EasyStart

The app is disappointing to me. You only get real time data on the current start up once the OD unit is energized. There is no history to look back to see if the device continues to work as it did from new. Connection via Bluetooth only, so you have to be close to the unit to get the data. I would hope a future update would give you the ability to see maybe the last 5 starts. As for the functionality of the device, it does do what they claim. Installed on a 3 1/2 ton Trane XR14 heat pump. The 1st start my Fluke read 47 max amps and by the 5th start was 29 max amps. I do like how it allows for the condenser fan to start 1st, then compressor starts roughly 5 seconds later. I’m hopeful it extends the life of the unit.

Other soft start units don't have any connectivity. The app is basic. Like others say, when the AC shuts off, so does the EasyStart and so does the connection and the data is not saved, either. Screenshot away, folks. The Bluetooth range is weak and, of course, next to zero (but still usable) if you mount the EasyStart inside the AC panel. It's useful for monitoring the initial learning and troubleshooting, but don't expect it to be an always-on IoT type of experience.

The app, itself, works well. Being able to see real time status of the air conditioner is nice, BUT the fact that the app shows there are faults, but doesn’t tell you what the faults are, is extremely unhelpful. There is an option to send the fault log to the developer, and I assume they will tell you what the faults are, but it would be much more useful to have the app just show you what they are…. If it can determine and log that there are faults, there’s no reason why it can’t tell you what they are.