We’re excited to share that CNET, one of the most trusted sources for technology reviews, has recognized Emporia’s Smart Plug as the best option for energy management. In a recent review, CNET’s Tyler Lacoma highlighted our smart plug’s exceptional energy monitoring capabilities, calling it a device that “manages energy (and energy spending) better than any I’ve tested.”
Setting the Standard for Energy Management
As energy costs continue to rise, Emporia’s focus on energy management has never been more relevant. The review praises our smart plug’s user-friendly interface and comprehensive monitoring options that provide users with detailed insights into their electricity consumption.
Lacoma specifically called attention to our plug’s ability to display device electricity use in both current watts and peak kilowatts, with easy-to-understand graphs that can be adjusted to view usage by hours, days, weeks, or months. This feature allows homeowners to identify energy-hungry devices, suspicious spikes in consumption, and seasonal patterns that might affect their utility bills.
Features That Save Money
The CNET review particularly highlighted Emporia’s scheduling options, including the “Off-Peak Hours” feature that automatically operates devices only during times when electricity rates are lower. As Lacoma notes, “Since many utilities charge higher fees to use electricity during peak hours, setting certain devices to operate only during off-peak times makes it easier to automatically save money around the home.”
Beyond basic scheduling, the review also mentioned the additional benefits of pairing our smart plugs with other Emporia devices like the Vue Energy Monitor, which enables even more sophisticated energy management capabilities such as peak demand management and integration with solar panels.
Affordable and Easy to Use
CNET praised our smart plug’s user-friendly setup process as “pleasantly streamlined,” requiring only a few minutes from start to finish. The review also highlighted the value of our smart plugs, noting that a four-pack is available for just $35—making it an affordable way to start managing energy consumption throughout your home.
Part of a Complete Energy Management Ecosystem
The CNET review reinforces what we at Emporia have always believed—that smart, accessible energy management tools are essential for today’s homeowners. Our smart plugs represent just one component of our complete energy management ecosystem, which includes our award-winning EV chargers, Vue Energy Monitors, and home battery systems.
As Lacoma concludes in his review, “As saving energy becomes increasingly important, smart plugs are entering a new heyday around the home, and Emporia’s model remains an example of how useful they can be.”
About Emporia
Emporia is a leading energy management technology company revolutionizing home energy by empowering homeowners to take charge of energy efficiency. Its ecosystem of energy management products, including best-in-class smart EV chargers, home energy monitors, smart plugs and home battery systems, are all managed through an intuitive app with real-time data and automated scheduling features. By reducing customers’ energy use and saving them money, Emporia is helping people create a healthier planet and build a brighter future for us all. For more information, visit www.emporiaenergy.com.
