The German manufacturer AVM is expanding its smart home portfolio with the new FRITZ! Smart Energy 250 power sensor, a device that enables precise monitoring of power consumption in the home and therefore offers the opportunity to effectively optimize energy costs. Easy integration into the FRITZ! smart home system allows users to analyze their consumption data in detail and take appropriate measures to save energy.
Main features of the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250:
- Easy installation: magnetic attachment to the digital electricity meter with infrared readout of energy data.
- Seamless integration: Connection via DECT with the FRITZ!Box for stable data transmission.
- Detailed consumption analysis: Display of data in the FRITZ!App Smart Home and on MyFRITZ!Net for long-term analysis.
- Flexible power supply: Operation via two AA batteries or the integrated USB-C port.
Easy installation and commissioning
The FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 is characterized by its uncomplicated handling. Thanks to the integrated magnet, the sensor can be easily attached to the info LED of the digital electricity meter, whereby both horizontal and vertical alignment is possible. The connection to the FRITZ!Box is made via DECT ULE wireless technology, which ensures secure and energy-efficient communication. The sensor can be registered directly on the FRITZ!Box, a FRITZ!Smart Gateway or via the FRITZ!DECT Repeater 100, which means that even greater distances to the electricity meter can be bridged.
Extensive evaluation options
As soon as the sensor is installed, it transmits the consumption data it reads to the FRITZ!App Smart Home, the user interface of the FRITZ!Box or the free MyFRITZ!Net service. These platforms offer detailed analyses of electricity consumption over various periods of time, allowing users to identify potential savings and optimize their energy consumption in a targeted manner. Especially for households with photovoltaic systems or e-charging stations with variable power consumption, the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 provides valuable information for better control of self-consumption.
Integration into the FRITZ! smart home system
The FRITZ! Smart Energy 250 fits seamlessly into the existing FRITZ! smart home ecosystem. Automated routines can be created by combining it with other smart home devices, such as the FRITZ! Smart Energy 200 intelligent socket. For example, it is possible to start the washing machine automatically if the photovoltaic system produces more energy than is currently needed in the household. These automations help to maximize self-consumption and reduce energy costs.
Future-proof solution for digital electricity meters
The FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 is a future-proof investment in view of the legal requirements in Germany, which stipulate the nationwide installation of digital electricity meters by 2032. The sensor is compatible with most digital electricity meters installed in Germany. Nevertheless, it is advisable to check the compatibility of your own electricity meter before purchasing, as some models may not be supported.
Price and availability
The FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 is available immediately at a price of 89 euros (RRP). With this sensor, AVM is expanding its smart home range with another useful device that helps to make energy consumption in the home transparent and therefore more sustainable.
Overall, the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 offers an effective way of monitoring and controlling power consumption in the home. Thanks to its simple installation, seamless integration into the FRITZ! smart home system and extensive evaluation options, users can optimize their energy consumption and thus make a contribution to sustainability.
