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Wi-Fi Setup for Solar Monitoring

Connect Your Solar Monitoring to Wi-Fi

Improve your monitoring experience by switching from cellular to Wi-Fi connection. 

Why Switch to Wi-Fi?

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    Faster, more reliable data transmission

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    Better real-time monitoring of your solar production

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    More stable connection for consistent data access

Complete Setup Instructions

How to Connect Your SunPower PVS6 to Wi-Fi Using the SunStrong Connect App 

  1. Open the SunStrong Connect App on your mobile device. 

  2. Go to the Profile tab, then tap Wi-Fi Settings.  Or tap Reconnect System on the Home page if you see a notification about internet connection. 

  3. If prompted, allow location access to the app. 

  4. Locate your PVS device—usually in your garage or outside your house. 

  5. Tap “Found It” once you’re near the unit. 

  6. Stand within 6 feet of the device, then tap “Detect Device.”  If prompted, allow Bluetooth access

  7. When your PVS is detected, tap “Connect.” 

  8. On the confirmation screen, tap “Connect Wi-Fi.” 

  9. Choose your home Wi-Fi network from the list.  If it's not showing, tap the refresh icon

  10. Enter your Wi-Fi password, then tap “Connect.” 

  11. Once connected, you’ll be returned to the Profile tab to confirm. 

  12. Wait up to 15 minutes for the connection to finalize. 

Alternative Monitoring Options

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Your Solar Still Works!

Even without online monitoring, your solar system continues to produce power as normal. Solar production is independent of the monitoring device.

How to verify your system is producing

How to verify your system is producing:

During daylight hours with solar breakers on and large home loads off: 

  • Digital meters: Show kilowatts consumed or fed to grid 

  • Dial meters: Spin backwards when solar is producing 

  • Contact your utility company for help reading your meter 

Monitoring Upgrade Options

For Enphase Microinverter Systems

If you have SunPower Equinox AC modules with Enphase Microinverters, contact Enphase for authorized, certified dealers in your area to upgrade to Envoy for the full Enlighten monitoring experience. For SunPower Equinox AC systems with other microinverter versions, contact Enphase for authorized, certified dealers in your area to explore upgrade solutions.

For DC Inverters