Navigating the home screen

Navigating the home screen

The home screen of the GivEnergy app gives you a quick view of your system’s performance.

  • Power Flow diagram – shows live electricity movements between grid, solar, home, and battery.

  • Battery state of charge – shows how full your battery is.

  • Usage stats – shows daily generation, import, and consumption.

Tips:

  • Tap on each section for more detail.

  • Use daily/weekly/monthly filters to track trends.

Troubleshooting:

If data looks outdated, check your internet connection or dongle Wi-Fi.

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