In a recent blog post, “Best Smart Home Devices to Install This Fall,” Appfolio says the number one device landlords should consider installing in their rental properties is an energy monitoring device. With this new technology, landlords “can gain oversight into energy consumption and trends.” Appfolio further notes that this information will help landlords, “spot and address energy hogs to lower your association’s energy output and bills.” If you are interested in energy monitoring devices, we researched three of the most popular ones available on Amazon:
This device can help you answer questions like “Why is my property electricity bill so high,” “was the oven left on,” and “is the sump pump running” all from your smartphone. It connects to your home’s WiFi network to provide energy usage insights such as efficiency in dollars, power hogs, and malfunctioning appliances.
Perform your own energy audits and project your monthly bills with this Alexa-compatible device. It comes highly-rated and gives you the ability to monitor real-time energy usage remotely from your computer.
Ranging from $109-$130, this device is more affordable than others. It connects into your electrical panel and an Ethernet cable to provide real-time electricity usage monitoring from MyEyedro.com.
Keep in mind pricing and availability of these products is subject to change. Want more easy property upgrades from Amazon? Check out our "Property Upgrades" section of our blog.
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