How does GOS handle Location

hardtimes

Recently installed some solar backup stuff that basically works just fine without using the vendor app. I had not planned on using the app but now would like to see some of the data.

I installed the app and started the sign-up but it will not go past GPS location (I have Location turned off). I don't see why a company would want the exact location of my solar system. They can get local-time from the phone (9a) so it can't be about sunrise etc.

Does (or, can) GOS do anything about masking that GPS location?

{EDIT} Just reading about the GOS Network location. We are out in the boonies with only one tower out here so there are no other towers to approximate from.

Thanks

de0u

hardtimes If you are willing to share your location, you could try installing the GPSTest app and standing outside for a bit to get a lock. If you don't want to share your location, perhaps the app will set up while you are away from home?

hardtimes

de0u
Thanks, not keen of providing my home address to a Chinese company. I could set it up somewhere else but I'd have to disassemble the large controller (140-lbs) and take with me.

Having written that, I will check their website and see if they have a small thingy that uses the same app. I can take that to town and then return the small thingy. Some solar stuff has stand-alone communication boxes for older controllers. Might get lucky.

Only thing being, the app may want to check the GPS Location every time it is used. Curses, foiled again. :)

Thinking even more about it, I may be able build an Arduino thingy that monitors several cables. I have a Fluke clip-on current meter that measures DC-current, so will look into how that is done and maybe write my own data tracking system.