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Brand Sense
Power Source Hard Wired
Wattage 10 watts
Model Name Energy Monitor with Solar – Track

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  • SENSE SAVES: Sense saves you energy and money by providing insight into your home's energy use and activity. NOW SUPPORTING TIME-OF-USE RATE PLANS.
  • MAXIMIZE YOUR SOLAR ENERGY USE: Compare solar production and energy consumption side-by-side in a single view so you can maximize the power you make and minimize the power you buy.
  • SEE WHAT’S UP. KNOW WHAT’S ON: Track how much electricity you’re using, what time your kids got home, or when someone leaves the basement light on. Sense identifies patterns in your energy use to help your family be more efficient, informed, and secure.
  • AVOID DISASTER: Set custom notifications for critical devices, like your sump pump, well pump, or flat iron.
  • MEETS RIGOROUS SAFETY STANDARDS: Sense’s components and system have been designed and ETL/Intertek certified for installation and operation inside the electrical panel. Sense is not currently available or compatible outside the United States and Canada.
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Sense Solar Hero
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Compare Solar Production and Energy Use Side-by-side

Solar power

Real Time Readings

Track Energy Production

Electricity consumption

At-a-glance Solar Utilization

Insight into your solar efficiency starts with a view on what’s happening now, but goes so much further.

Real-time Production and Usage

See exactly how much energy you’re producing, using and selling back to the grid continuously, in real time.

Learn Your Home’s Energy Profile

Track how much energy you’re making and using over time to see what patterns emerge. You’ll get detail by day, week, month, year, and billing cycle. You might be surprised by what you learn.

Use More of What You Make

See how much electricity you consume from solar or the grid, the excess electricity you sell back, and exactly how much of your home is powered by your solar system. We want to help you get to net-zero.

Monitor Your Home's Energy Use From Anywhere With The Sense App

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Save Energy and Money

Understanding how much energy your home is using, when and where, empowers you to find savings. Sense gives you the tools to break it down and take action.

See What’s On

Get a view into your home you can’t get anywhere else. See when the garage door opened, the television turned on, or when the dryer finished its cycle. Sense can monitor many devices, but we can’t ensure it will track everything. Certain devices may not be detected due to their unique signature, like low-wattage LED light bulbs or variable speed motors in certain heat and pool pumps.

Avoid Disaster

Sure, it’s convenient to know when certain devices turn on and off, but it may just save your house, too. Heavy rains? See if your sump pump is running, or running too much! Think you forgot to turn off the oven? Set an alert to inform you if it’s been on for over an hour.

Track Time-of-Use Rates

If you’re on a Time-of-Use rate plan, you can input your rate zones for more accurate billing and historical costs. You can even set push notifications to alert you when entering peak zones.

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Machine Learning Device Detection

As Sense tracks your home’s energy, it begins to recognize most appliances and other devices that use more than 60 watts. Typically, the Sense monitor detects 12 devices in the first month after it’s installed and 25-30 devices after 12 months.

Useful Integrations

Sense integrates with select IoT devices to give you more control, with your voice or inside the Sense app. See what’s possible when you link Sense with Hue, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and smart plugs from TP-Link/Kasa and Wemo.

Rigorously Tested For Safety

Any device inside your electrical panel should be designed and certified to meet the highest safety standards. In addition to extensive in-house testing, the Sense monitor has been tested to UL and IEC standards for safety, and certified by ETL/Intertek as safe to install in your electrical panel.

Compatibility

Sense Solar is compatible with most solar systems – those that connect directly to the main electrical panel, either breaker-fed or service-side tap.

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Compatible with: Homes without solar systems Homes WITH solar systems ONE of the following applications
Solar No Yes Yes
400A split-service No No Yes
Generator support No No Yes
Dedicated Circuit Monitoring No No Yes

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10 watts

Bulb Voltage

120240 volts

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
822 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation and monitoring of the power inverter. For example, they mention it's simple enough to install and use, and provides real-time data on both solar production and household energy usage. Some appreciate the accuracy. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, detection, value, and data.

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68 customers mention51 positive17 negative

Customers find the installation process of the power inverter to be simple enough that they can do it themselves. They mention that it's easy to use, hook up, and integrate a smart plug. Some complain that the reference guide during installation is clunky.

"...The intuitive interface makes it easy to understand my home's energy consumption patterns and solar energy production, empowering me to optimize..." Read more

"...Quick installation - 30 minutes to install the physical monitor and clamps, 15 minutes to download and configure the app...." Read more

"...was printed out, but no complaints because it is a good reference guide during installation.Installation was relatively simple...." Read more

"...First: installation. This wasn't necessarily "easy" to install, even though I hired a licensed electrician to do the work..." Read more

53 customers mention40 positive13 negative

Customers like the monitoring of the power inverter. They say the meter function provides real-time data on both solar production and household energy usage. They also appreciate the instant monitoring and graphical charting of individual loads. Customers say the solar production monitoring is spot on and the consumption is spot-on. They mention that their favorite feature is the power meter, which does quite well as an energy monitor. They appreciate the awesome data and the tool presents the data beautifully. Customers also say that the monitor seamlessly tracks solar absorption and keeps tabs on their home's performance.

"...This monitor is one of the most straightforward energy monitors you can buy - literally plug and play.To set the bar, I am a huge DIYer...." Read more

"...Once installed, it immediately began identifying various electrical devices around my house, such as the washer, dryer, fridge, and TV...." Read more

"...time went on, the energy monitor proved its worth by seamlessly tracking my solar absorption and keeping tabs on my home's power usage...." Read more

"...Then things started to slow down and become less and less accurate...." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the power inverter. For example, they say it's incredibly accurate, provides very accurate usage and solar generation information, and is easy to install. Customers are also impresseded with the sensitivity and accuracy, saying it'll find 8 devices and be pretty accurate in the identification. They say it tracks usage well and is amazing in its sensitivity.

"...But it does provide me very accurate usage and solar generation information, that's where this thing shines...." Read more

"...It seems to be accurate for overall usage and solar generation but does have difficulties identifying the "signature" of individual devices...." Read more

"...The things it has recognized are pretty accurate as long as they are inductive loads (things with motors) however, the big power hogs like the oven,..." Read more

"...The system is pretty accurate, and I am able to anticipate what my power bill will be (on the rare occasions when I do have one)..." Read more

93 customers mention50 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the detection of the power inverter. Some mention that it's great for overall tracking of energy use and generation (solar), while others say that it might not be able to detect and tell you what appliance is on. The app is too simple, while others mention that the monitor has difficulty identifying devices that fluctuate in wattage usage. It takes a long time to get devices detected, even longer to figure out which device is which.

"I've been incredibly impressed with Sense Monitoring, especially for its pinpoint accuracy in detecting device loads to the exact wattage...." Read more

"...That pace can feel very slow. It doesn't always identify units correctly and in my cases it has a hard time figuring out the difference between my..." Read more

"...They do not simply turn on and off. They spin up slowly saving energy and only use energy very wisely by doing that. But that’s the caveat...." Read more

"...The monitor has difficulty identifying devices that fluctuate in wattage usage - my EV Charger for example...." Read more

89 customers mention36 positive53 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the power inverter. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it's not working correctly. Some say that the Sense itself is working fine and finding devices, while other say that they're not getting anything at all in the app.

"...The other issue with installation was that the solar CTs simply didn't work at all once the box was hooked up...." Read more

"...and had it running on the first of January 2019 and it’s been running flawlessly since...." Read more

"...The outage lasted almost 5 days and during the time, I could only see real time usage which is not very useful...." Read more

"...Followed step by step on the instructions and works perfectly. My mistake was not powering down the solar system...." Read more

82 customers mention50 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the power inverter. Some mention that it's worth every penny, useful, and makes Sense a worthwhile purchase. That said, some say that it only has real value as an oscilloscope. That being said, opinions are mixed.

"...I can say without hesitation that this product paid for itself quite easily within just a few days of installation...." Read more

"...The price is a little high for current sensing smart devices, but the ability to detect and track appliance usage intrigued me and I was willing to..." Read more

"...Overall, it's a useful product, and I have hope that over time its algorithms will get better at recognizing devices, but at the moment I don't..." Read more

"...Wow was this money well spent. It took about 15 minutes to hook it up to my electrical panel it was simple to install...." Read more

52 customers mention32 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the data provided by the power inverter. Some mention that it provides good information, is easy to install, and provides a depth of data and understanding. They also find the data presented by Sense very helpful and targeted small investments. However, others say that the answers are not complete or that helpful, it gets confused, and never learns enough devices to give them meaningful information.

"...to get the most out of their solar investment with real-time, detailed insights." Read more

"...You can't "teach" it (well, you can, with some $$ exceptions) and it learns at its own pace. That pace can feel very slow...." Read more

"...Right away, it started giving me really great data about how much power I'm using overall, down to the second, with basically zero noise...." Read more

"...It is extremely informative and can save money in the long run...." Read more

29 customers mention7 positive22 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the power inverter. They mention that it has trouble staying connected to WiFi, even with an average signal. Some customers also report that the device would not join their WiFi network. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the product's connectivity.

"...That pace can feel very slow...." Read more

"...days before it started recognizing any devices, and they were slow to trickle in...." Read more

"...2021-06-06 Update:The Sense device drops its wi-fi connection constantly; seems that every time I check it I have to go to it, connect..." Read more

"I give it 5 stars in terms of it's blazing speed and ability to log data to the web nearly instantaneously...." Read more

IT MAKES NO SENSE IF YOU DON’T HAVE SENSE
5 Stars
IT MAKES NO SENSE IF YOU DON’T HAVE SENSE
I just want to chime in about the Sense. I installed our unit and had it running on the first of January 2019 and it’s been running flawlessly since. My background is that I have spent the last 10 years installing solar electric systems in addition to installing low voltage, high tech equipment such as security alarm, camera and door access systems as well as networks and telephone key systems for the past 40 plus years. As far as installation goes, no two electrical panel setups are the same especially if you have solar and a backup generator with an automatic transfer switch like I do. For me I figuratively put a blindfold on and tied one hand behind my back and I was able to install the unit but for you, you may need assistance. Understand that we all have our own skill sets. I also had to run some cat6 to the garage and place an access point there because my wifi from the center of the house just couldn’t reach. You may have to also but you can use your phone to check your WiFi strength at the panel before you start to install. You can use a WiFi range extender too which are totally wireless.Here’s why I invested in the Sense. Over the years some of my solar clients would invariably tell me that even with solar their electrical bills were creeping up from $5 a month to $20 to $75 etc. After analyzing their solar production and being spot on we noticed that the clients were getting “solar lazy.” I phrase that I just made up. Here’s the definition. You get solar installed and you are promised that your bill will go from $150 a month to zero (using my house as an example) and you begin to think that because you have solar no matter how many appliances you buy and plug in your bill will still be zero. Then you also get lazy and start leaving things turned on such as lights, coffee makers, TV systems with cable boxes etc. Over time your usage increases but your solar only produces enough to cover your original usage and BOOM! Your electric bill starts increasing. Now if you don’t have solar your Bill just keeps going up higher and higher until you say, something’s wrong here. Now, in my case I swore it must have been the new Digital electric meter that the utility installed. I was ready to start a class action suit if I found this to be true. That’s when I got the Sense to prove the meter was faulty.As soon as I connected it I was blown away at how precise it was in reporting the actual usage and offset by the solar. I could even tell if I unplugged a cellphone charger! At that point I went around the house and unplugged TVs, cable boxes and DVD players to start in all the extra guest bedrooms and basement where we didn’t watch from on a daily basis. Whoa! I was able to notice a sizable difference in the “phantom load” which is the load placed on your electrical system from appliances and devices that stay plugged in but are technically “shut off.” I then noticed that there was a heating device listed as running sporadically when I knew that there really shouldnt have been. I looked all over the house and realized that I had placed a portable heater inside the hot tub just in case it stopped heating to protect against freeze damage to the pvc pipes. Sure enough the hot tub went “cold” and the heater had done it’s job but was costing me a small fortune to run. I was now obsessed with finding and correcting energy wasting usage around the house. Within about two weeks I cut my energy usage in half and my solar now covered 100% and more of the usage and I didn’t have to file a lawsuit against the electrical utility.To those that want an out of the box experience in knowing exactly what appliances are running, I will tell you that the sense is not for you if you don’t want to help it with detection. In my case, I too was disappointed that the Sense couldn’t figure out many devices in the house including the charging of my Prius plug in or my Prius Prime plug in. So I decided to help. Over the past 5 years at the same time we went solar, we did a major addition to the house and I installed (myself) a high efficiency condensing boiler with radiant heat in the floors as well as a Mitsubishi 8 unit split AC system as well as new front loader washer and Samsung fridge all having inverter based technology and variable speed pumps on the heating system. Sense is designed to recognize electrical loads that repeat their “usage signature” in the same pattern time after time such as a vacuum cleaner that turns a motor on and off when used. The things that i just listed that I installed use varying amounts of electric as they do their thing. They do not simply turn on and off. They spin up slowly saving energy and only use energy very wisely by doing that. But that’s the caveat. Sense can’t really read those “signatures” and match them to past signatures from other systems around the world and tell you that they’re running. So, I helped myself to know when they are running by purchasing Zwave controlled Kasa HS110 modules which communicate with the Sense unit and allow me to name that appliance and get precise usage stats for that normally undetectable appliance. The Kasa HS110 units are labeled 110v but work on 220v and I rigged two separate 110v feeds from two different busses in the panel into a combiner “y’ and then plugged my Prius Prime’s 110 v stock charging cable which is also labeled 110v but works at 220v and now charges the car in half the time. Do a search on the internet and if you have the proper charger from the factory you too can charge yours in half the time. Anyway, getting back to the subject at hand, the Kasa HS110’s are recommended by Sense to pinpoint appliances that can’t be recognized. So now after purchasing a half dozen of these, I now show precise usage from my fridge, heating system, washer and even my two cat genies (automatic washing and flushing cat litter boxes). I can tell you to the penny what it costs us to run those Cat genies versus buying litter and I can tell you that since we rescued two adorable cats and I won the argument by trial after I installed those two automatic litter boxes (my wife was ready to divorce me but the cats took to them immediately and the wife never has to buy or touch litter again). If you have cats, the Cat Genie will change your life.So, getting back to detection, the Sense tries its best but can’t identify every load in your house. If you understand that from the beginning you will not be disappointed because even if you have a device that is identified as “Heat 1” you can spend a little time to decipher and look at the past usage patterns and in real time when it “kicks in” and go into the app a rename it to “electric fireplace” which BTW use an egregious amount of electric (I installed a natural gas sealed insert fireplace) but when I see people buying those fake fireplaces I shudder for them because they see their next electric bill and it goes up $30-$50.So, I give the Sense four stars but I really want to give it 5 stars because I think that the Sense people could have done a little bit more to offer additional sensors like the “solar” clip on sensors that they offer so I could monitor the load from devices such as my Mitsubishi split system which uses just a little too much current to wire in two HS110’s in line being too cumbersome to do so. This would also help others who have a separate sub panel for an apartment and they want to track what the renters (or their kids) are using. Obviously they could just buy another Sense if they wanted to but a $50-$100 clip on sensor is way better than another $250.Bottom line. It makes no sense If you don’t have Sense.PS, if you look at the attached pic you will see that the Sense app warned me about my usage being high. My wife’s GMC Terrain was leaking water into the car and has been fixed but I stuck a dehumidifier in there to dry it out. I knew it was going to increase energy usage but this is where Sense shines. They also told me that I originally cut my usage in half. It works!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars A game changer for monitoring solar!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
I've been incredibly impressed with Sense Monitoring, especially for its pinpoint accuracy in detecting device loads to the exact wattage. But where it truly shines for me is in monitoring my solar energy production. After installing Sense, the visibility I gained into my solar system’s performance was a revelation. Without previous means to monitor my solar output, Sense filled that gap perfectly, allowing me to see real-time data on how much energy my panels produce and how it impacts my overall energy usage.

The intuitive interface makes it easy to understand my home's energy consumption patterns and solar energy production, empowering me to optimize usage and maximize solar benefits. Sense Monitoring has transformed how I interact with my home's energy and solar setup, making it an indispensable tool for anyone in a similar situation. Highly recommended for those looking to get the most out of their solar investment with real-time, detailed insights.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
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4.0 out of 5 stars One and done!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023
I did a good deal of researching online reviews and YouTube. I test a total of 3 monitoring systems. Sense is light years ahead of the others. When comparing the production and usage data from Sense with my solar panel app and utility data, I found that Sense is consistently within ~.25 kWh accurate (daily).

THIS THING IS AWESOME. It’s still getting better through machine learning but despite the other reviews, my experience has been nothing short of awesome. This monitor is one of the most straightforward energy monitors you can buy - literally plug and play.

To set the bar, I am a huge DIYer. The directions recommend having a licensed electrician (I would also recommend this) install but I am handy and was comfortable enough to do it myself. But if I’m being honest, I was somewhat apprehensive because two of the clamps attached to the bus bars (my set up pics attached) that were energized. The side where the power came into the house.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Data on larger energy consumption devices - AC, Microwave, EV charger, dryer, TV, etc.
Don’t expect to see things like LED lights and fans as they are lower wattage (my house has identical LED bulbs and dimmers throughout it so fluctuations in wattage are common based on how bright the dimmers are set to. Likely why the monitor has a hard time.)

The GOOD:
Quick installation - 30 minutes to install the physical monitor and clamps, 15 minutes to download and configure the app.

Nothing to do beyond this but confirm or rename an appliance when the app discovers it.

Monitor your solar (if you have it) production and home power usage in REAL TIME, hourly, daily, monthly, annually.

Monitor device specific consumption when the app discovers it

Pair, in-app AND control Wemo and Kasa (much cheaper) smart energy monitoring plugs.

Set pricing for your specific utility for accurate energy cost and solar credits

Compare your usage with your neighbors usage

SUPER granular notification settings - choose what and when you are notified when something occurs

No subscription fees

THE BAD:
The monitor identifies larger/more common and substantial appliances but has not found things like lights, fans, etc.

The monitor sometimes identifies two appliances as the same device. For example, it reports my coffee maker and air fryer as the same.

The monitor has difficulty identifying devices that fluctuate in wattage usage - my EV Charger for example. If I change the amps/charge speed Sense thinks it’s a different device.

App usage is a kin to kids and social media, I’m ALWAYS checking the dang thing. IT DRIVES MY WIFE CRAZY BECAUSE I KEEP TALKING ABOUT THE DATA AND CONSUMPTION.
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D Alanis
4.0 out of 5 stars Si funciona en México con paneles solares, pero...
Reviewed in Mexico on May 2, 2023
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not for use on 240v
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5.0 out of 5 stars By far the best on the market
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great info
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1.0 out of 5 stars NO SIRVE PARA MEXICO
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