Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8
#1 in Whole-homeFull review
The Z-Wave choice for a whole-home meter that feeds your existing hub.
Amazon $95.99$95.99
The Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 is the better home energy monitor overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 leads on local control and accuracy. The Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) wins on circuits. The Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 costs $4 less ($95.99 vs $99.99).
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Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors)
#9 in Whole-homeFull review
The cheapest way into Emporia: whole-home numbers now, circuit sensors as you need them.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 for local control (local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud vs cloud app only) and accuracy (claimed within ±1% vs claimed within ±2%).
- Choose the Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) for circuits (0 branch circuits included, up to 16 vs mains only).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-home home energy monitor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 | Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $95.99 | 71 $99.99 |
| Circuits 20% | 0 mains only | 50 0 branch circuits included, up to 16 |
| Local control 20% | 100 local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud | 0 cloud app only |
| Accuracy 15% | 100 claimed within ±1% | 50 claimed within ±2% |
| Subscription 10% | 50 subscription terms not published (neutral score used) | 50 subscription terms not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 | Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Branch circuits included | None in box | None in box (up to 16) |
| Most circuits supported | - | 16 |
| Mains CT rating | 200 A | 200 A |
| Electrical systems | Split-phase | Split-phase, 3-phase |
| Solar / net metering | Yes | Yes |
| Claimed accuracy | ±1% | ±2% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Z-Wave Long Range | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | Yes | No |
| Home Assistant | Yes | - |
| Needs maker cloud | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |