The Best Monitoring Devices to Make the Most of an Energy-Efficient Home in 2020

These gadgets help you synchronize all your devices while monitoring energy and water consumption.

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Knowing is half the battle. New monitoring devices allow you to easily adjust energy use. We've rounded up our top selections below.

Loxone Miniserver & Miniserver Go

Loxone’s wireless home automation hub is designed for retrofits. It allows you to synchronize devices that control lighting, HVAC, and other systems without installing new cables.

Courtesy of Loxone

Honeywell Home M5 Smart Thermostat

While the look of this new thermostat from Resideo is a nod to Honeywell’s original 1953 model, its features are fully 21st-century, helping you monitor heating and cooling as well as air quality and water use.

Courtesy of Resideo

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Eve Home Energy Strip

With its polished and matte aluminum frame, the Eve power strip is designed for efficiency. You can control three outlets with the Eve app or Siri to sync lighting and cut down on energy consumption.

Courtesy of Eve Home

Drivia with Netatmo Smart Electrical Panel

This new panel from LeGrand lets you remotely turn off the water heater as well as monitor your home’s energy consumption through an app. It can replace a standard panel using the same electrical board.

Courtesy of LeGrand

Sense Home Energy Monitor

A device from Sense is installed in your electrical panel to relay real-time data to your phone. It also provides energy-use insights to help you make adjustments over time.

Courtesy of Sense

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