The Tesla App View displays the site in the Tesla App as it appears to the customer,
with view-only access to the following app screens:
Energy Home
Graphs
Impact
Settings
Figure 1. Tesla App View on Powerhub
Single Site View
Customer Settings
Customer Settings display the Powerwall settings selected by the customer in the app.
Setting
Description
Backup Reserve
Reserve Energy for grid outages. Shows the percentage reserved
for backup vs. self powered.
Default Real Mode
Time-Based Control or Self Powered
Self Powered: Customer is using stored solar to power
their home after the sun goes down, reducing their reliance
on the grid.
Time-Based Control: Customer is using their stored
energy for maximum savings based on their utility rate plan,
reducing their energy bill.
Charge From Grid
Indicates whether grid charging is allowed.
Restricted by installer: Grid charging was restricted by the
installer
Restricted by customer: Grid charging was restricted by the
customer in app
Export to Grid
Indicates whether exporting from grid is allowed.
Restricted by installer: Grid export was restricted by the
installer
Restricted by customer: Grid export was restricted by the
customer in app
Version
The Site Controller's current firmware version.
Customer Features
Customer features indicate whether a customer does or does not have access to certain
settings/features. If the setting is viewable by the customer in the app, the
platform displays a green check next to the setting. If not, a red x is displayed.
The available settings are:
Settings Menu
Time Based Control
Energy Exports
Grid Charging
Permission to Export
Home Screen
Go Off-Grid
Back-up Time Remaining
Service Scheduling
Remote Restart
Storm Watch
Off-grid Vehicle Charging
Rate Plan Manager
Rate Plan Manager displays the utility rate plan set by the customer in the app. The
rate plan displays:
Plan Type: Indicates
whether the customer has a "Flat" rate plan or "Time of Use (TOU)" rate
plan. TBC.
Rate Plan Schedules:
Displays each season the customer has set to a different rate plan. Under
each season, displays time ranges for off-peak, high-peak, and mid-peak
hours, and shows the buy price and sell price in kWh for these windows
