Installing and monitoring an UPS + local laptop battery with Jeedom

In this tutorial we will monitor an UPS (Eaton Ellipse 1200 PRO) locally connected via USB to the Jeedom’s controller. Due to the inclusion of the UPS in a home automation system AND because this Jeedom installation is also running on a laptop on which is plugged the UPS, there are some specificities ! In a next tutorial we will monitor more -remotes- UPS.

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Monitoring electricity consumption with Jeedom and USB over IP modem

How can you reduce your electricity consumption to both lower your bills and help save the planet? Of course, you can be mindful on a daily basis-not leaving lights on unnecessarily, or avoiding excessive use of your electric heating system. But it’s much more effective if you can monitor and compare your consumption in real time, from anywhere. This allows you to measure improvements over time, … Read more ...