Why Monitoring Your Home’s Energy Consumption Is More Important Than Ever
Sure, tracking energy consumption helps reduce waste — but what does that really mean?
First, being aware of your household energy use allows you to identify areas where you can cut costs. Maybe you’ll discover that one appliance is using more power than expected, and it’s time for an upgrade. Tracking your energy also helps with budget planning — understanding consumption patterns makes it easier to forecast and manage your energy expenses.
Then there’s energy efficiency. Regular monitoring helps you spot devices or habits that lead to unnecessary energy use, allowing you to take steps to optimize consumption. Plus, consistent tracking can help detect potential technical issues. For example, if your energy data shows a spike from your fridge, it might signal a malfunction — like a freezer that isn’t freezing. Early diagnosis can prevent both inconvenience and unexpected repair costs.
Still need another reason? Let’s talk about resource conservation. Reducing your energy use helps lower your carbon footprint and reduces reliance on non-renewable resources. It's a meaningful way to take care of the planet by using our limited energy supply more responsibly.
Finally, monitoring your energy consumption encourages smarter, more responsible behavior — like switching off unnecessary lights or optimizing how and when you use appliances.
And the best part? Today, energy tracking is easier than ever, both at home and on the go. Thanks to smart sensors and connected devices, remote energy monitoring is now simple, fast, and user-friendly.
One of the best tools to help you stay in control is the Freedompro Home app, which recently introduced a powerful new feature: the “Energy Consumption” section.
Introducing the “Energy Consumption” Feature in the Freedompro Home App
The new “Energy Consumption” section in the Freedompro Home app gives you a detailed overview of the power used by all your connected Smart Modules — in real time and historically.
We’ve already shared a deep dive in [this article], but here’s a practical, user-friendly breakdown of what the feature can do:
You’ll find the “Consumption” tab at the bottom of the app screen, next to “Home” and “Habits.” Look for the lightning bolt icon ⚡ — it’s easy to spot.
Tap it, and you’ll immediately see the real-time energy usage of every accessory connected to your Freedompro Smart Modules. It’s a quick way to understand what’s consuming power at any given moment.
Scroll down and you’ll find a button that links directly to our website, where you can explore additional Smart Modules and curated resources. Just below that, the app shows how many kilowatt-hours (kWh) you’ve used today.
Tap “You’ve consumed today” to enter the handy “My Consumption” sub-section. There, a drop-down menu lets you analyze energy use across different time frames:
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Day
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Week
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Month
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Year
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All time
You can view total consumption, drill down by module type (e.g. lighting, shutters, etc.), or even see the energy data for individual devices.
Curious about your average energy use over the past 30 days? It’s right there in a clear, visual graph, helping you spot trends and make smarter decisions about how to optimize usage and reduce waste.
Full Control, Clear Insights, Smarter Living
This new feature in the Freedompro Home app delivers comprehensive, intelligent, and easy-to-understand monitoring. With all the tools and comparisons at your fingertips, you can evaluate your connected devices, cut down on unnecessary consumption, and make more mindful decisions about how you use — and choose — your smart home accessories.
Happy tracking!
