Here's a roundup of everything we've been following in smart homes last week:
SmartThings Teams Up with Eve Systems for Smarter Energy Management
Did you ever ask yourself: “How much does the light that I always leave on actually cost me?" Thanks to SmartThings partnering with Eve Systems to redefine home energy management, you can now find out the exact amount. Through this collaboration, users can monitor individual devices connected to Eve's smart plug, enabling insights into energy usage and costs. From optimizing device usage to enhancing overall energy efficiency, it opens new doors for a greener and smarter lifestyle.
A Smart Home Panel built around Energy Management
EcoFlow introduced a multifunctional PowerInsight Home Energy Manager, a smart home panel designed to optimize energy usage. This 10-inch touchscreen integrates with home solar and storage solutions, providing real-time insights into energy consumption and enabling intelligent power optimization. Compatible with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter, PowerInsight connects and controls various smart home devices. While we're still waiting for details on the price and when it will be available, PowerInsight looks set to be a big deal in EcoFlow's innovative energy solutions.
Some Volkswagens can now power your home
Volkswagen's latest electric models, including the ID.4, now support bidirectional charging, allowing EVs to become a power source for homes. The system transforms electric vehicles into mobile energy storage, and a pilot project in Sweden showcases the integration with home power stations and solar energy. The introduction was delayed due to software issues, so the questions about specifics, such as discharge speed and compatibility with systems like Wallbox Quasar, are still staying. Do you think every car maker should provide bidirectional charging?
"I’ve gone all out"
Mark Ferrell's journey to make his home smarter than himself is one to admire. And while his setup is reaching Iron Man's level of coolness, the heart of the project is still a universal goal; saving energy and money. Take a look at how he achieves it!
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And that is all for this week's 1Home Digest.
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