Smart home devices are great for fingertip-control, voice control, and remote management.

But an often overlooked benefit is the ability to monitor the energy usage of your smart home devices.

it’s possible for you to, with the Amazon Alexa app.

Monitor wattage in the Energy Dashboard

What Is the Energy Dashboard?

For example,smart technology can help you feel less overwhelmedwhen it comes to tasks and chores.

The Energy Dashboard is part ofAmazons Climate Pledge Friendlyprogram.

Alexa app home screen

With the Energy Dashboard, you might monitor the energy usage of smart devices such as refrigerators and lights.

Using the Energy Dashboard

Accessing the Energy Dashboard is easy.

Open your Amazon Alexa app foriOSorAndroid.

amazon-alexa-devices

Youll see the estimated total energy in kilowatt-hours (kWh.)

This helps customize your report and keep it as accurate as possible.

you’re free to typically find the wattage amount printed on the light bulb or its packaging.

Information on devices in the Energy Dashboard

Information on adding wattage in the Energy Dashboard

Select the device type

Enter the total wattage