Will PilotWatt damage my battery?
Will PilotWatt damage my battery?
No. PilotWatt respects FoxESS min/max SoC limits. Force export is blocked below ~20% for manual control; the scheduler uses your configured minimum on grid.
What happens if PilotWatt is down?
What happens if PilotWatt is down?
Your inverter keeps the last pushed schedule. FoxESS runs Mode Scheduler independently. Manual modes last ~30 minutes then revert unless changed again.
Does PilotWatt store my FoxESS password?
Does PilotWatt store my FoxESS password?
No. Only an API token you generate in Fox Cloud. Stored encrypted (AES-256-GCM). Revoke anytime in FoxESS API Management.
How accurate are earnings figures?
How accurate are earnings figures?
Export totals come from Octopus settled half-hourly readings — often 24–48h delayed. Monthly net profit on Home subtracts estimated charge cost from scheduler logs.
Can I use PilotWatt without Agile export?
Can I use PilotWatt without Agile export?
Not today. The optimiser and scheduler target variable Agile Outgoing rates. Fixed SEG support may come later.
Will PilotWatt conflict with the FoxESS app?
Will PilotWatt conflict with the FoxESS app?
The smart scheduler overwrites FoxESS Mode Scheduler once per day at 15:15 UTC. Disable the scheduler in Settings if you want full manual control in FoxESS.
Why does Home say 'Saving battery' but FoxESS says Self Use?
Why does Home say 'Saving battery' but FoxESS says Self Use?
Home shows intent in plain English. Self-use mode while waiting for an export window is described as saving battery — not the raw inverter mode name.
Is there a mobile app?
Is there a mobile app?
PilotWatt is a web app with PWA support — add to home screen on iOS/Android from your browser.