Saving tips standby power

Some devices in your home consume power without you using them. For example, many TVs are always in standby mode when you don't use them. This standby power can cost you dozens of euros on energy costs annually.

What's standby power and how do you prevent it?

Reduce standby power

Standby power is the consumption of a device when you're not using it. A few examples are a television in standby, your kettle in a socket, and a dishwasher that's hasn't been shut off. Today, we'll tell you what standby power is and how to detect it.

Smart plugs information

Everything on smart plugs

With a smart plug, you can make any electrical appliance of your choice in the house smart. Plug a smart plug into an existing socket and connect an appliance, such as a lamp or a coffee machine, to it. You'll then be able to turn devices on and off from a distance using your smartphone and optionally measure their energy consumption.

Everything on smart home hubs

With a smart home hub, you can connect various smart products with each other at home. You can control them via 1 central device. You can control your smart devices with an app, but often also with a voice assistant. In this article, we'll tell you what a smart home hub is exactly and what you can use it for.

Everything on saving energy with lighting

Still have incandescent or halogen light bulbs? Replace them with LED or compact fluorescent bulb. You can also lower your energy bill by only using your lighting when you really need it. Profit from the daylight during the day to save energy, for example.