Suggested smart devices in 2023 to help save electricity for your home
Saving energy has become one of the top priorities in modern life. And in this context, smart electrical devices are emerging as an effective solution to control and reduce power consumption in your home. They help you manage and optimize the use of electrical equipment, lighting, and security systems. Not only that, smart home devices also help you save energy and reduce electricity costs during use. Below, BBSmartNha would like to introduce some smart devices that you can refer to to optimize power consumption in your home.
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1. Smart switch
Smart switches are one of the important devices that help you control and turn on/off electrical devices such as lights, fans, hoods and many other devices. With a smart switch, you can control devices via phone, remote, remote control… In addition, this device also acts as a relay to turn on and off the power source for electrical equipment. At the same time, users can set up features to help the house save more energy with this device such as:
– Integrated with motion sensor to help you turn off the light when there is no one in the room.
– Timer to turn on/off lights according to user schedule.
– Turn on/off the device remotely if you forget to turn off the electrical device.
There are quite a few features that smart switches bring to users. Smart switches from some brands can also measure power consumption per switch with electrical equipment.
Device suggestions: Here are a few smart switches to help you save energy:
– Aqara Smart Switch D1, Aqara Smart Switch Q1.
– Smart Switch Tuya.
– Smart Switch Orvibo.
2. Smart socket
Similar to smart switches, smart sockets allow you to remotely control on/off electrical devices such as lights, fans and many other devices. The device, when plugged directly through a smart socket, will be controlled on/off via the phone application, on/off with a mechanical button on the device… Smart sockets will also measure power consumption on the device. Let users know data about the usage status of electrical equipment.
Device suggestion: Depending on your needs and equipment system, you can use socket devices connected to the Hub or connect to Wifi or Bluetooth.
– Aqara smart wall socket (requires Hub)
– Aqara US, EU smart socket (requires Hub)
– smart socket Tuya (Wifi)
– Philips Hue Smart Plug EU smart socket (Bluetooth). Remote control (hub required)
3. Smart air conditioner control
Air conditioning can be one of the most optimal devices for the hot season. However, this is also an electrical device that consumes a higher level of power than other electrical devices. Using smart air conditioning control devices will partly help save electricity. When you don’t use it or leave home but forget to turn off the air conditioner, this is a great solution for you. With the benefits that air conditioning equipment brings such as:
Integrated with temperature and humidity sensors to control room temperature level.
Schedule lights to turn on/off according to usage time.
Turn on/off the device remotely if you forget to turn it off.
Device suggestion: Air conditioning control devices have the ability to operate independently over the network. Depending on features and price, you can choose the following devices:
– Makihome AC2/AC2 Plus smart air conditioner control.
– Aqara Air P3 smart air conditioner control.
– Infrared controller Tuya S06/S06 Pro.
– Broadlink infrared controller.
– Magic Cube Orvibo infrared controller.
4. Smart lights
Almost all smart lights currently on the market use LED technology. This helps save energy during use. Not only that, smart lights are also optimal for users when controlling the device. Users can adjust brightness, customize light and color appropriately.
Some smart lights also have built-in motion sensors right on the light. Helps turn lights on/off automatically when motion is detected. Depending on the function of each lamp for the area of use, it can be used as a balcony light, closet light, etc.
Furthermore, users can easily control and control their lighting system remotely via smart phone. Therefore, power consumption when forgetting to turn off the power will be limited.
Equipment suggestion: You can refer to some smart lights for each different activity area such as:
– Philips Hue Garnea LED Downlight (Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen…)
– Yeelight Arwen Lamp 450C/550C (Living Room, Bedroom…)
– Hue White & Color Ambiance bulbs (Night lights, Decorative lights…)
– Philips Hue/ Nanoleaf/ Yeelight LightStrip LED string lights.
– Yeelight Sensor Cabinet Light (Wardrobe, kitchen cabinet…).
– Yeelight Crystal Sensory Light Mini LED ceiling light (Balcony, warehouse…)
5. The controller monitors power consumption
Using equipment to monitor and track electricity consumption in each home is essential. It helps you track daily, weekly or monthly electricity consumption in detail. By observing and analyzing electrical measuring device data. You can identify unnecessary energy consumption problems and take energy-saving measures.
Vconnex power consumption monitoring device is a data provider. And immediately alert the mobile application when electricity indicators exceed safe thresholds.
Using smart devices not only helps you optimize the control process but also helps you save energy. Hopefully this article will help you get more information about reasonable energy-saving devices.
