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Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8

Aeotec · Energy Monitors · Model ZWA046

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  • Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 lists Split Phase; Home Assistant; SmartThings.
  • Check the supported electrical system and required installation procedure.

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Recorded year
2024
Recorded warranty
1 year
Dimensions
85.5 x 54.3 x 38 mm
Weight
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Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 Quick Features

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Three Phase
No
Split Phase
Yes
Z Wave
Z-Wave Hub required
Automations
Yes
Breaker Panel Install
Yes
Power Supply
Mains (120 V)

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Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8: Capabilities And Limitations

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What it offers

  • A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Via the Z-Wave JS integration

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What to consider

  • Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup.

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  • Apple Home support is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device appears directly in Apple Home.

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Questions About Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8

Does Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 support three-phase support?

No, according to the listed specifications. Verify the installation, sensor arrangement and regional electrical requirements with the manufacturer. The US model is the 2-phase / split-phase variant; three-phase is a separate EU version

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Does Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 support split-phase support?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the supported electrical system and required installation procedure.

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Does Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 support Matter?

No, according to the listed specifications. Verify the exact device type, firmware and features exposed in your chosen platform. Matter support is not proof of feature parity.

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Does Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Via the Z-Wave JS integration

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Does Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 work with Apple Home?

No, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

0 of 39 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

39 of 39 specifications · 7 sections

Metering9 fields
Metering specifications
Monitored Circuits2
Included Ct Sensors2
Details & conditions

2 x 200 A clamps for the service mains

Main Ct Rating200 A
Branch Ct RatingNot applicable / unspecified
Accuracy99%
Details & conditions

Better than 99% above 0.05 A

Split PhaseYes
Three PhaseNo
Details & conditions

The US model is the 2-phase / split-phase variant; three-phase is a separate EU version

Bidirectional MeteringYes
Power FactorYes
Details & conditions

Reports V, A, W, kWh, power factor and reactive power

Connectivity8 fields
Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-FiNo
5 GHz Wi-FiNo
EthernetNo
BluetoothNo
Z WaveZ-Wave Hub required
Details & conditions

Z-Wave 800 series with Long Range, S2 security, also acts as a repeater

ZigbeeNo
ThreadNo
OtherNo
Features3 fields
Features specifications
Relay OutputNo
Load ManagementNo
AutomationsYes
Details & conditions

Through the Z-Wave hub, not the device itself

Installation4 fields
Installation specifications
Breaker Panel InstallYes
Din Rail MountNo
Smart Meter PortNo
Power SupplyMains (120 V)
Data Monitoring6 fields
Data Monitoring specifications
Real Time UpdatesNot recorded
Data HistoryNot applicable / unspecified
Energy Cost TrackingNot applicable / unspecified
Time Of Use RatesNot applicable / unspecified
Data ExportNot applicable / unspecified
Usage AlertsNot applicable / unspecified
Integrations6 fields
Integrations specifications
Google HomeNot recorded
AlexaNo
Details & conditions

Alexa has no energy meter device type and this meter has no relay to expose as a switch, so a skill has nothing to publish

Apple HomeNo
SmartThingsYes
Home AssistantYes
Details & conditions

Via the Z-Wave JS integration

MatterNo
Local Control3 fields
Local Control specifications
Local ApiNo
MqttNo
Local Web InterfaceNo

How this device compares

Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 25 energy monitors in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Split Phase: 6 of 17 known answers are Yes

Metering: 35% among explicit Yes/No answers; 8 of 25 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

SmartThings: 14 of 25 known answers are Yes

Integrations: 56% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 25 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Power Factor: 15 of 22 known answers are Yes

Metering: 68% among explicit Yes/No answers; 3 of 25 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

1 of 25 models are from Aeotec

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8?

These checks describe energy monitors requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

  1. Choose device-level, circuit-level or whole-home measurement.
  2. Verify phase, sensor and panel compatibility with the manufacturer.
  3. Confirm installation requirements before work near electrical equipment.
  4. Check sample intervals, export and how tariff calculations are handled.

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