> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pilotwatt.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Common questions about PilotWatt, batteries, and data.

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  <Accordion title="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 (Force Discharge targets 20% SoC / 10% min on grid in schedule periods).
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  <Accordion title="What happens if PilotWatt is down?">
    Your inverter keeps the last pushed schedule. FoxESS runs Mode Scheduler independently. Manual overrides last \~30 minutes as merged periods on today's plan (with rare FoxESS fallbacks that may temporarily replace the rest of today).
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  <Accordion title="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.
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  <Accordion title="How accurate are earnings figures?">
    Export totals come from Octopus settled half-hourly readings — often 24–48h delayed. The Home hero shows settled **export earnings** for the month; charging costs are estimates from scheduler logs and are not subtracted from that hero in alpha.
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  <Accordion title="Can I use PilotWatt without Agile export?">
    Not today. The optimiser and scheduler target variable Agile Outgoing rates. Fixed SEG support may come later.
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  <Accordion title="Will PilotWatt conflict with the FoxESS app?">
    The smart scheduler overwrites FoxESS Mode Scheduler once per day at **16:30 UTC** (5:30pm BST / 4:30pm GMT). Disable the scheduler in Settings if you want full manual control in FoxESS. Keep **Mode Scheduler** enabled and **Charging Time** disabled on the inverter.
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  <Accordion title="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.
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  <Accordion title="Is there a mobile app?">
    PilotWatt is a web app with PWA support — add to home screen on iOS/Android from your browser.
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  <Accordion title="Where did EV charge history go?">
    Detection still runs overnight when enabled, but Home and History EV cards are hidden in the alpha build until Hypervolt integration ships.
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