Manufacturer | Eyedro Green Solutions Inc. |
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Part Number | EYEDRO-HOME |
Item Weight | 1.89 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 3 inches |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Item model number | EYEDRO-HOME |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Ethernet WiFi (EYEDRO-HOME) |
Power Source | AC |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Usage | Electricity monitoring indoor use |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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- DISCOVER HOW MUCH MONEY YOUR ELECTRICITY IS COSTING YOU IN REAL-TIME. See your usage change as you turn your devices on and off on MyEyedro.com. Check your usage ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, With your Smartphone or Computer.
- MONITOR YOUR SOLAR or GRID USAGE with the EYEDRO-HOME and its 2 x 200A Sensors (Add a 2nd EYEDRO-HOME system to monitor solar and grid usage as well as net). Check your solar usage to minimize electricity usage and maximize solar use. The EYEDRO-HOME supports Solar and Net Metering. Uses North American Power Supply (120VAC). The EYEDRO-HOME includes a Module, 2 Sensors, an Ethernet cable, and a North American Power Adapter.
- CONNECTION OPTIONS - by WiFi or Ethernet
- FULL SUITE OF PLUGINS ARE INCLUDED - MyEyedro is Eyedro's cloud platform refined and updated over 10+ years! USAGE DATA IN WATTS, AMPS, VOLTS, PF, $. MyEyedro is powerful cloud based software that is included with your Eyedro hardware with no subscription fee.
- SPECIAL FEATURES. In addition to seeing electricity usage and costs, and providing bill comparisons and estimates, Eyedro captures appliance start-up spikes and will notify you of a power or network failure. It’s designed and developed using the latest web technologies and is optimized for the smaller screen of mobile devices so you can view your electrical data wherever you are.
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Product Description
Track Your Energy Usage, React by Changing Your Habits, Save Money With an Eyedro Home Energy Monitor
Track, React, Save
Looking to use energy more efficiently and save money in the process? We have the solution. With Eyedro’s home electricity monitors, you can see your electricity usage and costs—in real-time—empowering you to take control of how energy is used in your home. Our small electricity monitors are designed for homeowners, as they are easy to install and simple to use. Eyedro’s home electricity monitors will be a benefit to both your pocketbook and the environment. Eyedro has all your energy monitoring needs covered, with options for both solar energy and electricity.
One of the main benefits of monitoring the electricity usage in your home is being able to determine where you might be inefficient. Identifying energy hogs and energy use habits are the first steps towards addressing your home energy inefficiencies. With MyEyedro cloud data, you can view your real-time energy use data from wherever you are.
When it comes to your electricity bill, it can be difficult to ascertain where your money is going. When you use an Eyedro system to monitor your electricity usage, you will be able to see exactly where your hard-earned dollars are being spent. This will also allow you to address specific problem areas and save you money in the process. With MyEyedro Bills data and automated Reports, you will be able to see how your energy-saving efforts are paying off over time.
The EYEDRO-HOME energy monitor can monitor either your grid usage or your solar consumption. If you want to do both simply add a second EYEDRO-HOME system. The EYEDRO-HOME can also be used for net metering applications.
The EYEDRO-HOME model is connected by WiFi or Ethernet (your choice).
Log into your MyEyedro account from anywhere you are on your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Thanks to the MyEyedro cloud, your data is always safe. You don’t have to worry about losing work or missing your electricity usage history if something were to happen to one of your devices.
The cloud means that you can access all of your energy data from any device - even tablets and phones with limited storage space.
MyEyedro Cloud Software
Features of the EYEDRO-HOME Residential Energy Monitor:
- WiFi or Wired Ethernet connection (you choose)
- Real-time energy usage & cost data
- Grid power, net metering, or solar energy monitoring
- MyEyedro cloud - access anytime, anywhere
- MyEyedro cloud - no subscription fees
- Comprehensive daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports
- Bill comparisons and estimates
- Daily insights - view data in watts, amps, and dollars
- Single-phase electricity monitoring - mains or branch circuits
- Two (2) 200A sensors included (supports 5A - 200A)
- Easy non-invasive installation
- Meets North American safety standards
This easy-to-install, real-time home electricity monitor will make your electricity usage easy to understand. Join thousands of customers already using Eyedro to keep an eye on their electricity use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to use MyEyedro?
Using MyEyedro is free.
Is MyEyedro available on my phone?
- Yes, the MyEyedro cloud service can be accessed from any device.
Can I export my data?
- Yes, you can export your MyEyedro data to Excel.
Can I install the monitor myself?
- We recommend that you hire a licensed electrician to install your Eyedro system. Installation is simple and can be completed in as little as 15 minutes.
Track Your Energy Usage in Real-Time
Track your energy consumption with Eyedro to stay on top of your household electricity spend. Why wait for your utility bill to arrive to find out how much you’ve consumed – with Eyedro’s electricity monitors you can see, in real-time, your home’s electricity usage. When you utilize an Eyedro system to monitor your electricity usage, you will be able to see exactly where your hard-earned dollars are being spent. This will also allow you to address specific problem areas and save you money in the process. With MyEyedro Bills data and automated Reports you will be able to see how your energy-saving efforts are paying off over time.
React by Adjusting Your Electricity Usage Habits
With the data provided by your Eyedro Home Electricity Monitor, you can adjust your energy usage to be more efficient and cut costs. Hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly consumption can be analyzed in MyEyedro with a variety of high-resolution graphs and charts. Tracking your usage will help you spot wasteful practices and adjust accordingly. Identifying energy hogs and energy use habits are your first steps towards addressing your home's energy inefficiencies. With MyEyedro cloud data, you can view your real-time energy use data from wherever you are.
Save Money on Your Energy Bills
Combined with the MyEyedro cloud service, Eyedro electricity monitors provide timely and actionable information that will help you monitor usage, identify problems, reduce waste, and ultimately spend less on your electricity while making a positive environmental impact. You would be surprised at how easily old appliances can make up most of your energy bill. Those old incandescent bulbs in your kitchen or that rickety air conditioning unit can contribute greatly to increasing your utility payments. Identifying problematic appliances allows you the opportunity to address everyday devices that might be draining your wallet. With MyEyedro on-the-go cloud data you can monitor your electricity usage in real-time, and then make changes to save money – Track, React, Save!
What is included?
- Two (2) 200A current sensors
- One (1) 3m (10ft) Ethernet cable
- One (1) 6V AC power adapter
- One (1) energy module
- One (1) Quick Start guide
- Access to MyEyedro Cloud Standard is included for free
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ASIN | B0CD2SZX35 |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #138,400 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #29 in Electrical Meter Sockets |
Date First Available | July 28, 2023 |
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Customers like the energy consumption of the product. They say it provides great insight into real-time consumption and energy cost. They also appreciate the value for money, saying it saves them money. Customers like that the cloud service is built into the price. They mention that the instructions are simple and easy to follow. However, some customers dislike connectivity and accuracy. Opinions are mixed on appearance, quality, and the app.
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Customers find the setup of the home lighting accessory to be fairly easy. They mention that the included instructions are simple and easy to follow. They also say that setting up an account was easy and that the concept is simple. Customers also say the product is handy for educating their family on why to turn stuff off when they're not home.
"...This is exactly what I have been looking for, it's cheap, easy to use, and has really helped me understand what the energy hogs in my house are..." Read more
"...Installation was a breeze. CT wires are super super long too so it aids in the ease of installation!Device Setup:Super easy...." Read more
"...The electricity monitoring is entirely web-based. Setting up an account was easy and my devices (gateway and sensor module) were found and..." Read more
"...No fuss at all. It has already shipped and should arrive by end of the week...." Read more
Customers like the energy consumption of the product. They say it gives them data that helps them take action, it tracks the information and breaks down the billing. They also say it's very useful for observing peak load and power consumption of individual high-use appliances. The overall monitoring utility is great, providing great insight on real-time consumption and energy cost. Customers also mention that it'll monitor their whole house and track the usage pattern correctly.
"...This shows a bar chart with recent power usage per hour, a meter that shows current usage (and is very responsive), today's total usage, today's..." Read more
"...I come from efergy which is absolute trash. Eyedro gives you all the data you need, and even splits up your CTs on a beautiful, fast updating graph...." Read more
"...The electricity monitoring is entirely web-based...." Read more
"...You have choices to view estimated bills, monthly/weekly/daily/hourly consumption, weekly reports, live consumption (15 mins to 24 hour graph),..." Read more
Customers find the value of the home lighting accessory to be great. They say it saves them money, and the web interface History and bill estimate are pretty close. They also appreciate that the cloud service is built into the price and that the energy cost is completely customizable.
"The EYEFI-2 overall is okay for the cost @ $159, but the software could use improvement and the online technical support (manual and how-to videos)..." Read more
"Well worth the money if you have to just have know what your paying for in your power bill...." Read more
"...This alone is worth the asking price...." Read more
"...It works great. Also the price is unbeatable for this functionality. Their old webapp was definitely a bit kludgy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the home lighting accessory. Some mention it does its job very well, is fast and easy to setup, and works the first time. However, others say that it's not built to be rugged, the sensor box and the gateway box both feel cheap, and rattle a little when shaken. They also say that the included documentation is a joke, and that outages only last a few minutes but sometimes it'll last an hour or two.
"...API:RESTful API. Simple, easy, effective. Wanna know the best part? YOU CAN QUERY THE DEVICE ITSELF!..." Read more
"This works great. There are multiple ways to analyze live and historic data...." Read more
"...The MyEyedro cloud software works very well...." Read more
"...There are no indicator lights on it, but it does include screws and a mounting template if you want to wall mount it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the app. Some mention it's very powerful software, with an excellent device and interface. However, others say that there is no app for their phone and that the mobile features simply don't work.
"This is a very high tech, awesome piece of equipment. HOWEVER, I am an Information Tech professional, and I found it challenging. It DOES work...." Read more
"...The "mobile app" is even worse; a lot of the mobile features simply don't work...." Read more
"...Software they supply is good, would be nice if there was a way to fine tune the readings once you feel comfortable they are not quite right...." Read more
"...The software tells you pretty much everything you would like to know about the system being monitored, and presents the results very nicely...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the home lighting accessory. Some mention that it has a clean and beautiful web interface, while others say that it's terrible, clunky, and lackluster.
"...The mobile website has all of these features as well, and has a really well done "swipe" design that allows you to swipe left/right across..." Read more
"...This is probably the weakest aspect of the product, the lackluster software...." Read more
"...48 hours so far and I can already tell that this is an amazingly well designed product that I will enjoy using for years to come!!!..." Read more
"Obscure and hard to use web based app. No mobile app. Web based phone browser experience different than desktop...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the home lighting accessory. They mention that the network connection is hit or miss, the transmitter will often fail to reconnect to the servers, and the WiFi connection is unreliable. They also mention that they can't host the collection server locally and that the linking on desktop computer didn't work.
"...when the router is turned on in the morning, the transmitter will often fail to reconnect to the servers and I must go the electrical panel to..." Read more
"...Great little device. It does complain that it has "gone offline" frequently, although it seems to only be for a minute or two, and they claim it..." Read more
"...very easily (note first line) and had some trouble with dropping the internet connection until new firmware was loaded...." Read more
"...this monitor, the fact that it's cloud based and that the unit is always on and connected (no batteries to change etc) means you get a complete..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the accuracy of the home lighting accessory. They say the data is not accurate or reflective of what is being used, the measurements could be inaccurate, and the production report is not reliable. Customers also say the concept is great, but the reality falls short. They find the tutorials incomplete, contradictory, and confusing. They also mention the sensors are quite large and require larger space requirements.
"...or abnormal line voltages, the measurements could be inaccurate...." Read more
"...I found most of the instructions or tutorials to be incomplete, contradictory and confusing...." Read more
"...Very pleased, excellent value. Yes, the CT clamps are large and I really didn't think I could fit them but they did and this system works really well..." Read more
"...gave 2 stars because overall it does what I need, although absolute accuracy is very poor and the vendor/distributor sent me an obviously 'used' and..." Read more
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The install is really easy if you're at all handy and not afraid of your load panel. Simply put, you remove the cover from your load panel, open the sensor by pushing in the little clip, slide the sensor around one of the power mains, and clip it shut. Repeat for the other sensor. Drop the wires out of the panel and replace the cover. Then connect the sensors to the EyeDro box, run an ethernet cable to it, and plug in the power. Voila!
Next, go to their website and register an account, and either enter the serial number from the box or click the "Scan network" option which will find it.
That's it, you're up and running!
The box itself is very small, about the size of a deck of cards. There are no indicator lights on it, but it does include screws and a mounting template if you want to wall mount it.
If you have not decided yet, you can go to their website and play with a demo version of the system, which is nice.
It has the following reports:
* Highlights. This shows a bar chart with recent power usage per hour, a meter that shows current usage (and is very responsive), today's total usage, today's projected total usage, a comparison to last month, the minimum and maximum amount of power used, the current rate (if you entered it into the setup, such as a tiered rate like I have), your estimated bill to date, and an estimate for your total bill.
The best part about the Highlights is that the meter is VERY RESPONSIVE. I can watch the needle move up and down in near real-time. I can see when the stove is turned on, then watch as it cycles the burner on/off to maintain heat. It also shows a +/- designation that shows how much more/less power is being used presently compared to the last time the needle moved. For example, right now it shows -25w after a fan was turned off. If something else turns on, it would show +[number] to indicate the difference.
* Insights. This shows your usage compared to other forms of power, such as gas, coal, natural gas, etc. I don't find this very useful.
* Live. This shows a very detailed chart of minute-by-minute power usage.
* Summary. This shows a bar chart with hourly totals of power usage.
* Comparison. This shows a comparison of power used to the previous month on a daily basis.
* Bills. This shows a 12 month billing history, daily cost, daily average cost, consumption per tier, and so forth.
* Reports. This shows a weekly report of usage compared to previous weeks.
* Phantom energy. This shows your minimum usage demand, and helps you track down low-use devices that cost you money while they are supposedly turned off.
* What's it cost. This is a usage calculator that allows you to pick from a wide range of devices to determine how much they cost you to operate.
* Net meter. If you have solar, or some other supplemental power supply system, this will tell you how much power you have generated versus how much you have used.
The mobile website has all of these features as well, and has a really well done "swipe" design that allows you to swipe left/right across multiple screens per area.
The site also has a variety of setup options, including a "rates" feature. This allows you to enter your rates from the power company, in one of three ways:
* Fixed Price
* Tiered
* Time of Use
You can also specify if you are billed:
* Monthly
* Bi-monthly
* Quarterly
Finally, you can also tell it that you have the following fees/charges:
* Fixed fees
* Variable (per kWh) fees
* Adjustment factor
* Taxes
* Rebates
My only complaints: You have to login to the website almost every time you visit, even if it's only been an hour or two. On the mobile site this often results in a box saying "error" and it never goes away, so you cannot login. You have to close the tab/browser, or restart your phone to get back in. (I have reported this issue to them as of 5/10/2015 so hopefully they will fix this.) It's just a little hassle to have to login each time. (SEE PHOTOS)
In addition, the "Dial" meter is inconsistent. Some times it has the needle in the red zone for (example) 4 kWh, and then later it will have the 4 kWh in the yellow zone. It's not labelled either, and it should be. (SEE PHOTOS)
All in all I really like it. This is exactly what I have been looking for, it's cheap, easy to use, and has really helped me understand what the energy hogs in my house are (hint: it's my HVAC).
Finally, I got mine as an Amazon Warehouse Deal, for only $75! The box was very beat up, but the device was perfect and works great. Save yourself a few bucks if you can!
Device Installation:
I only have 50A service to my house (it's an old house). I bought 60A CTs. 200A CTs it comes with are pretty huge. The 60A CTs are itty bitty and EASILY fit into my house's ancient cutoff switch! Installation was a breeze. CT wires are super super long too so it aids in the ease of installation!
Device Setup:
Super easy. Connect and web into the eyedro device, add your wifi details, and done!
Web account:
Make an account and then enter serial number printed on the device on the website, and done!
You can even reverse the CT direction on the site in case you installed one backwards (like I did!) BRILLIANT! Why that reversal feature isn't in all of these devices boggles my mind...
API:
RESTful API. Simple, easy, effective. Wanna know the best part? YOU CAN QUERY THE DEVICE ITSELF! If for some reason Eyedro goes out of business, you aren't left with a useless piece of electronic that tries to phone home and stops working when it can't see the Eyedro servers. You can either use a third party application or write your own (like I did) to query the device and display the relevant info where you need it! (like on my MagicMirror screen)
Web interface:
This interface is gorgeous. I come from efergy which is absolute trash. Eyedro gives you all the data you need, and even splits up your CTs on a beautiful, fast updating graph. It is difficult for me to overstate how much I love the interface on this website. It's relatively clean, TONS of information, and they're all in relatively intuitive areas. Let's face it.. if you're interested in installing whole house power monitoring, you're probably a nerd. This web interface gives you the numbers and stats you want to mega nerd out.
Conclusion:
Want an easy to use API for your own devices (my main use case)? BUY IT
Want to customize the CTs you stick inside your electrical boxes for more accuracy and space limitations? BUY IT
Want a clean and beautiful web interface with TONS of numbers? BUY IT
Want to use this device well after the company Eyedro has died? BUY IT
dOn't cARe AbOuT pOwEr mONItoRiNG? Why are you reading this review???
A few minor drawbacks...It wasn't clear to me when I bought it, but there will be 2 wires coming out of your breaker when installed. The module the current sensors attach to (one of those black boxes in the picture) needs to be plugged into the wall, not powered by and kept inside the breaker panel like with other products. I also wish the sensor and gateway could have been combined into one unit to directly connect to my router, but that isn't a big deal. The sensor box and the gateway box both feel cheap and rattle a little when shaken. Luckily they don't need to move once set up. And finally, I do worry that all functionality will be lost if the company/website goes away.
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El precio se me hizo caro... pero ahora que se que es lo que gasta más luz he podido ahorrarla y ahí se pagará el costo de este equipo
Me gustaría poder medir cada pastilla de luz pero solo hay esta versión que solo lee la principal
- "The EYFEFI-2 is capable of monitoring solar and electricity"
- "MONITOR YOUR SOLAR USAGE with the EYEFI-2 and its Two 200A Sensors."
- "Check your solar usage to minimize electricity usage and maximize solar use."
- "The EYEFI-2 supports Solar and Net Metering."
This really sounds like it will monitor solar generation eh? Well, after connecting it at various places along our system and a fair amount of back and forth with customer service, it turns out that this is ONLY able to measure AC AFTER the inverter. It does not monitor how much your solar generates. The only situation in which it "monitors solar" is if you're feeding your panels directly into an inverter and then dumping that directly back into the grid. In this scenario you're technically only using solar to offset your grid usage and your home really just runs off grid with solar as a way to offset costs. This is no difference than if you're using ANY AC monitor and there is NOTHING about this that is specifically designed for solar. It cannot monitor what your panels are collecting. It cannot monitor what your charge controller is outputting. It cannot monitor flow into your battery bank.
What it can do is monitor AC current (from grid or from an inverter) and you can LABEL that as "generation" on their website. So misleading and I'd argue is actively deceptive. Lastly, the website is janky as heck and barely works on a phone. The only thing it does to well is monitor usage from your main AC breaker panel. But so does a dozen other AC monitors on the market.
If you're looking to "monitor solar generation" this product probably isn't for you. If you're looking to monitor how much your solar is pumping back into the grid, then this would work in that and only that scenario. Ultimately I returned the product and will probably build a raspberry pi system to monitor the output from my AXS Port on my charge controller.
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2020
- "The EYFEFI-2 is capable of monitoring solar and electricity"
- "MONITOR YOUR SOLAR USAGE with the EYEFI-2 and its Two 200A Sensors."
- "Check your solar usage to minimize electricity usage and maximize solar use."
- "The EYEFI-2 supports Solar and Net Metering."
This really sounds like it will monitor solar generation eh? Well, after connecting it at various places along our system and a fair amount of back and forth with customer service, it turns out that this is ONLY able to measure AC AFTER the inverter. It does not monitor how much your solar generates. The only situation in which it "monitors solar" is if you're feeding your panels directly into an inverter and then dumping that directly back into the grid. In this scenario you're technically only using solar to offset your grid usage and your home really just runs off grid with solar as a way to offset costs. This is no difference than if you're using ANY AC monitor and there is NOTHING about this that is specifically designed for solar. It cannot monitor what your panels are collecting. It cannot monitor what your charge controller is outputting. It cannot monitor flow into your battery bank.
What it can do is monitor AC current (from grid or from an inverter) and you can LABEL that as "generation" on their website. So misleading and I'd argue is actively deceptive. Lastly, the website is janky as heck and barely works on a phone. The only thing it does to well is monitor usage from your main AC breaker panel. But so does a dozen other AC monitors on the market.
If you're looking to "monitor solar generation" this product probably isn't for you. If you're looking to monitor how much your solar is pumping back into the grid, then this would work in that and only that scenario. Ultimately I returned the product and will probably build a raspberry pi system to monitor the output from my AXS Port on my charge controller.
Good:
- The version I have (2 measurement coils, wired internet connection) is affordable (<150$ on Amazon).
- Easy to set up.Power consumption samples up to every 10 seconds.
- Almost real-time (~5-10 seconds delay).
- Handles correctly power and/or internet loss.
- The web interface is reasonably easy to use and share with other people.Has enough advanced settings to be able to automatically estimate electricity bills and time-of-usage/tiered consumption.
- The platform can be extended with add-on metering devices.
Bad:
- Requires an internet connection and the my.eyedro.com cloud to see any stats or download data.
- Does not accurately account for voltage drop (since it does not have volt-meter) and power factor (mine is ~90%). So it will show a slightly higher load/consumption than what really occurred. You'll need to adjust this manually, so it's not a "set and forget" kind of setup.
- Might not immediately sense subtle changes in load (10w or less), especially when in "change of state" polling mode.
- To measure individual circuits (eg. solar net-metering, baseboard heating) one would need a much more expensive version of the device (that has extra measurement coils and ports) or to buy another meter just like this one (for each pair of circuits).
Otherwise it seems to work, albeit, I'd prefer if there was a non-cloud based storage option.