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It depends on whether your PVS is connected to your home Wi-Fi. If it is, the Bridge is optional — the app works great on its own, showing live data, panel detail, insights, and alerts. Without a Bridge, though, the app can only fetch data while it's open and your phone is on the same network as your PVS. The Bridge adds remote access and always-on monitoring by syncing your data every 30 minutes, around the clock. If your PVS can't connect to Wi-Fi, the Bridge Ethernet Edition is required: it connects to your PVS with a cable so the app can reach your system's data.

The Premium Pass is a one-time $79.99 purchase that unlocks every Premium feature with no recurring subscription. It covers one site for as long as that site's PVS stays in service — it doesn't cover additional sites, and it ends if the PVS is replaced or the home changes hands. The Premium Pass is sold on the Sunflower dashboard; sign in to purchase. Not a fit? Email [email protected] within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. See the Terms of Service for the full license terms.

Yes. If your yearly subscription is active, sign in on the Sunflower dashboard and your $12 credit is applied automatically at checkout, so the Premium Pass costs just $67.99. After purchasing, cancel your yearly subscription in your App Store or Google Play subscription settings so it doesn't renew — we can't cancel app store subscriptions on your behalf.

Yes. Subscriptions are managed entirely through the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Cancel anytime in your device's subscription settings — no hoops, no retention flows, no emails required. The Premium Pass is a one-time purchase, so there's nothing to cancel.

Very simple. Open the Sunflower app, tap "Pair Sunflower Bridge," and follow the step-by-step setup — most people are done in a few minutes, with no tools or installer needed. The Standard edition plugs into any 5V USB-C power; the Ethernet Edition connects to your PVS's LAN1 port and USB port with the included cables.

Choose the Standard edition if your PVS is connected to your home Wi-Fi — the Bridge pulls its data over the same network. Choose the Ethernet Edition if your PVS can't stay on Wi-Fi or struggles with wireless connections: it connects to the PVS's Ethernet port with a cable instead. Both editions sync to the cloud over your home Wi-Fi every 30 minutes and unlock the same features.

Yes. The app includes a 3-day free trial of Premium, managed through the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) — no payment until the trial ends. After the trial, a subscription or the Premium Pass is needed to keep full access to history, insights, and alerts.

Sunflower supports SunPower / SunStrong systems with a PVS5 or PVS6 monitoring device. Not sure if your system is compatible? Download the free app and check — setup takes about a minute.

1. Check if your PVS is active. PVS units go into a low-power sleep mode during periods of little or no sunlight. Try again during daylight hours when your system is actively generating power.
2. Confirm your PVS is online. Make sure it's connected to your home network — either via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. A quick check: if you can see live data in the SunStrong app or portal, your PVS is online.
3. Avoid isolated network segments. Your phone and PVS must be on the same network. Guest Wi-Fi networks are typically isolated from other devices, which prevents discovery. Use your main home Wi-Fi instead.
4. Enter the IP address manually. Find your PVS's local IP in your router app or admin console (look for a device named "PVS5" or "PVS6"), or use a network scanner like Fing. Then enter it directly in Sunflower instead of using auto-discovery.

We also recommend setting a DHCP reservation (sometimes called a "static IP") so the address doesn't change. Here's how to find the IP and set a reservation in the most common router apps: