Homer

How to do the first charge

Step 1: Plug Homer into the Schuko outlet. Insert Homer’s plug into a standard Schuko outlet. The outlet must be up to code, with a proper earth connection.
Step 2: Connect the Type 2 cable to the car. Insert the Type 2 connector into the vehicle’s charging port until you hear a confirmation click.
Step 3: Charging starts automatically. As soon as the vehicle is connected and Homer is powered, charging begins. Homer automatically checks the outlet’s condition and calibrates the charging current (up to 13 A / 3 kW).
Step 4: To stop charging: you can either unplug the connector directly from the car or stop charging from the Silla app.

How to set up the Silla app with Homer

The Silla app is free (iOS and Android) and lets you control Homer remotely, schedule charging sessions, and monitor consumption.

Step 1: download the Silla app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Step 2: create a Silla account or sign in if you already have one.
Step 3: select “Add device” and choose “Homer” from the list.
Step 4: follow the guided setup in the app. You can connect Homer via:

• Home Wi-Fi: during setup, Homer creates a temporary Wi-Fi network. Connect your phone to it and enter your home network credentials.
• GSM: Homer includes a pre-installed SIM. If you don’t have Wi-Fi, the connection happens automatically via mobile network, with no configuration needed.

Step 5: once set up, Homer can be accessed from the app from anywhere.

How to schedule charging by time slot

From the Silla app:

• Select Homer
• Go to “Scheduling”
• Set the start time (e.g. 11:00 PM) and end time (e.g. 7:00 AM).
• Confirm. Homer will start charging automatically during that time window.

You can also set a one-off charge for the current night without creating a recurring schedule.

How Chain2 automatic balancing works

Homer monitors the home’s instantaneous consumption via Chain2, communicating with the Open Meter through the existing electrical wiring, with no additional sensors.

In practice:

• If you turn on the washing machine, oven, or other heavy loads while Homer is charging, Homer automatically reduces the charging current to prevent the meter from tripping.
• When the loads decrease, Homer increases the current again up to the maximum available (13 A).
• You don’t need to do anything: it all happens automatically.

Note: Chain2 requires a 2G meter (Open Meter). If your meter is an older generation, Homer still works, but Chain2’s dynamic balancing won’t be active. In that case, you can manually set a conservative current limit from the app.

How Chain2 synchronization works on Homer

What to do if the outlet overheats

If Homer detects abnormal overheating of the outlet during charging, it automatically stops power delivery for safety.

What to do:

• Unplug Homer from the outlet.
• Let the outlet cool down for at least 30 minutes.
• Visually inspect the outlet: if it’s blackened, loose, or shows signs of melting, don’t reuse it and have it replaced by an electrician.
• If the outlet appears to be in good condition, you can try again. If the problem recurs, the outlet may have high impedance and not be suited to a continuous load: have it checked by an electrician.

Full details on what happens if the outlet overheats

How to use Homer away from home or while traveling

Homer is designed to be taken anywhere. It works with any standard, code-compliant Schuko outlet.

Practical travel tips:

• Always check that the available outlet is compatible.
• In holiday homes or accommodation facilities, prefer outlets dedicated to heavy loads (kitchen, laundry).
• If you don’t have Wi-Fi, Homer automatically uses the GSM connection to stay connected to the app.
• You can also use Homer abroad in countries that use the Schuko outlet (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, etc.).

Everything you need to know about using Homer at a second home or abroad