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What every new PIP owner needs for Chistmas

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  1. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    MeterPlug | Measure the electricity your appliances us at home

    This Bluetooth controlled power plug measures power and allows remote on/off via smart phone app. Seems like it would be easy to make it into a timer, charge for X watt-hours, etc.

    Simple and small...seems like every EVSE should come with this built-in.

    The only real limitation is that you must be within Bluetooth range.

    :-( not yet for sale...need to wait a few months

    Mike
     
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  2. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Like it !!
    Pre-ordered mine (2), it's only matter of some time....
     
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  4. priuskitty

    priuskitty PIP FAN

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    I would have to get a new phone, my current phone is not Android 4.0 version.:cry: :notworthy: :sick: :sleep: :( :mad:
     
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    ny_rob Senior Member

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    Here's what I got my PIP for Xmas (from Amazon) for $22, I like my pizza hot!
    [​IMG]
     
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    Thats a good idea, I am tired of my jacket smelling like pizza for a few days after I zip the pizza boxes in it. I like meter plug idea, should be on a regular outlet...monitor the whole house one day!
     
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    So this device gives the same info as Kill-A-Watt, but over your cellphone instead of a readout on the device, when you are within Bluetooth range. If there is an advantage, I'm afraid I don't see it. Plus the Kill-A-Watt may be cheaper, depending on the model selected. Now, if they could make it so it fed info to your cellphone while you were away from home.........
     
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    it has data logging capabilities that kill a watt doesn't
     
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    OK, thanks.
     
    #9 rogerv, Dec 21, 2012
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    it also has a memory so you can download the data when your phone is hooked to it later on
     
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    priuskitty PIP FAN

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    they don't tell us what the app will cost tho
     
    #11 priuskitty, Dec 21, 2012
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  13. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    It is software controlled from the phone.
    You can do remote on/off.
    You can do unattended remote on/off/logging (in theory, just more software)

    Mike
     
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    plus, you can compare ac-curacies between Kill A Watt and Meter Plug:D
     
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    As an average iPhone app may be $2.00 bucks but should be for free with an access code for the plug purchasers.
     
    #15 mrbigh, Dec 22, 2012
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    kool:cool:
     
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    The advanced models have the entunes app that allows for charge monitoring. I don't know why you'd want to stop charge remotely.
     
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    priuskitty PIP FAN

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    some ppl don't have the luxury of the advanced model:p
     
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    What a great idea this little device is. I could easily take my 10' tablet that has bluetooth, put these around the house and monitor it all! I could also add a Bluetooth card to the Solar Monitor Computer.... Potential!
    Sweet!
    I ordered 2 to check them out, but if they function like stated, I will probably get many more
     
    #19 KK6PD, Dec 23, 2012
  20. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    Because you started charging to go out later and you changed your mind...you want to try and have a full battery right when you leave.

    Mike
     
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