Powerpal

Powerpal Pty Ltd

About this app

Wouldn’t it be great to know how much it costs to run your air conditioning? Or the heater? Or the lights the kids are constantly leaving on upstairs?

With Powerpal you can see how your energy use changes when you turn on and off your home appliances, so you can take control of how you want to use energy in your home.

The Powerpal app reveals your power usage in real-time and keeps track of your history, helping you to make better decisions about the way you use energy.

With Powerpal you can set a monthly spend target and see how you’re tracking in real time.
You’ll receive alerts to tell you if you’re on target, and get some tips to get back on track if you’re not.

By combining Powerpal with a time of use tariff you could access cheaper energy during off-peak times.
Simple changes like running your dishwasher after 10pm can add up to big savings on your bill.

For information about how to order your Powerpal in Australia visit https://www.powerpal.net

Ratings and reviews

Overall the app is fantastic. However I've noticed a few days have no data. This might be because the app (perhaps me leaving my home) disconnects while syncing. There's no way to get it back even after reconnecting. Also just an idea- a live report that shows a billing period consumption and cost. I know this can be done manually by exporting the data but if it was automated that would be nice.

The app itself seems pretty good but the device has a poor Bluetooth signal. I can only connect up to about 8 metres with the transmitter in line of sight through the kitchen window. It continuously drops out at even closer distance. When seated, I have to hold my phone above my head so it can see the transmitter. This is disappointing because if I'm trying to see the effect of a bathroom heater coming on, I have to return to the kitchen to reconnect. My other Bluetooth devices have good range.

This app doesn't work. Continually wants to connect to my bluetooth which it needs to, but it is already connected. Following the instructions provided to fix this doesn't solve anything. Large amounts of data are missing meaning that the results the app generates are meaningless. Garbage app and product, don't waste your time with it. A day off work waiting for installation was a waste. Finally, if your electricity meter is too far from your phones bluetooth range, the app doesn't work.

What's new

Take control of the power in your home with improved bluetooth reliability