Always On Bubble

Hi @bmarcella1948 - not without some sort of assistance (via smart plug or Dedicated Circuit Monitoring). Since detection is in real-time, Sense detects devices based on their on/off energy signature. Devices that are grouped under “Always On” typically don’t have an on/off signature. Plus, a lot of the devices typically in the “Always On” bubble have a low operating wattage (<10W) that make them extremely difficult to identify.

That being said, you can get an idea of what devices are Always On pretty easily - they’re often low-wattage devices that are on “Standby” mode (TV’s, Computers, Speakers) or are on 24/7 (Routers, Modems, etc.). I have a Kasa HS-300 Smart Strip that integrates with Sense with all of my Network and entertainment devices monitored through it. This enables me to click on “Always On” in my device list and see some of the devices that account for my Always On. Screenshots below - to reiterate, this only shows up because the devices are integrated via Smart Plug and are being directly monitored.


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