Difference between Emporia Vue Smart Monitor and a Smart Meter
A Smart meter is a type of electrical meter (e.g photo) that measures and records electricity usage and transmits this data to the utility company. Smart meters can provide real-time information on energy usage, which can help homeowners and businesses monitor and optimise their energy consumption.
An Emporia Vue smart monitor, on the other hand, is a device that connects to your electrical panel and measures the current, voltage, and power usage of each phase. The Emporia Vue sends this data to a remote server or cloud platform, where it can be accessed through a smartphone app or web interface. The Emporia Vue is designed to help homeowners and businesses monitor and optimize their energy consumption, similar to a smart meter.
While both the Emporia Vue and a smart meter can help you monitor and optimise your energy consumption, there are a few key differences between the two:
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Data access: With a smart meter, the data is typically transmitted to the utility company, which can then provide this data to the homeowner or business. With the Emporia Vue, the data is transmitted to a remote server or cloud platform, which can be accessed directly by the homeowner or business through a smartphone app or web interface.
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Data ownership: With a smart meter, the utility company typically owns the data, while with the Emporia Vue, the homeowner or business owns the data.
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Compatibility: Smart meters are typically installed by the utility company, and may not be compatible with all electrical panels or homes. The Emporia Vue, on the other hand, is designed to be compatible with most electrical panels and can be installed by the homeowner or business.
Overall, while both the Emporia Vue and a smart meter can help you monitor and optimize your energy consumption, the Emporia Vue offers more control over data access and ownership, as well as greater compatibility with a wider range of electrical panels.