# Support Eva smart whole-household energy meter

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/support-eva-smart-whole-household-energy-meter/140098>\
**Category:** Energy\
**Created:** [July 20, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/support-eva-smart-whole-household-energy-meter/140098 "2025-07-20T15:30:32Z")\
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You can create a **virtual energy meter** that shows the power usage from **Eva** , and have it appear in the **Homey Energy** tab 😉

Just follow these steps:

1. **Install the app “[Device Capabilities](https://homey.app/en-no/app/nl.qluster-it.DeviceCapabilities/Device-Capabilities/)”**
2. Add a new device and select “Devices Capabilities” then the **Advanced Virtual Device (AVD)**.
3. Choose **“Create an empty AVD”**.
4. Give it a name and select an icon.
5. Go to the virtual device’s settings:  
**Settings \> Maintenance \> Repair**
6. Set the **Device Class** to: **Sensor**
7. Create a new **Number field**.
8. Give the field a name (this will be the label for your virtual energy meter).
9. Under **“Shown as”** , select: **Power (sensor)**
10. Under **“Reflect”** , choose: **Devices**
11. Under **“Device”** , select your **Eva energy meter**
12. Under **“Property”** , choose: **Power (number)**
13. Make sure to check the box **“Cumulative”**

After that’s done go into the device settings and enable:

> **Tracks total home energy consumption \> Yes**

Your virtual meter will now appear in the **Homey Energy** tab and reflect real-time usage from the Eva meter 🔌⚡

Device settings (Device Capabilities) should look something like this:

 ![1000020206](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/5/c/5cd9ff6c33ce775e703ea7832ba83d7b03803024.jpeg)

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