Quick Start

Welcome to Grid Getter. This guide walks you through everything from account creation to your first running automation.

What you need before you start

A Tesla account with at least one commissioned Powerwall (and optionally solar panels)
An email address to create your Grid Getter account

That’s it. Grid Getter connects to Tesla through their official API — no extra hardware or configuration required.

Create your account

Go to app.gridgetter.com, click Sign Up, enter your email and password, and verify your email.

Detailed guide →
Set up your profile

Enter your name, phone number, and — most importantly — your timezone. Grid Getter uses your timezone to schedule automations correctly.
Connect your Tesla

Click Connect Tesla and log in to your Tesla account. Approve the permissions, then select your energy site. Grid Getter will never store your Tesla password.

Detailed guide →
Explore the Live Dashboard

You’ll land on the Live Dashboard where you can see your real-time power flow, battery state, and energy charts.

Dashboard guide →
Create your first automation

Go to Automations and click + Add Automation. For most users, a Custom Schedule automation is the perfect starting point.

Not sure which type to pick? See Which automation should I use?

Set a battery reserve schedule

Create a Custom Schedule automation that raises your battery reserve before your utility’s peak hours and lowers it at night.

Track what your automations do

Check Activity Log → Automation Logs the day after setup to see your first automation run.

Enable push notifications

Go to Settings → Notifications to get alerted when automations fire or your battery runs low.

Explore your energy history

The Energy Charts section of the dashboard shows historical data — see when you’re generating the most solar and using the most grid power.

Start with the Glossary to get familiar with terms like demand charge, kW, battery reserve, and operational mode. These come up a lot.