Note (Original review for main unit at end - most recent (about expansion batteries) top).4/14: Finally - Firmware Update Fixes External Battery IssueA few days ago Firmware 1.4.3 came out - looks like this has fixed the issue where when using the battery as an UPS and pull power for long periods of time then reconnect power - charging would refuse to happen unless one powered down/back up the external battery.Been using my C1000 + external battery now for awhile to power my office from 4pm - 9am (averaging 70% of the external battery to 100% of external battery). Been working great (got in the habit of manually pressing the external battery button to power it down/back on every morning - so it would charge at 9am - looks like I don't have to do any anymore). :DVery ... MoreNote (Original review for main unit at end - most recent (about expansion batteries) top).4/14: Finally - Firmware Update Fixes External Battery IssueA few days ago Firmware 1.4.3 came out - looks like this has fixed the issue where when using the battery as an UPS and pull power for long periods of time then reconnect power - charging would refuse to happen unless one powered down/back up the external battery.Been using my C1000 + external battery now for awhile to power my office from 4pm - 9am (averaging 70% of the external battery to 100% of external battery). Been working great (got in the habit of manually pressing the external battery button to power it down/back on every morning - so it would charge at 9am - looks like I don't have to do any anymore). :DVery happy with these batteries! Got my power setup for years to come.3/10: Latest UpdateExternal battery still needs me to press the main button on/off for charging to happen almost every day (running on batteries all night, then smart switch turns power back on, the unit won't charge till I turn on/off the expansion battery via front button), which is a little frustrating but not a deal breaker since it's right next to me. I bought a set of 120mm silent fans to cool both units, they seem to keep the fans off for the most part while running on battery or UPS pass through power (internal fans always run when charging - but very low). Most of my usage is <200w even during gaming nights. We'll see how it does in summer when my room gains 10-15F+.Been using this battery as an UPS offloading my entire office power from 4pm-9am with smart plugs. Very happy with it. Works well. Comforting knowing if we have another day or two power outage, I'll be able to keep everything running during then.3/3: Notes on Expansion Battery. Still Happy With Unit!Been using this device with a smart plug to automatically cut power at 4pm to 8am and for the most part it's been working flawlessly. Every few days it'll get in a weird super slow charging mode where it says remaining charge 4 days and never enter UPS mode (I use this as an UPS).Usually restarting the expansion battery works for it to "reset" and charge then enter UPS mode. Only a small inconvenience with the Expansion Battery (using it as an UPS).App is amazing. Batteries are amazing. Device works perfectly as a home office backup system. I plan on using this setup for a long time until a new battery technology comes out. Will report back if I ever get to use this thing in a long outage (powering the fridge, TV, other rooms).2/24: Expansion Battery QuirksNoticed some interesting behavior with the Expansion battery. If I plug the C1000 and the expansion battery into an outlet that fails to provide the power that the Anker C1000 is asking for, the entire thing goes into a weird passthrough mode and will refuse to charge (no matter how many times I plug/unplug from power) -- until I turn off the expansion battery and then turn it back on (lucky to figure this out). Initially I thought I broke it, but just turning off expansion battery (press holding expansion battery power button for a few seconds) and then back on returned charging to normal. I see how this has affected some other reviewers. Either removing the massive cable for a few seconds or pressing and holding the button on the front seems to fix this (until it happens again).I'm very happy with this setup and have been using it to offload my office power from 4pm to 8/9am very successfully. I usually get the expansion battery down to 22% with this setup. If I want to exercise the main unit's battery, I'll just press and hold power for 3 seconds on the expansion battery (no removal needed) and use the main unit for a night. Very convenient! (Using this as an UPS for my office - see below).2/22: Expansion Battery Arrives!Absolutely loving this thing. I'm using it to offload my office usage during peak hours (4-9pm). I've had no quirks at all, no complaints. So happy with it, I got the expendable battery (today in the mail).Cable for expendable battery is HUGE - almost doubles the width of the unit... It is not movable whatsoever, so consider that if you get it.When initially plugged into the main unit the expendable battery would only charge at 300w despite being set to 1000w (default). After it warmed up from 55F (shipping?) it started charging at the full rate - so there's definitely some battery management going on. With this thing I should be able to run my entire office for more than 24 hours easily.I bought a silent thin USB Desk fan (just for experimentation) - and this helps keep the unit 10-15F cooler and I never hear the fans, even if pulling close to 160w. We'll see how it does in the summer time.I sent in a suggestion to Anker asking them to include an option to log wattage draws/pulls since I use this as an UPS primarily. Also suggested a way to cap the battery % at 80% for longevity. They agreed and said they'd send it to their developers. (Coo...

Amazing Power - UPS Mode - Great Utility (Update)

Note (Original review for main unit at end - most recent (about expansion batteries) top).8/7/24: With everything automated I've had absolutely no complaints. For whatever reason power goes out at 7am now quite regularly for about 10-15 seconds - this battery keeps my office going like nothing happened. I continue to offload power during peak hours without even a thought (automated plugs scheduled to turn on/off). The Anker app continues to work amazingly. Couldn't ask for better. I rarely hear the fans unless it is charging (and even then it's not loud if you keep the charging around 400w).I did end up getting a C800 - just cuz I loved the 1000 so much. lol. I have it (acting as an UPS) for our ISP router and lamps in another room during peak hours - and it's a bit ... MoreNote (Original review for main unit at end - most recent (about expansion batteries) top).8/7/24: With everything automated I've had absolutely no complaints. For whatever reason power goes out at 7am now quite regularly for about 10-15 seconds - this battery keeps my office going like nothing happened. I continue to offload power during peak hours without even a thought (automated plugs scheduled to turn on/off). The Anker app continues to work amazingly. Couldn't ask for better. I rarely hear the fans unless it is charging (and even then it's not loud if you keep the charging around 400w).I did end up getting a C800 - just cuz I loved the 1000 so much. lol. I have it (acting as an UPS) for our ISP router and lamps in another room during peak hours - and it's a bit more mobile when I need power in places away from a plug. Also works nicely with the Anker App (both show up side by side).My little place is ready for the rain and storms this fall/winter! I am planning on using these batteries for their full lifespan or until something major comes out.6/3/24: Have had 0 problems with these batteries. Been using them almost every night to power my office from 4pm-9am. Excellent product - very happy with it. It's comforting knowing that I could power my place (fridge, internet, TV, computers) for at least 24 hours if we lose electricity again. Meanwhile, they function as power surge / protection and offload power to cheaper off hours (actually saving some money doing this - albeit very little but it's adding up every day). I bought some automated plugs that my phone turn on/off when it's 4pm-9am so I don't have to do anything to "offload" my power to cheaper times. LFP batteries are great - Anker is great. Hope y'all have a great 2024!4/14: Finally - Firmware Update Fixes External Battery IssueA few days ago Firmware 1.4.3 came out - looks like this has fixed the issue where when using the battery as an UPS and pull power for long periods of time then reconnect power - charging would refuse to happen unless one powered down/back up the external battery.Been using my C1000 + external battery now for awhile to power my office from 4pm - 9am (averaging 70% of the external battery to 100% of external battery). Been working great (got in the habit of manually pressing the external battery button to power it down/back on every morning - so it would charge at 9am - looks like I don't have to do any anymore). :DVery happy with these batteries! Got my power setup for years to come.3/10: Latest UpdateExternal battery still needs me to press the main button on/off for charging to happen almost every day (running on batteries all night, then smart switch turns power back on, the unit won't charge till I turn on/off the expansion battery via front button), which is a little frustrating but not a deal breaker since it's right next to me. I bought a set of 120mm silent fans to cool both units, they seem to keep the fans off for the most part while running on battery or UPS pass through power (internal fans always run when charging - but very low). Most of my usage is around 200w even during gaming nights. We'll see how it does in summer when my room gains 10-15F+.Been using this battery as an UPS offloading my entire office power from 4pm-9am with smart plugs. Very happy with it. Works well. Comforting knowing if we have another day or two power outage, I'll be able to keep everything running during then.3/3: Notes on Expansion Battery. Still Happy With Unit!Been using this device with a smart plug to automatically cut power at 4pm to 8am and for the most part it's been working flawlessly. Every few days it'll get in a weird super slow charging mode where it says remaining charge 4 days and never enter UPS mode (I use this as an UPS).Usually restarting the expansion battery works for it to "reset" and charge then enter UPS mode. Only a small inconvenience with the Expansion Battery (using it as an UPS).App is amazing. Batteries are amazing. Device works perfectly as a home office backup system. I plan on using this setup for a long time until a new battery technology comes out. Will report back if I ever get to use this thing in a long outage (powering the fridge, TV, other rooms).2/24: Expansion Battery QuirksNoticed some interesting behavior with the Expansion battery. If I plug the C1000 and the expansion battery into an outlet that fails to provide the power that the Anker C1000 is asking for, the entire thing goes into a weird passthrough mode and will refuse to charge (no matter how many times I plug/unplug from power) -- until I turn off the expansion battery and then turn it back on (lucky to figure this out). Initially I thought I broke it, but just turning off expansion battery (press holding expansion battery power button for a few seconds) and then back on returned charging to normal. I see how this has affected some other reviewers. Either removing the massive cable for a few seconds or pressing and holding the...

Anker Solix C1000 with Honda EU2200i for Outages

We have experienced multiple severe storms, including Harvey, Uri, and Beryl. These experiences have taught us the importance of preparedness, focusing on essential supplies rather than luxuries. A diverse power supply is also crucial.For brief power outages, our primary needs are lighting, ventilation, and security. The Anker Solix C1000 UPS effectively meets these requirements, powering an LED light, pedestal fan, and Ring alarm base station. This eliminates the need for a gas generator in such instances.While the Solix C1000 can accommodate higher-wattage appliances, we prioritize energy conservation during outages. Given the unreliability of internet service during power disruptions, powering a home router is generally inefficient.For cooking, we rely on a ... MoreWe have experienced multiple severe storms, including Harvey, Uri, and Beryl. These experiences have taught us the importance of preparedness, focusing on essential supplies rather than luxuries. A diverse power supply is also crucial.For brief power outages, our primary needs are lighting, ventilation, and security. The Anker Solix C1000 UPS effectively meets these requirements, powering an LED light, pedestal fan, and Ring alarm base station. This eliminates the need for a gas generator in such instances.While the Solix C1000 can accommodate higher-wattage appliances, we prioritize energy conservation during outages. Given the unreliability of internet service during power disruptions, powering a home router is generally inefficient.For cooking, we rely on a single-burner propane stove. Our food storage strategy emphasizes non-perishable items such as dry goods and canned foods. We also maintain a supply of bottled water.To address extended power outages or localized heating/cooling needs, the Honda EU2200i generator is indispensable. By pre-positioning fuel in vehicles, we ensure a reliable power source for the gas generator or potential evacuation. We tested the Anker Solix C1000's ability to be charged from gas generator while simultaneously powering multiple devices. This enhances its utility.Due to the frequent inclement weather associated with power outages in our region, solar panels are not a power source in our emergency plan.Our vehicle, can transport the Anker Solix C1000 and Honda EU2200i for emergencies or camping.The mobile apps for both Anker C1000 and Honda EU2200i are fantastic to see how much is being generated by gas generator and how much is getting pumped/charged into Anker C1000 while how much is consumed out of Anker C1000.I would strongly recommend Anker Solix C1000 !

Great power generator

I wanted to try this as a replacement for a gas generator I have that I just put our fridges on. This works amazingly. I’ve used this to be able to run my work from home desk and setup for about 3 days before needing to be charged again. The battery capacity is good and works well for my needs. The screen is grams and having the app allows you to see how much power things are using. I love how versatile this is to just be able to bring around the house to plug things in when I need to. I don’t have to run a long extension cord anymore for my fridge in the basement or run a loud and smelly old gas generator. These frequently go on sale and are a great grab for the 700 price point. You can use this for anything. I even was able to get a solar panel to charge this. ... MoreI wanted to try this as a replacement for a gas generator I have that I just put our fridges on. This works amazingly. I’ve used this to be able to run my work from home desk and setup for about 3 days before needing to be charged again. The battery capacity is good and works well for my needs. The screen is grams and having the app allows you to see how much power things are using. I love how versatile this is to just be able to bring around the house to plug things in when I need to. I don’t have to run a long extension cord anymore for my fridge in the basement or run a loud and smelly old gas generator. These frequently go on sale and are a great grab for the 700 price point. You can use this for anything. I even was able to get a solar panel to charge this. While it does take a long time (somewhat because of the area I live in) it does work great with a 100w solar panel. If you don’t have a solar panel it can charge up to 1000w with the included cable, you can adjust that in the app. I keep it at 600w charging and it takes about 2h from dead to full which is great. I would buy this again or buy a larger one for my home in the future when I have the budget.

Powering my Northstar SC 650 truck camper

Update:Returned home after a 30 day trip back in May 2024, traveling from NC to upstate NY in our northstar SC 650,. We used this the Solix C1000 with the expansion battery everyday. Although It won't power our rooftop AC, it powered everything else. Came in super handy during quiet hours when we wanted to use our microwave, or keurig coffee maker and so on. We do carry a generator on board so at the end of everyday around 4-6 pm, we would start our generator and backcharge our entire system. Our onboard solar system would charge our "house battery" but the generator would top off the anker system in about 1-1.5 hours depending on how much power was drawn off the system. We keep the system in our camper and backpower through the shore power hookup. It worked ... MoreUpdate:Returned home after a 30 day trip back in May 2024, traveling from NC to upstate NY in our northstar SC 650,. We used this the Solix C1000 with the expansion battery everyday. Although It won't power our rooftop AC, it powered everything else. Came in super handy during quiet hours when we wanted to use our microwave, or keurig coffee maker and so on. We do carry a generator on board so at the end of everyday around 4-6 pm, we would start our generator and backcharge our entire system. Our onboard solar system would charge our "house battery" but the generator would top off the anker system in about 1-1.5 hours depending on how much power was drawn off the system. We keep the system in our camper and backpower through the shore power hookup. It worked flawlessly for the entire trip. It's pretty handy given the weight, I put the main system where we want it and then stack the auxiliary battery and hook them together with the provided cord.No regrets on this purchase to date.The C1000 and BP 1000 work well for our specific needs and physically handling the system wrt weight is just right!Hope this update helps someone out who is looking for a similar system for a similar application.After purchasing the solix C1000 and then partnering it with the BP1000, I have doubled the output watts I desire to power my northstar sc650 truck camper over a longer offgrid experience.Although I've not tested it on a multi day trip yet, but testing over several hours and running the things I normally would on shore power, I am extremely happy with what it can now power over extended periods of time.Literally running multiple items from our microwave, furnace, hot water heater, and more, when plugged into the surge pad socket with a 15 amp cord I am essentially runningeverything I need when I need it.The BP1000 discharges first and then will consume power from the C1000 and Vice-versa when charging the system back up.I believe that the system is setup this way so that the user will always have control over power charging and dischargingThe system does not have a pass through charge function but rather works like a UPS system in the sense that when plugged into shore power and backcharging, if power is needed to run something, the system will stop charging and immediately switch into ups mode and power what you need in the moment.Our plan is to use this system in campgrounds during quiet hours when gas generators cannot be used.Based on our particular wants & needs, I Would highly recommend.I wanted something small but that packed a high watt output when I need it.So far, so good. Boondocking in my northstar truck camper I am able to backpower the entire camper with the Solix C1000 for about a 24 hour period.This depends of course on what I am running. Occasional microwave oven use, my fridge on propane setting, lights, water pump, even the hot water heater and hot air furnace, again, limited high use items.Only used so far on 2 overnight trips.Next morning I use an 1800-2200 watt generator to power the anker back to full from about 15% only drawing a set watt charge of about 750. The generators rpm only increase a little bit and the anker is charged in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.I could increase my charge watts to 1000 and be done inside of 50 minutes or less but I want to break the unit in several charge cycles first and I like running my generator on eco mode.The anker is not heavy at only 28 lbs and I can set it up on my campers kitchen counter or just about anyplace else inside my rig.I bought it for $650 from amazon, anker Direct, and it shipped to my house in under 5 days and came in just under $700 total, a great buy in my opinion.I am looking to eventually buy the expansion battery to give more power in depth but am in no rush at this point.I am 100% satisfied with this small yet powerful unit. It definitely lives up to what it says it can do, also, the app is simply incredible.Great job to the folks at anker.Highly recommended, just do your homework on what you plan to use it for.I've been a goal zero fan for years but it's the older led acid yeti 400 and 1250 units.Great products and they still work great, I also have the ego nexus system and run 7.5 amp batteries on it, again, great units all around but this anker system takes the cake.Size, weight, power output, and charge times is what sold me!!Happy shopping.

Product seems very good, but be aware of its limitations

I ordered the C1000 + 200W solar panel bundle, which seemed like a great deal. The gear arrived ahead of schedule. No damage, all good.But when I unpacked the solar panel it had a VERY strong mildew odor. It's noticeable ten feet away from the panel. There's no sign of mildew on the outside - it's coming from inside the panel assembly. This suggest some moisture was still present in the panel when it was packed. But the panel does work.My concern with this is mildew on the panel's internal electrical parts could lead to corrosion and eventually premature failure of the panel. So I opened a support ticket with Anker requesting a replacement panel. They sent a canned response asking me to supply information about the issue, including a video. I am not skilled enough ... MoreI ordered the C1000 + 200W solar panel bundle, which seemed like a great deal. The gear arrived ahead of schedule. No damage, all good.But when I unpacked the solar panel it had a VERY strong mildew odor. It's noticeable ten feet away from the panel. There's no sign of mildew on the outside - it's coming from inside the panel assembly. This suggest some moisture was still present in the panel when it was packed. But the panel does work.My concern with this is mildew on the panel's internal electrical parts could lead to corrosion and eventually premature failure of the panel. So I opened a support ticket with Anker requesting a replacement panel. They sent a canned response asking me to supply information about the issue, including a video. I am not skilled enough to photograph a nasty smell so how am I supposed to supply that. Lol. Meanwhile Anker has not responded in any way except for the original canned email. They have been useless.Nothing I try seems to reduce or eliminate the mildew smell. So I guess since the panel works, I'm stuck with that.Seems to be a very good product except for the rank smell from the panel. Forget getting any assistance or even an explanation from Anker Support on an issue like that.The panel is sitting ten feet from me right now and I can smell mildew.EDIT: Anker Support did eventually reach out to me and offered to replace the panel. The replacement arrived 8 days after I returned the original one. The new panel seems to be a later revision of the one I returned.This one doesn't have even a hint of mildew smell. Yay.It's a partly cloudy day here with lots of full sun breaks. I'm getting a steady 180W of charging from the panel during sun breaks, with occasional peaks >200W. Angle & orientation are obviously very important to getting the best out of it so every half hour or so I adjust the position for optimal sun exposure.The panel is VERY sensitive to even the lightest cloud cover. Output falls seriously. But with full sun it delivers what is promised.The overall capacity of the unit is not sufficient to run anything that draws a lot of power for a long time. I'm thinking of a 2nd 200W panel and the expansion battery.The C1000(X) seems to be performing very well. No glitches to report. The app seems to work well too.I'm raising my rating from 3 stars to 4 stars because everything is working as promised. Just don't be overly optimistic about how long a package of this size can power your "everything". Charge your phone dozens of times? Yes. Run your computer, internet system, and maybe a couple appliances like say a TV? Runtime will be relatively limited.All in all I'm happy - got what I paid for.

Second time purchasing Anker Solix C1000 - this time with BP1000 expansion

I bought my first Anker Solix C1000 a few weeks ago. The second unit I bought about a week later, with an expansion battery pack. On the app it says Solix C1000X, although I bought the C1000. Not sure what the difference is, but they seem identical. I came across Anker Solix as I was researching for a good replacement uninterruptible power system (UPS) option for my network/audio/video "cabinet", which has high end network gear, PoE video security setup, as well as audio/video equipment. Works perfectly. So I bought a second unit with the expansion pack to have available for any critical power needs around the house in case of power outages or other outdoor needs. Works great as well. The battery pack is easy to connect and is seen in the app, with its own charge ... MoreI bought my first Anker Solix C1000 a few weeks ago. The second unit I bought about a week later, with an expansion battery pack. On the app it says Solix C1000X, although I bought the C1000. Not sure what the difference is, but they seem identical. I came across Anker Solix as I was researching for a good replacement uninterruptible power system (UPS) option for my network/audio/video "cabinet", which has high end network gear, PoE video security setup, as well as audio/video equipment. Works perfectly. So I bought a second unit with the expansion pack to have available for any critical power needs around the house in case of power outages or other outdoor needs. Works great as well. The battery pack is easy to connect and is seen in the app, with its own charge state and temperature readings. I set the unit timeout to never, just to see how it behaves. It has been sitting unused for almost two weeks now, with no power loss at all.I have my units set to the lowest charging power (200W), especially when using as an always-plugged-in UPS since I don't need the unit to ultra-fast charge up again. No need to stress the batteries to charge quickly. Also, after some research, always being plugged in and charged to 100% doesn't seem to be as big an issue with LiFePo4 batteries as it is with typical Li-Ion. What I myself will be doing though is, a slow drain every so often, and let it run down to 60% or so. Then plug it back in to recharge with the slowest charging rate. I feel that this should keep the batteries healthy. But take that for what it's worth, and do your own research.. I definitely recommend Anker Solix.

Solix C1000(X) Meeting All Expectations

I purchased this product after many hours of researching alt power sources and UPS functions. This unit met my financial options and provided the widest range of possibilities in that power strata. My goal is to take most of my office equipment off-grid during the day and utilize the Solix C1000X as my power source during my workday. I connected the Solix to a heavy duty timer and set the timer to come on at 1:00 a.m. and remain on for 1 hour to recharge the Solix. I am currently running my Dell laptop, three external speakers, two LED desk lamps, my Dell monitor, my ring light, my camera, and my Echo Dot with clock on power from the Solix. After the first week of operation, I extended the timer hour "on" to 2:30 a.m. I found that if the Solix dropped to below 20% ... MoreI purchased this product after many hours of researching alt power sources and UPS functions. This unit met my financial options and provided the widest range of possibilities in that power strata. My goal is to take most of my office equipment off-grid during the day and utilize the Solix C1000X as my power source during my workday. I connected the Solix to a heavy duty timer and set the timer to come on at 1:00 a.m. and remain on for 1 hour to recharge the Solix. I am currently running my Dell laptop, three external speakers, two LED desk lamps, my Dell monitor, my ring light, my camera, and my Echo Dot with clock on power from the Solix. After the first week of operation, I extended the timer hour "on" to 2:30 a.m. I found that if the Solix dropped to below 20% remaining power, it was taking just until about 2:05 a.m. to fully recharge, thus the extension of charging time. I have most of the items running through a power strip and that is what is plugged into the Solix. The power adapter for my laptop is the exception as is the subwoofer for my sound system. Looking at the image, the woofer is the left most plug, then the power strip, and finally the power adapter for my laptop. I reset the display screen on the Solix to be on for 1 minute rather than 30 secs so I can watch how the power usage changes as I power on and off the different items. Unsurprisingly, the monitor is the biggest drain on the battery. I haven't exceeded 54 watts at any given time since this experiment started. I probably could plug additional items into the battery unit and will probably do so looking for the maximum benefit. In summary, I've taken 8 items/appliances off the electric grid. The Solix is powered on the grid for only 1.5 hours out of 24 hours. I haven't received an electric bill yet so it will be interesting to see if I realize any net savings on my power bill. An unintended consequence of this experiment has been that I'm much more conscious of the power I use and I tend to tur off things that I would previously just let go to sleep and use a smaller amount of power.