AlertMe, Europe’s Smart Home pioneer, has announced the launch of the AlertMe SmartPlug appliance controllers, the first accessories to be released from its new home Energy Saving service.
This device extends the capabilities of its online home platform, which launched in 2008, with the Home Monitoring and Security application.
The AlertMe SmartPlugs measure energy consumption and automate mains appliances in the home – switching appliances on and off automatically, to both conserve power and to protect the home.
As part of the AlertMe system, the SmartPlugs allow you to monitor energy consumption levels and control appliances remotely, via a web interface, email or phone.
In showing how much it costs to turn on that extra light, run a half load of washing, or boil a full kettle, the SmartPlugs are designed both to enable more efficient behaviour and help people to make savings on their bills.
AlertMe 2.0:
AlertMe has also released AlertMe 2.0, the latest version of its online home platform; whilst supporting AlertMe’s new Energy devices, AlertMe 2.0 also offers a host of new general home management features, at no extra charge to existing AlertMe users.
AlertMe 2.0 functionality specific to the SmartPlugs includes:
- Critical appliance management:
Alerts you immediately if key appliances like fridges or freezers stop working or lose power.
Automatically switches off appliances, if you leave home without turning them off. - Remote control:
Enables the management of appliances remotely – for example, boil the kettle on the way home from work. - Energy consumption:
Use live and historical data to easily measure the power consumed by any mains appliance. - Security light control:
Activate security lights in response to any event. For example, trigger lights to come on if motion is detected in a hall or on a driveway.
‘Follow-me’ lighting. This allows you to light areas automatically when someone enters the appropriate location.
Watch this space for other Energy application accessories, due for release this Spring.
The AlertMe SmartPlug is available now at a cost of £25 each Inc Vat.
Web: http:// www.alertme.com
Tel: (0845) 200 2873