Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced Power Monitor?

dunstonh

nxdmsandkaskdjaqd said:

Is it correct that the resolution of the Tapo is only 0.1 KW so would only register devices that consume more than 100Watts, ie fridges, TV's, and other high power items?

Already answered higher up but just for reassurance, it is not correct.

I just opened it up against a low power device and its saying
Today (so far): 0.003kWh
Current power: 5w
Past 30 days: 1.065kWh

wild666

thriftytracey said:

Thank you for responses.  Yes, it was a bit confusing, took a while to identify the correct one

The Tapo P110 is £22 on Amazon.  The Argos ones are all sold out with the nearest store with them in stock 100 miles away!

The Tenda SP9 is £12.99 on Amazon.  Is it worth paying the extra for the Tapo?

Most of my Tapo 110's cost less than £10 each it was only one I paid £22 for thinking the first one didn't have the energy monitoring with it but found out just after the second one arrived that there was an arrow that you swipe up to reveal the energy usage and more.

BooJewels

wild666 said:

thriftytracey said:

Thank you for responses.  Yes, it was a bit confusing, took a while to identify the correct one

The Tapo P110 is £22 on Amazon.  The Argos ones are all sold out with the nearest store with them in stock 100 miles away!

The Tenda SP9 is £12.99 on Amazon.  Is it worth paying the extra for the Tapo?

Most of my Tapo 110's cost less than £10 each it was only one I paid £22 for thinking the first one didn't have the energy monitoring with it but found out just after the second one arrived that there was an arrow that you swipe up to reveal the energy usage and more.

Having done the same with my new P110s when I couldn't find the energy stuff, I tried it with my P100 smart plugs (non energy monitoring) and swiping up in the same way does reveal run times for those devices - so you do get some additional functionality with those too.  Most of mine are on lamps with known, steady wattages, so I can work out how much they're used and the monthly cost etc.  Interesting for comparison, as I have some set to come on at sunset.

Joe9090

thriftytracey said:

Good news - Argos now have the Tapo P110, at least in my area. £14.99.

Great. They are available in my area next week and you can get two for £18.98 https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1488315?clickSR=slp:term:tplink tapo p110:1:13:1 click on 'Money off bundle'

getmore4less

nxdmsandkaskdjaqd said:

Is it correct that the resolution of the Tapo is only 0.1 KW so would only register devices that consume more than 100Watts, ie fridges, TV's, and other high power items?

The cumulative is measured in Wh the current to mW.

It's the app that was not displaying properly.

There are other better monitoring options. node-red and home assistant are two I have looked at.

WBCPB

In stock with free delivery at BT Shop.( £14.98)
https://shop.bt.com/category/networking,smart-home,power/11318?q=Tapo P110

Qyburn

They were showing in stock when I ordered mine on the 14th October.  Still not arrived and they tell me they're not expected until 18th November.

WBCPB

Qyburn said:

They were showing in stock when I ordered mine on the 14th October.  Still not arrived and they tell me they're not expected until 18th November.

Oh dear, i feel a complaint looming.

poppellerant

It's a shame you need to create an account to use the Tapo P110 devices, or I'd have considered one. 

thriftytracey

Judging by the various threads on this topic, I am looking forward to tearing my hair out trying to set it up when I get it ...  Promised next Wednesday (Argos) we shall see.