Eco-eye Mini Review

We like:

The low price; that it's simple to fit and to use; the eye-opening information it provides

We don't like:

That it looks as dull as the OWL and the Efergy Meter and lacks the Wattson's sex appeal

SmartPlanet judgement:

A couple of years from now, electricity meters will probably be beaming power consumption data straight to our iPhones. Until then, monitors like the Eco-eye are a great way to track just how much power we're using -- and to instantly see the financial and environmental benefits of moving to a low-energy lifestyle.

As energy prices soar, the first step to capping bills -- and shrinking your carbon footprint -- is knowing exactly how much power you're using when you flick those switches. The Eco-eye Mini is one of a new breed of devices that monitor how much electricity your home is actually using, and converts all those volts, ergs and kilowatt-hours into the everyday language of pounds and pence. Continue reading...