Carefree Connects (BT12)

Carefree Connects (BT12)

For 12V Carefree Awnings

41 ratings
55 reviews
Free

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Released
February 16, 2018
Updated
March 12, 2024

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Wirelessly control your 12V Carefree awning with this app. Extend, retract, and stop your awning, adjust LED brightness, and manage motion sensor sensitivity for optimal protection. Simple pairing makes setup a breeze.

✓Wireless awning control
✓Extend, retract, and stop awning
✓Adjust LED brightness
✓Motion sensor sensitivity adjustment
✓Real-time awning operation
✓Pairing with control module
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What users say about Carefree Connects (BT12)

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What's New in Carefree Connects (BT12)

2.4.5

March 12, 2024

Awning controls bug fixes.

User reviews

Awful

The app obscures the 2 micro adjustment buttons at the bottom of the screen and makes them hard to operate. When it does operate, most of the time they don’t do anything.

Move the stupid buttons

Can’t close the app without causing the awning to roll up the wrong way. This is an easy fix - just make some of the buttons smaller and then move them up a little. iPhone 16 Pro Max.

It works!

Just tried the app on an iPhone 15pro and it works fine. It remembers the last setting when you extract. It also has micro adjustment buttons so I can get my side antiflap poles into the holes in the boom.
The led dim function doesn’t seem to work though hence 4 stars.

The over extend bug is back 23/22024

App hung after I went back into the app. It tried to extend my awning after it had already been extended.

Going downhill fast

The app used to support turning off/on the LED lights, and adjusting the intensity. This feature has been mysteriously removed. Called the support line, waited for a very very long time as usual, only to be told "we are working on it". No app updates in over 2 months. How hard can it be to put a feature back that you already had code and support for? Between this, and the endless recalls on Winnebago-installed Carefree awnings, I cannot recommend this company at all.
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Reported Bugs

68 issues

Obscures micro adjustment buttons

Bug

Buttons hard to operate

Bug

Buttons often do nothing

Bug

Can't close app without awning issue

Bug

Over extend bug

Bug

LED dim function not working

Bug

LED control removed

Bug

Random pairing

Bug

Periodic beep

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Poorly engineered

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No awning light controls

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No awning light dimming

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App failed to work

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Doesn't work with Apple products

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Obsolete for newer iPhones

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Over extends awning on swipe up

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No awnings found on iPhone 12

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Does not connect to iPhone 13plus

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App needs updates for iPhones

Bug

Retracts/extends awning when closing app

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Over extends beyond lockout

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Broke awning/burned motor

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Screen background too dark

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Won't connect after firmware update

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Firmware update disabled awning controls

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App no longer works

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Fine adjustments sometimes available

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Cant close app without awning issue

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Over extends awning

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App not working, unable to pair

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Awning cannot be found

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Won't connect to new awning

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Useless app

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Buttons need attention

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Starts retracting when closing app

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Scroll screen for nudge buttons

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A lot of problems

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Awning lights stuck on minimum intensity

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Fails to detect awning

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Doesn't work with latest iOS update

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Swiping up to close retracts awning

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Closing app triggers awning roll out

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Lights turn off after 2 min

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Awning not found

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Not compatible with later phones

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No longer works iOS 14.2

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App is a big PITA

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Remote working, app not pairing

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Awning extends too far on its own

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Finicky pairing mode

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New version doesn’t connect

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Awning disappeared after update

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Overextend and damage awning

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Malfunctioning after update

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Cannot operate awning

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Update creates bugs

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Cannot find BT12

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App doesn’t connect

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Buttons disappear off screen

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Screen doesn’t fit properly

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Unpaired from awning

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Cannot access settings menu

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Update no good

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Nonfunctional after update

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New version unusable

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Fine adjustment buttons don’t work

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Bottom of screen cut off

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Micro adjustment buttons extend/retract fully

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Requested Features

8 requests

Make buttons smaller and move them up

Feature

Fix LED dim function

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Restore LED light control

Feature

Update app for newer iPhones

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Fix UI for screen real estate

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Improve pairing mode

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Fix bugs for iPhones

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Make screen background contrast better

Feature

FAQ

What does the Carefree Connects app do?

The Carefree Connects app provides wireless control for 12V Carefree awnings. You can extend, retract, and stop the awning, control the brightness of compatible LED lighting, and adjust the sensitivity of the optional motion sensor.

How do I pair the app with my awning?

Pairing is simple. After installing the Wireless Awning Control Module and optional Motion Sensor on your awning, use the awning power switch and extend/retract button to initiate pairing mode. Your smart device will then detect the awning for connection.

Can I control RGB LED lighting with this app?

No, this app only works with solid colored LED lighting. It does not support the control of RGB LED lighting systems.

What is the motion sensor feature?

The optional BT Motion Sensor detects wind or inclement weather. If sustained motion is detected, it will automatically retract the awning to protect it. The app will notify you when the sensor has been triggered.

Is this app compatible with all Carefree awnings?

This app is specifically designed for 12V Carefree awnings that are equipped with the Carefree Connects Wireless Awning Control System and the BT12 module.