ECOFLOW PowerInsight Home Energy Manager User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- ECOFLOW
Table of Contents
ECOFLOW PowerInsight Home Energy Manager
Overview
- Proximity sensor Used for the feature proximity wake-up
- Ambient light sensor Used for automatically adjusting the screen brightness
- Temperature and humidity sensors Used for sensing ambient temperature and humidity
- Power button Long press 2 to 3 seconds to turn on/off Short press once to screen on/off
- Speaker /
- USB-C port Available for power supply
How It Works
PowerInsight connects to the EcoFlow IoT cloud via Wi-Fi to access your system
data and manage the lifecycle of your power system – from generation to
storage and consumption. It can also integrate devices from other brands via
the Matter protocol, including thermostats for adjusting room temperature,
smart plugs for monitoring consumption and controlling appliance power, and
smart light bulbs for managing lighting.
Getting Started
- Press the power button to turn on PowerInsight, and then set the language and network (2.4G and 5G are supported) on the screen.
- Open the EcoFlow app, then tap + > Scan to scan the QR code displayed on the PowerInsight screen. This will log you into your account.
Finish initializing and start using it!
- New EcoFlow user? Download the EcoFlow app on your phone.
NOTICE
PowerInsight has a built-in battery that provides approximately 3 hours of
battery life during continuous operation.
Supported Devices
PowerInsight supports controlling the following devices:
- EcoFlow PowerOcean
- EcoFlow PowerOcean DC Fit
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra
- EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2
- EcoFlow Smart Plug
- Matter-supported devices: smart light bulb, smart plug, thermostat Third-party devices: smart plug (Shelly), thermostat (Ecobee)
NOTICE
- This list of supported devices will be updated continuously. Firmware versions that support more devices will be released soon, please stay tuned.
- Some EcoFlow products are not sold in your country or region.
Add devices
Add new devices via the EcoFlow app to your phone and PowerInsight
automatically synchronizes the added devices. If the app contains devices that
PowerInsight does not support, they will not be displayed in PowerInsight.
Add EcoFlow Devices
Bring your phone close to the device, and connect to the internet according to
the instructions in the app.
Add Matter-supported Devices to EcoFlow System
You can add mater-supported thermostats, light bulbs, and smart plugs to build
a smarter home.
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of any PowerInsight page and tap Settings > Matter >Binding matter.
- Open the EcoFlow app, then tap + > Scan to scan the QR code displayed on the PowerInsight screen.
- Scan the Matter QR code of the device that needs to be added using the EcoFlow
Now, you can control the device you have just added to the PowerInsight / EcoFlow app.
NOTICE
- Ensure the Wi-Fi used to connect to the device on your phone is the same as the local area network you configured for PowerInsight.
- Only 2.4G Wi-Fi is supported
Bind a third-party account
In the EcoFlow app, click + > Add devices > Add third-party devices to bind a
third-party account.
Mounting Your PowerInsight
You can mount the PowerInsight on a wall, place it on a tablet stand holder (not included in the box), or simply hold it directly in your hand.
CAUTION
Mounting PowerInsight at a height of less than 1.5m is recommended. Mounting
the wall bracket is supported only in landscape orientation, as shown below.
The USB-C charger with at least 10W and the level are not included in the box.
To mount PowerInsight:
- Mount the wall bracket: Use the wall bracket to locate the holes, and make sure to level them. Then, drill holes and insert anchors. Finally, place the bracket against the wall and drive the screws through the bracket holes.
- Power on: Plug one end of the power cable into any USB-C port on the bracket, then plug the other end into the charger. After that, connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
- Put PowerInsight onto the bracket. The PowerInsight screen will display “Charging” when turned on, if it is securely mounted.
You can also view the step-by-step installation in the supplied quick-start guide.
Explore PowerInsight
View real-time energy data for your home on PowerInsight’s home page or tap widgets to enter the dashboard for detailed data. Control your home system or device, including turning on/off AC ports, DC ports, or circuits. The operating mode that the system runs is displayed in the first widget on the home page, such as TOU mode, Self-powered, and Charging. Tap to switch the operating mode.
NOTICE
Features and the home page vary depending on the system or devices you added,
please refer to the actual product.
- Your system or device
- Home page
- Device list
- Automation
- Operating mode* and data (Tap to set mode or see the dashboard)
- Weather and outdoor temperature
- Humidity
- Room temperature
Whether or not the operating mode widget is included depends on the connected
system. On standby, the screen saver displays temperature, humidity, time and
energy data.
Dashboard
Tap widgets on the home page to enter the dashboard. In the dashboard, you can
view data by day, month or year, including solar power generation in Total
savings, total discharge and charge in Battery, and total consumption in Home
/ Grid.
Device List
The appliances such as smart plugs and thermostats you added in the EcoFlow
app will be displayed on the device list.
- Tap the widget to control the device.
Automation
Add automation to the EcoFlow app on your phone, and PowerInsight will
automatically synchronize. Tap an automation task to execute in the Automation
page.
Customize Your PowerInsight
Quick settings
Swipe down from the top-right corner on any page, you can turn on/off Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, adjust screen brightness, or enter the Settings
page for more settings.
Wi-Fi
On the Wi-Fi page, there are two tabs, internet connection and local area network, indicating that you may connect PowerInsight to these two types of networks.
- Internet connection (WLAN): used for connecting PowerInsight to the internet and communicating with the cloud server. 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi are both supported.
- Local area network (LAN): used for connecting and communicating with Mattersupported devices. Only 2.4G Wi-Fi is supported.
NOTICE
Ensure the Wi-Fi used to connect to the device on your phone is the same as
the local area network you configured for PowerInsight.
Matter
Matter is an open standard for smart home technology that lets your device
work with any Matter-certified ecosystem using a single protocol. You can
integrate the Matter-supported into the EcoFlow system for all-in-one control.
To add Matter devices to PowerInsight or the EcoFlow app, PowerInsight should
be set as the central gateway. See “Add Matter-supported Devices to EcoFlow
System” in the section “Add Devices” for instructions.
Set display and brightness
Adjust brightness
Dim the screen to extend battery life, or use Adaptive brightness.
- Manually adjust in quick settings or in Settings > Display & brightness.
- Switch on or off Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust screen brightness to match the environment.
Standby
If you do not operate PowerInsight, it will show screensavers when on standby.
- Automatic standby after a certain time: Choose to be standby automatically after 30 seconds, 1 minute (by default), 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or never. Go to Settings > Display & brightness > Auto standby.
- Enable/Disable screensaver: Switch on/off Turn off screen when on standby in Settings > Display & brightness.
- Enable/Disable automatically wake up: Switch on/off Proximity wake-up in Settings > Display & brightness. If switched on, the home page will be displayed when you walk towards PowerInsight (less than 0.5 m / 20 in. away from PowerInsight).
Set System Sound
Go to Settings > Sound to adjust the system sound or switch on/off Touch sound
to enable or disable sound effects when operating PowerInsight.
Set Date / Time / Language / Unit of Temperature
Go to Settings > General to set the date, time format, language, or unit of
temperature.
Restore Factory Settings
Go to Settings > General to restore the factory settings of PowerInsight. The
device will restart and you need to log in to your account again.
System Update
New features and improvements are introduced with updates to PowerInsight.
To update PowerInsight: Go to Settings > System update and tap Update. You can switch on Automatic update for automatically updating between 2:00 to 4:00 a.m.
- System: operating system and application of PowerInsight
- IoT: built-in IoT module, mainly for the Matter feature
Technical Specifications
- Model EF-MT-H10-1
- Weight Approximately 620 g (1.4 lbs)
- Dimensions 244.4 x 158.6 x 12.6 mm (9.6 x 6.2 x 0.5 in.)
- Input rating (USB-C ) 5V DC, 2A
- Operating temperature −10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)
- Storage temperature −15°C to 50°C (5°F to 122°F)
- Humidity 10% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
- Altitude ≤ 3000 m (≈9,842 ft)
- IP Rating IP42
Wi-Fi
Frequency range:
- 2,412 – 2,472 MHz
- 5,180 – 5,320 MHz
- 5,500 – 5,700 MHz
- Max. output power: < 20 dBm
- Frequency range:
- 5,745 – 5,825 MHz
- Max. output power:
- <13.98 dBm
Bluetooth
- Frequency range : 2,402-2,480 MHz
- Max. output power : <10 dBm
What’s in the Box
- PowerInsight
- Wall bracket (4.5×5.7 in.)
- Power cable (USB-C to USB-C) 6.6 ft
- Anchors and screws (x4)
- Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card
You may need a USB-C charger with at least 10W, but it is not included in the box.
Safety Instructions
DISCLAIMER
Read this document carefully before using the product to ensure that you
completely understand the product and can correctly use it. After reading this
document, keep it properly for future reference. Improper use of this product
may cause serious injury toyourself or others, or cause product damage and
property loss. Once you use this product, it is deemed that you understand,
approve and accept all the terms and content in this document. EcoFlow is not
liable for any loss caused by the user’s failure to use this product in
compliance with this document. In compliance with laws and regulations,
EcoFlow reserves the right to the final interpretation of this document and
all documents related to this product. This document is subject to changes
(updates, revisions, or termination) without prior notice. Please visit
EcoFlow’s official website to obtain the latest product information.
WARNING
- Follow all instructions and pay attention to all warnings.
- Do not dispose of the battery built in this product by throwing it into a fire, a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting it, otherwise, this can lead to an explosion.
- Do not leave the battery built in this product in an environment with extremely high temperatures and low air pressure, otherwise, this can potentially lead to an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- Avoid using this product in extremely high or low temperatures, or in areas with low air pressure such as high altitudes, during use, storage, or transportation.
- Do not disassemble this product in any way or pierce the product with sharp objects.
- Please contact the manufacturer or retailer if this product does not function normally or is damaged.
- Risk of fire or explosion can occur if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
CAUTION
- The label is located on the rear surface of the product.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Regulatory Compliance Information can be found in the Settings of the product.