What do you need?
General requirements
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You have a computer with the most recent version of the MOTIV Building Control programming software; see Niko Home Control II release notes.
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You have connected both systems to the same home network.
Niko requirements
Your Niko Home Control installation meets the following requirements:
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It has a wireless smart hub or a connected controller II.
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It is configured with the most recent programming software.
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It has an active internet connection.
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It is registered and you have your e-mail address and password on hand.
You can connect up to four inverters to one Niko Home Control system.
Sungrow requirements
Your system meets the following requirements:
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It has an active internet connection.
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MODBUS port on the inverter is enabled by your PV installer during installation.
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Your system is one of the following Sungrow products*:
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Three-phase |
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PV inverter |
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Hybrid inverter |
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Battery |
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*Consult the website of the supplier for detailed specifications and the latest products.
If your system does not meet these requirements, consider the alternative solution: connection via measuring module(s).
Programming of the Sungrow system
You can (de)activate the partner integration via the Niko Home Control programming software. Ask your professional installer for help. You will find the requirements and detailed instructions in the software manual.
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You activate the link in the Dashboard menu. You find the procedure here.
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You deactivate the link in the Dashboard menu. You find the procedure here.
After deactivating the link, the following happens:-
The related functions will disappear from your Niko Home Control app.
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Your related data in Niko Home Control will be lost.
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Note that any basic actions and routines linked to your partner system are also updated via the programming software.