New user - help needed please

[kevin1]

My take. As @JustinAtSense, suggests, smart plugs are good for reducing Other and Always On in a targeted way, once you:

1. have a good handle on what Sense is detecting and not detecting in your house
2. have a good view of of the relative Always On and typical usage for devices that Sense is not detecting. That’s probably the best use of your HS300 (or a KP115) right now, as a roamer, looking at the 24-48 hour time histories of all the plug-in devices that are unlikely to be detected. That gives you a way to best use smartplugs if you want to reduce Always On and Other, beyond Sense detections.

Here’s a simple view of what’s likely to be detected by Sense and what’s not.

Device Detection Testing My Patience

Based on the way the main detection mechanism of Sense works today, and my experience, you should probably look at your list this way: Likely to be detected over time Dryer heating element (if electric) Maybe washer and dryer motors, but only if the are AC old school motors (neither of mine are) Oven heating and range heating elements (if electric and if Sense sees enough cycles) Some kitchen appliances - dishwasher heating element, trash compactor, coffee maker, instant hot water heater, old…