A power station can run devices you plug into it. To power circuits in your house, such as a furnace fan or a well pump, you need a safe connection to the home wiring. That is the job of a transfer switch or a smart home panel. This guide explains both and lists which models the makers say work with them. Prices are as of November 8, 2026. Many are sale prices, and some models are pre-orders.
What a transfer switch does
A transfer switch is an electrical switch that moves a load from one power source to another. In a home, it lets selected circuits run from a backup source instead of the grid. It keeps the two sources from being connected at the same time. That separation is the point of the device.
Do not wire a power station into household circuits yourself. A licensed electrician installs a transfer switch or a home panel, and local rules and permits apply. Ask the electrician which circuits you want backed up and how much power they draw.
Manual switch, inlet box or smart panel
The maker pages in our data describe a few paths:
- A manual transfer switch with an inlet box. EcoFlow lists this path for the DELTA 3 Ultra and DELTA 3 Ultra Plus. Jackery says to pair the HomePower 3000 with a manual transfer switch.
- A smart home panel. EcoFlow's DELTA Pro page says it works with the Smart Home Panel 2 through a Double Voltage Hub.
A smart home panel is a separate product that works with the power station through the maker's parts. A manual switch is the simpler path. The right choice depends on your home and your electrician. Check the maker's page for the exact parts a model needs.
Models marked for a home panel or transfer switch
Our data marks these models. If a model is not listed, the maker's page does not state it.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Voltage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | 120V only | $1,299 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | 120V only | $1,499 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 2,764.8 Wh | 3,840 W | 120V and 240V | $1,499 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus | 3,072 Wh | 3,600 W | 120V only | $1,599 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro | 3,600 Wh | 3,600 W | not stated | $1,799 |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 5,024 Wh | 4,500 W | 120V and 240V | $2,499.99 |
The DELTA Pro page lists 240V AC input but does not state 240V output for one unit, so we show voltage as not stated. The Apex 300 is a pre-order, and the Anker SOLIX S5000 is a pre-order style listing at a launch special price.
120V and 240V models
North American homes use split-phase power with 120V and 240V. Large loads such as a well pump or central air often use 240V. Models that list both voltages:
| Model | Capacity | Output | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | 2,560 Wh | 3,200 W | $1,099 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 2,764.8 Wh | 3,840 W | $1,499 |
| Oukitel P5000 Plus | 5,120 Wh | 3,600 W | $1,799 |
| Oukitel BP5000 Pro Max | 5,120 Wh | 5,000 W | $1,899 |
| Pecron F5000LFP | 5,120 Wh | 7,200 W | $2,399 |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 5,024 Wh | 4,500 W | $2,499.99 |
Only the BLUETTI Apex 300 and Anker SOLIX S5000 are both 120V and 240V and marked for a home panel. The others list the voltages but do not state a panel path. Ask the electrician and the maker whether a model works with your setup. The Pecron F5000LFP is also a pre-order that ships later.
Questions to ask before you buy
- Which circuits do I want powered, and what is their total load?
- Does my model list the voltage those circuits need?
- Does the maker name a specific transfer switch, inlet box or panel?
- Is the warranty still valid when a licensed electrician installs it?
- How long will the battery last at that load? Use our sizing guide.
Rankings
See the home backup list, the expandable list and the solar list. For general selection advice, read how to choose a home backup power station.
