And you’ll find better smart home platform compatibility. When it comes to smart outlets, not the plug in type used with existing outlets, there are plenty of options available. You’d be relying on one anyway for the installation and I’m sure different electricians can offer their own perspective on the various options. Pricing can be a challenge to find, so you may need to seek out an electrician on that front. It provides a solid overview of the features and smart functionality through the mobile app:Īgain, all three of these options are similar in what they offer. To get a better idea of what all three of these smart panels offer, I’ll use this Leviton video to illustrate. However unlike having just a Sense monitor and traditional breaker box, Schneider Electric’s SmartLoad system does allow for remote disabling of circuits. The $2,999 Schneider Electric Energy Center uses the Wiser monitoring system, which has a special version of the Sense app. Unfortunately, none of them a direct integration with Apple HomeKit as they rely upon their own individual mobile apps. All three brands offer similar products, so the decision likely comes down to price and smart home platform compatibility. We researched various smart panel options and suggest Shane consider those from Legrand, Leviton and Schneider Electric. That’s because either panel, the individual circuit breakers, or both, have connectivity and smarts built in. Estimates range between $2,000 and $5,000 as a result. The price will vary based on your service amperage and the number of circuit breakers you need. Of course, a full featured system is going to cost much more. You can remotely disable from the app as needed. However, a fully integrated smart panel does more than that. The $299 Sense product is great for monitoring energy usage. And to be honest, if Shane has to replace his electrical panel anyway, the time is right for a fully-featured solution. I’m not suggesting that Sense won’t be around in a few years, but it’s a valid concern for the decision making process. Shane wants to know what his options are for those as well, particularly for a HomeKit home.įirst up, a kudos to Shane for thinking about the longevity and long-term support for his smart home. He’s also considering smart outlets, not smart plugs, and smart switches. So Shane is looking for other smart electrical panel options from more established companies. However, he’s concerned that as a smaller company, Sense may not be around through the life of his breaker box. He notes that we’ve r ecommended the Sense Home Energy monitoring solution in the past. Shane has to replace the electrical panel in his home and thinking about going with a smart electrical panel. On a recent Internet of Things Podcast, we took a voicemail from Shane on our podcast hotline.
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