Want to take control of your energy bills? An energy monitor is a handy device that tracks how much electricity and gas you use in your home. Getting insights into your energy use makes it easy to find ways to save. Read on to learn how energy monitors work and how they can help you spend less on utilities.

What is an Energy Monitor?

An energy monitor, also called an energy manager, connects to your smart meter to measure and display your real-time energy usage. You can view the data on a display screen, mobile app, or web dashboard. 

How to Install an Energy Monitor

Installing an energy monitor is a breeze thanks to smart meters. Most smart meters have a P1 port that allows energy monitors to connect and access usage data. 

Devices like the HomeWizard P1 Meter use Wi-Fi to link up. You simply grant the device permission to gather and transmit your usage stats to the app. Then you can immediately see your live energy usage.

How an Energy Manager Benefits You

By giving you visibility into your energy use, a monitor provides several money-saving advantages:

See Real-Time Usage 

Because it pulls smart meter data, an energy monitor shows live insights as you turn devices on and off. Flip a light switch and you'll see the change in the app within seconds.

Reduce Phantom Load

Even when powered off, appliances draw standby power. An energy monitor reveals this phantom load so you can unplug or switch off unused devices.

Control Devices Remotely 

Some energy monitors let you remotely control devices when away from home. No more heating an empty house!

Save on Energy Bills

With detailed tracking, you can alter usage to lower costs. Get alerts when consumption spikes so you can quickly make adjustments. Knowledge is power when it comes to energy savings!

Shrink Your Carbon Footprint 

Using less energy is good for your wallet and the planet. An energy monitor helps you conserve with purpose.

Features of a Good Energy Monitor

The best energy monitors include:

- Real-time usage monitoring

- Usage analyses and reports

- Custom alerts and thresholds

- Smart meter connectivity

- Remote device controls

Monitor Energy Use with HomeWizard

Ready to gain control of your energy costs? HomeWizard's energy monitoring devices deliver live insights into your electricity and gas usage. The free HomeWizard Energy app clearly displays the stats you need to start saving.

With HomeWizard, you can:

- View real-time usage 

- Detect phantom loads

- Compare daily, weekly, monthly use

- Control devices remotely

- And more!

Affordable, user-friendly energy monitoring starts with HomeWizard. Monitor your home's energy use and take the first step toward savings. Your wallet will thank you!