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Released
March 4, 2016
Updated
October 19, 2026

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Monitor and optimize your home energy system 24/7. Gain a comprehensive real-time view of your PV generation, energy consumption, and battery status. Set preferences for energy independence and cost savings.

✓24/7 energy monitoring
✓Real-time PV generation view
✓Energy consumption tracking
✓Battery energy status
✓Customizable energy optimization settings
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What's New in AlphaESS

7.4.7

October 19, 2026

• Improved EV charger experience • More reliable widgets and more accurate energy data • A smoother experience and bug fixes

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Not optimised

Update 09/26 says it’s optimised for tablets, but it’s still not. Will only display portrait mode.

Neues App mit coolem Design aber kleinen Schwächen

Das neue Design und das zugehörige Layout ist sehr gelungen. Was mich stört ist die Tatsache, dass auf dem Widget nur noch die kummulierten Werte angezeigt werden. Vor dem
Update hat man dort die aktuellen Verbrauchs- bzw. Erzeugungswerte gesehen. Wenn ich nur kurz sehen will wie viel mein Haus verbraucht oder wie viel Energie die Module liefern war das immer sehr komfortabel. Könnt Ihr das Bitte nochmal überdenken? Wenn ich eine Auswertung über den kompletten Tag haben möchte, dann geh ich direkt in die App und schau mir die Statistiken an. Desweiteren muss ich jeden Tag einmal auf das Widget klicken und in die App abspringen damit überhaupt Daten angezeigt werden. Wenn ich das nicht mache steht dort den ganzen Tag, dass ich mich erst anmelden muss.
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Unübersichtlich seit Update

Leider ist das Layout seit dem letzten Update sehr unübersichtlich! Und heute kam wieder ein Update, das die Ansicht beim iPad verbessern soll. Wo bitte? Jetzt ist die Angabe der Speicherladung in % rechts NEBEN dem Haus, wodurch sie aus dem Bildschirm rutscht. Wirklich sehr übersichtlich…
Beim iPhone ist sie unter dem Haus, das ist übersichtlich. Wenn es auch das einzige ist, was ich neuerdings übersichtlich finde. Wirklich schade.
Ach… und man muss sich ständig „neu anmelden“, wenn man im Widget sehen will, was Stand der Dinge ist. Auch das wurde früher einfach immer angezeigt.
Manchmal ist weniger Verschlimmbesserung mehr…
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Was good… update is rubbish

Updated the app few months ago, now we’re starting to come into winter I want to be able to charge during the night. Old app was soo easy, new app is mission impossible to find the import and export timings through the “working mode” and then it doesn’t even charge when you set it to because you’ve not pressed other functions that don’t even appear to serve a purpose. The new data section doesn’t make sense, the only thing I understand is the graph that shows the battery charge over time, there’s no guidance on how to use this app or what any of the fancy words mean. It’s not consumer friendly
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Unreliable data

The app largely works OK for basic controls, but the figures for use, generation etc. are unreliable. Look at the same figure on different pages and it will often not be the same. Look at different figures on the same page and they refresh at different times, so you can never rely on what you see as being correct.
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Reported Bugs

20 issues

App crashes on startup or during use

Bug

Login failures and account access issues

Bug

Data fails to load, showing zeros or errors

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'Something went wrong' error messages

Bug

App loses connection and goes offline randomly

Bug

Widget displays blank or no data

Bug

Feed-in settings not saving properly

Bug

Settings revert to defaults after saving

Bug

Hotspot connection drops repeatedly

Bug

Graphs display incorrectly with missing navigation buttons

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Home screen fails to refresh automatically

Bug

Bluetooth permission requests on every app open

Bug

NMI field character limit too restrictive

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Statistics and profit calculations inaccurate

Bug

Device connection errors despite valid credentials

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App freezes on overlay screens

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Time zone displays incorrectly

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Minute-level time settings revert to hourly

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Data corruption in export/statistics

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Incompatibility with latest iOS versions

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Requested Features

17 requests

Half-hour charging/discharging time increments (critical for UK tariffs)

Feature

Third charging period for optimized tariff structures

Feature

Dark mode option

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Landscape/portrait orientation toggle for tablets

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iOS widget with current state of charge and generation data

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Apple Watch app integration

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Battery time remaining estimation

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Ability to reset statistics

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Notifications for system events and alerts

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Improved widget functionality with larger fonts

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Adjustable font sizes throughout app

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Multi-language support (French, German, Italian, etc.)

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Export data functionality

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Zoom functionality for graphs

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Ability to view multiple battery systems simultaneously

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Manual refresh/pull-to-refresh capability

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Fixed decimal place formatting for consistency

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FAQ

What does the AlphaESS app do?

The AlphaESS app is a free platform designed to monitor and optimize your home energy system 24/7. It provides a comprehensive, real-time view of your energy ecosystem, including PV generation, energy consumption, and battery status.

What are the key features of the AlphaESS app?

Key features include 24/7 energy monitoring, real-time tracking of PV generation and energy consumption, a clear view of battery energy levels, and the ability to set preferences for optimizing energy independence and saving money.

Is the AlphaESS app free to use?

Yes, the AlphaESS app is a free platform. It does not have any associated costs for usage, nor does it display advertisements or offer in-app purchases.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is intended for individuals who own an AlphaESS home energy system. It allows them to actively manage and gain insights into their personal energy ecosystem.

How can I use the AlphaESS app to save money?

The app allows you to set preferences to optimize your energy usage. By monitoring your generation, consumption, and battery levels in real-time, you can make informed decisions to maximize self-consumption of solar energy and potentially reduce your reliance on grid power, leading to cost savings.