Is the sense monitor worth it?

Cool device and very accurate at detecting overall energy usage but individual device detection is hit & miss at best. I have had it for 3 months and it helps me monitor my overall home electricity usage in real time. It does an ok job detecting some appliances but a poor job detecting others (more on that below).

How can I monitor my energy usage at home?

To get specifics regarding your energy usage, you only need one tool, really: an electricity usage monitor that tells you exactly how many kWh a device or appliance is drawing. The monitor can be as simple as a “plug load” monitor that plugs into an outlet; then you plug the device/appliance into the monitor.

How does the sense energy monitor work?

The Sense energy monitor uses machine learning to detect individual devices and appliances by identifying their electrical signals. Sense tracks the energy usage of these devices and sends the information to its smartphone app via built-in Wi-Fi, giving you on-demand, real-time usage data.

Is a home energy monitor worth it?

Is a home energy monitor worth it? Simply buying and installing an energy monitor is not going to save you energy or money. However, these devices can highlight the way you use energy in your house and show you where you can save. Modifying your energy saving (or wasting) behavior is up to you.

Can I install sense myself?

Sense should only be installed by a licensed electrician. Installation itself is quick and easy, but it requires opening up your electrical panel and connecting current sensors to the service mains. These wires are live, even with your main breaker switched off, and are thus very dangerous.

Does sense have a monthly fee?

No. There is only a one-time cost for the Sense Home Energy Monitor. Use of the Sense mobile and web apps is included.

What is a sense device?

Sense is a machine-learning smart home device that attaches to the wires inside your home’s circuit breaker panel and immediately begins to track and identify the power used by your appliances and devices.

How do I connect my sense energy monitor?

Using the back of a screwdriver, punch out the knockout cover in the electrical panel. Then, insert the antenna. Connect the power cable, current sensors, and antenna to the Sense monitor. Be sure to insert the sensor into the outer port.

Do energy monitors work?

While energy monitors alone will not save you money, they bring you a lot closer to the energy you are using – switch on the tumble drier, for example, and see the kWh reading soar. Energy Saving Trust reckons that the greater awareness the devices generate can wipe up to 15% off your annual energy bills.

How do you hook up a Sense monitor?