Additional smart-plug functionality

[msturtz]

HARDWARE:  Smart-plugs that are capable of handling an electric dryer (or EV, or whatever).  I’ve been using other WI-FI smartplugs for years (Tasmota open firmware, for the win!), and never seen one that could handle a dryer, so this would be unique.

HARDWARE:  Smart “plugs” that are intended to be wired inline, eg for A/C, hot-tub/pool, etc.

SOFTWARE:  A load-shed function — shut off Smart-plugs on a schedule (eg, when rates are high) or based on usage (eg, getting close to peak demand) — but with an easy option, like a button on the plug (but for something like a dishwasher that isn’t helpful, so in the app would also be needed) to override that.

• This topic was modified 3 years, 7 months ago by msturtz.

[Emporia Support]

I like these suggestions @msturtz, but unfortunately we don’t have any of the mentioned hardware suggestions on the roadmap. We’ve discussed higher load switches and plugs, but if it happens, it won’t be for a while (focused on the launch of the EV charger this summer, battery systems later in the year and making sure our existing product line is stable and scalable).

We’re continuously working on load management settings and features from within the App. This summer should provide some great insight into the direction we’re heading with this functionality. Big announcements coming.

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