Settings Reference

This page is a complete reference for every configurable option in GridMind. Settings are found at app.gridmindpower.com in the Settings section of the left sidebar.

Powerwall Controls

Available for: Tesla Powerwall users

Operation Mode

Controls how the battery charges and discharges:

Self-Powered (default): The battery charges from solar and discharges to cover home loads, prioritizing eliminating grid imports. Export to grid only happens if battery is full.

Time-Based Control: The battery follows a TOU-aware schedule. Required for GridMind Optimize — both the peak-export and kilowatt-hour banking strategies — and manual peak-hour export.

To switch: Settings → Powerwall Controls → Operation Mode

Backup Reserve

The minimum SOC the battery will maintain at all times, reserved for grid outage backup power.

GridMind Optimize Pro

See the full GridMind Optimize guide for how the strategy works.

TOU Rates

Configure your utility’s time-of-use rate schedule. These rates drive all financial calculations in GridMind (Value page, Optimize savings, AI bill estimates).

Example — PG&E EV2-A Summer Rate (Northern California):

Peak rate: $0.56/kWh (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Off-peak rate: $0.22/kWh (9:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Export rate: $0.10/kWh (all hours, NEM 3.0)
Bill reset day: 1

Settings Page Layout

The Settings page is organized into three sections that follow a clear hierarchy: Sites → Integrations → Configuration.

Sites

The Sites section is always visible at the top of Settings, even if you only have one site. Each site card shows the site name, timezone, and the number of connected integrations. Tap or click a site to make it active — all data across the app switches to that site immediately.

• Add Site: Pro users can add up to 3 sites total. Click “Add Site” to create a new system and walk through the setup flow.
• Remove Site: Long-press (iOS) or click the remove button (web) on any site to delete it. Sites with no integrations can be removed this way — useful for cleaning up test sites or abandoned setups.

Integrations

Below the site list, the Integrations section shows vendor connections for the active site:

• Connection name and system type
• Status: Connected / Error / Refreshing
• Last successful sync timestamp
• Site discovery and vendor site selection
• Remove connection button

Configuration

The Configuration section groups all per-site settings: System Location, Solar Panel Configuration, Grid Energy Sources, and System Investment. These settings apply to the currently active site.

Multi-Site Management Pro

Pro users can manage up to 3 energy systems across different locations. Each site operates independently with its own vendor connections, automations, optimizer schedule, timezone, and energy provider.

• Site Picker: Switch between sites using the dropdown in the web sidebar or the toolbar button on iOS. Your active site is remembered across sessions.
• All Sites View: Select “All Sites” in the site picker to see combined power and energy data across all locations in one aggregate dashboard.
• Cross-Device Sync: Sites added or removed from the web app appear automatically on iOS when the app returns to the foreground — no manual refresh needed.
• Per-Site Data: Dashboard, AI Insights, and all energy pages clear stale data and refresh instantly when you switch sites.

Free plan: 1 system maximum. Upgrade to Pro for up to 3 systems.

Adding a System

1. Open Settings and tap “Add Site” (or click ”+ Add System” during initial setup)
2. Select system type (Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge, Porsche, Kia, Hyundai, ChargePoint)
3. Enter system name and timezone
4. Complete system OAuth or API key entry
5. Click “Discover Site” to auto-detect your battery/inverter ID

Deleting a System

Location & Solar

Solar Arrays

Configure up to 4 solar arrays, each with its own orientation. This is especially useful for split-roof installations where panels face different directions.

Tesla Credentials

Required for Tesla Fleet API integration. See the Tesla integration guide for full setup instructions.

Notifications

Configure alerts for important energy events.

Webhook Integration

Enter a webhook URL to receive event notifications in Slack, Discord, or any HTTP endpoint.

Webhook payload format:

{
"event": "grid_outage",
"system_id": "abc123",
"timestamp": "2026-03-15T18:30:00Z",
"data": {
  "battery_soc": 45,
  "solar_output": 2.3
}
}

Example Slack webhook: paste your Slack incoming webhook URL from api.slack.com/apps

AI Insights Pro

See the AI Insights guide for provider comparison and setup instructions.

Appearance

• Theme: Light, Dark, or System (follows your OS setting)
• Available in both the web app and iOS app

Account

• Display name: How your name appears in the app
• Email: Contact GridMind support to change your login email
• Password: Use the “Forgot Password” link on the login page to reset your password