Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5
#2 in Whole-homeFull review
The older Aeotec Z-Wave mains meter, for hubs without Z-Wave Long Range; most buyers should take the cheaper Home Energy Meter 8.
Amazon $115.99$115.99
None in boxLocal + Home Assistant±1%
3.5/5
The Z-Wave choice for a whole-home meter that feeds your existing hub.
- None in boxCircuits
- Local + Home AssistantControl
- ±1%Accuracy
Check price at Amazon$95.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Z-Wave Long Range with S2 encryption, no Wi-Fi needed
- Works with Home Assistant and SmartThings
Cons
- Needs a Z-Wave hub
- Two sensors only; no circuit-level data
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ZWA046-A |
|---|---|
| Monitoring | |
| Branch circuits included | None in box |
| Mains CT rating | 200 A |
| Electrical systems | Split-phase |
| Solar / net metering | Yes |
| Claimed accuracy | ±1% |
| Connectivity | |
| Connection | Z-Wave Long Range |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | Yes |
| Home Assistant | Yes |
| Needs maker cloud | No |
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