Varta pulse / element / flex
Home batteries Basic support
What Franzl can do with this device
| Measure live power | ✓ |
| Meter energy (kWh) | ✓ |
| Read state of charge (SoC) | ✓ |
| Control power | — |
| Control operating mode | — |
This device is integrated read-only: Franzl shows its measurements and includes them in the optimization, but does not actively control it.
How it connects
Franzl uses the Home Assistant custom integration varta_storage (installable via HACS). If your device is set up there, Franzl finds it automatically.
Setup
The connection runs through the HACS integration varta_storage (Vip0r): locally via Modbus TCP (port 502) and a CGI/XML interface on the battery, with no cloud involved. Currently read-only: state of charge as well as grid and battery power.
Device fits? Then nothing stands between you and getting started.
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