POWERPAL ENERGY MONITORS

See, optimise and control your power usage in realtime.

It all starts with understanding your energy usage – in real time. Our Powerpal energy monitor plugs into your smart meter and connects to your phone so you can see how your appliances and devices consume energy, helping you to make smarter choices and lower your bill.

Electrify your home

Lower your energy bill

At Powerpal we offer home energy solutions to help you save on your energy bill. Whether you are looking to install a new energy saving device like a heat pump or reverse cycle air-conditioner, move to a wholesale energy plan or simply monitor your usage with our Powerpal device, we can help guide you to the full electrification of your home to save you.

Our team can:

Check out some of the features you can find in the Powerpal App

Install Powerpal on your meter

Watch how to install

You can confirm that your home is compatible with Powerpal and find specific instructions for installing Powerpal on your own meter here.

1. Find your flashing red light

Find the red light on the front of your electricity meter which flashes when you use power. It’s important to identify the correct red light for your meter which may have more than one. The light may be round or rectangular. If in doubt, turn on a high-use appliance like a heater or electric oven and watch for the flashes! If you have solar your red light will not flash during the day when you are not using power from the grid – wait until dusk or turn the kettle on! You’ll find specific instructions for your meter in our compatible meters list.

2. Make a note of the flash rate

Make a note of the text which explains how many times your meter flashes for each kWh of energy your home uses. You’ll need this number later on after installing the Powerpal app. This number is printed on the front of your electricity meter close to where you attached the Powerpal sensor. If your meter is labelled 1Wh/imp your flash rate is 1000. You’ll find specific instructions for your meter in our compatible meters list.

3. Clean the meter face

Use the included alcohol wipe to clean the area around the red light.

Allow the cleaned area to dry for at least 60 seconds before proceeding to the next step.

Powerpal mounting plate

4. Select the correct mounting plate

Select the best sticky-backed plastic mounting plate for your meter type. In most cases this will be the square plate.

If you have an iCredit meter you will need to place the circular ring mount around the protrusion next to your red light.

You’ll find specific instructions for your meter in our compatible meters list.

5. Stick the mounting plate over the red light

Remove the backing tape from the mount to reveal the adhesive glue.

Carefully locate the mount over the flashing red light, ensuring that the light is visible through the small hole in the mounting plate.

Once alignment is confirmed press the mount firmly against the meter face for at least 30 seconds to allow the glue to bond to the meter face.

6. Attach the sensor to the mounting plate

Carefully place the small sensor into the mount with the wire facing to the right.

Gently twist the sensor in a clockwise direction until it clicks into place with the wire hanging down freely.

If you ever need to remove your Powerpal in the future, rotate the sensor anti-clockwise to unlock it.

7. Place powerpal on top of meter box

Place the main Powerpal unit on the top of the meter cabinet. The base of the unit contains strong magnets that will hold it in place.

To ensure a strong bluetooth signal, your Powerpal must be placed:

  • Upright, resting on its “foot”
  • On top of the meter cabinet (not inside it!)
  • At least 3cm away from the wall

Your Powerpal is waterproof and UV resistant and is safe to leave exposed to the elements. If it is not placed outside the metal cabinet you will find the bluetooth range is severely reduced.

If your meter is not installed in a metal cabinet please send a photo of your meter to Powerpal support. and we’ll talk you through alternative mounting options.

8. Tidy up the cable

Tidy any excess cable into the bottom of the meter box by folding it neatly.

Use the provided twist cable tie to bundle excess cable if required.

1. Find your flashing red light

Find the red light on the front of your electricity meter which flashes when you use power. It’s important to identify the correct red light for your meter which may have more than one. The light may be round or rectangular. If in doubt, turn on a high-use appliance like a heater or electric oven and watch for the flashes! If you have solar your red light will not flash during the day when you are not using power from the grid – wait until dusk or turn the kettle on! You’ll find specific instructions for your meter in our compatible meters list.

2. Make a note of the flash rate

Make a note of the text which explains how many times your meter flashes for each kWh of energy your home uses. You’ll need this number later on after installing the Powerpal app. This number is printed on the front of your electricity meter close to where you attached the Powerpal sensor. If your meter is labelled 1Wh/imp your flash rate is 1000. You’ll find specific instructions for your meter in our compatible meters list.

3. Clean the meter face

Use the included alcohol wipe to clean the area around the red light.

Allow the cleaned area to dry for at least 60 seconds before proceeding to the next step.

4. Select the correct mounting plate

Powerpal mounting plate

Select the best sticky-backed plastic mounting plate for your meter type. In most cases this will be the square plate.

If you have an iCredit meter you will need to place the circular ring mount around the protrusion next to your red light.

You’ll find specific instructions for your meter in our compatible meters list.

5. Stick the mounting plate over the red light

Remove the backing tape from the mount to reveal the adhesive glue.

Carefully locate the mount over the flashing red light, ensuring that the light is visible through the small hole in the mounting plate.

Once alignment is confirmed press the mount firmly against the meter face for at least 30 seconds to allow the glue to bond to the meter face.

6. Attach the sensor to the mounting plate

Carefully place the small sensor into the mount with the wire facing to the right.

Gently twist the sensor in a clockwise direction until it clicks into place with the wire hanging down freely.

If you ever need to remove your Powerpal in the future, rotate the sensor anti-clockwise to unlock it.

7. Place powerpal on top of meter box

Place the main Powerpal unit on the top of the meter cabinet. The base of the unit contains strong magnets that will hold it in place.

To ensure a strong bluetooth signal, your Powerpal must be placed:

  • Upright, resting on its “foot”
  • On top of the meter cabinet (not inside it!)
  • At least 3cm away from the wall

Your Powerpal is waterproof and UV resistant and is safe to leave exposed to the elements. If it is not placed outside the metal cabinet you will find the bluetooth range is severely reduced.

If your meter is not installed in a metal cabinet please send a photo of your meter to Powerpal support. and we’ll talk you through alternative mounting options.

8. Tidy up the cable

Tidy any excess cable into the bottom of the meter box by folding it neatly.

Use the provided twist cable tie to bundle excess cable if required.

Electrify your home and reduce your energy bills

The Powerpal team can help you upgrade your home to modern, energy-efficient appliances such as heat pumps and reverse cycle air-conditioning, saving you hundreds off your energy bills.

Providing the latest information of government incentives and rebates:

Our Solutions

Heat Pump

Up-to 70% cheaper than traditional hot water systems

A/C

The most efficient way to heat and cool your home

Energy monitors

See your usage in real-time

Wholesale energy plans

Cheaper energy prices for a flat monthly subscription fee

Solar & Battery

Generate and store your own energy

Cheaper Bills, Less CO2​

Powerpal is helping hundreds of thousands of Australian homes reduce their carbon footprint and slash their electricity bills.

120,564 Tonnes

Less Co2 Produced

$39,675,888

saved on electricity bills

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