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The SwitchBot Relay 1PM offers a compact, globally compatible solution for retrofitting dumb appliances with smart control and real-time energy monitoring. By integrating with major ecosystems like Matter, Alexa, and IFTTT, it enables users to automate high-waste devices and identify significant electricity savings without replacing existing hardware. This product demonstrates how low-cost IoT accessories can deliver substantial utility through precise power management and seamless home automation.

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I tested a $15 smart switch and found a coffee maker wasting $1,500 a year in electricity

ZDNetJune 9, 20267 min read

The SwitchBot Relay Switch turns a device on and off and tells you how much power it's using.

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Has someone in your life ever yelled at you for leaving the lights on? Despite the shift to LED lights, it's still a good idea to turn things off because, while one light might only cost about a dollar a month to run 24/7/365 (here, I'm assuming it's a 6-watt bulb and your electricity costs $0.20 per kWh), think about how many light bulbs you have at home. It soon adds up. But sometimes, something that you leave on might draw a lot more power than you think, and if it's a pain to turn on and off, or if it looks like it's not doing much when it's…

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