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Vue Utility Connect (US)

How it reads your usage:
Zigbee Smart Energy 1.1b link to your utility's AMI smart meter (Zigbee Alliance certified, certification ID ZIG19106ZSE12872-24)
Wi-Fi:
2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n
Placement:
Plugs into a 120V AC outlet within 100 feet of the smart meter

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Model: EMZGB-1

Plug-in monitor that reads your utility's AMI smart meter; no CT sensors or panel work.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
Energy monitor (USB dongle) and AC adapter

Important limit: Only works where the utility's AMI meter has Zigbee SEP and HAN enabled; Emporia lists a short set of supported utilities

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

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Size and placement

Placement
Plugs into a 120V AC outlet within 100 feet of the smart meter

In the box

Energy monitor (USB dongle) and AC adapter

Manufacturer specifications

Emporia Vue: Utility Connect

A plug-in whole-home energy monitor that reads your utility's AMI smart meter over Zigbee and shows real-time usage in the Emporia app, with no electrician needed.

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    Model: EMZGB-1

    What differs
    Plug-in monitor that reads your utility's AMI smart meter; no CT sensors or panel work.
    Best for
    Homes in supported utility areas who want whole-home data without an electrician.

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Watch out

  • Only works where the utility meter has Zigbee SEP and is HAN enabled; check Emporia's utility list before buying.
  • For circuit-level data or energy management features, an in-panel monitor with CT sensors is needed instead.

Why people pick it

  • No electrician: plugs into a wall outlet near the meter, per Emporia's installation guide
  • Zigbee Alliance Smart Energy certified link to the utility meter, per the maker's documentation
  • Second-level data in the Emporia app for 3 hours and CSV export, per the maker
  • Works with 2-phase homes and light-commercial 3-phase service, per the maker

Know before you buy

  • Only works where the utility's AMI meter has Zigbee SEP and HAN enabled; Emporia lists a short set of supported utilities
  • No circuit-level or energy-management features (solar-only charging, peak demand, load management), per the maker
  • Needs a 120V outlet within 100 feet of the smart meter, per the installation guide

Full specifications

How it reads your usageZigbee Smart Energy 1.1b link to your utility's AMI smart meter (Zigbee Alliance certified, certification ID ZIG19106ZSE12872-24)
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n
PlacementPlugs into a 120V AC outlet within 100 feet of the smart meter
App data retentionPer-second data 3 hours, per-minute data 7 days, per-hour data indefinitely; exportable in the app
Service typesHomes with 2-phase service and light-commercial 3-phase service; supports solar / net metering
Energy management featuresNot supported: solar-only charging, peak demand and load management (Emporia's in-panel monitors support these)
Power drawUnder 5 W from the supplied AC adapter (5V DC output)
Energy monitor dimensions3.4" x 1.9" x 0.8" (86mm x 47mm x 20mm)
Power supply dimensions2.5" x 1.6" x 1.3" (63mm x 40mm x 34mm)
In the boxEnergy monitor (USB dongle) and AC adapter
Warranty1 year
FCC IDs2AC7Z-ESP32WROVER and QOQMGM111
Works with utilitiesOnly select utilities with Zigbee SEP / HAN-enabled AMI meters: Ohio Edison (First Energy) OH, PG&E CA, PPL PA, SRP Home Energy 360 AZ, ComEd IL, Duquesne Light PA, First Energy PA, AEP TX, Burlington Electric VT

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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