The Problem: "Always On" Devices You Cannot See

Many household appliances consume significant electricity even when you think they are off. This is known as standby power or phantom load — and it adds up across a full home running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Televisions on standby: 1–5 watts continuously.
• Desktop computers not fully shut down: 3–10 watts.
• Phone chargers left plugged in with no device: 0.5–2 watts.
• Microwave ovens with clock displays: 2–7 watts.
• Gaming consoles in rest mode: 8–15 watts.

Individually these numbers seem small. Collectively, they can account for 8–12% of a household's total annual electricity consumption — and you are paying for every watt.

How TS Smart Home Energy Monitoring Works

TS Smart Home-compatible smart plugs with energy monitoring capability track the real-time power draw of any device plugged into them. This data is transmitted to the cloud and displayed in the app. From the app you can see:

• Current power draw in watts — right now, in real time.
• Daily energy consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
• Historical usage graphs — track trends over days and weeks.
• Estimated monthly cost — based on your local electricity tariff.

Energy monitoring availability depends on the specific smart plug hardware. Check your device specifications to confirm this feature is supported on your model.

Conducting a Home Energy Audit

The most powerful way to use energy monitoring is to run a structured audit of your home:

Step 1: Plug major appliances through monitoring-capable smart plugs

Connect your TV, computer, washing machine, air conditioner, and other high-draw appliances through TS Smart Home smart plugs with energy monitoring.

Step 2: Monitor for one week without changing habits

Let the system collect data for seven days during your normal routine. You need an accurate baseline before making any changes.

Step 3: Review and act

Open the app and check each device's energy consumption. Sort by highest usage. For each high-consuming device, ask: can I schedule it to run at off-peak hours? Can I reduce its runtime? Is it drawing power when it should not be?

Practical Energy-Saving Strategies

• Eliminate standby power: Schedule TVs, computers, and entertainment systems to cut power completely at night. A simple "turn off at 11 PM" schedule eliminates overnight standby waste.
• Time high-draw appliances: Many tariffs charge less during off-peak hours. Use TS Smart Home schedules to run dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters during cheaper periods.
• Track behavioral changes: If you decide to reduce AC usage by one hour per day, the monitoring data shows you exactly how much you save — making the improvement tangible and motivating.

A Simple Calculation

If your smart plug reports that a TV draws 120 watts and runs 8 hours per day while no one is watching:

• Daily: 120W × 8h = 0.96 kWh
• Monthly: 0.96 × 30 = 28.8 kWh
• That is real money eliminated by a single schedule — automatically, every night.

Beyond Cost: Environmental Impact

Every kilowatt-hour saved reduces your household's carbon footprint. For households tracking sustainability goals, TS Smart Home provides the data you need to measure and report energy reductions over time.