I wanted to share my experience with a smart socket I’ve been using for monitoring the power consumption of our washing machine and tumble dryer. It’s been a great tool for automating notifications when the machines finish their cycles. However, after about six months of use, the device stopped working properly, consistently reporting a power consumption of 0.8W. Unfortunately, the specific model I had is now out of stock, so I’m on the hunt for a reliable alternative.
I’ve tried a few different approaches, including using a clamp meter, but I’m open to suggestions for other smart sockets or devices that can reliably monitor power usage in this scenario. If anyone has recommendations or tips, I’d be really grateful!
On a lighter note, I’ve also been exploring some fun automation ideas, like setting up a system to remind my family to take the new puppy outside for potty breaks. It’s been a great way to integrate smart home tech into our daily routine.
If anyone has tips on finding a good replacement for my smart socket or has suggestions for other creative automations, I’d love to hear them! Let’s keep the ideas flowing!