Tesla smart home overview

United StatesChecked 11 November 2026

Tesla is a US company best known for electric vehicles that also sells home energy products: the Powerwall home battery with its Gateway, solar, and the Wall Connector EV charger. These energy products are managed through the Tesla app, and outside developers can reach them through Tesla's Fleet API or paid services built on it. This page covers the home energy side; vehicle integrations are mentioned only briefly.

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Works with full table

  • MatterUnconfirmed
  • AlexaUnconfirmed
  • Google HomeUnconfirmed
  • Apple HomeCommunity
  • Home AssistantYes
  • SmartThingsUnconfirmed
  • HomeyCommunity
  • HubitatUnconfirmed

Where Tesla fits in a smart home

Powerwall connects through its Gateway, which can use Wi-Fi, wired Ethernet or cellular, and Tesla says the app's remote monitoring depends on that connection. Home Assistant and openHAB can also read the Powerwall Gateway over the local network, while the Fleet API and Teslemetry reach Tesla's cloud. The Wall Connector is documented for Home Assistant as a Wi-Fi charger with a local interface.

That suits owners who want battery, solar and charger data inside Home Assistant or similar, locally or through Tesla's official API. It is weaker for voice assistants and ecosystem apps: we found no Tesla page for Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home or Matter on the energy side, and the Powerwall 3 local interface is more limited in Home Assistant than the Powerwall 2.

Connection
Powerwall Gateway over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or cellular
Voice assistants
Not found for energy products
Matter
Not found
Open platforms
Home Assistant, openHAB, Homey and the Fleet API

What can be connected

Source: Tesla app listing (App Store)

Apps

Tesla

The single official app for vehicles and energy products. The App Store listing describes Powerwall monitoring, including stored solar energy, home consumption and grid export, and downloadable solar and battery data, and says Powerwall features require Powerwall 2. We could not confirm from the listing that it controls the Wall Connector, and could not confirm Powerwall 3 support from that page. Tesla's support page says energy products must be installed and powered on before they appear. Published by Tesla, Inc.; iPhone needs iOS 17 or later. The Android link comes from Tesla's own support page.

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Compatibility, platform by platform

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PlatformStatusWhat it meansSources
Connection
Wi-FiYesTesla's Powerwall connectivity page lists Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. Gateway 1 is 2.4 GHz only and Gateway 2 supports 2.4 and 5 GHz, and captive portals and enterprise security are not supported. The Powerwall 3 datasheet lists 2.4 and 5 GHz. Home Assistant documents the Gen 3 Wall Connector as a Wi-Fi model.Tesla: Powerwall internet connectivity Powerwall 3 datasheet Home Assistant Wall Connector
EthernetYesWired Ethernet is described as generally the best performing option for Powerwall, and the installer sets it up inside the Gateway. The Powerwall 3 datasheet lists Ethernet. We could not confirm Ethernet for the Wall Connector from the pages we read.Tesla: Powerwall internet connectivity Powerwall 3 datasheet
CellularYesPowerwall can connect over cellular when service is available, meant as a backup when no other connection is configured. Gateway 1 loses cellular as carriers retire 3G. The Powerwall 3 datasheet lists LTE/4G and says cellular should not be the primary connection.Tesla: Powerwall internet connectivity Powerwall 3 datasheet
Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, ThreadNot mentionedNone of these are described for Powerwall or the Wall Connector on the pages we read. The Powerwall 3 datasheet mentions CAN between the Gateway 3 and Backup Switch and RS-485 for meters, which are internal links rather than smart home radios.Powerwall 3 datasheet Gen 3 Wall Connector manual (contents)
MatterUnconfirmedWe found no Tesla page, and no mention on the Home Assistant or Teslemetry pages, about Matter for Powerwall or the Wall Connector. We could not confirm either way.Searched, no source
Voice assistants and ecosystems
Google HomeUnconfirmedNo Tesla energy page for Google Home was found. We did not find a documented integration for Powerwall or the Wall Connector.Searched, no source
Amazon AlexaUnconfirmedNo Tesla energy page for Alexa was found. We could not confirm one exists.Searched, no source
Apple HomeCommunityTesla does not document Apple Home for energy products on the pages we read. Teslemetry lists Homebridge among the integrations it supports, which points to a community route. We did not open the Homebridge plugin itself.Teslemetry Apple Home accessories list
Samsung SmartThingsUnconfirmedNo SmartThings integration for Tesla energy products was found. We could not confirm either way.Searched, no source
Tesla app (remote monitoring)OfficialRemote monitoring of Powerwall through the Tesla app needs an internet connection. Without one, Powerwall keeps running in its last operating mode and still provides backup power, but remote monitoring and over-the-air updates are not available.Tesla: Powerwall internet connectivity Tesla app listing
Open platforms and developer access
Home AssistantYesFour built-in integrations apply, none maintained by Tesla. Powerwall is local polling against the Gateway IP address, with a password taken from the Gateway label or serial number; it supports Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 with limits, and not Powerwall 1. Powerwall 3 lacks off-grid operation, backup reserve and per-battery sensors there. Tesla Wall Connector is local polling every 30 seconds for the Gen 3 Wi-Fi model. Tesla Fleet and Teslemetry are cloud polling; Teslemetry needs a paid subscription and also covers vehicles.Home Assistant Powerwall Home Assistant Tesla Wall Connector Home Assistant Tesla Fleet Home Assistant Teslemetry
HomeyCommunityThird-party apps, none published by Athom as far as we could confirm. Tesla Energy by Diederik Bakker covers the Powerwall Gateway over the LAN and its listing notes a Homey Bridge is required; it was last updated about three years ago. Tesla Power Connect by Rune Vaernes covers the Gen 3 Wall Connector, monitors only, and also needs a Homey Bridge. Teslemetry's own Homey app is cloud based, needs a Teslemetry subscription and a Homey Bridge, and covers Powerwall, solar, Wall Connector and vehicles. All list Homey Cloud, Pro and Self-Hosted Server.Tesla Energy on Homey Tesla Power Connect on Homey Teslemetry on Homey
openHABYesA TeslaPowerwall binding is in openHAB's add-on list. It supports Powerwall 2 only, connects locally with the Gateway address plus the email and password of the local account, and has no auto-discovery. It is not maintained by Tesla.openHAB TeslaPowerwall binding
Node-REDCommunityTeslemetry lists Node-RED among its supported integrations. We did not open the node itself, so its scope and maintenance are unconfirmed.Teslemetry
HubitatUnconfirmedWe did not search for a Hubitat driver specifically and could not confirm one.Searched, no source
DomoticzUnconfirmedWe did not search for a Domoticz plugin specifically and could not confirm one.Searched, no source
Control4UnconfirmedWe did not search for a Control4 driver specifically and could not confirm one.Searched, no source
IFTTTUnconfirmedWe did not search IFTTT specifically and could not confirm a Tesla energy service.Searched, no source
TeslemetryCommunityA third-party service that exposes the Tesla Fleet API, Fleet Telemetry, webhooks and server-sent events. It supports vehicles, Powerwall, solar and Wall Connector, offers a 7-day free trial, and lists Home Assistant, Homey, Homebridge, Node-RED and n8n among its integrations. The page does not say who operates it or give prices.Teslemetry
Tesla Fleet APIOfficialTesla's developer documentation lists energy endpoints for live site status, site settings, backup reserve, operating mode and Wall Connector live charging status, plus history, storm mode and tariff settings. The page we read has no authentication or pricing details. Evcc's documentation describes the Fleet API as official but paid, with a $10 monthly credit for private users, which we did not confirm on a Tesla page.Tesla Fleet API: energy endpoints evcc: Powerwall via Fleet API
Local Powerwall and Wall Connector interfacesUnconfirmedHome Assistant and openHAB read the Powerwall Gateway locally, and Home Assistant reads the Gen 3 Wall Connector locally. We found no Tesla page documenting these local interfaces as supported developer APIs.Home Assistant Powerwall Home Assistant Tesla Wall Connector openHAB TeslaPowerwall binding

Checked 11 November 2026 against the brand's own pages, app store listings and each project's own page. “Not found” means we searched and found nothing, not that it is impossible. Compatibility changes often. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it.

Common questions about Tesla

Does Tesla support Matter?

Unconfirmed. We found no Tesla page, and no mention on the Home Assistant or Teslemetry pages, about Matter for Powerwall or the Wall Connector. We could not confirm either way.

Does Tesla work with Alexa?

Unconfirmed. No Tesla energy page for Alexa was found. We could not confirm one exists.

Does Tesla work with Google Home?

Unconfirmed. No Tesla energy page for Google Home was found. We did not find a documented integration for Powerwall or the Wall Connector.

Does Tesla work with Apple Home (HomeKit)?

Yes, through a community-built integration. Tesla does not document Apple Home for energy products on the pages we read. Teslemetry lists Homebridge among the integrations it supports, which points to a community route. We did not open the Homebridge plugin itself.

Does Tesla work with Home Assistant?

Yes. Four built-in integrations apply, none maintained by Tesla. Powerwall is local polling against the Gateway IP address, with a password taken from the Gateway label or serial number; it supports Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 with limits, and not Powerwall 1. Powerwall 3 lacks off-grid operation, backup reserve and per-battery sensors there. Tesla Wall Connector is local polling every 30 seconds for the Gen 3 Wi-Fi model. Tesla Fleet and Teslemetry are cloud polling; Teslemetry needs a paid subscription and also covers vehicles.

Does Tesla work with SmartThings?

Unconfirmed. No SmartThings integration for Tesla energy products was found. We could not confirm either way.

Does Tesla work with Homey?

Yes, through a community-built integration. Third-party apps, none published by Athom as far as we could confirm. Tesla Energy by Diederik Bakker covers the Powerwall Gateway over the LAN and its listing notes a Homey Bridge is required; it was last updated about three years ago. Tesla Power Connect by Rune Vaernes covers the Gen 3 Wall Connector, monitors only, and also needs a Homey Bridge. Teslemetry's own Homey app is cloud based, needs a Teslemetry subscription and a Homey Bridge, and covers Powerwall, solar, Wall Connector and vehicles. All list Homey Cloud, Pro and Self-Hosted Server.

Does Tesla work with Hubitat?

Unconfirmed. We did not search for a Hubitat driver specifically and could not confirm one.

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