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Returns
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Documentation
Comprehensive guides, installation instructions and firmware updates for all our products.
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Frequently asked questions
Twenty practical answers about installation, Home Assistant, firmware, orders and service.
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Open a support ticketGetting started and documentation
Where can I find the manual for my product?
Open our documentation and select your product and hardware version. You will find installation steps, connections, configuration and known points of attention in one place.
How do I know which hardware version I have?
Check the product label, your order details or the product information reported by the device. If you are unsure, include a product photo and your order number in a support ticket.
Is my smart meter, water meter or installation compatible?
First check the compatibility list on the product page and in the documentation. If your model is not listed, send the brand, model number and clear photos through the support portal.
Do I need Home Assistant?
Most products are designed for Home Assistant and ESPHome. Supported devices can also be used with the SmartHomeShop app and cloud.
Installation and Home Assistant
Do the products work fully locally?
Yes. With local firmware, Home Assistant and device data stay within your own network. Choose the cloud variant only when you also want to connect the device to the SmartHomeShop app.
How do I add my device to Home Assistant?
Connect the device, join it to your network and add the discovered ESPHome integration. Our own Home Assistant integration adds extra features and ready-made cards for supported products.
Why is my device not discovered automatically in Home Assistant?
Check that Home Assistant and the device can reach the same network. VLAN settings, blocked mDNS or firewall rules can prevent discovery; you can also add the IP address manually.
How do I configure Wi-Fi or change networks?
Use the installer on the firmware page or the temporary configuration network provided by the device. Follow the product manual for the steps that match your hardware version.
Firmware and troubleshooting
Where can I download or install firmware?
Go to the firmware page and select your product, hardware version, local or cloud, and then Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Verify every selection before starting the installation.
Which firmware variant should I choose?
Always choose the variant that matches your exact hardware version and network connection. Local is the default for Home Assistant; cloud adds the SmartHomeShop app connection.
Are firmware updates installed automatically?
No, updates are not installed without your approval. You can install a new release through ESPHome or use our firmware page again when an update is available.
What should I do when I see “Failed to download manifest”?
Refresh the page, check your internet connection and try a current supported desktop browser without blocking extensions or a VPN. If it persists, send the selected product variant and a screenshot.
My device will not start or is offline. What should I check first?
Check the power supply, cables, network connection and status LEDs, then restart the device once. Note the LED behaviour and include any ESPHome log lines in a support ticket.
Do I need an additional USB-C power supply?
This depends on the product and installation. The P1SplitterKit always needs external power with DSMR v2, v3 and v4; USB-C may also be required or more reliable with DSMR v5, especially with several connected devices.
Orders and service
Where can I see current stock and the expected delivery date?
The product page and cart show the current status. A back-order includes its expected shipping date; an order is normally shipped when all products are available.
Can I place a business order without Dutch VAT?
Checkout calculates tax based on the delivery country and VAT status. Arrange any VAT exemption through the support portal before ordering so the details can be verified correctly.
Where can I find my invoice?
Invoices and order details are available through the support portal. Use the same email address as your order when you need help retrieving an invoice.
How do I register a return or repair?
Open a ticket through the support portal before shipping anything. Include your order number and the return reason or fault; you will then receive the correct return instructions.
How long is the warranty?
Our products include a standard two-year warranty. Keep your proof of purchase and report a fault through the support portal first so we can investigate and provide an appropriate solution.
When should I use Discord and when should I open a ticket?
Use Discord for general questions, ideas and community help. Open a ticket for orders, invoices, returns, warranty or situations where you share personal details, photos or log files.
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