The Emporia Energy app is your command center for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing home energy use. Whether you're tracking real-time usage, managing EV charging, or exploring energy-saving features, the app provides an intuitive interface designed to simplify smart home energy management.
Home Screen
Your energy dashboard provides at-a-glance insights the moment you open the app.
Energy Summary
View costs or usage for Today, Last 7 days, and Last 30 days
Trend arrows show whether usage is increasing or decreasing
Requires a Vue energy monitor
Charging Summary
Track EV charging activity, including energy used, cost, and session counts
Requires an Emporia EV charger
Device Cards
Charger Cards - Display current status (On, Ready, Charging, Offline) with quick control buttons
Vue Cards - Show today's usage and top consuming circuits
Smart Plug Grid - Toggle devices on/off with drag-to-reorder functionality for personalized layout
Savings Widget
Shows realized or potential savings for EV owners on time-of-use electricity rates
Helps you understand the financial impact of smart charging
Notifications
Access the past 30 days of alerts
Includes EV Charging Reports, Oven Left On alerts, and Custom Notifications
For comprehensive details, visit the Introducing the New Home Screen article.
Devices Screen
Access your complete device inventory by tapping Devices in the bottom navigation bar.
Device Interaction:
Device Icon - Tap for quick access to controllable settings
Device Name - Fully customizable for easy identification
Usage Display - Real-time power consumption shown in kilowatts (kW)
Tap any device to view detailed energy data. For Vue monitors, you'll see individual circuit measurements. Control devices directly from this screen—toggle power, adjust settings, or access advanced configuration options.
Note: Devices currently display in the order they were set up and cannot be manually reordered.
Usage Screen
Analyze energy consumption patterns over time to identify trends and optimize usage.
Understanding Your Data:
Blue values represent energy consumption
Green values represent energy generation (solar production)
Customizing Your View
Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner to:
Choose measurement units (kW, kWh, cost, carbon footprint, etc.)
Select a specific circuit or device under "Graphed Circuit."
Time Resolution Options:
Live - Real-time, second-by-second measurements for immediate monitoring
Minute - Minute-by-minute activity for recent usage patterns
Hourly - Hour-by-hour breakdown throughout the day
Daily - Daily totals and day-over-day comparisons
Weekly - Week-to-week patterns and trends
Monthly - Month-by-month consumption overview
Yearly - Long-term patterns revealing seasonal variations
Tap any bar in the graph for detailed information. Use the left and right arrows to navigate through historical data and compare past performance.
Discover Screen
Maximize energy savings and device performance through intelligent automation and energy management features.
Tap the Discover icon at the bottom of the app to explore available programs and optimization tools.
Available Features:
Enroll in a Utility Program - Participate in demand response programs to earn cash rewards or bill credits by allowing your devices to help balance the grid during peak demand
PowerSmart - Automatically optimize EV charging speed based on your home's real-time energy capacity
Device Schedules - Sync devices to time-of-use utility rates for instant savings, or create custom schedules to reduce energy costs
Excess Solar Management - Automatically direct surplus solar energy to power your smart devices instead of sending it back to the grid
Intelligent Load Sharing - Charge multiple electric vehicles efficiently without overloading your home's electrical system
Peak Demand Management - Set peak demand goals and prioritize device operation to stay within limits and avoid demand charges
Savings Opportunities - Discover tips and strategies to maximize the value of your Emporia Energy products
For detailed information about each feature, explore these articles.
Menu Screen
Tap the menu icon (☰) to access comprehensive settings and support resources.
Key Options:
Device Controls - Configure EV Chargers, Smart Plugs, Thermostats, and Home Battery systems
Account - Manage login credentials, security settings, and personal preferences
Add a New Device - Step-by-step setup for new Emporia products
Manage Devices - Handle device naming, WiFi configuration, account sharing, device nesting, and firmware updates
Notification Settings - Enable, disable, or customize alerts; view notification history
Export Raw Data to CSV - Download granular usage data for external analysis or record-keeping
Location & Utility Info - Configure device location, time zone, utility rates, and billing cycle dates
Help - Access Help Center articles, Installation Guides, Live Chat, Phone Support (844-EMPORIA), and Email Support
Open Source Licenses - Review software licensing information
Terms of Service - View terms and conditions of app usage
Privacy Policy - Understand how Emporia collects and protects your data
Feedback and Suggestions
This knowledge base is continuously evolving to provide comprehensive support for managing your energy effectively. If you found this article unhelpful or think it could be improved, please contact our Customer Support team.