Manufacturer | Sense |
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Part Number | 12001 |
Item Weight | 3.28 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 7.9 x 7.6 x 7.4 inches |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
Item model number | 12001 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Sense w/Solar |
Material | Plastic |
Pattern | Monitor |
Power Source | Hard Wired |
Voltage | 120240 Volts |
Wattage | 10 watts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | Sense monitor, Power Cable, 2 Sets of Current Sensors (4 pcs), Mounting Bracket, Antenna |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
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Brand | Sense |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Power Source | Hard Wired |
Wattage | 10 watts |
Model Name | Energy Monitor with Solar – Track |
About this item
- 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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Understanding how much energy your home is using, when and where, empowers you to find savings. The average user saves 8% on their electric bill.
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Our most comprehensive energy monitoring system. Monitor main energy plus: dedicated circuit OR generator OR 400A split-service.
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Monitor energy use and solar production. For homes with solar power systems.
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Sense’s mission is to reduce global carbon emissions by making homes smart and efficient. We make it easier for people to take care of their homes and to actively participate in a cleaner, more resilient future.
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Product Description
Compare Solar Production and Energy Use Side-by-side
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At-a-glance Solar UtilizationInsight into your solar efficiency starts with a view on what’s happening now, but goes so much further. |
Real-time Production and UsageSee exactly how much energy you’re producing, using and selling back to the grid continuously, in real time. |
Learn Your Home’s Energy ProfileTrack 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 MakeSee 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 MoneyUnderstanding 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 OnGet 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 DisasterSure, 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 RatesIf 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 DetectionAs 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 IntegrationsSense 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 SafetyAny 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. |
CompatibilitySense 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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Sensors (2 per pair) | 1 pair | 2 pairs | 2 pairs |
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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ASIN | B075K51T9X |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #64,869 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #5 in Home Automation Modules |
Date First Available | September 11, 2017 |
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10 watts
120240 volts
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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This review is overwhelmingly positive; let's get the negatives out of the way first.
First: installation. This wasn't necessarily "easy" to install, even though I hired a licensed electrician to do the work (by the way, this really isn't optional -- home DIYers need to be very knowledgeable to safely install this unit. Get an electrician!)
Problem: electricians generally haven't heard of this and don't know what they're installing or why. In my case my electrican initially stated it wasn't possible to set up the solar relay CTs until I gently nudged him to try it a different way.
The other issue with installation was that the solar CTs simply didn't work at all once the box was hooked up. Of course I had this done on the weekend and had to wait until Monday for tech support. The whole time I kept trying different processes to initialize the system, getting more frustrated all the while. But on Monday the tech was able to do something remotely to the box which let the CTs start making their initial readings. However, they were calibrated wrong, sending wildly inaccurate readings. I went to the user's forum. At the end of the day and after trying many different combinations of routing the CTs I discovered that when I closed the panel it was putting pressure on one of the CTs. Voila. I re-routed the CT one last time and carefully watched the readings as I tightened down the panel. That was the last of the troubleshooting relating to installation and I started enjoying the product greatly at that point.
Let me state up front that although tech support is email only, it was outstanding across the board. Although I ended up discovering my own installation problem before my tech did, we were exchanging photos of my breaker panel via email, he was marking them up and sending them back, and providing detailed guidance. I never felt like I was left to twist in the wind. If you purchase this unit and have some hang-ups at the beginning, just trust that the process is probably going to work out okay.
Last criticism before the happy parts: Sense is a learning unit. You can't "teach" it (well, you can, with some $$ exceptions) and it learns at its own pace. 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 oven and a space heater, and one of my heating elements and the dryer. Understandable, but annoying, because I had correctly tagged those units and then Sense thinks they're something else.
Okay. Enough of that.
WOW! Let's just make this clear -- even if all of those issues are enough to drive you crazy (for me, they're not) they pale in comparison to what this thing does out of the box. I now have a clear picture of how much power I consume, how much solar power I send to the grid, and how much solar is used to power my home. I've identified energy hogs (a water booster pump) which I've placed a smart plug on so it can't run all night. I've found surprising energy hogs in my kids' bathroom -- thought I had replaced all of the lights in the house with LED but the hot/bright lights embedded above their vanity drew nearly 600w. I realized that leaving the "small" lights on in the garage were costs me 200w per hour. And the real shocker was just how much power my electric heat drew.
I have a house built in the 60s which I recently converted to natural gas. That dramatically lowered my heating costs in the winter, but I was only able to heat/cool the top half of the house with the forced air furnace and central AC we installed. The finished basement, the lower level, didn't have any room for aesthetically pleasing ducting. So we installed an energy efficient mini split in the large den and left the electric heat for a guest room, guest bathroom, and my home office.
Turns out it costs more to run the heat for just one of those rooms than the entire rest of the house. Even the smaller rooms. These rooms have combinations of electric baseboard heaters and radiant ceiling heat. Extraordinarily expensive to operate.
This nudged me towards the Mysa thermostat which allows me to control the heat in all the rooms on schedules and as a group. When we have guests in our home, I can now simply engage a "guest mode." The heating savings on this alone more than pays for the Mysa thermostats and Sense.
Sense also made me a lot smarter about how and when to consume power. Here in NJ we have net metering and on/off peak per kWh billing from JCP&L. Whenever possible we try to do the "big stuff" off peak, although at some point you've just got to live a normal life -- you can't get too crazy about this stuff, although it is certainly addictive.
Sense also made me willing to purchase a few TP-Link accessories which are compatible with Sense -- mainly smart outlets which let me a) monitor specific consumption of items and b) name the device for Sense. Sense learns at its own pace, but when you tell it what's on one of the TP-Link outlets, it knows right away... and that's good for the "community learning" so others with that appliance or device will have faster ID with Sense.
Basically, I feel way ahead of the game now with my power consumption and production. Very, very happy with Sense!
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.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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.
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.
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.