myStrom WiFi Switch

Prerequisites

You can only connect the myStrom WiFi Switch to the SOLARWATT Manager if both devices are in the same local network. As the product is connected via WiFi, this network must be accessible via WiFi.

Options for integrating the switch into the WiFi

Option 1 (without myStrom app)

The WPS function (WiFi Protected Setup) enables automatic connection of WiFi devices without having to enter a password. Most routers support the WPS function.

• Plug the myStrom WiFi Switch into a power socket. The LED on the product flashes red.
• Press the WPS button on the router until the WPS function is activated. The time required to press the button may vary depending on the router. Please refer to the router's operating instructions.
• press the "+" button on the switch for 2 seconds.
• The LED on the switch first flashes white. When the WiFi stops flashing and the LED lights up white continuously, the switch is connected to the WiFi network.

Option 2 (with myStrom app)

Manual connection with WiFi. For this option, you need the myStrom app on your cell phone or tablet.

• download the myStrom app (available in the App Store or Google Play), install it and follow the steps in the app.

• Starting the SmartSetup

Certain device types are found and installed automatically(Automatic installation)

Other device types must be installed by selecting the device driver and specifying the IP address or host name(manual installation).

Information on the installation types can be found in the table below.

Automatic installation

If the device is correctly configured and available in the network, it is displayed in green in the device list.

• If necessary, connect additional devices
• Continue with SmartSetup PV plants

Manual installation

• Select Select devices in the drop-down menu or search for the corresponding entry according to the table below.
• Enter the required specifications according to the table below:
  • Search mode
  • iP address or host name, if applicable
• Click Add device to search.
• If necessary, add further devices to the search.
• Once you have added all the devices to be searched for, click Search for and install devices.

You can recognize correctly installed devices by the message: Device is installed. in the device list. The list also shows the current creation data.

• If necessary, connect additional devices.
• Continue with SmartSetup PV plants.

Driver selection for device search

Troubleshooting

If the device is not found via the automatic search / automatic IP detection, check whether the device is available in the local network (via network scan - note, a network scan requires the prior consent of your customer - or access to the local user interface of the router).

If necessary, restart the devices.