5d8c902a\">Conclusion<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-49d83cf3-949c e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"45675d9f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"45675d9f\">The BMV-812 Smart is an upgraded version of the most popular battery monitor from Victron with a colour touchscreen, compatibility from 12 to 48 V and the same design as the BMV-712, ready to evolve with software updates. The full technical specifications, price and release date are yet to be announced. If you\u2019re interested, sign up and we\u2019ll be the first to let you know.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b170831 e-con e-atomic-element e-div-block-base e-default-div e-22aeadf3-4b55\" data-id=\"b170831\" data-element_type=\"e-div-block\" data-e-type=\"e-div-block\" data-interaction-id=\"b170831\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-kicker e-61367a72-d8fe e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2b93d57\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2b93d57\">Be among the first<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"3067871c\" class=\"e-2a658969-13da e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3067871c\">Are you interested in the BMV-812 Smart?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-3fcd2a0a-88bc e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"685f02e6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"685f02e6\">Drop us a line and we\u2019ll let you know as soon as Victron announces the price and availability. If you need a monitor straight away, the BMV-712 Smart is in stock.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c2e3410 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-3bd73078-760a\" data-id=\"2c2e3410\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2c2e3410\">\n    \t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:info@fvcomponentes.com?subject=Quiero%20info%20del%20Victron%20BMV-812%20Smart\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fvc-btn e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"2a1a7297\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2a1a7297\">\n\tI\u2019d like you to let me know\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/product\/battery-monitor-bmv-712-smart-victron\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"fvc-btn e-button-base e-default-a\" data-interaction-id=\"7a68c61\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7a68c61\">\n\tSee BMV-712 Smart\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"7e7b5332\" class=\"fvc-h2 e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7e7b5332\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dfcd605 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-base  e-7526ecb-de02\" style=\"--e-accordion-icon-rotation: 180deg;\" data-id=\"5dfcd605\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion\" data-interaction-id=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9fd3ac e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"4d9fd3ac\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"4d9fd3ac\" open name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f2cb42 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h  e--selected\" data-id=\"55f2cb42\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"55f2cb42\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be5602d e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"6be5602d\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"6be5602d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"35397adf\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"35397adf\">What is the Victron BMV-812 Smart?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-321e42da e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"321e42da\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"321e42da\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-296dc38d e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"296dc38d\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"296dc38d\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"206156f0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"206156f0\">This is the new battery monitor from Victron, the successor to the BMV series, featuring a colour touchscreen, compatible with 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems, and offering GX and VictronConnect connectivity.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e41a6c e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"43e41a6c\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"43e41a6c\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3889147a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"3889147a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"3889147a\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcb8d0b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"2bcb8d0b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"2bcb8d0b\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"26bb6b98\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"26bb6b98\">When will it go on sale and how much will it cost?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f897cb e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"32f897cb\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"32f897cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e7ee514 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"7e7ee514\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"7e7ee514\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"b1b7db5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b1b7db5\">Victron has not yet announced either the release date or the price. It was unveiled as a preview at METSTRADE 2026. If you get in touch, we\u2019ll let you know as soon as we have the details.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d62570 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"62d62570\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"62d62570\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c89a89 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"16c89a89\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"16c89a89\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-415cd308 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"415cd308\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"415cd308\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7cc8f0d7\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7cc8f0d7\">Can I replace my BMV-712 with the BMV-812?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e9022db e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"5e9022db\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"5e9022db\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98eb09b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"98eb09b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"98eb09b\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5f9219b3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5f9219b3\">Victron presents it as a direct replacement for the previous BMV models, with the compact design of the BMV-712. We will confirm the wiring and shunt details once the technical data sheet is published.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6caa9bc8 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"6caa9bc8\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"6caa9bc8\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c8b7cf e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"50c8b7cf\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"50c8b7cf\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f729e7 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"31f729e7\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"31f729e7\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5e2d85ea\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5e2d85ea\">Is it suitable for 48 V batteries?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751ccf78 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"751ccf78\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"751ccf78\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bbae774 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"2bbae774\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"2bbae774\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"7db51c8f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7db51c8f\">Yes, Victron states that it is compatible with 12, 24, 36 and 48 V systems.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21fec2b e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-base  fvc-alt\" data-id=\"21fec2b\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item\" data-interaction-id=\"21fec2b\" name=\"5dfcd605\">\n    <summary class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ec19fa e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-header-base  fvc-alt-h\" data-id=\"71ec19fa\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-header\" data-interaction-id=\"71ec19fa\">\n    <span class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5488810a e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-title-base\" data-id=\"5488810a\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-title\" data-interaction-id=\"5488810a\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-alt-t e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4a55217f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4a55217f\">Should I buy a BMV-712 now, or wait for the BMV-812?<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/span>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9e0008 e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-icon-base\" data-id=\"3f9e0008\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-icon\" data-interaction-id=\"3f9e0008\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/summary>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c7313c e-con e-atomic-element e-accordion-item-content-base  fvc-alt-c\" data-id=\"56c7313c\" data-element_type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-e-type=\"e-accordion-item-content\" data-interaction-id=\"56c7313c\">\n    \t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-p e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"be2a3d8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"be2a3d8\">If you need to start monitoring your battery straight away, the BMV-712 Smart is a tried-and-tested option that\u2019s available now. If you\u2019re not in a rush and would like a colour display, sign up for the BMV-812 alert.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"fvc-cap e-72a705d7-8053 e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2b4c4195\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2b4c4195\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victronenergy.com\/blog\/2026\/11\/05\/metstrade-amsterdam-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victron Energy, \u00abMetstrade Amsterdam 2026\u00bb (5 November 2026)<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marine-review.com\/2026\/11\/news\/victron-previews-koro-640-gx-s-and-bmv-812-smart-at-mets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine Review, \u00abVictron showcases the Koro 640 GX S and BMV-812 Smart at METS\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Victron BMV-812 Smart is the successor to the BMV-712: colour touchscreen, 12\u201348 V systems, alarms and GX and VictronConnect connectivity, all in the same compact design. What it offers and what remains to be seen.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1004],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manuales-tutoriales-solares"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45440"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45440\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45448,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45440\/revisions\/45448"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fvcomponentes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}