The Best Monitoring Apps for Your Home Battery

Why monitoring is essential

A home battery without monitoring is like a car without a dashboard: it runs, but you have no idea how efficiently. Monitoring apps give you real-time insight into how much electricity you generate, store, consume and feed back to the grid. This insight is crucial for optimising your system and maximising your savings.

Research shows that households that actively monitor their energy consumption save on average 10-15% more than those that don't. The reason: you discover hidden energy guzzlers, optimise charging times and detect problems early.

The 5 best monitoring apps for home batteries

1. Anker SOLIX App

The official app from Anker for all SOLIX products. Available for iOS and Android, free to use.

• Real-time energy flows: generation, storage, consumption and grid feed-in at a glance
• Historical data: daily, weekly, monthly and yearly overviews of your energy performance
• Smart charging: ability to set and optimise charging schedules

2. FusionSolar (Huawei)

The app from Huawei for their LUNA 2000 battery systems and Sun2000 inverters. Available for iOS and Android.

• Excellent integration: works seamlessly with Huawei inverters and LUNA 2000 batteries
• Detailed analytics: yield per panel, daily efficiency, CO2 savings
• Professional dashboard: suitable for both home use and installers

3. EcoFlow App

The app from EcoFlow for the DELTA Pro series and PowerOcean home batteries. Available for iOS and Android.

• User-friendly: intuitive interface with clear graphs
• Offline mode: also works without an internet connection (local storage)
• Firmware updates: automatic updates via the app

4. Bliq App

An independent app that works with multiple brands and energy suppliers. Bliq combines battery data with dynamic tariffs.

• Brand-independent: works with multiple battery brands and inverters
• Dynamic tariff integration: shows your savings based on real-time electricity prices
• Automatic optimisation: advises when to charge and discharge

5. HomeWizard Energy

Not a battery app in the traditional sense, but a smart energy monitor that maps your total household consumption via the P1 port of your smart meter.

• Broadly compatible: works with any smart meter via the P1 port
• Open API: connectable to Home Assistant, Domoticz and other platforms
• Affordable: the P1 dongle costs only approx. €35, the app is free

Comparison table: all apps side by side

Below we compare the five apps on the most important criteria:

What should you monitor? The 5 most important metrics

Regardless of which app you use, these are the five metrics you should check regularly:

• Self-consumption percentage: what proportion of your generated electricity do you use yourself? Aim for 70-90%.
• State of Health (SoH): what percentage of the original capacity does your battery still have? Normal is 1-3% decline per year.
• Cycles per day: how many times does your battery charge and discharge per day? Optimal is 1-1.5 cycles/day.
• Grid consumption vs. grid feed-in: monitor how much you still buy from the grid and how much you feed back. Less feed-in = more savings after 2027.
• Peak consumption: when do peaks occur? Shift heavy appliances to moments of solar surplus or low dynamic prices.

HomeWizard P1: the universal dashboard

The HomeWizard P1 dongle (approx. €35) is a smart addition to any battery app. It reads your smart meter and gives you a complete overview of your total energy household — regardless of your battery brand. You can see in one dashboard how much electricity you generate (panels), store (battery), consume (home) and feed back (grid).

Combine the HomeWizard with your battery brand's app for the most complete insight. The HomeWizard data can also be linked to Home Assistant for advanced automation.

Conclusion: monitor actively and save more

Active monitoring is not a luxury but a necessity if you want to get the most out of your home battery. Your battery brand's default app gives you the basics; a universal tool like HomeWizard or Bliq gives you the complete picture. Check your self-consumption percentage weekly, keep an eye on the State of Health and optimise your charging times based on dynamic tariffs.

At Home Energy Solutions, we don't just help you find the right battery — we also help you set up your monitoring optimally. Get in touch for advice.