The Plug-In Battery is currently only available in The Netherlands and Belgium.
What do I need to get the Plug-In Battery working?
You need a free wall socket and space to place the battery. Additionally, you need the following:
A Wi-Fi connection
A phone or tablet with Android or iOS
Solar panels
A smart meter
A HomeWizard P1 Meter or kWh Meter
The Plug-In Battery works completely independently of your energy supplier and is compatible with all inverter and solar panel brands.
For the most up-to-date installation instructions and details about using the Plug-In Battery, please refer to the manual in Dutch or French. This is where you’ll always find the latest updates and important information.
Do you have more than one Plug-In Battery? Then read also: How do I install multiple Plug-In Battery's?
Installation video (Dutch only)
Frequently Asked Questions.
Where is the best place to put the Plug-In Battery?
Thanks to its compact design of 40 cm wide, 20 cm deep, and 30 cm high, the Plug-In Battery can be placed in many locations. Choose a well-ventilated, frost-free location in your home. Make sure there is no direct sunlight on the battery. The optimal ambient temperature is between 10ºC and 30ºC.
Popular locations include the attic, basement, garage, boiler room, or utility room. We recommend not placing the home battery in areas that must remain accessible during emergencies, such as escape routes. Do not place the battery outdoors.
Can I connect the home battery to a power strip or extension cord?
We do not recommend connecting the home battery to a power strip or extension cord. If you connect multiple high-power devices to a single power strip, the power strip or its plug can overheat. These are often not designed for continuous and daily high power consumption.
How much space should I keep free around my Plug-In Battery?
Keep at least 10 cm of free space on the sides and at least 50 cm at the top. Make sure no loose objects are lying on top of the battery. Be sure to remove all packaging material and carrying straps.
If you stack multiple Plug-In Battery's, the same applies: leave at least 50 cm of free space above the top battery.
How do I connect the Plug-In Battery in combination with a kWh Meter?
We recommend using the Plug-In Battery in combination with a P1 Meter. That is the easiest way to install. If that’s not possible? You can also control the Plug-In Battery with a HomeWizard kWh Meter.
Use a 1-phase or 3-phase kWh Meter connected to your main connection. Link it in the HomeWizard app and select the 'Home mains' profile when adding it. After that, you can place and install the Plug-In Battery according to the instructions above.
What is the maximum number of Plug-In Batteries I can connect?
You can connect up to 4 Plug-In Batteries. Want to know more about this? Click here.
Can I place the Plug-In Battery outside?
No, the Plug-In Battery is not suitable for outdoor use. Sunlight, humidity, and sub-zero temperatures negatively affect the battery's operation, lifespan, and safety. Most home batteries placed outside are actively heated to prevent them from freezing, which only costs extra power.
How does stacking multiple Plug-In Batteries work?
If you want to stack multiple Plug-In Batteries on top of each other, you can. The Plug-In Battery packaging includes a wall bracket. Attach it to the top Plug-In Battery and to the wall. This prevents them from tipping over. Want to know more about installing multiple Plug-In Batteries? You can read about that in this article.