KBMS is a mobile app to monitor and configure KiloVault HLX+ LiFePO4 batteries. It is a replacement for the now defunct KiloVault app. It is free and open source. KBMS
KBMS is still in its early stages and hasn't been released to the general public yet but there are test versions available if you'd like to help with testing.
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The app is now available on Apple Test Flight for public testing.
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Install Apple Test Flight on your iOS device
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On your device, add yourself to the tester team
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Once you accept, Test Flight will install the latest version of KBMS
[!TIP] If you have any questions or feedback please post to Discussions
The app currently is in Closed Testing which is invite only. We're waiting for review to move to Open testing. ETA mid August 2026.
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Add yourself to the testers list
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Install the Android test build
- You will receive a link to download and install the application using the Google Play Store.
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Run the app
- On first startup, you will be prompted to Allow Bluetooth Location Services which is needed for the app to connect to a battery. We do not collect location information.
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Information and error messages will popup at the bottom of the screen. The two most common are Bluetooth is Unavailable and Can't connect to device. If you can't connect to a nearby battery or it doesn't show up when scanning on the Devices tab, try turning Bluetooth off and on again.
If you still need help, try reading the Discussions for answers to similar questions. If all else fails, post a question to Discussions and attach your log.
If all else fails, go to Settings, change the Log Level to Info or Debug, reproduce the error, and Share the logs on the discussion group. Screenshots of the issue also help a lot!
- Artwork
Icons, splash screens, graphs...all are welcome. Submit a pull request or post to the discussion group.
- Translations
Internationalization is on the short term roadmap. We'll need help translating text and icons.
- Development
This is an Expo project created with create-expo-app and written in Typescript. Pull the repo and build using standard Expo tools. Submit a pull request with new features and fixes. If you need help with architecture, post questions in the discussions.
Join our community of developers and battery owners.