The Emporia Vue Energy Monitor is a powerful tool for homeowners looking to track and manage their energy usage. With the release of the Gen 3 model in 2024, Emporia has made some significant upgrades and improvements over the previous Gen 2 version. In this detailed tutorial, we will compare the two models and highlight the new features and capabilities of the Gen 3.
Overview of the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor
The Emporia Vue Energy Monitor is a whole-home energy monitoring system that allows you to track your energy usage in real-time. By monitoring your energy usage, you can identify areas where you are wasting energy and make changes to reduce your electricity bill.
The Gen 2 model of the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor was popular among homeowners for its ease of installation and user-friendly interface. The Gen 2 model included features like real-time energy usage monitoring, energy usage history tracking, and the ability to set custom alerts for high energy usage.
New Features of the Gen 3 Model
The Gen 3 model of the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor includes several new features and improvements over the Gen 2 model. Some of the key upgrades include:
– Enhanced data accuracy: The Gen 3 model features improved sensor technology that provides more accurate and reliable data compared to the Gen 2 model. This allows homeowners to track their energy usage with greater precision.
– Expanded compatibility: The Gen 3 model is compatible with a wider range of electrical panels and systems compared to the Gen 2 model. This makes it easier for homeowners to install the energy monitor in their home.
– Additional sensors: The Gen 3 model comes with additional sensors that allow homeowners to monitor more circuits in their home. This means you can track the energy usage of specific appliances or areas of your home with greater detail.
– Mobile app improvements: The Gen 3 model includes a redesigned mobile app that makes it easier to track your energy usage on the go. The app includes new features like customizable dashboards and energy usage insights to help you make informed decisions about your energy usage.
Comparison of Gen 3 vs. Gen 2
When comparing the Gen 3 and Gen 2 models of the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor, there are several key differences to consider. The Gen 3 model offers improved data accuracy, expanded compatibility, additional sensors, and a redesigned mobile app compared to the Gen 2 model. These enhancements make the Gen 3 model a more powerful and versatile tool for managing your energy usage.
Installation and Setup
The installation and setup process for the Gen 3 model of the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor is similar to the Gen 2 model. To install the energy monitor, you will need to mount the sensors on your electrical panel and connect them to the main monitoring unit. Once the sensors are installed, you can pair the energy monitor with your Wi-Fi network and download the mobile app to start tracking your energy usage.
To set up the Gen 3 model, you will need to follow the on-screen instructions in the mobile app. The app will guide you through the process of calibrating the sensors and setting up custom alerts for high energy usage. Once the setup is complete, you can start monitoring your energy usage in real-time and making changes to reduce your electricity bill.
Conclusion
The Emporia Vue Energy Monitor is a valuable tool for homeowners looking to track and manage their energy usage. With the release of the Gen 3 model in 2024, Emporia has made significant improvements and enhancements over the previous Gen 2 version. The Gen 3 model offers improved data accuracy, expanded compatibility, additional sensors, and a redesigned mobile app, making it a powerful and versatile tool for monitoring your energy usage.
If you are in the market for an energy monitor, the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor Gen 3 is a great option to consider. With its advanced features and user-friendly interface, the Gen 3 model can help you track your energy usage and make informed decisions about reducing your electricity bill.
So it sounds like you could just use the CTs to monitor the hardwired things and the smart plugs for whatever else you’re interested in?
Nice to see old style charts display. Emporia did a software update that ruined them.
I might not been able to see correctly, but it looked like you had both the blue and white under a single screw on the neutral bar, which I don’t believe is allowed by code. Also, my experience with 240v devices, that some of when actually have quite a differences between the two phases, so using a single sensor and configuring it as 2x got inaccurate results. Great install video and explanations, thank you.
Personally, I have the gen 2. Worked great at my previous house. Moved and installed in "new" house. Lots of interference from other circuits. Very frustrating and mostly useless. Considering the new gen 3, due to less interference.
I wouldn't want to lose my 3 years of history just to go to the new one 🙁
This may be a silly question, but is there anything that says you need to put the CT clamps around the wire as it exits the breaker? (all pics online show CT clamps right next to breakers). I have very little room to the left/right of my breakers, but great cable management and lots of room where the wires exit at the top of the panel/fuse box. So I would prefer to clamp the wires in the upper region of my fuse box.
Great info here, and thank you again for the video Another question from me: I have an apartment attached to my house and electricity is not separated. I want the renter to pay their own electricity. This is the first energy monitor I've come across that can measure usage by circuit, such that I could determine how much my tenant is using. Are there competing products that do the same thing? Admittedly I haven't been looking very long, but 24hrs of internet searches haven't revealed anything that looks this good. Thoughts?
Thanks for the video! Question regarding getting the data: I think I saw in another video (or maybe it was this one) that you said you cannot fine tune the dates using the app. If you want to match the dates on your electric bill, can you download the (daily) data yourself and align your Vue-measured usage with your what your power company says? Are you happy with the app and data delivery?
Thank you for the review.
In Australia here. Is this unit compatible with a 3phase 80amp with solar setup?
The rat's nest of wires looks like my computer case. Cable management is not my friend.
Hi! nice video 🙂 If you want to meter the consumption per month, is it posible per each sensor? or the info is just showed in real time?
This is a very helpful video. Thanks for sharing. I just got solar panels installed on my house and am looking for a home energy monitoring solution. Have you done any research into the Sense Energy Monitor? Is it supposed to use machine learning to "detect" devices as opposed to physical wires like the Emporia? Thank you.
Can I read kwh on a monthly basis?
Does this pass code in Florida?
FYI- If you need more than 16 CT's you can also install a second Vue and NEST it and get more CT's.
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Hey @handydadtv loved the video, thanks! May I ask roughly where you live and what size solar system you have installed? I am considering adding solar and the info would be greatly appreciated!!
Good day. Thanks for sharing. I have a question. If you add the two large CT's to measure the whole house usage plus the 8 or 16 that go into separate circuits.
If you use both… Does the system know that the 16 individuals are part of the total measured by the big CT's? or does it sum 16 small loads to a big total load?
I want to make sure we won´t have information errors by using both
and the reason I ask is because I want to use it precisely on a home that have more than 16, so I am planning to measure the total, but still want to be able to measure the big loads on the home, such as AC, pool heater, etc. Thanks and great channel you have here.
Nice video, very informative. Does the Vue measure the total electric consumption on the main phase wires so that I can compare the total consumption to the sum of the individual sensors that are installed? Thanks
Fantastic video! Question: if there is a power cut in my house, and I am away in another city, will the Emporia app send me an alarm or any notification? Thank you