# Carefree Connects (BT12) — For 12V Carefree Awnings

> Mobile app for wireless control of 12V Carefree awnings and LED lighting. (iPhone/iPad app by Carefree/Scott Fetzer Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carefree-connects-bt12/id1274560965 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carefree/Scott Fetzer Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274551148)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carefree-connects-bt12/id1274560965/reviews.md

## What is Carefree Connects (BT12)?

Overview:
The Carefree Connects mobile app gives you complete wireless control of your 12V Carefree awning using Carefree’s new Wireless Awning Control System 

With the new Carefree Connects Wireless Awning Control System from Carefree of Colorado, you are now able to fully control your awning via the Carefree Mobile app on your favorite smart device.  No longer do you have to get up from your comfy chair to open and close the awning or to adjust the brightness of the LED lighting.  You can even control the sensitivity of your awning’s Motion Sensor for maximum protection during periods of inclement weather.

Pairing with the Carefree Connects BT12 Wireless Awing Control Module:
Pairing the Carefree Mobile app with your hardware is very simple.  Once the Control Module and Motion Sensor (if you choose this option) are installed on your awning you can now pair your smart device.  Simply use the awning power switch and the extend/retract button to initiate the pairing mode and your device will detect your awning for pairing. 

Extension, Retraction, Stopping & Bumping:
The Carefree Connects Mobile app allows you to quickly and easily extend, retract and stop your awning in real-time.  There are also buttons to slightly adjust the awning in or out to orient the awning perfectly for accessories such as LED lighting, SunBlockers or Rooms.  No longer do you have to climb back into your RV to control your awning.  You can do it from anywhere around your RV using your smart phone or tablet!

Controlling Your LED Lighting:
The Carefree Connects Mobile app allows you full control of your solid colored LED lighting (does not work with RGB LED lighting).  In real-time you are able to turn on, turn off and adjust the brightness of your awning’s LEDs directly from your smart device.  

Motion Sensor Sensitivity Adjustments:
A key feature of the Carefree Connects Wireless Awning Control System is the optional BT Motion Sensor.  This sensor is used to detect motion from wind or inclement weather and upon detection of sustained motion the sensor will trigger the awning to retract immediately.  The app will offer a warning to you that the awning motion sensor was triggered and that your awning retracted to protect it from these conditions.  

In the settings section of the Carefree Connects Mobile app, you will see a slider that allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the motion sensor.  Range is 1 -  5 with 1 being the least sensitive (would require more sustained motion to close) and 5 being the most sensitive (would require less sustained motion to close). This allows you to better optimize the motion sensor for each campsite you visit along with the daily conditions so the awning will for sure close when it needs to and will remain open during periods of lighter wind or rain where it can still remain open safely.

Advanced Settings:
When the BT Motion sensor is enabled and active the app will detect the motion sensor and display the connected module’s details in a table in the settings of the Carefree Connects Mobile app.  If for any reason your sensor is lost or the battery is dead, the app will send a notification that the motion sensor is not found or connected.  

The settings tab will also show you if the ignition lock is enabled/disabled and what version of the app and firmware are installed.

## Key features

- Wireless awning control
- Extend, retract, and stop awning
- Adjust LED brightness
- Motion sensor sensitivity adjustment
- Real-time awning operation
- Pairing with control module

## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carefree-connects-bt12/id1274560965/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-07-03, version 2.4.5*

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.

### 1/5 — Move the stupid buttons

*2024-11-07, version 2.4.5*

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.

### 4/5 — It works!

*2024-08-17, version 2.4.5*

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.

### 1/5 — The over extend bug is back 23/22024

*2024-02-22, version 2.4.1*

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

### 1/5 — Going downhill fast

*2023-11-20, version 2.3.12*

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.

### 1/5 — LED Control

*2023-10-17, version 2.3.12*

What happened to the ability to control the lights with the app?  I now have no way of turning the lights on.

### 2/5 — Random pairing and still periodic beep

*2023-10-03, version 2.3.12*

Keeps saying it doesn’t see the awning yet controls it and replaced motion batteries and still get beeps. Pull breaker like many others. Basically poorly engineered

### 1/5 — No awning light controls on the app

*2023-09-27, version 2.3.12*

I can no longer control the awning light via the app neither on my phone or tablet pls fix I use to be able to I have deleted and reinstalled but still not able to

### 2/5 — Closing App on Iphone 13

*2023-09-23, version 2.3.12*

Closing app problems are fixed but now no awning light dimming available

### 1/5 — No led dimmer

*2023-09-23, version 2.3.12*

This app was good then started playing up. Reset everything and dimmer option is gone how stupid.

## Frequently asked questions about Carefree Connects (BT12)

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.5 — 2024-03-12

Awning controls bug fixes.

### 2.4.1 — 2024-02-21

Fixes LED controls bug on some awning versions.
Technician Mode enhancements.

### 2.3.12 — 2023-08-24

Fixes bug on iPads

### 2.3.11 — 2023-08-24

Connected awnings on home screen show motion sensor connectivity.
Saved awning shows time left while in pairing mode.
Updated compatibility for modern iOS device gestures.
Improve Bluetooth scanning for available awnings and connection to saved awnings.
Improved firmware update reliability.

### 2.2.6 — 2022-09-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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