To everyone with installer code problem. I struggled with installer code for two months since my electrician didn't have installer code and didn't get it. Finally I understood to change the land to Albania and then it didn't ask the installer code as compulsory. After you successfully register it you can choose your own country and time zone and address so it is not a problem that you have chosen firstly wrong country. Finally it works!!! 😊
Hi! As many others here also have noted, the installer code can not be left blank. What code can I use, or what do I have to do to get a code? I`m an end user, so I guess I should not apply for an installer account?
This is a "missing manual". Unfortunately I received a faulty Shine WiFi dongle. With the help of this video I could prove it. Now I need to follow up with Growatt to get good dongle!! It is just out of box, so I expect it should be straight forward process.
It took me two days of resetting and trying again and again and again until finally it just decided to work. These devices are absolute rubbish when it comes to getting them on-line! For those asking about an installer code...this seems to be a UK account requirement? I just created a new account, and chose France as my home country. When it came to adding the datalogger, I chose the UK as the plant country. I could never get to the local datalogger web page as in step 2. Not sure if they've pulled that functionality? In the end...here's what worked for me: Reset device (long press of the button - MUST wait for the flashing red light). Tried the 2.4ghz method first. It failed. Next try the hotspot mode (had to short press the button to enter into hotspot mode again - blue LED)...bingo. I have no idea if that combination is what did it...but probably by fluke it worked. It does only work on 2.4ghz radios though. Most routers will be 2.4 and 5ghz combined so you shouldn't need to add a dedicated radio.
@@ddalebeatyjr Nope. I WAS going to order a second one for my remote system, but since I can't get the dongle to work with my main system, which I was hoping to be able to use to monitor my home system when away from home, I won't.
@@Tumbleweed5150 well Sawn who posted the video, added in the instruction… the password to the WiFi is suppose to be 12345678 so silly it is not in the installation instructions provided by growatt. They make it so hard to give them a good review on great equipment when they can not supply a simple password instruction
doesnt help me, problem is my dongle's light is flashing all 3 lights at the same time and it doesnt reset to any one single light, tried pulling and inserting it multiple times. it just doesnt connect at configuration step and says configuration failed (sentence below the diagram or animation is router connection failed)
Hello, you will apologize. Also wanted to install this Growatt dongle with my friend. The application is easy to install and install. Creating the system with 1KW is also easy. My friend has problems. We are surprised that the "Datalogger" supposedly exists in the system. But it is not on a list. We have already asked the manufacturer for help. After entering the serial number and the "CC" code, it does not continue. "Device already exist". Do you have a tip for us? Greetings Ralf.
My Growatt 4200MTL Inverter was installed in March 2012. I need a firmware update in order for my Shine WiFi-S to be able to communicate with it. Can you please send me the link to the ShineBus 4.2 software and the firmware update for my inverter? Thank you
Is there any manual or instruction for using the ShinePhone software after it is successfully installed? I can't find anything available. The manufacturer's link to 'User Manual' is blank (no download).
OMG... the only thing which is the MOST important info... is what is the Password for the WIFI signal from the dongle???? I can see in the video a Lock Icon, but in your rush to make this video you had already typed it in and NO WHERE in the instructions does it tell you the Password for the WIFI from the dongle. How many message or phone calls does Growatt get about this pretty simple instructions would be helpful!
Hi I have 2 inverters one 5kw and one 2kw I have the 5kw one connected and and trying to add a data logger to the 2kw one do I need to set up a new plant or can I add the second logger to the same plant?
Hey Shawn. Great and helpful video! Well done. We have one of the Growatt inverters that we’re using purely for uninterrupted power with the main power grid. No photovoltaic input. Can we still use this Wi-Fi monitoring method just to have some means of remote monitoring and notifications if the mains fail and battery power is low? We run a small medical facility during daylight only and have very unreliable power that can be off for a few days at a time
Hello, do I need to have the dongle plugged in in order for the inverter to work, or will it work regardless of whether the dongle monitor is plugged in or not? Thank you
Hi Great instructions and have it all working well. I now want to have the customer have access to the data logger as well but just dedicated to their own installation. can you point me to instructions on how to do that? Many Thanks
@@shawnfan751 data sheets are very similar .. I was just purchasing the inverter and the distributer told me that s model is available .. the x model is out of stock
What is wifi password to dongle hot-spot? On my Phone and Computer i need Key to Connect, its Security! Connection doesn't work without The Key and its impossible to Connect to 192.168.10.100.
@@kruzel18 SSID is the serial number of the datalogger. Once you tap the button of the datalogger and the LED change to solid blue, you should be able to find it from your mobile WIFI list.
It means this dongle has already been added into one account. You could check the datalogger list of your account. If dongle not there, it might be connected with another account
Hello Shawn, I have tried to connect the ShineWifi-S to a 7000TL3-S inverter (here the ShineWifi-S is the only option to connect. After installing, only the green light keeps burning. So the connection failed. To re-try making the connection, I should press the key button. But the key-button on a ShineWifi-S doesn't respond if it is in constand green mode, as is also stated in the manual of the ShineWifi-S. So, what to do now?
To everyone with installer code problem. I struggled with installer code for two months since my electrician didn't have installer code and didn't get it. Finally I understood to change the land to Albania and then it didn't ask the installer code as compulsory.
After you successfully register it you can choose your own country and time zone and address so it is not a problem that you have chosen firstly wrong country. Finally it works!!! 😊
You should have 4 &1/2 thousand likes mate. This is the only video that helped me, bugger the rest.Thank You heaps man.
Great video, expertly explained & helped me get my system back online after a change of WiFi hub. 👍
Excellent Video really helped me when we changed our Broadband. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the video. Very clear instructions. I will buy the dongle now. Have a nice day.
Without installer code can't pass proces
Thanks for your help. Great instructions, clear and informative. Cheers!
Hi! As many others here also have noted, the installer code can not be left blank. What code can I use, or what do I have to do to get a code? I`m an end user, so I guess I should not apply for an installer account?
This is a "missing manual". Unfortunately I received a faulty Shine WiFi dongle. With the help of this video I could prove it. Now I need to follow up with Growatt to get good dongle!! It is just out of box, so I expect it should be straight forward process.
Thankyou... very clear instructions
Yes I do agree with you. You are also using it for solar power generation?
Very helpful video. Thank you very much 🙏🏼
It took me two days of resetting and trying again and again and again until finally it just decided to work. These devices are absolute rubbish when it comes to getting them on-line! For those asking about an installer code...this seems to be a UK account requirement? I just created a new account, and chose France as my home country. When it came to adding the datalogger, I chose the UK as the plant country.
I could never get to the local datalogger web page as in step 2. Not sure if they've pulled that functionality?
In the end...here's what worked for me: Reset device (long press of the button - MUST wait for the flashing red light). Tried the 2.4ghz method first. It failed. Next try the hotspot mode (had to short press the button to enter into hotspot mode again - blue LED)...bingo. I have no idea if that combination is what did it...but probably by fluke it worked. It does only work on 2.4ghz radios though. Most routers will be 2.4 and 5ghz combined so you shouldn't need to add a dedicated radio.
It Works. Thank you Shawn
Thank you! this was soooo super helpful!! :)
Thank u very much for the clear information , it helped me a lot greetz
what is the password when i try to connect to dongle wifi to configure it ?
When I click on the Dongle's "name" I get "Secured". It asks for a network key, which you didn't mention. ???HELP????
Exactly!!! Not even in the instructions, did you figure it out???
@@ddalebeatyjr Nope. I WAS going to order a second one for my remote system, but since I can't get the dongle to work with my main system, which I was hoping to be able to use to monitor my home system when away from home, I won't.
@@Tumbleweed5150 dang… well if we get it working I sure will post you back
@@ddalebeatyjr Thanks, I'd appreciate that.
@@Tumbleweed5150 well Sawn who posted the video, added in the instruction… the password to the WiFi is suppose to be 12345678 so silly it is not in the installation instructions provided by growatt. They make it so hard to give them a good review on great equipment when they can not supply a simple password instruction
Method 2!! I spent so many hours on method 1 to no end. Method 2 had me connected in 2 minutes.
doesnt help me, problem is my dongle's light is flashing all 3 lights at the same time and it doesnt reset to any one single light, tried pulling and inserting it multiple times. it just doesnt connect at configuration step and says configuration failed (sentence below the diagram or animation is router connection failed)
it is more types of growatt wifi dongles.my one i can not make it work because of the damn installer code :( . Can anyone help, please?
Hello, you will apologize. Also wanted to install this Growatt dongle with my friend. The application is easy to install and install. Creating the system with 1KW is also easy. My friend has problems. We are surprised that the "Datalogger" supposedly exists in the system. But it is not on a list. We have already asked the manufacturer for help. After entering the serial number and the "CC" code, it does not continue. "Device already exist". Do you have a tip for us? Greetings Ralf.
Delete the dongle in the list look for the plus sign
My Growatt 4200MTL Inverter was installed in March 2012. I need a firmware update in order for my Shine WiFi-S to be able to communicate with it. Can you please send me the link to the ShineBus 4.2 software and the firmware update for my inverter? Thank you
Is there any manual or instruction for using the ShinePhone software after it is successfully installed? I can't find anything available. The manufacturer's link to 'User Manual' is blank (no download).
Doesn't work with the latest version, I spent many hours trying to get the dongle configured. Can you do an updated version?
thanks... very helpfull video
my green light is solid, but it doesn't go lighting blue after push the restart bottom. why?
OMG... the only thing which is the MOST important info... is what is the Password for the WIFI signal from the dongle???? I can see in the video a Lock Icon, but in your rush to make this video you had already typed it in and NO WHERE in the instructions does it tell you the Password for the WIFI from the dongle. How many message or phone calls does Growatt get about this pretty simple instructions would be helpful!
Check the video description
@@shawnfan751 thank you Shawn seem silly it is not in the instructions paper work that growatt supplies. Thanks for the update
@@shawnfan751 Thank You!!! The password worked we got it all connected!!
Very nice sir thanks 👍
Hi I have 2 inverters one 5kw and one 2kw I have the 5kw one connected and and trying to add a data logger to the 2kw one do I need to set up a new plant or can I add the second logger to the same plant?
great - thank you worked great
Thanks for the video. Are there any Apps to do this with an iPhone that you know of? I can't find one. I have the Growatt 2000.
shinephone
@@bramcoteelectrical1088 Thanks for the reply. I have installed the App. Have a nice day.
In the user manual it is described that i need to insert a sim card inside that rectangular module. So is it mandatory ?
No
thats for a gprs different module
Great instructions
It asks data installer code when you choose europeian country. Stuck there as i dont have a code.what to do?
Hey Shawn. Great and helpful video! Well done.
We have one of the Growatt inverters that we’re using purely for uninterrupted power with the main power grid. No photovoltaic input. Can we still use this Wi-Fi monitoring method just to have some means of remote monitoring and notifications if the mains fail and battery power is low? We run a small medical facility during daylight only and have very unreliable power that can be off for a few days at a time
Can this work with off grid growatt? The storage inbuilt is great
Will work on other inverters with same connect type?
Hello, do I need to have the dongle plugged in in order for the inverter to work, or will it work regardless of whether the dongle monitor is plugged in or not?
Thank you
Hi, dongle just for monitoring. The inverter is able to work and generate power without dongle. Thank you.
Mine is showing steady Blue with I tried to press and hold reset for 6 seconds, how to get it to flashing Blue?
Why will it not continue without a installer code ??
ഒരു data logeer 3 different account ഇല് use ചെയ്യാന് പറ്റുമോ
Can I modify my output Voltage range from shine wifi module via my phone apl ?
Hi can you just use the dongle unconnected, i within range of phone to monitor, my garage is to far from the house for wifi to connect, thanks.
Hi Nickel, if your inverter is too far away from your WIFI router, you may need a wifi extender or a Growatt ShineLink device.
Hi Great instructions and have it all working well. I now want to have the customer have access to the data logger as well but just dedicated to their own installation. can you point me to instructions on how to do that? Many Thanks
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and right at the beginning my dongle is not flashing red. it is stable blue. this system is so terrible.
What is the difference between model X and S ??
The port, -X using USB and -S using RS232
@@shawnfan751 no the difference between inverters .. TLS and TLX models
@@jatinjindal2528 Just the old generation and new generation. If you need more inforamation, you could search their datasheet.
@@shawnfan751 data sheets are very similar .. I was just purchasing the inverter and the distributer told me that s model is available .. the x model is out of stock
I'm stuck trying to connect to the dongle because it's asking for a password, how do I find out what the password is?
12345678
When you are using 2 methods. What you use pasword for connection with device .please respond
12345678
@@shawnfan751 I facing problem when try to connect shine WiFi device then he show the message it’s already exist serial number
No matter what method I use. The dongle ends up flashing green.
Thank-You :)
you can no longer leave the code blanc.
Thank you
What is wifi password to dongle hot-spot? On my Phone and Computer i need Key to Connect, its Security! Connection doesn't work without The Key and its impossible to Connect to 192.168.10.100.
Password is 12345678
@@shawnfan751 for SSID?
@@kruzel18 SSID is the serial number of the datalogger. Once you tap the button of the datalogger and the LED change to solid blue, you should be able to find it from your mobile WIFI list.
@@shawnfan751 SSID of dataloger is Security by Key... to Connect need have key. It is 12345678?
@@kruzel18 Yes
it says ‘existing datalogger SN’ what does that mean?
It means this dongle has already been added into one account. You could check the datalogger list of your account. If dongle not there, it might be connected with another account
My wifi password contains special character hyphen. Will it create issue?
yes change it in router manger settings
THANKS FOR SHARE.....A+++++
Hello Shawn,
I have tried to connect the ShineWifi-S to a 7000TL3-S inverter
(here the ShineWifi-S is the only option to connect.
After installing, only the green light keeps burning.
So the connection failed.
To re-try making the connection, I should press the key button.
But the key-button on a ShineWifi-S doesn't respond if it is in constand green mode, as is also stated in the manual of the ShineWifi-S.
So, what to do now?
Hi, you could try to press the button one time to change the dongle into solid blue and then try the AP MODE method. Thanks
Hi Shawn,when connecting to the growatt wifi serial number network, it is asking me for a password. Have you had this problem before?
Same problem here...
My dongle is asking for a password 😖
Without home wifi can not connected
Thanks
way too old ... but ... Thanks
COOP
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where to but
Istaller code is not optional and I dont know what it is. What to do?
ruclips.net/video/Mj1l_miO26c/видео.html I used this code but you should to save Poland as assembler location (your plant sure can be anywhere)
0000
I can not leave installer code blank, it is required field? How to do this?