Review: Keep precise track of your electricity consumption with frient

Have you experienced an increase in your electricity bill lately? It’s time to look into your consumption – and here’s an easy way to get a precise overview.

The Danish blogger David McNally from Mette Siger Nej did just that using the frient Electricity Meter Interface and has made a review. Check out what the smart home enthusiast has to say about this frient.

How does it work?

In the review, you get to know how the Electricity Meter Interface connects to your meter and how it collects the data via LED flashes.

The friently device was easily connected with the SmartThings hub via Zigbee, and the app provides an overview of the consumption.

How precise are the readings?

David has compared the readings listed on the invoice from the utility with the readings from the Electricity Meter Interface:

June:

Utility: 673,548 kWh

Electricity Meter Interface: 673,36 kWh

July:

Utility: 512,267 kWh

Electricity Meter Interface: 512,24 kWh

The conclusion from David is that the frient Electricity Meter Interface is very precise!

All in all, David is excited about the product and the data it provides, as these are usually difficult to get insight into.

Check out the Electricity Meter Interface

Read the full review (in Danish)

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