I’m thrilled to share my recent project using the Shelly Plus 2PM to monitor and manage energy consumption in our home. The goal was to create a system that not only tracks power usage but also automatically turns off devices when they’re not in use, helping us save energy and reduce costs.The setup involved connecting the Shelly Plus 2PM to a device we wanted to monitor. Using the Shelly app, I configured a script that continuously checks the power consumption. If the device’s usage drops below a certain threshold, the script automatically turns it off. This has been particularly useful for appliances like coffee makers or lamps that often stay on unnecessarily.Here’s a quick overview of how it works:1. Monitoring: The Shelly Plus 2PM constantly monitors the power consumption of the connected device.2. Threshold Check: If the power usage drops below 8 watts (a threshold we set), the script triggers.3. Automatic Shutdown: The connected device is turned off, saving energy.The script has been running smoothly for a few weeks now, and it’s been great to see the impact on our energy bills. It’s a small change, but it makes a difference!I’m curious to hear if others have similar setups or if there are improvements I could make to the script. Let’s keep the conversation going and share ideas on how to optimize energy use in our smart homes!