⚡ Energy Monitoring Compatibility
All Lightwave Smart Series devices support energy monitoring.
💡 Note: Connect Series (1st generation) devices do not support energy monitoring.
📊 Viewing Energy Usage
To check how much energy a device is consuming:
1️⃣ Long-press the device tile in the Lightwave app to open the Device Page
2️⃣ View the following:
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Current consumption – shows real-time energy use
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Total consumption – shows cumulative energy use over a selected period
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🗓️ Adjusting the Date Range
To change the reporting period for total consumption:
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Go to Device Page > Settings > Energy
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Select your preferred date range
📈 Accessing Energy Graphs
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Rotate your phone/tablet into landscape mode while on the Device Page
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The first graph displays a daily energy summary
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Tap any blue bar to see a detailed breakdown of usage throughout that day
💷 Cost Monitoring Setup
To estimate energy costs:
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Open the app and go to Settings > Location Management > Electricity Tariff
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Enter your electricity rate (e.g., £0.30 per kWh)
The app will then estimate the cost of energy usage per device based on consumption data.
⚠️ Cost estimates are representational only and may not match your utility bill.
⏳ Historical Data Access
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All users can view up to 1 week of historical energy usage
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Lightwave PLUS members can access 13 months of historical data
📉 Accuracy of Energy Readings
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In local mode, updates occur every 15 seconds
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When using cloud access:
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Data may appear slightly delayed due to system rate limits
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Live readings are accurate within 10%
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Total usage is accurate within 0.1 kWh
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"Yesterday’s usage" reflects the highest recorded value sent to the server for that period. Slight discrepancies may occur but remain minimal.
📱 App Experience Notes
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Graphs and icons may appear differently on iOS vs. Android
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Some app visuals may vary slightly depending on your device