Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Curb ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of Curb whole-home energy monitoring, circuit-level electrical monitoring, solar integration, battery monitoring, mobile app capabilities, energy analytics, diagnostics, reporting, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

Curb is a smart home energy monitoring platform that provides real-time visibility into household electricity usage through circuit-level monitoring installed directly inside the home's electrical panel. Designed for homeowners, solar installations, energy professionals, and utility-conscious consumers, Curb tracks energy consumption, identifies individual circuit usage, monitors renewable energy production, and helps optimize electrical usage through detailed analytics and historical reporting.

Supported Product Families

Home Energy Monitoring

• Curb Home Energy Monitoring System
• Whole-Home Energy Monitoring
• Circuit-Level Energy Monitoring
• Main Electrical Service Monitoring
• Appliance Energy Monitoring
• Real-Time Power Monitoring

Renewable Energy Monitoring

• Solar Energy Monitoring
• Battery Storage Monitoring
• Grid Import Monitoring
• Grid Export Monitoring
• Net Metering Analysis
• Generator Monitoring

Accessories

• Current Transformer (CT) Sensors
• Voltage Reference Connections
• Expansion CT Kits
• Mounting Hardware
• Wi-Fi Communication Components
• Installation Accessories

Smart Features

Curb provides:

• Real-time whole-home energy monitoring
• Circuit-level monitoring
• Appliance energy tracking
• Solar production monitoring
• Battery storage monitoring
• Utility consumption tracking
• Historical energy reporting
• Cost analysis
• Energy alerts
• Peak demand monitoring
• Multiple property management
• Remote monitoring

Mobile App Features

The Curb mobile app allows homeowners to:

• View live energy usage
• Monitor individual circuits
• Track appliance energy consumption
• Review historical energy reports
• Monitor solar production
• View battery charging and discharging
• Estimate utility costs
• Receive energy alerts
• Compare energy trends
• Manage multiple installations
• Export energy reports
• Configure notifications

Energy Monitoring Features

Curb monitors:

• Whole-home electricity usage
• Individual circuit consumption
• Appliance energy usage
• Solar generation
• Battery storage performance
• Grid import and export
• Voltage monitoring
• Current monitoring
• Peak demand
• Energy costs
• Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly usage
• Historical trends

Solar & Battery Monitoring

Supported installations may provide:

• Solar production monitoring
• Battery charge monitoring
• Battery discharge monitoring
• Net metering analysis
• Utility import/export tracking
• Self-consumption monitoring
• Renewable energy reporting
• Backup power analysis

Energy Analytics

Curb provides:

• Historical reporting
• Appliance energy analysis
• Utility bill estimation
• Cost breakdowns
• Peak usage identification
• Consumption comparisons
• Circuit performance analysis
• Energy efficiency recommendations

Smart Automation

Supported configurations may include:

• High energy usage alerts
• Custom energy notifications
• Peak demand alerts
• Smart scheduling
• Energy-saving recommendations
• Renewable energy optimization
• Demand management
• Integration with compatible smart home platforms

Diagnostics & Monitoring

Technicians can review:

• Device connectivity
• CT sensor assignments
• Circuit configuration
• Voltage readings
• Wi-Fi status
• Firmware versions
• Historical energy data
• Alert history
• System health
• Communication status

Maintenance Features

Routine maintenance includes:

• Firmware updates
• Wi-Fi verification
• CT sensor inspection
• Electrical panel inspection
• Configuration backup
• App updates
• Sensor calibration verification
• Notification testing

Installation Options

Curb supports:

• Residential homes
• Apartments
• Condominiums
• Vacation homes
• Rental properties
• Solar installations
• Battery storage systems
• Generator installations
• Small businesses
• New construction and retrofit installations

Common Customer Requests

SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians commonly assist customers with:

• Initial installation
• Wi-Fi configuration
• Mobile app setup
• Circuit identification
• CT sensor configuration
• Solar monitoring setup
• Battery monitoring configuration
• Energy alerts
• Historical reporting
• Firmware updates
• Notification setup
• Energy optimization
• Troubleshooting communication issues
• Data analysis

Smart Home Integration

Curb may integrate with:

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Home
• Home Assistant
• IFTTT
• Solar energy systems
• Battery storage systems
• Smart home automation platforms
• Utility energy management programs

Connectivity

Curb supports:

• Wi-Fi
• Cloud connectivity
• Mobile app access
• Remote monitoring
• Firmware updates
• Secure cloud synchronization

Benefits

Curb provides:

• Real-time whole-home energy visibility
• Circuit-level electrical monitoring
• Detailed appliance energy tracking
• Solar and battery performance monitoring
• Utility cost analysis
• Historical energy reporting
• Renewable energy optimization
• Remote monitoring
• Improved energy efficiency
• Better understanding of household electrical consumption