Applies to: SolarEdge inverters using the mySolarEdge app for local commissioning.
Estimated time: 5–10 minutes
You’ll need: mySolarEdge app (signed in), access to the inverter, your home Wi‑Fi name & password.
Contents
Quick start (TL;DR)
- Check signal & power‑cycle: Make sure your home Wi‑Fi is detectable at the inverter location, then power‑cycle the inverter (off → on) to attempt an automatic reconnect.
- Open mySolarEdge → Menu (≡) → Inverter Communication → scan the inverter QR code.
- Enable AP mode: On the inverter, pull the red button to the left, hold ~2 s, then release to start AP mode.
- Join and configure: When the app prompts, Join the inverter network → Configure → select your home Wi‑Fi → enter password → Join. The inverter reconnects automatically.
Step‑by‑step
1. Prep & quick reset
- Stand beside the inverter and ensure your home Wi‑Fi is visible there—weak signal often causes dropouts.
- Power‑cycle the inverter (off → on) to let it try a fresh connection before you proceed with AP mode.
2. Start in the mySolarEdge app
- Open mySolarEdge and sign in.
- Tap Menu (≡) → Inverter Communication.
- Scan the inverter QR code when prompted.
3. Put the inverter in AP mode
- Locate the red button on the side of the inverter.
- Pull left, hold ~2 seconds, then release to enable AP mode.
4. Put the inverter in AP mode
- The mySolarEdge app will prompt to join the inverter’s temporary Wi‑Fi—tap Join.
- Tap Configure.
- Select your home Wi‑Fi, enter the password, then tap Join to finish.
- Success: The inverter reconnects automatically to your home network.
Troubleshooting & tips
- No join prompt in the app: Repeat AP mode (pull the red button again) and keep your phone beside the inverter.
- Password errors: Re‑enter your home Wi‑Fi password carefully and try again via Configure.
- Still not connecting after AP setup: Power‑cycle the inverter and retry the steps from Inverter Communication.
- Band compatibility (general): Many inverter radios prefer 2.4 GHz. If your router combines 2.4/5 GHz under one name and connection fails, try a dedicated 2.4 GHz SSID or temporarily split the bands.
Frequently asked questions
mySolarEdge, then go Menu (≡) → Inverter Communication → scan QR code.
Use the red side button: pull left, hold for ~2 s, then release to start AP mode.
After Join and Configure, the inverter reconnects automatically to your home Wi‑Fi.
