Enable Solar Connect Data Service

  • Published on Mar 12, 2026
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The first step in connecting your Morningstar product to SolarConnect is to enable data transmission to the cloud. The product must connect to the cloud service and authenticate before it can be Claimed

 NOTE: An internet connection is required to authenticate with the SolarConnect service.

 NOTE: The product will begin sending data to the cloud immediately when SolarConnect data service is enabled. When the product is eventually Claimed in SolarConnect online service, historic product data will be visible in the cloud from the moment data service was enabled.

Morningstar SolarConnect data service can be enabled through:

  • LiveView

  • Morningstar Mobile App

Enabling via LiveView

  1. Open the LiveView webpage and enter the installer password to enable additional menu items.

  2. Choose SETUP.

  3. Select Network.

  1. Scroll down to the SolarConnect section.

  2. Toggle the slider button to Enable SolarConnect (this enables the product to connect to the cloud data service).

Settings panel showing Solar Connect toggle, claim code, and connection status.

Claim Code

This is the device’s unique alphanumeric code required to claim your device within the SolarConnect service. See Claim a Device.

Cloud Connection

After the Solar Connect service has been enabled, use this to see the status of the connection.

Connected: The device has successfully made a connection and has authenticated with SolarConnect.

NotConnected: The device is unable to establish a connection or authenticate with the SolarConnect service.

Registration

Shows whether the device has been successfully Claimed.

Unknown: The device is not connected to SolarConnect, and therefore cannot obtain the registration status.

Registered: The device has been successfully claimed by an Organization within SolarConnect.

NotRegistered: The device has not yet been claimed by an Organization within SolarConnect. It is available to be claimed.

Enabling via Mobile App

  1. Open the Morningstar Mobile App.

  2. Connect (and pair if a new connection) to your Morningstar device.

  3. Tap the top right corner menu to enter the installer password.

  4. Once the installer password is entered Select Setup.

  5. Scroll down to the SolarConnect section and expand.

  6. Toggle the slider button to Enable SolarConnect (this enables the product to connect to the cloud data service).