# Surge Guard

> Remote RV power monitoring and troubleshooting tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Southwire Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-guard/id1622872744 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Southwire Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/440338423)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.51/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-guard/id1622872744/reviews.md

## What is Surge Guard?

Now you can easily access everything you need to know about your Surge Guard, wherever your adventures lead you.
   • Easily monitor the power to your RV
   • See errors in real-time
   • Know when your power will be restored
   • Understand and track error history
   • Easily access troubleshooting and how-to guides

## Key features

- Monitor RV power
- Real-time error alerts
- Power restoration estimates
- Error history tracking
- Troubleshooting guides

## What do users think of Surge Guard?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works when firmware updated
- 👍 Convenient status view inside RV
- 👍 Responsive support team (for some)

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on pairing
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 Incorrect/no power data displayed
- 🐛 RV shows as powered down
- 🐛 Firmware update required (inconvenient)
- 🐛 Device not connecting
- 🐛 Incorrect device identification
- 🐛 Basic interface and information
- 🐛 No history of issues with date/time
- 🐛 Bluetooth not enabled as advertised
- 🐛 Paid for feature not working
- 🐛 Unit not connecting to app
- 🐛 Display issues on surge protector

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to connect
- Bluetooth won't connect
- Device not connecting to app
- App shows RV as powered down
- App shows no power usage or data
- App identifies device incorrectly (e.g., 34951 as 34931)
- No pairing code displayed
- App shows L2 data only
- App does not show L1 data
- App shows 'No BLE PEERS'
- App says RV power is off
- App connects but doesn't show correct information
- App shows zero values
- App crashes upon pairing attempt on latest iOS
- Firmware update required for connectivity
- App doesn't connect even when close to device

**Most requested features**

- Log energy use by day/date
- Note power interruptions without new session
- Display date and time for detected issues in history log
- App can update firmware
- Record and display history of monitored parameters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-guard/id1622872744/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Still broken

*2026-01-24, version 1.0.6*

App doesn’t work.

### 2/5 — Should log energy use per session but doesn’t

*2025-10-27*

^

Also my display on surge protector has multiple columns missing in the dot matrix so I had to guess the final 2 digits on the pairing. 

But to improve this app and make it worthwhile it should log the energy used by day/date of start and number of days used. It should note when power is interrupted but not create a new session if the disconnect is less than ~60 minutes.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-10-22*

It will connect but doesn’t show the correct information

### 1/5 — Bluetooth won’t connect

*2025-09-26*

Can’t provide a proper review because the SurgeGuard will not connect to the app on my iPhone. I followed the instructions in the app. Kindly provide guidance so I can use what I paid for.

### 1/5 — not helpful

*2025-08-02, version 1.0.6*

just not helpful at all 😭 nothing showed up at all lmaoo

### 1/5 — Junk

*2025-08-01, version 1.0.6*

The RV dealership sells these and recommended it , I purchased because was supposed to be blue tooth well as the other reviews it doesn’t connect spent plenty of money on something that doesn’t do as advertised I don’t recommend this product.The best part is the company does nothing to help or rectify the issue

### 1/5 — Junk

*2025-05-27*

The RV dealership sells these and recommended it , I purchased because was supposed to be blue tooth well as the other reviews it doesn’t connect spent plenty of money on something that doesn’t do as advertised I don’t recommend this product.

### 1/5 — Bluetooth Inop

*2025-04-04, version 1.0.6*

The Bluetooth will not connect on my 34951.  No way to update firmware. Nice idea but doesn’t work!

### 1/5 — App not working

*2025-03-27, version 1.0.6*

Will not connect

### 1/5 — Pain in the butt to work with

*2025-02-03, version 1.0.4*

The app when it you can get it connected and when it works is ok. The interface is ok but basic information. Looking for a history of issues for troubleshooting gives a fault but no date/time of when it occurs. When the time comes to rep it I will be looking elsewhere.

## Frequently asked questions about Surge Guard

### What does the Surge Guard app do?

The Surge Guard app allows you to easily monitor the power status of your RV remotely. You can see real-time error alerts, know when your power is expected to be restored, and access your power error history.

### What are the key features of the Surge Guard app?

Key features include easily monitoring your RV's power, seeing errors in real-time, knowing estimated power restoration times, understanding and tracking error history, and accessing troubleshooting and how-to guides.

### Is the Surge Guard app free to use?

Yes, the Surge Guard app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What kind of information can I get about my RV's power?

You can monitor your RV's power levels, receive immediate alerts for any errors, get an estimate for when your power will be restored, and review past error incidents. The app also provides access to helpful guides for troubleshooting.

### Who is the Surge Guard app designed for?

This app is designed for RV owners who want a convenient way to keep track of their vehicle's power status, receive timely alerts, and access support resources directly from their mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2025-02-26

Behind the scenes update.

### 1.0.4 — 2023-07-06

Behind the scenes enhancements.

### 1.0.3 — 2023-05-03

Fixes crash when pairing to device on iOS 16.4.1

### 1.0.2 — 2023-04-20

Fixes around user agreement and font sizes.

### 1.0.1 — 2023-04-01

Fixed user agreement screen bug.
Fixed font issue.

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