5 great features in the Hilo app
Intuitive and easy to use, the Hilo app has a lot to offer — and not just in winter! To help you make the most of it, here are five simple features designed to make your daily life easier year-round.
1. Real-time consumption chart
This feature sets the Hilo app apart from other home automation solutions on the market. Track the amount of energy your household and connected devices use in real time, and view your overall consumption by the hour, day, or week. That way, you can see when you use the most energy — and maybe even pick up some energy-saving habits!
2. Peak event consumption monitoring
Keeping an eye on your energy use day to day is great — but during peak events, it’s essential! It’s the best way to make sure you don’t use too much electricity and keep your savings intact.
Simply open the app, tap Events in the bottom navigation bar, and select the event in progress to see where you stand compared with your usual consumption.
3. Remote control of heating and small appliances
Keep your home extra cozy by remotely adjusting your compatible smart thermostats, switches, and any devices plugged into smart outlets — all from the Hilo app. For example, in summer, you can program your fan to turn off overnight to save energy. On chilly winter mornings, start the coffee maker and warm up the house a few degrees while you’re still under the covers.
And if you ever forget something (it happens to the best of us!), you can turn off your curling iron or space heater from the app once you’re at work.
4. Customizable scenes
Scenes let you control your compatible smart thermostats and devices plugged into smart outlets with a single tap — whether you’re at home or on the go. For instance, at the end of a long workday, you could trigger a scene called “Back home” that turns on the entry light just before you arrive while your thermostats slowly warm the house to a comfortable temperature.
Once your scenes are set up, you can activate them manually whenever you like, or schedule them to run automatically at the times that suit you best.
Not sure where to start? Discover 4 basic scenes to get you started.
5. Google Home and Alexa compatability
The Hilo app is a team player! If you have a voice assistant at home, you can connect it with Hilo for even more convenience. Just say, “Alexa, set the living room temperature to 21 degrees,” and it’s done.
Looking for inspiration? Discover more simple voice command ideas.
