Quick Guide: Performing Powerwall 3 Device Setup in Tesla One
Log in to Tesla One & Connect to the Site Controller (Powerwall 3)
Log in to Tesla One and enter the Tesla Device Setup flow.
Follow prompts to scan the QR code on Powerwall 3 to connect to the system.
Tesla Direct Installer Sign-in
Certified Installer Sign-in
Note
If unable to log in with a
Partner account, contact the Partner Portal admin from the Certified Installer
company. They may need to add the user in the User Management
feature in Partner Portal. No specific role is required.
Update Tesla One
Update Tesla One to version 12.1 or later.
Note
Whenever a Tesla One update is available, update
the app. This ensures all the latest features are available. Check for an
updated app version at least once a week!
Configure Wi-Fi Connection
Connect the system to the homeowner's Wi-Fi network. This is a best practice, and is
required in areas where cellular service is weak.
Note
Ethernet can be configured as
an alternative to Wi-Fi.
Check for Software Update
If a Site Controller update is available, update the system to ensure it is running
the latest software version (ensure a minimum version of 23.44.1).
Note
The system will reboot during
the Installing Update step
of the software update process; to see if the device is broadcasting Wi-Fi again
after rebooting, search for the device's Wi-Fi network in the phone's available
network list.
Configure Settings
Configure the system Grid Code and Solar Installation Type, and
Site Import & Export Limits if applicable.
If the system is set to
Permanent Non Export, the customer will not have the option to
export energy post-PTO. This option should only be selected if it is an AHJ
requirement.
Configure Energy Metering
From the Metering tab:
View live measurements from
each meter, including solar production
Select meters to configure their CTs
Note
For Powerwall 3 systems, Neurio meters are
not supported.
Start System, Allow Devices to
Update and Solar Self-Tests to Complete, and Confirm Solar is Producing
After selecting Start System,
select System to view the
status of each device update.
Note
Solar is automatically enabled
for Powerwall 3 when the system is started.
There is no Enable button.
Perform a Backup Test
Perform a Backup Test to confirm the system operates as expected when off-grid.
Register the System
Tesla Direct Installer Registration
Tesla installers can register the system automatically so long as the job is on their
schedule in Tesla One.
