Meet Your Yoink Point
Your new favourite socket. (Low bar perhaps, but give it time.)
Setting it up, or just here to charge? Either way, you're in the right place.
Hosts
Haven't installed it yet? You'll find installation instructions here. Otherwise, here's how to get set up.
Connect Yoink Point to Wi-Fi
You'll need your phone, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi password. You may be asked to allow location and camera access.
Make sure your Yoink Point has power. If the light's red, it's on, just not online yet.
Download Yoink Connect from the app store and open it. Scan the QR code on the Yoink Point, then select your Wi-Fi and enter the password.
Once connected, you'll see three ticks in the app and the button will turn blue.
Can't scan the QR?
Download Yoink Connect and select “I don't have a QR code”.
Choose your Yoink Point ID, then select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password.
Once connected, you'll see three ticks in the app and the button will turn blue.
Create Host Account
Head to yoinkpoint.com and sign up. Click Menu (top right), Login, then Sign Up. Create your account and add your Yoink Point.
You can scan the QR code on the front of your Yoink Point (easiest), or enter the ID manually on the Add New Device page. You'll find the ID on the bottom of the Yoink Point.
Set Tariff
Yoink Point charges by the hour, not by kWh.
To work out your rate, multiply your electricity price per kWh by 2.3. For example, £0.26 → £0.60 per hour.
You can also give your Yoink Point a nickname if you like.
Once you're happy, click Link to connect it to your account.
Add Bank Details
Log in, open the menu, and go to Account Settings. Tap Edit Bank Details to begin.
You'll be redirected to Stripe, our secure payment partner. Follow the steps to verify your details and add your bank account.
Managing Your Yoink Point(s)
Your homepage shows earnings and recent activity. Click Manage Yoink Points and pick your device.
From here, you can change your tariff, rename your Yoink Point, turn Free Mode on or off, unlink a device, or switch the socket on or off remotely.
What the lights mean
Red - Power's on, but the Yoink Point's not connected to Wi-Fi.
Blue - Connected to Wi-Fi and ready to go. If charging time is available, pressing the button will start charging. This causes the light to turn green.
Green - Power's on. Either time's been paid, or Free Mode is on. Press the button to pause (if you've paid and there's still time left), or switch off Free Mode in your settings.
Guests
First time using one? Here's how it works.
Scan to start
Scan the QR code on the Yoink Point.
Select charge time
Choose how long you need.
Plug in
Plug in with a standard 3-pin cable, then hit 'Yoink it'.
Pay securely
You'll be taken to Stripe checkout. Pay with a debit or credit card.
Charge and go
Payment confirmed? Charging kicks in, and you should receive a digital receipt. Done.
What the lights mean
Blue - Ready to start. Scan the QR code on your Yoink Point to add charge time or view existing credit.
Green - Charging time's started. Press the button to pause.
Red - Not ready right now. If it stays red, let your host know.