Briggs & Stratton Corporation is now selling the first Bluetooth-enabled portable generator available to the consumer market.

The company said the 8,000-Watt Elite Series generator features its StatStation Wireless technology, which allows users to monitor the generator “from the comfort of their home or office”.

The StatStation Wireless app lets users connect to the generator via Bluetooth and:

Check the fuel gauge and remaining run time.

Check percentage of available watts being consumed.

Receive maintenance reminders.

Access materials like the operator’s manual and how-to videos.

The generator’s app is available for iOS and Android, said the company.

The generator sells for $1,199 in the US.

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