Device Comparison
HomeWizard P1 Meter vs Emporia Vue Utility Connect
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Use this comparison when the goal is to read utility smart meter data with minimal installation work, and the shortlist is down to a P1-port reader or an approved utility-connect path.
| Install fit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phase support | Reads 1-phase or 3-phase data from a compatible smart meter P1 port | 2-phase residential service or light commercial 3-phase service, depending on the utility smart meter and HAN program |
| Installation | Plug-in P1-port smart meter reader | Indoor plug-in monitor placed near a compatible utility smart meter and paired over Wi-Fi |
| Measurement | Smart-meter P1 telemetry reader; not an inline current-carrying meter | Whole-home utility smart-meter reader for near-real-time electricity usage without CT clamps |
| Max current | 0 A | Unknown |
| Meter fit | ||
| Current sensing | Reads data from the utility smart meter P1 port | Unknown |
| Monitoring | ||
| Protocol | Wi-Fi / Local API | Zigbee SEP / Wi-Fi / Emporia App |
| Local API | Yes | No |
| Cloud dependency | Optional cloud; HomeWizard local API can be enabled for local systems. | Cloud app required for normal monitoring. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | No |
| Solar fit | ||
| Solar import/export | Yes | Yes |
| Buying context | ||
| Price range | About EUR 25-EUR 40 | Unknown |
| Availability | Netherlands, Belgium, selected European markets | Select utility markets in the USA |
| Source check | ||
| Last verified | May 18, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
| Product page | Official page | Official page |
| Documentation | Unknown | Official docs |
Verdict
Choose HomeWizard when you have a compatible P1 smart meter, and Emporia Utility Connect when the utility-side HAN or optical integration route is the better local fit.