# Which energymeter wall outlet to buy

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161>\
**Category:** Questions & Help\
**Created:** [February 28, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161 "2022-02-28T14:20:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kobus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kobus/32/52350_2.png) [@Kobus](https://community.homey.app/u/Kobus)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/1 "2022-02-28T14:20:15Z")

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Hi, I’m thinking of buying Homey because of the integration of multiple protocols! Because I want to monitor the energy usage I want to buy a FIBARO Walli Outlet F/Z-Wave Plus. But that one is expensive. Is Z-wave the only solution? Or are there also any other (cheaper) options?

Hope to get some reactions, thanks!

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**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/2 "2022-02-28T14:47:14Z")

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If you have enough space behind the dump outlet, you can use e.g. a Fibaro Single Switch 2. There are several similar Z-Wave devices like the Fibaro Single Switch 2 from other manufacturers available.  
There are also similar Zigbee and Wifi devices with energy consumption available.

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**Author:** ![Kobus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kobus/32/52350_2.png) [@Kobus](https://community.homey.app/u/Kobus)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/3 "2022-02-28T15:08:12Z")

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> [@DirkG](#):
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> Fibaro Single Switch 2.

Thanks! do you have some examples too for wifi or zigbee?

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**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/4 "2022-02-28T16:35:49Z")

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Zigbee: [Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (with Neutral; SSM-U01)](https://www.aqara.com/eu/product/single-switch-module-t1-with-neutral)  
WiFi: Shelly (different models, please check it out on the [Shelly website](https://shelly.cloud))

But please check the technical data of the devices!!!

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**Author:** ![sebyldino](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sebyldino/32/20067_2.png) [@sebyldino](https://community.homey.app/u/sebyldino)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/5 "2022-02-28T22:04:22Z")

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Hello,  
I use Homey since 2 years.  
Just for informations, I have some fibaro zwave+ modules (dimmer, switch and double-switch, fibaro eyes and door sensor, water floor)

And I have same on Aqara Zigbee (switch, double switch, motion sensor, wall switch, water sensor)

I noticed that zigbee devices are faster than zwave devices.

Aqara Motion sensor detect faster than Fibaro eye and sensitive settings are better.  
Aqara switch and double switch turn on faster  
Best battery life for Aqara

I was surprise when I see that.

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**Author:** ![Kobus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/kobus/32/52350_2.png) [@Kobus](https://community.homey.app/u/Kobus)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/6 "2022-03-01T08:38:05Z")

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with zigbee I sometimes have that it’s not connecting (like a lightbulb). I thought zigbee also worked like a mash right? that’s why I’m looking into zwave

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**Author:** ![DirkG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/dirkg/32/118897_2.png) [@DirkG](https://community.homey.app/u/DirkG)\
**Post date:** [March 1, 2022, 8:52am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/which-energymeter-wall-outlet-to-buy/61161/7 "2022-03-01T08:52:26Z")

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Thats right, but Z-Wave needs also a proper mesh. The clue is to install enough Zigbee/Z-Wave router (main powered devices).

I use mainly Z-Wave devices and I don’t notice any relevant delays (\< 1 s).

I would like to suggest you to read the information about the different wireless standards.  
[https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/categories/4410172117010-Wireless-Technologies](https://support.homey.app/hc/en-us/categories/4410172117010-Wireless-Technologies)