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Connecting your GivEnergy inverter via API

Connecting your devices

Obtaining a GivEnergy API Token To connect your GivEnergy system to the Smug app, you'll need to...

Updated 5 days ago by Krisztian Hunter

Troubleshooting error when connecting to SolaX or FoxESS devices

Connecting your devices

As we are currently in beta stage, you will receive an error when trying to connect to a SolaX or...

Updated 2 weeks ago by Krisztian Hunter

Why doesn't my battery fully charge?

Understanding battery optimisation

Optimisation is designed to save you money and maximise efficiency, so if your battery didn't ful...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Connecting FoxESS devices

Connecting your devices

Obtaining a FoxESS API Key To connect your FoxESS system to Smug, you need follow these steps to...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Why do you need an export tariff?

Tariffs

An export tariff is a way to get paid for the energy you send back to the grid. If you don't have...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

My install is new, can I get started without an export tariff?

Tariffs

Yes! If you don't yet have an export tariff, you can simply skip this step. It can sometimes take...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Smug compared to Octopus Intelligent Flux

Understanding battery optimisation

You may have come across Octopus Intelligent Flux, and wondered how it compared to our optimisati...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Optimisation vs Manual schedules

Understanding battery optimisation

If you have already been setting manual schedules for your battery, you may be wondering: Why swi...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Can I take advantge of Octopus Power-Ups events?

Understanding battery optimisation

The answer is yes, and no.  Power-Ups require your input to opt-in Optimisation doesn't automat...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Can I take part in GivEnergy's GivBack events?

Understanding battery optimisation

Yes, it is possible to participate in GivEnergy's GivBack events, though doing so whilst optimisa...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Setting up a premium subscription

Logging in and set-up

Adding a subscription Once you have connected your system, it should start collecting some consu...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

What is the best tariff for optimisation and savings?

Savings

There are a variety of tariffs on the market, which vary between suppliers, regions and smart met...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

My savings haven't updated - why not?

Savings

Savings a refreshed once a week, every Monday - to allow us to capture a comprehensive overview o...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

How are the savings calculated?

Savings

Solar and battery savings are calculated by comparing estimates of your energy costs and what you...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Connecting your inverter and battery

Connecting your devices

Generating an API key An API is a set of rules that can allow software to communicate with each ...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

Connecting SolaX devices

Connecting your devices

Connecting your SolaX inverter and battery to Smug On your inverter, there is a 10-character reg...

Updated 1 month ago by Krisztian Hunter

My optimisation control is disabled - help

Understanding battery optimisation

For optimisation to be turned on, there have to be a few things in place: Import or export tarif...

Updated 2 months ago by Krisztian Hunter

Battery modes

Understanding battery optimisation

We will set your battery into one of the following states: Charge (from grid and/or solar) - T...

Updated 2 months ago by Krisztian Hunter

How optimisation works

Understanding battery optimisation

Our optimisation works by looking at information like how much energy you use and generate, the w...

Updated 2 months ago by Krisztian Hunter

Downloading the Smug app

Logging in and set-up

The app is available for both iOS and Android - search for 'smug energy' in the respective app st...

Updated 2 months ago by Krisztian Hunter