Smart Energy Monitoring

Smart energy monitoring with WiFi

With smart energy monitoring, you turn energy consumption into something concrete and measurable. In the app you can see what’s happening right now, spot standby/phantom loads, and optimize with purpose: less waste, better decisions, and more control over your energy bill. In this category you’ll find smart energy monitors that work via WiFi 2.4GHz and provide real-time insights through the Tuya / Smart Life environment, with support for Google Home and Alexa (model-dependent).

Why add a smart energy monitor to your Smart Home?

A smart energy monitor is ideal if you don’t want to “guess” but want to know exactly where your usage comes from. Especially if you use electric heating devices, have many smart devices, or use solar panels, real-time energy data helps you recognize patterns and make your routines smarter. Smart energy monitoring is therefore a practical addition within Smart Home and connects naturally with Smart climate control: measure, understand, then optimize.

1 clamp or 2 clamps: what’s the difference?

This category includes two variants: an energy monitor with 1 current clamp and a version with 2 current clamps. Both are designed for measurements up to 80A and typically work on 100–240V (model-dependent—see the product specifications).

• 1 clamp: suitable when you want to monitor one specific circuit or measurement point.
• 2 clamps: useful if you want to compare two measurement points or track them simultaneously (for example different groups/circuits or applications).

Also useful with solar panels

The energy monitors in this category are explicitly positioned as suitable for solar panels and consumption. This helps you understand your energy household better: when do you use the most, and where can you shift consumption to moments that match your generation (for example during the day).

Integration and automation: turning data into action

Measuring alone isn’t enough; the real gains come from using your insights. Combined with smart switching, you can steer usage based on thresholds or schedules. Think of devices that only turn on during certain time windows, or notifications when consumption is unexpectedly high. If you also want to actively switch loads, combine this with smart plugs (where possible and within the device’s maximum load rating).

Practical buying guide

1) What do you want to measure?

If you want to track one specific component (for example a particular circuit or application), 1 clamp is often enough. If you want to compare or track two points, choose 2 clamps.

2) How do you want to use your data?

Do you want insight only, or do you want to link actions to your consumption? For active savings, combine energy monitoring with smart switches/plugs and a logical schedule. And if you want to control heating more intelligently, also check smart thermostats and smart radiator valves for room-by-room zoning.

Installation tip (safety)

An energy monitor with current clamps is often installed in or near the fuse box / meter cabinet. When working near electrical installations, always switch off the correct circuit(s), and if you’re unsure, have the installation done by a qualified installer. This prevents unsafe situations and ensures reliable measurements.

Buy smart energy monitoring at HetLEDwarenhuis.nl

With the right smart energy monitor, you get real-time insight into consumption (and where relevant: in the context of solar panels), and you build a Smart Home that’s not only comfortable but also demonstrably more efficient. Choose 1 or 2 clamps based on your measurement goal, then expand with automations that make a real difference.