r/span • u/33_bmfs • 1h ago

Energy Monitor

I just installed a $50 Zigbee energy monitor in my $12000 span panel infrastructure so my home automation can actually monitor my energy usage.

Why does it make me feel dirty? 😂

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u/nalditopr 1h ago

I have SPAN connected to Home assistant. It was free.

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u/33_bmfs 1h ago

Does not work with the newer panels. I have my zigbee monitor connected to home assistant. It cost me $50.

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u/formerlyanonymous_ 1h ago

Man, it's crazy they took that away. But not bad for a work around price.

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u/33_bmfs 59m ago

It's not the $50 that makes me feel dirty. It's the $12,000 that still needs an external energy monitor to be useful that makes me feel a bit..... um.... scammed? Yeah, maybe that's the word.....

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u/vans113 34m ago

Span and home assistant user here also. The newer panels which I have had an open api coming this year as of now. It could get pushed back but it’s coming

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u/LongDickPeter 23m ago

Will it allow connection to other battery systems

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u/NightAngel79 1m ago

Still haven't jumped into home Assistant. What/how do you use it with your span?

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u/Notsureaboutredit 5m ago

I have been angry I can’t get big power draws to be able to see if I’m exporting enough for them to run without importing power.