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Installation
tl;dr: For the tech wizards ...
Replace the existing controller display panel printed circuit board with the Geyserwala Connect board.
Select the matching model.
Press UP button for 3 seconds. Connect to the Geyserwala-... hotspot.
(Press DOWN button, and open link.) Enter your WiFi name and password.
Press POWER button to exit.
Press DOWN button for 3 seconds, and open Local app link.
Sign up at console.thingwala.com, link your device. Create Web app link.
Install Web app using "Add to Home Screen"
Here in a diagramatic form is the Geyserwala Connect - Quick Start flow.
Installing and setting up your Geyserwala Connect is straightforward if you're handy with a screwdriver and follow the steps. Most people finish in just a few minutes. The video below walks you through step by step.
If you get stuck, don't worry the Installation and Setup sections in the manual give detailed guidance, and the Frequently Asked Questions cover common snags to help you get you going quickly.
Feature Selection
If your system has additional features such as MPPT/PV or is a older model you may need to make adjustments on the "Features" menu. Please see Feature Selection in the Manual.
Integration
The Geyserwala Connect is quite happy to run without integration with any other system. However, if you are a want to automation it, then this is where the real fun begins.
The Geyserwala Connect currenty offers the following integrations:
- Home Assistant
- Node-RED
- MQTT integration
- Json REST API
- Python Bindings
- Modbus TCP and RTU/RS485
See the integration page for more details.