The Emporia Energy app integrates with popular smart home platforms and devices so you can control and optimize your connected home from one central location. These integrations enhance your ability to manage energy usage while maintaining comfort and convenience.
Voice Assistant Integration
Emporia Energy offers integrations with Google Home and Amazon Alexa so you can control compatible devices such as Smart Plugs and EV Chargers using simple voice commands.
Supported Features
Currently, only basic controllable behaviors are supported.
"Turn on my Smart Plug."
"Turn off my EV Charger."
Advanced commands (such as changing charge rate) and detailed energy measurements are not available through these voice integrations at this time.
Setting Up Emporia with Google Home
Open the Google Home app
Tap the "+" (plus) icon in the upper-left corner
Select Set up device
Choose Works with Google (not New Device)
Tap the magnifying glass icon and search for "Emporia Energy."
Select Emporia Energy and sign in with your Emporia account credentials
Once authenticated, your Emporia devices will appear in Google Home and are ready for voice control.
Setting Up Emporia with Amazon Alexa
Open the Alexa app
Tap More and then Skills & Games
Tap the search icon and search for "Emporia Energy."
Select the Emporia Energy Skill and tap Enable to Use
Sign in with your Emporia Energy account credentials
Tap Discover Devices so Alexa can locate your Emporia devices
Tap Devices in the bottom menu, then select Plugs or EV Chargers to customize or control them
Thermostat Integrations
The Emporia app allows you to manage and control supported smart thermostats, helping you monitor and optimize heating and cooling energy usage.
Supported Thermostat Providers
Honeywell (Total Connect Comfort)
Resideo
Ecobee
Sensi (Emerson)
Note: Google Nest Thermostat integration is not currently available, though it is a feature Emporia plans to add in the future, with no confirmed timeline.
How to Add Your Smart Thermostat
Open the Emporia app
Tap the menu icon (☰)
Select Thermostats under the Device Controls section
Tap + Add Device
Choose your thermostat manufacturer and follow the on-screen prompts
Note: Ensure your smart thermostat is already connected to its provider's platform (for example, Honeywell or Resideo) before integrating it into the Emporia app.
Thermostat Energy Management
Once integrated, Emporia can automate your thermostat to match time-of-use rates, excess solar generation, and peak demand goals.
Time-of-Use (ToU) Management
Emporia can adjust your thermostat automatically to reduce energy consumption during utility Peak Hours and precondition your home during Off-Peak periods.
Modes supported: Heat and Cool; Auto and Off modes are ignored.
Safety limits: Emporia will never adjust temperatures below 68°F (20°C) or above 78°F (26°C), and you can override changes at any time.
How to Set Up ToU Management:
Tap the Discover button at the bottom of the app
Navigate to Device Schedules
Choose your thermostat and enable Smart Saver
Peak Demand Management
If you use a Vue Gen 2 (or compatible) energy monitor, you can set a Peak Demand Goal, and Emporia will adjust connected thermostats to help stay under that target.
Modes supported: Heat and Cool; Auto and Off modes are ignored.
How to Set Up Peak Demand Management:
Tap the Discover button at the bottom of the app
Navigate to Peak Demand Management
Choose your thermostat and select your Vue
Set your desired Peak Demand Goal
Excess Solar Optimization
For homes with solar, Emporia can adjust your thermostat to take advantage of excess generation, so more of your own energy is used productively.
Adjustments only occur when the thermostat is in Heat or Cool mode to avoid unwanted changes.
How to Set Up Solar Optimization:
Tap the Discover button at the bottom of the app
Navigate to Excess Solar Optimization
Choose your thermostat and select your Vue
Enable the feature for your connected devices
Managing Multiple Thermostats
The Emporia app supports multiple thermostats, but Excess Solar Management may have difficulty controlling more than one thermostat at the same time. For best performance with Excess Solar features, Emporia recommends limiting participation to a single thermostat.
Home Connect Appliances
Home Connect is a platform that lets you control and monitor supported smart appliances—such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers—from your mobile device. By linking Home Connect with Emporia Energy, you can coordinate appliance use with your broader energy management strategies.
Home Connect + Emporia Energy
Integrating Home Connect with the Emporia app allows you to manage compatible appliances alongside your other energy devices and make more data-driven decisions.
You can view and control Home Connect-enabled appliances through Emporia while aligning operation with your energy goals.
How to Set Up Home Connect Appliances
Open the Emporia Energy app
Tap the Menu icon (☰)
Select Add a New Device
Tap Appliances to open the Home Connect integration page
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Home Connect account and appliances
Once connected, your Home Connect appliances will appear in the Emporia app and can be managed alongside your other devices.
Need Help?
If you encounter issues with smart home integrations or have suggestions for improving this guide, please contact the Emporia Energy customer support team. The support team can help troubleshoot integrations and collect feedback to improve future features.