Tesla Remote Meter Not Reporting Values After Install

After an installation has been completed, the Tesla Remote Meter stops reporting values.

Steps to Resolve

  1. Safely locate and turn OFF the breaker for the Tesla Remote Meter.
  2. Confirm that the Tesla Remote Meter antenna is located outside the metal enclosure of the panel:
  3. If it is not, relocate the antenna outside the metal enclosure following the instructions in the Residential Energy Product Metering Guide.
  4. Turn the Tesla Remote Meter breaker ON, then confirm the meter LED is blinking green.
  5. Reboot the Powerwall system:
    1. Log in to the Device Setup interface in Tesla One, then connect to the Leader Powerwall 3.
    2. Perform a software update if one is available.
    3. On the landing page, select Stop System.
    4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
    5. On the landing page, select Start System.
  6. Select System > Metering, and confirm the Tesla Remote Meter is now reporting values.
  7. Select Remote Meter and confirm the Signal Strength is at least 50%.
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    Note
    If Signal Strength is lower than 50%:
    1. Use a Wi-Fi extender or other method to increase Wi-Fi signal strength.
    2. Connect the Tesla Remote Meter to Powerwall 3 via RS-485 wiring.
    3. See the Advanced Methods for Connecting an Out-of-Range Tesla Remote Energy Meter to Powerwall 3 application note for additional steps to connect Tesla Remote Meter to Powerwall 3.
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    Note
    Tesla One must be updated to version 12.36 or later to view Signal Strength.