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TAICO Monitor: technical specifications

Q: Does it need Ethernet?

No. The box connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. The RJ45 socket is for the cable to your equipment, not for a network.

Q: Can it run on a power bank or a 12 V system?

Yes, with any USB-C source: a power bank, a car-style 12 V to USB adapter or a phone charger. It draws under 0.5 W.

Q: How far can the box be from the Wi-Fi router?

As far as a phone still gets a good 2.4 GHz signal. If the spot is weak, a simple Wi-Fi repeater does the job.

Q: Does it get firmware updates?

Yes. A new version installs from the box’s Update page in a few clicks, and your settings are kept.

Everything about the box, its software and the free Cloud, on one page, for your TAICO battery.

1.8"colour screen
< 0.5 WUSB-C 5 V
2.4 GHzWi-Fi
RJ45RS485 / CAN
Read-onlynever writes
2 yearswarranty

Small enough to sit next to the equipment, on a shelf or against the wall.

TAICO batteries carry many homes and shops through daily power cuts. The inverter shows a percentage; the BMS inside knows much more: every cell, the temperature, the cycles, the alarms. The box reads that BMS directly on a free RS485 port and keeps a history, so you know how the battery is ageing and how many hours it really gives you.

The link between battery and inverter stays untouched. The box only reads.

The box

Screen	1.8" colour screen: charge, power and the box’s address on your network
Size	74 × 74 × 25 mm
Power	USB-C, 5 V, under 0.5 W: any phone charger or a power bank
Connection	RS485 / CAN port, RJ45 cable included
Network	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (no Ethernet port); a small router without internet is enough at home
Mode	Read-only: the box never changes a setting of your battery
After a power cut	Restarts on its own and picks up where it left off

Local software

Installation	Plug & play: about a minute, without tools; the box arrives prepared for your model
Setup	The box opens its own Wi-Fi network on first start: pick your home network from your phone. No app, no account.
Local dashboard	http://moniwatt.local in any browser, password-protected, works without internet
JSON API	GET /api.json on your network, protected by a key
MQTT	Readings published on your broker, Home Assistant auto-discovery (no YAML)
Other platforms	Jeedom, Node-RED, Domoticz, openHAB

Free Cloud (optional)

Access	Live dashboard on any phone or PC, from anywhere, no port forwarding or VPN
History	Up to 3 years, CSV export
Alerts	E-mail if the box goes quiet for 6 hours; thresholds for charge, temperature and alarms
Sharing	Private JSON link; an installer can follow the system with their own access
Privacy	Off by default, encrypted (HTTPS), switched off in one click in the box settings
Price	Free, no subscription

Compatibility

Models	TAICO 24 V and 48 V LiFePO4 wall-mount and stackable batteries
Port on the battery	Free RS485 port, RJ45
Voltage	24 V (8 cells) or 48 V (16 cells)
Inverter link	Stays as it is
Your existing wiring	Untouched: the box reads, it never writes
Another model?	Tell us when you order: your box is prepared and tested for it.

Order and service

Price	€49.00 · Pre-order price · €59 from 10 Nov
Dispatch	Pre-order: ships from France on 10 November 2026.
Delivery	38 countries in Europe, North Africa, North America, Australia and Japan; shipping shown before payment
Returns	14 days after delivery; 30 days and return paid by us if your model is not supported
Warranty	2 years
Support	By e-mail, from the team that makes Pylon-Monitor, in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish and Italian

Home Assistant automations

Your appliances run on the sun, by themselves

TAICO Monitor tells Home Assistant when the battery fills up and when it runs low. Four simple rules, and the washing machine, the water heater and the car use your sun instead of the grid. Watch a day:

10:00

Your solar production

Your consumption

OverviewLive

Automations

Washing machine on the sun
The car follows the sun
Hot water for free
Gentle evening heating

Logbook

Solar production
House and heating
Washing machine
Water heater
Electric car
Battery level
From the grid
Sold to the grid for little

Solar used at home0 %

Bought from the grid0

Self-sufficiency0 %

Saved on this day0vs. the same day without automation

Over a year0if 150 days look like this one

Washing machine on the sunWhensensor.taico_monitor_power charging > 1.9 kW after 9:00ThenTurn on switch.washing_machineThe car follows the sunWhensensor.taico_monitor_power charging > 1.4 kWThenCharge the car at the surplus power pause when the battery dischargesHot water for freeWhensensor.taico_monitor_soc ≥ 97 %ThenTurn on switch.water_heaterGentle evening heatingWhensensor.taico_monitor_soc < 30 % after 18:00ThenHeating to eco −2 °C

Your electricity price /kWhPaid for what you sell /kWh

Try the four rules yourself →

Simulation of a sunny day for a house with 5 kWp of panels, a 10 kWh battery, a car that needs 10 kWh and a water heater. The energy delivered to each appliance is the same in both scenarios; only the timing changes. Your figures depend on your system, your tariff and the weather.

Technical questions

Does it need Ethernet?

No. The box connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. The RJ45 socket is for the cable to your equipment, not for a network.

Can it run on a power bank or a 12 V system?

Yes, with any USB-C source: a power bank, a car-style 12 V to USB adapter or a phone charger. It draws under 0.5 W.

How far can the box be from the Wi-Fi router?

As far as a phone still gets a good 2.4 GHz signal. If the spot is weak, a simple Wi-Fi repeater does the job.

Does it get firmware updates?

Yes. A new version installs from the box’s Update page in a few clicks, and your settings are kept.

Keep reading

◎Features→⚙Installation→⌂Home Assistant→☁Cloud→⏱Runtime calculator→✎Guides→

See inside your TAICO battery

Pre-order now. The box is tested on TAICO batteries before it ships on 10 November 2026.

Plug & play: working in about a minute

Pre-order for €49Pre-order price · €59 from 10 Nov · ships on 10 November 2026 · free cancellation until dispatch