Search for “ShockFlo” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and install the app. It is free with no subscription required. Open the app after installation — you will be prompted to create an account.

Create your account: Enter your email address, create a password, and verify your email. Use an email address you check regularly — charging notifications and session alerts are sent here.

Ensure your phone’s Bluetooth is enabled and you are within range of the charger (typically within 30 feet). In the app, tap Add Device and select your charger model from the list — ShockFlo G1, Gmini, or S1.

The app scans for nearby ShockFlo devices. When your charger appears in the list, tap it to begin pairing. The pairing process takes approximately 30 seconds. A confirmation screen appears when pairing is complete.

If your charger does not appear: Confirm the charger is powered on and the indicator light is active. Move your phone closer to the charger and retry the scan.

After Bluetooth pairing, the app will prompt you to connect the charger to your Wi-Fi network. Select your network from the list and enter the password. The charger uses this connection for remote access, push notifications, and software updates.

Important: The ShockFlo G1 connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only, not 5 GHz. Most home routers broadcast both frequencies under the same or similar names. If connection fails, check your router settings to confirm the 2.4 GHz band is active, or connect to a 2.4 GHz-specific network if your router separates them.

Once Wi-Fi is connected, you can control the charger from anywhere — not just within Bluetooth range.

This is the most impactful setup step. In the app, navigate to Schedule or Timed Charging. You will see a weekly calendar where you can define charging windows for each day of the week.

Set your off-peak window: Enter the start and end time of your utility’s off-peak period. Common windows are 11 PM to 7 AM, or midnight to 6 AM — but check your specific utility plan. The charger will delay starting until the off-peak window begins, regardless of when you plug in.

Weekend scheduling: Many utilities have different rate windows on weekends. Configure Saturday and Sunday schedules separately if your plan distinguishes between weekday and weekend rates.

Once the schedule is active, plug in your vehicle when you arrive home — at any time — and the charger handles the rest. No manual delays, no remembering to start charging at a specific time.

Navigate to Current Setting or Charging Power in the app. The ShockFlo G1 supports output at 16A, 20A, 24A, 32A, and 40A. For most overnight home charging, 40A is appropriate — it maximizes speed and fully charges most vehicles during the off-peak window.

Reduce output to 24A or 32A if your home routinely runs high-load appliances during the charging window, to avoid exceeding your circuit’s capacity. The adjustable output is one of the most practical features for managing household electrical load.

In the app’s notification settings, enable alerts for: charging session started, charging complete, charging interrupted, and any error codes. These notifications allow you to confirm your scheduled session started at the right time and catch problems — such as a connector that was not fully seated — before they result in a morning with less range than expected.

The ShockFlo G1 and S1 ship with two RFID cards. By default, the charger activates when an EV is plugged in. If you want to require RFID authentication before charging begins — useful for shared garages or multi-EV households — enable RFID lock mode in the app’s security settings.

To add or remove authorized cards, navigate to RFID Management in the settings. Tap the card against the reader on the charger while the app is open to register it. Each registered card can be labeled and managed individually.