Mobile Link connectivity devices and controller compatibility 

Mobile Link connectivity devices connect generators to the internet to allow users to monitor them remotely. For more information, see: What are the available Mobile Link subscription plans? 

Most current Generac home standby generators come with a factory-installed Mobile Link connectivity device. However, homeowners may want to add or swap devices. The Connectivity Cellular Accessory device provides network connectivity for some generator models manufactured before 2018. Also, end users can install this device on newer generators. The Connectivity cellular accessory has functionality to use the cellular networks with the ability to enable Wi-Fi back up.  

Reasons an owner may want to swap connectivity devices:

• Swap from a Wi-Fi device to a cellular device due to home network reliability issues
• Swap from a cellular device to a Wi-Fi device due to poor cellular coverage in their region
• Install a Mobile Link device on an older generator with a compatible controller. Generator compatibility varies; see below for more information.
  
  See here for more information about the connectivity devices. 

 

Generator control panel and Mobile Link connectivity device compatibility
Generator compatibility varies depending on the generator's age and control panel model. See below for more information. Refer to the generator's product manual to identify the control panel type and determine which connectivity devices are compatible. While 2018 and newer air-cooled generators have Evo 2 controllers with Wi-Fi chips installed standard from the factory, owners with an older generator may want to swap or upgrade connectivity devices. 

Discontinued Notice: The 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi/Ethernet aftermarket accessories have been discontinued. Upgrading to the Connectivity Cellular Accessory is recommended for users who wish to add connectivity to their generator or users experiencing ongoing connectivity issues. It is compatible with more generators and uses multiple carrier networks to offer greater coverage. Basic (free) and Premium cellular plans are available for users of this device. See here to upgrade: Connectivity Cellular Accessory.

Requirements for Mobile Link device installation

Determine generator production date: Look for the generator's production date on the generator data tag. See How can I find out the year my generator was made? for more information.

Compatibility quick reference

Note: The Connectivity Cellular Accessory supports the same controllers as the 4G LTE Cellular Device, and also supports the Power Zone 410 controller.

Panel	Wi-Fi Onboard	Wi-Fi/Ethernet	Cellular
HSB 2008	No	No	Yes
HSB 2009	No	No	Yes
HSB 2010	No	Yes	Yes
QT 2010	No	Yes	Yes
HSB 2013	No	Yes	Yes
VSCF HSB 2013	No	Yes	Yes
CD/CPL 2013 Commercial	No	Yes	Yes
PowerPact	No	No	No
2017 HSB Air-Cooled	Yes	Yes	Yes
2017 HSB Liquid Cooled	No	Yes	Yes
2019 CD/CPL	No	Yes	Yes

Compatibility details

To use these aftermarket devices on a generator, it must meet the following criteria:

• The generator must have a compatible controller and supported model year. Most supported generators have a manufacture date of 2010 and newer. Compatible 2008–2009 HSB generators can use a compatible cellular device, as shown in the compatibility quick reference table. 
• The generator controller must be a Nexus, Evo 1, or Evo 2 control panel. These controller part numbers are commonly compatible, but this list is not exhaustive:  
  • Compatible Nexus control panel part numbers: 0H6680B, 0H6680D, 0H6680DSRV
  • Compatible Nexus Liquid cooled part numbers: 0H7668D & 0H7668DSRV
  • Evo 1 part number 0J8371C
  • Evo 1 Liquid Cooled part number 0K2267C
  • Evo 2 part number 10000003275 (newest part #)
  • Note that swapping the controller on an unsupported generator will not make that generator compatible. For more information, see If I Replace My Control Panel Is My Generator Still Compatible with Mobile Link Devices.
• If a control panel number is not listed above, reach out to our customer support team for assistance confirming compatibility: How Do I Contact Generac Customer Support?

Visual guide to compatible controllers

Pictured below: Evolution 1 and 2 (Left) and Nexus (Right)

Visual guide to non-compatible controllers

These controllers are NOT compatible with Mobile Link devices.

Mobile Link connectivity devices:

• The Connectivity Cellular Accessory
• The 4G LTE Device
• Onboard Wi-Fi Device
• The Wi-Fi/Ethernet Device
  

  Note: An additional Mobile Link hardware product called the "Wi-Fi Kit" was offered for a brief period of time to homeowners who purchased compatible generators that did not come with otherwise factory-installed Mobile Link hardware due to supply shortages. See Is the Wi-Fi Kit Compatible with My Generator? for more information.

The Connectivity Cellular Accessory

Model Number: G0072150

Purchase Link: To purchase or learn more about the Mobile Link Connectivity Device, see here.

Installation: How to install the Mobile Link Generac Connectivity Cellular Accessory

Note: For compatible 2008–2009 generators, the Connectivity Cellular Accessory downloads the latest firmware after the module is installed. Customers do not need to contact Generac Customer Support to request a firmware update.

Note: To connect the Connectivity Cellular Accessory, all Liquid Cooled generators require an additional wiring harness. Contact Customer Support 888-GENERAC (888-436-3722) to determine the required harness.

Controller Compatibility:

• Pre-Nexus (Most 2008-2010 Models)
• Nexus (Most 2010-2013 Models)
• Evolution 1.0 (Most 2013-2017 Models)
• Evolution 2.0 (Most 2017- Current Models)
• PowerZone 410 controller
  

Note: The Connectivity Cellular Accessory is Generac's newest connectivity device. It is compatible with more generators, features an internal antenna, and utilizes multiple carrier networks to offer greater coverage. Owners who want to add internet connectivity to their generator should consider this device first.

Enabling Wi-Fi back up instructions can be located here. 

The 4G LTE device (Discontinued)

Model Number: G0072080

Installation: How Do I Install the Mobile Link 4G LTE Device on My Home Standby Generator?

Controller Compatibility:

• Pre-Nexus (Most 2008 - 2010 Models)
• Nexus (Most 2010-2013 Models)
• Evolution 1.0 (Most 2013-2017 Models)
• Evolution 2.0 (Most 2017 - Current Models)

Note: An additional Mobile Link hardware product called the "4G LTE Retrofit accessory" was offered briefly to help 3G customers upgrade to the 4G LTE Accessory when the CDMA Device was discontinued. This offering has ended. This information is for reference purposes only. If a homeowner wants to upgrade from a CDMA device, they should contact their local dealer or Generac Customer Support at 888-Generac (888-436-8439) for assistance. See How Can I Find a Generac Service Dealer in My Area? for more information. 

 

Onboard Wi-Fi (Installed from factory prior to Cellular Connectivity Device launch)

Part Number: This would be installed from the factory on compatible generator models. If end users need to install an aftermarket connectivity device, they would purchase the Connectivity Cellular Accessory.

Note: An additional Mobile Link hardware product called the "Wi-Fi Kit" was offered for a brief period of time to homeowners who purchased compatible generators that did not come with otherwise factory-installed Mobile Link hardware due to supply shortages. See Is the Wi-Fi Kit Compatible with My Generator? for more information.

Controller Compatibility

• Nexus (Most 2010-2013 Models)
• Evolution 1.0 (Most 2013-2017 Models)
• Evolution 2.0 (Most 2017 - Current Models)

The Wi-Fi/Ethernet accessory (Discontinued)

Model Number: G007170-0

Installation: How Do I Install the Wi-Fi/Ethernet Device on an Air-Cooled Generator?

Controller Compatibility:

• Nexus (Most 2010-2013 Models)
• Evolution 1.0 (Most 2013-2017 Models)
• Evolution 2.0 (Most 2017 - Current Models)

Note: To connect the WIFI/Ethernet device, all Liquid Cooled generators require the addition of the Liquid Cooled wiring harness: Part Number:  G0064780

 

See also

• How Do I Install the Mobile Link Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or 4G LTE Device on a Liquid Cooled Generator?
• Mobile Link device history