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Title: WiFi Watt Meter?
Post by: nogasman on May 17, 2012, 02:09:09 AM

With my 2012 S ZF6 coming in a week or so, I'd like to monitor my consumption from day one.
- What is the preferred meter people use? (only saw Kill-a-watt in a forum search)
- Are there internet capable meters available so I can monitor remotely? ie, defunct Google Power
TIA!

Title: Re: WiFi Watt Meter?
Post by: protomech on May 17, 2012, 03:01:41 AM

I use a Kill-a-watt (P4300? something like that)

Yes, you can buy an wifi power meter. It will be expensive - figure $100 minimum.

http://www.amazon.com/Visible-Energy-VE-178-US-Power-Center/dp/B0057HX17K (http://www.amazon.com/Visible-Energy-VE-178-US-Power-Center/dp/B0057HX17K)

Lots of bad reviews, but it seems the latest firmware fixes some of the issues.

Title: Re: WiFi Watt Meter?
Post by: rotoiti on May 17, 2012, 03:02:42 AM

I am using a P4480 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor with Electronic Graphic Timer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U638PM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00).

I just ordered an Ecobee Smartplug (http://www.ecobee.com/solutions/accessories/). (You need to choose "smart plug" from the drop down). You need to have Ecobee smart thermostat for it to work though.