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Real-time electricity monitoring for homes and businesses - eyedro.com

· 3 days ago

Homeowners and small businesses with breaker-panel access get real-time electricity data for a one-time $179 and no subscription. Renters and buyers wanting automatic appliance detection fit Sense or Emporia better.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources. Most independent reviews date from 2014 to 2017.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security postureNo security evidence in reviewed sources

Pricing

$179 USD one-time

EYEDRO-HOME monitor

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
MyEyedro Pro LicenseNot published in sources
Business monitors (e.g. EBWEM1)Not published in sources

Best for

  • Homeowners with solar net metering
  • Small businesses tracking energy costs
  • Time-of-use billing optimization
  • Phantom power hunters

Not for

  • Renters who cannot access the breaker panel
  • Buyers wanting automatic appliance-level detection
  • People who want plug-and-play setup
  • Buyers expecting strong vendor handholding

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

MyEyedro Pro license costs extra for advanced features.

medium

Current transformer installation happens inside a live panel; hire an electrician.

medium

Solar net-metering readings can mislead; one user saw usage rise instead of fall.

medium

Sensors and extra meters cost extra; multi-circuit setups add up fast.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Real-time electricity monitoring for home and business
  • No subscription fee for MyEyedro access
  • $179 one-time price for the home monitor
  • Supports tiered and time-of-use billing rates
  • Case studies report $25,000+ in customer energy savings

Cons

  • Solar readings confused one user: usage instead of decrease
  • One user says Eyedro's help gave little value
  • Installation needs current transformers inside the electrical panel
  • Advanced features require a paid MyEyedro Pro license
  • Latest independent reviews date to 2017

Sources & method

- 14 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x6review x7security x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • $179 USD one-time

    Starting price

  • 14

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. One-time $179, no subscription fee
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Panel install needed; users report confusion
  • Feature depth: 4/5. TOU rates, reports, alerts, business tools
  • Support quality: 2/5. One user reports little help from Eyedro
  • Security posture. No security evidence in reviewed sources
  • $179 USD Starting price EYEDRO-HOME home energy monitor, one-time
  • $0 MyEyedro subscription No fee for basic cloud access
  • $25,000+ Reported savings Single Eyedro case study, 2014
  • 800A Max sensor rating Optional current sensor for business meters

Pricing

EYEDRO-HOME monitor

$179 USD one-time

  • Real-time home electricity monitoring
  • WiFi connection to MyEyedro cloud
  • No subscription for basic access

MyEyedro Pro License

Not published in sources

  • Unlocks advanced features
  • License links to one Eyedro meter

Business monitors (e.g. EBWEM1)

Not published in sources

  • Business electricity monitoring
  • Supports up to 800A current sensors

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users value real-time tracking and the lack of fees, but some report confusing solar readings and weak vendor support.

“Eyedro Monitor shows usage rather than decrease when panels are on”
DIY Solar Forum
“I've seemed Eyedro's help but didn't get much out o...”
Facebook, Solar Alberta group
“Eyedro: Uses 2 CTs like others.”
Reddit, r/homeautomation

Alternatives

Compare Eyedro with each alternative.

Companies that use it

  • Canadian Tire10
  • Whalebird Kombucha11
  • UNICEF14
  • FAO
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources. Most independent reviews date from 2014 to 2017.

Solid $179 real-time electricity monitor, no monthly fee. Buy if you own your panel; skip if you rent or want appliance detection.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources. Most independent reviews date from 2014 to 2017.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Eyedro Home Energy Monitor product pageeyedro.com
    official
  2. Amazon listing: Eyedro Smart Home Energy Monitor 200Aamazon.com
    review
  3. PCMag: Eyedro EBWEM1 Business Electricity Monitor Reviewpcmag.com
    review
  4. Pocketables: Eyedro Wireless Home Electricity Monitor reviewpocketables.com
    review
  5. DIY Solar Forum thread on Eyedro solar readingsdiysolarforum.com
    review
  6. Facebook Solar Alberta group postfacebook.com
    review
  7. Reddit r/homeautomation whole-house monitor threadreddit.com
    review
  8. MyEyedro Pro License pageeyedro.com
    official
  9. MyEyedro Tiered Time-of-Use Rateseyedro.com
    official
  10. Eyedro customer success stories including Canadian Tireeyedro.com
    official
  11. Whalebird Kombucha brewing case studyeyedro.com
    official
  12. Eyedro product security pageeyedro.com
    security
  13. GearDigest comparison: Eyedro vs. Emporia Vue 3 vs. Kill A Wattgeardigest.co
    review
  14. MyEyedro tenant for UNICEFunicef.eyedro.com
    official

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