In the Electronic House, there’s the potential for plenty of energy hogs. You may be diligent about shutting down devices when they’re not in use, but what about when something’s in standby? And what about devices that need to be on all the time?
This is where some type of smart meter may come in handy—like the Digi XBee Smart Meter. (You can also check out our list of “Easy Smart Energy Monitoring Devices to Help You Save Electricity” for other energy-saving ideas.) This little device plugs into any outlet to make it into a smart outlet. Basically, that means you can monitor and measure whatever is plugged into that outlet, and even control those devices as needed.
However, unlike other smart plugs, the Digi XBee Smart Meter connects to your ZigBee network. And if you’re looking to monitor multiple devices, you can do that, by adding in one of the company’s ConnectPort X gateways. That combination allows you to have multiple Digi XBee Smart Meters scattered throughout the house, creating one whole-house energy management solution.
Each Digi XBee Smart Meter has a built-in mounting tab, so it can be securely attached to any wall socket. The Digi XBee Smart Meter can be used with the aforementioned ConnectPort X gateways (starts at $108), XBee embedded modules, XBee adapters, or XBee sensors, all without the need for a wired infrastructure.
Once attached, users can monitor load-consumption information, including on/off status, operating range, and even erratic behavior. With that info, you can manage and control devices from a central location, ensuring peak performance and efficiency. As an added bonus, each plug-in also acts as a network extender, in order to strengthen the signal of your ZigBee network.
Promising a range of up to 400 feet, the Digi XBee Smart Meter is selling now, priced at $84 each.
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