How to integrate Tesla Solar, Powerwall and SmartThings Energy

Tesla and Samsung have in partnership to integrate Tesla Solar and Powerwall products into the SmartThings Energy Tesla Energy customers can now manage their home’s energy consumption, storage and production from the comfort of their own home. SmartThings App.

The SmartThings app can now display energy generation, storage, and usage information for Tesla products such as Tesla Powerwall, Tesla Solar Inverter, and Tesla Wall Connector.

Why integrate your Tesla products with SmartThings Energy?

Here’s how this integration helps you become a more conscious energy consumer:

• Increasing energy knowledge:
  By enabling Tesla Notifications in the SmartThings app, you can receive home energy notifications from the Tesla app on your Samsung TVproviding better access to your solar production, backup time and home energy consumption.
• Intelligent energy management:
  Tesla notifications on your Samsung devices provide up-to-date information about your home’s energy usage, helping you make smarter decisions to extend the life of your backup, such as turning off high-drain appliances like dishwashers or dryers.
• Better prepare for power outages:
  In the event of extreme weather conditions, Tesla Powerwall owners can receive alerts via their connected Samsung TVs and mobile devicesin addition to the Tesla app. When a power outage occurs, Powerwall automatically detects the outage and instantly powers your home with stored backup energy. If a storm is in the forecast, Storm Watch automatically charges your Powerwall to make sure you’re prepared.

How to connect Tesla in the SmartThings app

Now that you understand the benefits, connect Tesla in the SmartThings app:

1. Download and install the apps

• Make sure you have the latest versions of both You’re here And SmartThings Apps.
• Log in or create accounts in both apps.

2. Connect your Tesla site(s) to SmartThings

• Go to the SmartThings main screen and tap the “Life” icon.
• Access the SmartThings Energy map.
• Select the ⋮ symbol at the top right of your screen.
• Select “Link to Partners”.
• Click on the Tesla Energy icon and connect the accounts.

Take full advantage of Tesla integration with notifications and automations

Here’s how you can make the most of the automation and notification features available:

Enable notifications. Enable Storm Watch and Off-Grid notifications in the SmartThings app to receive notifications in your app or on your Samsung TV if a storm is forecast in your area or if your site(s) are off-grid. These notifications can help you make better decisions about when to avoid using high-drain appliances like dishwashers or clothes dryers.

Here’s how to set up notifications:

1. Go to the SmartThings main screen and tap the “Menu” icon.
2. Tap “Notifications” and click the ⋮ symbol to expand your notification options.
3. Tap “Notification settings”.
4. Set your listed Tesla products to “Enabled”.

Set automations. Create automation rules for your Tesla products, such as reducing power when the Powerwall goes off-grid or prioritizing charging for maximum backup power. These automations help manage your home’s energy consumption.

Here’s how to set up automations:

1. Go to the SmartThings main screen and tap the “Life” icon.
2. Access the SmartThings Energy map.
3. Tap the “Save” icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Follow the steps in Battery Backup Mode to set up your automation rules.

Note: Notification and automation features require a stable internet connection.