Energy Device Integration

The Netzero app integrates with a wide range of energy devices, including EV chargers, EVs, and heating/cooling systems. These integrations enable automation, tracking EV charging as part of your home usage chart, and Charge on Solar on the small number of chargers that support it (see the note below).

Supported devices:

1. EV chargers

   • Vendors: Charge Amps, ChargePoint, Easee, EO, EVBox, Garo, go-e, Heidelberg, KEBA, myenergi, Ohme, Pod Point, Schneider Electric, Wallbox, Zaptec.
   • Common capabilities: charging state, charging management (Start/Stop), Charge on Solar (for supported EV chargers), and charging data in Home charts.
   • Example automations:
     1. When vehicle charging starts: Set backup reserve to the current state of charge (preserve Powerwall charge).
     2. When vehicle charging stops: Set backup reserve to 20%.
     3. When electricity price drops below $0.10: Start vehicle charging.
     4. When electricity price rises to or above $0.10: Stop vehicle charging.
   • Full details: Charger capabilities.

2. EVs

   • Vendors: Audi, Cupra, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lucid, Mercedes, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, Rivian, SEAT, Subaru, Škoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, XPENG.
   • Common capabilities: charging state, charging management (Start/Stop), and charging data in Home charts.
   • Example automations: similar to the automations listed above for EV chargers.
   • Full details: Vehicle capabilities.

3. Heating/cooling devices

   • Vendors: ADAX, Bosch, Daikin, Ecobee, Fujitsu, Function, Google Nest, Honeywell TCC, Mill, Mitsubishi, Netatmo, NIBE, Panasonic, Resideo, Sensibo, Tado, Toshiba.
   • Common capabilities: set permanent hold (e.g., pre-heat or pre-cool the home), adjust mode (auto/cool/heat/off), and resume schedule.
   • Google Nest thermostats have to be connected from the mobile app (iOS or Android).
   • Example automations:
     1. When the system goes off-grid: Set heating/cooling to OFF.
     2. When the system is back on grid: Follow heating/cooling unit schedule.
     3. When electricity price drops below $0.10: Set permanent hold (heat setpoint at 72F/22C).
     4. When electricity price rises to or above $0.10: Follow heating/cooling unit schedule.
   • Full details: HVAC capabilities.

Notes:

• A Pro subscription or active trial is required to connect and automate energy devices.
• The vendor lists above change as the integration partner adds brands. The lists linked under “Full details” are the current ones.
• Charge on Solar requires a charger that supports controlling the charge rate (for example Wallbox). Most chargers do not support Charge on Solar.
• Netzero also supports Tesla vehicles, Tesla Wall Connectors, and OCPP-compatible EV chargers. See EV Charger Settings for details.

Connecting Devices

To connect your EV or EV charger, go to Settings > EV Charging. For heating/cooling devices, go to Settings > Heating and Cooling.

Tap Connect, select your device manufacturer, sign in with your system credentials, view your compatible devices, and connect them.

Once connected, you will see device status on the EV Charging and Heating and Cooling settings screens, and on the Devices screen together with your Powerwall system. EVs also show their charge level. If your EV charger supports setting the max charge rate, a Charge on Solar option will appear.

If the manufacturer connection expires or is revoked, the device shows as disconnected and a Re-link button appears on the settings screen. Automations that use the device fail until it is linked again.

You will also see new automation options to:

• Trigger actions based on EV charging status.
• Control EV charging (if supported by the charger).
• Set permanent hold/resume schedule (if supported by the heating/cooling device).

If supported, EV and charger integrations also display charging data on the Home usage chart.