Connecting your Goodwe inverter to your home WiFi network allows you to monitor your solar production and track performance through the Goodwe app. The process to connect your inverter to WiFi is straightforward, but does require a few steps. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through the complete process to connect your Goodwe inverter to WiFi step-by-step.
What You Need Before You Start
Before jumping into the WiFi setup process, make sure you have the following ready:
- Goodwe inverter – Any Goodwe inverter model that supports WiFi connectivity will work. This includes the ES, DT, and XS series inverters.
- WiFi router – Your solar inverter will connect to your home’s WiFi network, so make sure the router is in range.
- Smartphone or tablet – You’ll need a mobile device to complete the WiFi setup through the Goodwe app.
- Goodwe app – Download and install the Goodwe app, available for both iOS and Android devices.
- Inverter password – Locate the default WiFi password printed on the side of the inverter or included documentation.
Step 1: Download the Goodwe App
The first step is to download and install the Goodwe app on your smartphone or tablet. You’ll use this app to connect to your inverter and complete the WiFi setup. The Goodwe app is available for both iOS and Android devices. You can find download links below:
Once downloaded, open up the app and create an account if you don’t already have one. This same account can be used to monitor multiple Goodwe inverter systems.
Step 2: Connect Your Mobile Device to the Inverter
With the Goodwe app ready, now it’s time to connect your mobile device directly to the inverter. Here are the steps to connect:
- Locate the WiFi name (SSID) and default password printed on the side of your Goodwe inverter or any included documentation.
- In your mobile device WiFi settings, connect to the inverter’s WiFi network using the provided SSID and default password.
- Once connected to the inverter’s WiFi network, open the Goodwe app.
- The app should automatically detect the inverter and prompt you to start the WiFi setup process.
Step 3: Configure WiFi Settings in the App
With your mobile device now connected directly to the inverter, you can use the Goodwe app to configure the WiFi settings:
- In the app, select your home’s WiFi network from the list of available networks.
- Enter the password for your WiFi network when prompted.
- Double check that the WiFi network name and password entered are correct.
- Give your inverter a name to easily identify it (for example, “Goodwe Inverter”).
- Tap “Confirm” to save the WiFi network settings to the inverter.
The app will then send the WiFi credentials over to the inverter and restart the system. Wait 2-3 minutes for this process to complete.
Step 4: Reconnect Your Mobile Device to WiFi
With the WiFi credentials configured on the inverter, it’s time to reconnect your mobile device to your home WiFi network:
- Open the WiFi settings on your mobile device.
- Select your home WiFi network.
- Enter the WiFi password when prompted.
- Allow your phone to reconnect to the home WiFi network.
Step 5: Check Inverter Connection
The final step is to open the Goodwe app and check that the inverter successfully connected to the WiFi network:
- Open the Goodwe app.
- Give it a few minutes to sync up with the inverter over WiFi.
- Navigate to the “Device List” in the app.
- Your inverter’s name and status should now be listed!
If you see your inverter listed with an “Online” status in the app, congratulations! Your Goodwe inverter is now connected to your home WiFi for monitoring and control through the app. If it shows “Offline,” try restarting your inverter and router and give it some time to reconnect.
How to Change WiFi Networks
If you need to connect your Goodwe inverter to a new WiFi network in the future, the process is the same:
- Connect your phone to the inverter’s WiFi network
- Open the Goodwe app to access WiFi settings
- Select and confirm the new WiFi network
- Reconnect phone back to your home WiFi
- Wait for inverter to reconnect in the app
Just follow the same steps outlined above to change the configured WiFi network at any time.
WiFi Troubleshooting Tips
In some cases, you may run into issues getting your Goodwe inverter to connect to WiFi. Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Double check WiFi password – The most common issue is an incorrect WiFi password during setup. Triple check the password entered in the app.
- Check WiFi signal strength – Weak signal strength can cause connectivity problems. Move router closer or install WiFi range extender.
- Reboot router and inverter – Restarting the networking devices can help clear any errors.
- Factory reset inverter – As last resort, reset inverter to factory settings and re-configure WiFi.
- Contact Goodwe support – For persistent issues, contact Goodwe customer support for further troubleshooting.
Inverter WiFi Monitoring and Control
Once properly connected to your home WiFi network, the Goodwe inverter will continuously upload performance data to the cloud. You can then monitor your solar production in near real-time using the Goodwe app with the following features:
- Production dashboard – See your total daily, monthly and lifetime solar production.
- Performance graphs – Visualize your power generation over days, months or years.
- Alert notifications – Get notified of any system faults or errors.
- Remote inverter control – Remotely update inverter software or reboot device.
The app provides great visibility into system performance and issues. With WiFi connectivity enabled, you’ll always have access to your solar data from anywhere.
Conclusion
Connecting a Goodwe solar inverter to WiFi takes just a few steps, but provides huge benefits for long-term monitoring and control. With the Goodwe inverter now linked to your home network, you can sit back and enjoy seeing your solar production in real-time from your smartphone. The instructions above cover the complete process start to finish. Just follow along and you’ll be connected in no time. And if you run into any snags, don’t hesitate to leverage the troubleshooting tips provided here. With a properly configured WiFi connection, you’ll gain great visibility into your system performance for years to come.