Jackery Smart Transfer Switch
Free shipping to the contiguous U.S.
Description
The Smart Transfer Switch is a wall-mounted 120/240 V transfer panel for one or two Explorer 5000 Plus stations. It feeds up to 12 branch circuits and moves them onto battery power when the grid drops.
All backup energy comes from the stations and their packs, and it works with the Explorer 5000 Plus only.
Shipping and Delivery
Delivery: Free within the 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii.
Weight: 25.6 lb.
Key Features
Circuits: Up to 12 branch circuits at 120 V or 6 at 240 V, each up to 30 A.
Switchover: 20 ms or less with UPS on in the app and the station on and not charging. About 5 seconds with UPS off, and about 1 second if the station is charging when the grid drops.
Power: Up to 14,400 W with two stations, and 7,200 W with one.
Energy: Manages up to 60 kWh, from two stations and ten packs.
App: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for monitoring, remote circuit control, and backup priority. Circuits you mark as nice to have shed at a set threshold and stay off until you turn them back on.
Charging: Charges the stations from the grid, using the backup reserve and peak or off-peak plan you set in the app.
Product Specifications
| Compatible branch breakers | 15, 20, and 30 A: GE THQL, Siemens QP, Square D HOM and HOMT, Eaton BRHH |
| Grid connection | 120/240 V, 100 A maximum |
| Grid conductors | 2 AWG, ground 6 AWG |
| Branch conductors | 14–10 AWG, 30 A maximum |
| Enclosure | NEMA Type 1 |
| Switch operating range | -4°F to 113°F |
| Switch size | 22 × 14.7 × 7.87 in |
| Switch weight | 25.6 lb |
What's Included
In the box: Smart Transfer Switch, marking-off template, Power Input/Output Cable, two wall brackets, four M4 flat head screws, and user manual.
Installation and Compatibility
Not in the box: A 100 A two-pole breaker for your home panel, branch breakers for the switch, and the conduit between the panel and the switch.
Cable: The box holds one 5.9 ft Power Input/Output Cable. A second station needs a second cable.
Where it goes: Indoors, somewhere dry, ventilated, and flood-safe, on a wall where the door can open at least 90°. It is not waterproof.
Limits: Residential use only, 240 V split-phase service only, and not a service disconnect. Do not put life-support or medical equipment on remotely switched circuits.
Warranty
Term: 5 years from the date of purchase, for the original purchaser, with proof of purchase.
Extension: Jackery sells a paid 2-year extension for units bought through its authorized US channels. Activate it within 30 days of buying it.
Not covered: Misuse, abuse, modification, accident, use beyond normal consumer use, repair by an unauthorized party, and units bought through an online auction.
Claims: Contact us first, with your order number and the serial number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it export power to the grid?
No. It doesn't export to the grid.
Does it connect to my solar panels?
No. Panels connect to the station. AC-coupled rooftop solar on your home panel is compatible, but it stops during an outage.
What does the paid extension require?
Installation by a certified electrician, at a fixed address, not in an RV or mobile home.
Shipping & returns
Returns follow the stated return window — see returns & exchanges. Freight returns are arranged by our team.
Lithium battery shipments travel by ground only, never air, and can carry destination restrictions. Feeding household circuits through a transfer switch needs a licensed electrician, who will tell you whether your area needs a permit and inspection.
Power & Backup · Jackery
The panel that makes backup automatic
The Smart Transfer Switch is a wall-mounted 120/240 V split-phase transfer panel, not a battery: it feeds up to twelve branch circuits from one or two Explorer 5000 Plus stations and switches them over in 20 ms when the grid drops. This is the piece that turns portable stations into whole-circuit backup — installed by a licensed electrician.
Full specifications
| Type | Automatic transfer switch / distribution panel — wall-mounted, indoor (NEMA Type 1, IP20) |
|---|---|
| Grid input | 120/240 V, 100 A max — needs a 100 A two-pole breaker, not included |
| Station input | 240 V, 60 A with two Explorer 5000 Plus — 14,400 W max |
| Branch circuits | 12 outputs — 120 V × 12 or 240 V × 6 combinations |
| Transfer time | ≤20 ms with UPS on in the app and the station on and not charging |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for app monitoring |
| Wiring | Grid conductors 2 AWG, ground 6 AWG; branch circuits 14–10 AWG · operating −4°F to 113°F (−20°C to 45°C) |
| Dimensions | 22 × 14.7 × 7.87 in |
| Weight | About 25.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Installation is electrical work for a licensed electrician, including any permit your area needs. Book the electrician before ordering — the install decides the timeline, not the shipping.
Not a battery — it has no capacity or outlets of its own. Backup energy comes from the connected Explorer 5000 Plus stations and their packs.
Who it is for
For the station that should feed the panel
This is a wall-mounted 120/240 V transfer panel, not a battery. It has no capacity or outlets of its own. It feeds up to 12 branch circuits from one or two Explorer 5000 Plus stations and moves them over in 20 ms or less when the grid drops. Backup energy comes from the stations and their packs, and the install is a job for a licensed electrician.
12 branch circuits
As 12 at 120 V or 6 at 240 V.
20 ms or less
With UPS on in the app and the station on and not charging. About 5 seconds with UPS off.
14,400 W passthrough
The maximum, at 120/240 V with two Explorer 5000 Plus stations.
60 kWh ceiling
The most backup energy it manages, from two stations plus packs.
Other setups to compare
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus with Smart Transfer Switch This switch with one Explorer 5000 Plus. $3,989.00
- Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus with Manual Transfer Switch The HomePower 3600 Plus uses the Manual Transfer Switch instead. $2,109.00
- Jackery Whole-Home Backup Kit 5000 Plus This switch with two stations and two packs. $10,999.00
Plain answers
Can I install it myself?
Only if you are a fully certified and licensed electrician. Installation is electrical work, including any permit your area needs. Book the electrician before ordering, because the install decides the timeline, not the shipping.
What does my panel need?
The grid input is 120/240 V, 100 A maximum, and it needs a 100 A two-pole breaker, not included. Grid conductors are 2 AWG with a 6 AWG ground, and the branch circuits 14 to 10 AWG. Your electrician will confirm the fit.
Which stations does it work with?
It is specified for one or two Explorer 5000 Plus stations. It does not work with the HomePower 3600 Plus, which uses the Manual Transfer Switch. Ask us before ordering it for any other station.
Where does it mount?
On an indoor wall. It is NEMA Type 1 and IP20, rated for -4°F to 113°F, at 22 x 14.7 x 7.87 in and about 25.6 lb.
Before you order
Needs a licensed electrician, who will tell you whether your area needs a permit.
Free shipping within the 48 contiguous states.
5 years. Returns are handled under our return and refund policy.
Before you decide
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Power station sizing guide
Read the guideWatts, watt-hours and startup surge, with the arithmetic shown.
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Portable vs. whole-home backup
Read the guideFour options, and the three questions that decide which is yours.
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