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Cut Your Electricity Costs: Smart Tips for Managing Energy with Sonoff Devices

Published on 19/12/2024 - Smart Residence

How to Take Advantage of New Time-Based Electricity Blocks to Save Energy

With the introduction of the new time-based electricity blocks system in Slovenia, you can effectively reduce your electricity costs. Smart devices like Sonoff make it easy to manage your energy consumption and take advantage of lower rates

What Are Time-Based Electricity Blocks?

Time-based electricity blocks set different electricity prices depending on the time of day and season. The cheapest rates are available at night, while the most expensive are in the afternoon. The higher season lasts from November to February, and the lower season lasts from March to October. The key is to adjust your device usage to the more favorable times.

How Does the Optimization System Work?

Smart devices such as the Sonoff Smart Plug S60 and the Sonoff Power Consumption Meter POW R3 allow precise monitoring and management of your electricity usage. Through the eWeLink app, you can set device schedules, monitor real-time consumption, and receive alerts if consumption exceeds set limits.

Managing a Freezer

You can connect your freezer to a smart plug and set it to operate at maximum power during the night (00:00 to 06:00) when electricity is cheapest. During the day, it can switch to energy-saving mode if it has this option or run at minimal consumption. By monitoring the compressor activity in the eWeLink app, you can see exactly how much energy it uses and how much you save.

With a smart management system, you can

Reduce your monthly electricity costs by aligning device operation with cheaper tariffs.

Monitor and analyze the energy consumption of each device.

Automatically control devices and optimize their operation without additional effort.

Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting and Using Sonoff Devices

Step 1: Prepare Your Devices

Download and install the eWeLink app on your smartphone. Ensure your
Sonoff devices (e.g., S60 and POW R3) are powered on and near your Wi-Fi router.
Make sure your Wi-Fi is set to 2.4 GHz, as most smart devices do not support 5 GHz networks.

Step 2: Connect the Devices to eWeLink

Open the eWeLink app and create an account if you don’t already have one.
Tap the “+” button to add a new device.
Put your Sonoff device into pairing mode (refer to the user manual, usually by holding the button until the LED blinks).
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device to your Wi-Fi network.
Name your device for easy identification (e.g., "Freezer" or "Living Room Socket").

Step 3: Set Up Automation and Monitoring

1.    In the eWeLink app, select the device you want to automate.
2.    Set up schedules to turn the device on/off during cheaper electricity blocks (e.g., 00:00 to 06:00).
3.    Use the power monitoring feature in POW R3 to track energy consumption.
4.    Enable notifications to alert you if a device exceeds a specific power limit.

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By adjusting the usage of your electrical devices to the time-based electricity blocks, you contribute to more efficient energy use and lower costs. For more information or to purchase Sonoff devices, visit our online store!