Smart energy meter, thermostat and Zigbee guides

Smart Energy Meters

• Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Smart Energy MetersLearn the difference between single-phase, split-phase and three-phase energy monitoring, and which smart meter type fits a home, building...
• How to Choose a Smart Energy Meter: A Buyer's ChecklistA practical checklist for choosing a smart energy meter: supply type, CT rating, accuracy, communication, integration and certifications...
• PC4713 Open Series vs Tuya Series: Which Smart Energy Meter Should You Choose?Compare the OWON PC4713 Open Series (HTTP, MQTT, Modbus TCP, RS485) with the PC4713 Tuya Series (Smart Life app, Ethernet, relay) to choose...
• How to Choose the Right CT Clamp Size for a Smart Energy MeterLearn how to choose a CT clamp rating and inner diameter for clamp-on smart energy meters, with the OWON CT options and accuracy bands from...
• Monitoring Solar Production and Grid Usage with Clamp-On Smart Energy MetersHow bidirectional smart energy meters track grid import, export and solar production, and which OWON meters list this function on their...

Smart Thermostats

• Smart Thermostat Compatibility Checklist for Europe and North AmericaCheck smart thermostat compatibility before you buy: 24 V AC wiring and C-wire in North America, boiler and heat pump interfaces in Europe...

Zigbee Devices

• Zigbee vs Wi-Fi Smart Energy Meters: Which Should You Choose?Compare Zigbee, Wi-Fi and wired smart energy meters by gateway needs, network size, interference and integration, to pick the right...
• How to Choose a ZigBee Gateway: SEG-X3, SEG-X5 or SEG-X6Compare the OWON SEG-X3, SEG-X5 and SEG-X6 ZigBee gateways by backhaul (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G LTE), device capacity, power and API options.

Last updated: 6 November 2026.