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How ConstantGraph Can Help You Monitor Your Smart Devices

If you have a smart home system, you might be wondering how to keep track of your devices and their performance. How much energy are they consuming? How often are they triggered? What are the trends and patterns over time? These are some of the questions that ConstantGraph can help you answer.

ConstantGraph is a cloud-based logging and graphing site for home automation. It allows users to collect and analyze their home automation data, identify trends, and understand where their energy is being consumed. It integrates with SmartThings, and can import data from other systems via the API. It has the ability to “disaggregate” the energy signature into individual devices, even if they are not smart.

With ConstantGraph, you can create your own personalized dashboards and graphs to visualize your data in various ways. You can also perform analysis on the data to understand how it has changed over time, and compare different devices or periods. You can choose from different subscription plans depending on your needs and preferences.

One of the features that makes ConstantGraph unique is that it can monitor different types of devices and sensors, and display their data in appropriate units and scales. Here are some of the top 10 devices that are monitored by ConstantGraph:

  • Color Temperature: This device measures the color temperature of a light source, which is a measure of how warm or cool the light appears. The higher the color temperature, the cooler the light; the lower the color temperature, the warmer the light. For example, a candle has a color temperature of about 1800 K, while daylight has a color temperature of about 6500 K. ConstantGraph can show you how the color temperature of your lights changes over time, and how it affects the mood and ambiance of your rooms.
  • Energy Meter: This device measures the amount of energy consumed by an appliance or a device over time. It is usually expressed in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which is a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt of power used for one hour. For example, if you use a 100-watt light bulb for 10 hours, you will consume 1 kWh of energy. ConstantGraph can show you how much energy your devices consume over time, and how you can save money and reduce your carbon footprint by optimizing your usage.
  • Button: This device is a simple switch that can be used to trigger other devices or actions. For example, you can use a button to turn on or off a light, lock or unlock a door, or send a notification to your phone. ConstantGraph can show you how often you use your buttons, and what actions they trigger.
  • Relative Humidity Measurement: This device measures the amount of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount that the air can hold at a given temperature. It is usually expressed as a percentage (%), where 0% means completely dry air, and 100% means saturated air. For example, if the air temperature is 20°C and the relative humidity is 50%, it means that the air contains half of the water vapor that it can hold at that temperature. ConstantGraph can show you how the relative humidity of your rooms changes over time, and how it affects your comfort and health.
  • Power Meter: This device measures the amount of power used by an appliance or a device at a given moment. It is usually expressed in watts (W), which is a unit of power equivalent to one joule of energy per second. For example, if you use a 100-watt light bulb for one second, you will use 100 joules of energy. ConstantGraph can show you how much power your devices use at any given time, and how they vary depending on their settings and conditions.
  • Contact Sensor: This device detects whether two surfaces are in contact or not. For example, you can use a contact sensor to detect whether a door or window is open or closed. ConstantGraph can show you when your contact sensors are triggered, and what events they correspond to.
  • Motion Sensor: This device detects whether there is any movement in its field of view. For example, you can use a motion sensor to detect whether someone enters or leaves a room. ConstantGraph can show you when your motion sensors are triggered, and what events they correspond to.
  • Switch Level: This device controls the level or intensity of another device, such as a light or a fan. It is usually expressed as a percentage (%), where 0% means off, and 100% means maximum level. For example, you can use a switch level to dim or brighten a light, or adjust the speed of a fan. ConstantGraph can show you how you adjust your switch levels over time, and how they affect your comfort and energy consumption.
  • Temperature Measurement: This device measures the temperature of an object or an environment. It is usually expressed in degrees Celsius (C) or degrees Fahrenheit (F), which are two different scales for measuring temperature. For example, water freezes at 0°C or 32°F, and boils at 100°C or 212°F. ConstantGraph can show you how the temperature of your rooms changes over time, and how it affects your comfort and health.
  • Switch: This device controls whether another device is on or off. For example, you can use a switch to turn on or off a light, a fan, or an outlet. ConstantGraph can show you how often you use your switches, and what devices they control.

These are just some examples of the devices that ConstantGraph can monitor and display for you. You can also add other types of devices and sensors that are compatible with SmartThings or other systems via the API. With ConstantGraph, you can take your home automation data and see it in a new light.