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Eve Energy - Smart Plug & Power Meter

8.6

Main Features

Controller app for Apple iOS devices.

iOS App

Compatible with Apple HomeKit.

Apple HomeKit

This product can communicate with other Bluetooth devices wirelessly.

Bluetooth

Easy Installation

The Eve Energy wireless electrical outlet makes it possible to control almost any household device with your smartphone. It’s even possible to switch off appliances from the next room (when used with a home hub), ideal for making sure your kids get a good night’s rest. It’s also possible to automate when your devices switch on and off. This lets you always make sure certain devices switch off when you leave home, perfect for those of us who can just never seem to remember to switch the hall light off when leaving in the morning. Specifically designed to function with Apple HomeKit, you can control the device using your voice with Siri.

All advantages at a glance:

No hub or gateway required
Identify power guzzlers
Use Eve Scenes
Helps you make savings

Expert Reviews

8.6

Tested by tink expert
Sonik

Although at first glance the Eve Energy looks like a mere electric plug, it’s in fact a genuine connected outlet device with a range of smart features. The device has been masterfully designed and looks like something plucked straight out of the latest sci-fi movie. As well as allowing one to turn any mains-powered devices on and off using ones smartphone, it also measures the amount of energy the device is using. It then presents this data in clean-looking graphs that help one get more insight into the amount of energy one is using. Great for both ones wallet and for the planet.

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Product Information

Energy efficient: The Eve Energy helps to identify power guzzlers within your home, while being itself highly energy efficient. Using several of them in your home won’t break the bank.
Eve Scenes Belonging to one product line, the Eve Energy is particularly useful when used together with its sister products to create Eve scenes. These let you do things like have your Eve Energy automatically active your humidifier when your Eve Room senses the humidity has risen beyond a certain level.
No bridging device: You don’t need to buy anything else in order to get your Eve Energy working, just plug it in and go. Ideal for people looking to get their first taste of smart home systems.
Designed for Apple: The Eve Energy is operated exclusively using Apple devices. Use Siri on your iPhone to control the Eve Energy via voice-command, or have your iPad and Apple TV function as a home hub (letting you connect the Eve Energy to WiFi).
Beautifully designed graphs: The smart outlet plug collects data about energy usage and provides you with cleanly designed graphs. These gives you useful statistics about daily, monthly and yearly usage.

Eve Energy - Switch & Power Meter in action

Getting started

Once you receive your Eve Energy, simply plug into a wall socket to get started with the setup process. Then, download the Eve app on your Apple device. It should automatically discover the device and prompt you to pair it with the Apple HomeKit.

Two ways to use Eve Energy

By default, the Eve Energy connects with your mobile device via Bluetooth Low Energy, so you don’t need to connect it to your Wifi network. You can later have your Apple TV (with tvOS 10 or later) or iPad (with iOS 10 or later) function as a home hub in order to have the device connect directly to Wifi. This then enables features like device automation or remote control throughout your entire home.

Eve Energy - the power detective

The device is particularly suited for use with products that you suspect of using a lot of energy. Larger appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines tend to make up the largest portion of your power bill, and older appliances can also consume far more power than you’d expect. Connecting the Eve Energy can help you get better informed about what’s happening in your household in order to make anz appropriate changes

Making the most of the Eve Scenes

You could even use it to automate certain products with the help of other devices from the Eve range using Eve Scenes. For example, you could use it in combination with the Eve Weather to have your air conditioning unit only activate when the outdoor temperature is above a certain level. This lets you gain more control over the power the AC is using and save money..

Calling all data nerds

The Eve Energy presents the data it collects in the form of beautifully designed graphs, giving you easily accessible data about daily, monthly and yearly usage. You can even export any data it collects directly to any spreadsheet software such as Excel or Google Sheets, letting you make your own data analysis if you’re so inclined.

Expert Reviews

8.6

Tested by tink expert
Sonik

Installation 10

All you have to do is plug the sensor into an electrical outlet and scan the activation code using the app. You can instantly get to measuring your devices as well as powering them on and off with your Apple device.

Product Quality 10

More than capable of being used throughout your entire home without having to think about durability.

App/Software 8

The minimalist drop-down menu is easy to navigate and new devices can be added quickly and easily through the plus button.

Functionality 8

Allows you to switch your devices on and off via voice command as well as monitor energy consumption. Using it with a home hub such as iPad or Apple TV allows further device automation and remote control throughout your entire home.

Reliability 9

Reacts precisely to voice commands through Siri, with manual operation through the app being near instantaneous.

Design 8

The outlet device impresses through its sleek and fashionable design. Looks like a regular plug but with a futuristic vibe.

Data Protection 8

Bluetooth is an established and reliable communication platform that always works to keep your data stored safely.

Value for Money 8

A practical smart device, more than worth the price tag when you consider its ability to identify other home appliances that consume too much power.

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Technical details

Technical details

Product dimensions	1.9 x 1.9 x 2.9 inches
Product weight	0.33 lbs
Power supply	Input: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 HZ Output: AC 100-240 V Max. 11A / 2500 W
Required iOS version	iOS 10.3 or higher
Compatibility	Electrical outlets: Types E & F Devices: Type C & F
Connects via	Bluetooth LE (Low Energy)

Installation

FAQs

How can I reset my Eve Energy?

If you want to reset the power meter of the Eve Energy to 0.00 kWh, take the following steps:Go into the settings of the Eve app and select the Elgato Eve Energy under `Device‘2. Choose the “Delete device” option. You’ll find this towards the bottom of the screen. 3. Confirm your choice as well the deletion of all the data associated with it.4. The Eve Energy has been reset. Plug the sensor into the electrical outlet. Press the button on the side of the device until the red LED starts to blink.

Does the Eve Energy have built-in surge protection?

No, the Eve Energy does not come equipped with surge protection. You can however plug the sensor into an outlet which protects against surges.

Can I automate the Eve Scenes?

You can automate the Scenes by creating Rules, with the help of triggers such as location change and differing temperatures, allowing you to automate your devices.

Am I able to export and save data from the devices?

Version 1.2 of the Eve App offers you the possibility to export and externally save older data, such as air quality, temperature, air pressure and energy usage.

Is the Eve app able to send push notifications?

No. As the Eve Energy devices are compatible with the Apple HomeKit, they use end-to-end encryption when transferring or saving your data. As a result, nobody apart from you is able to see your data or send you notifications.

What can I do if I’m getting false readings?

If you suspect that the measurements being delivered by your device aren't correct, you should first of all take the batteries out of the device for 15 seconds before putting them back in. This soft reset can in many cases already solve the problem.If the soft reset is unsuccessful, you should reset the device entirely.

What can I do if the app no longer recognizes my Eve Energy?

After a firmware update, it sometimes happens that Eve devices are no longer recognized in the app. A common cause of this is that the Apple HomeKit database hasn’t updated properly. We recommend first of all trying to restart your Apple device. If this doesn’t work, you can carry out a hard reset with the help of the operation manual.Important note: A hard reset will delete any historical data the device has recorded.

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