# Energy Consumption Outlet Trackers The OORT 'SmartSocket' Energy Meter Streamlines Energy Usage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-meter References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/oort-smartsocket-energy-meter/) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00OG897MY) Homeowners are becoming more concerned about how much money they are wasting in their home with regard to energy than ever, so the OORT 'SmartSocket' Energy Meter enables them to efficiently track and minimize energy costs. The OORT 'SmartSocket' Energy Meter works by simply being incorporated into a standard outlet; from here, users will be able to set timers for when the outlet is active and even track how much energy is being consumed by gadgets or appliances. Working with the free accompanying app, the OORT 'SmartSocket' Energy Meter can be operated from anywhere in the world via smartphones. This allows users to take more control over their spending habits and become more eco-friendly in their day-to-day lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Home Energy Monitoring:** Opportunity for companies to create more home energy monitoring solutions that give users greater control over their energy consumption. - **Internet of Things (iot) for Energy Efficiency:** Create IoT enabled energy monitoring devices that can be controlled and monitored remotely through smartphones or other devices. - **Smart Home Automation:** Enhance smart home automation with new ways to control and monitor energy consumption for all devices and appliances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies that specialize in smart home technology could enhance their products with energy monitoring capabilities. - **Energy Efficiency:** Opportunity for companies in the energy efficiency industry to create new products or services that encourage more conscious energy usage. - **Internet of Things (iot) Industry:** IoT industry could create new energy monitoring products that cater to the needs of tech-savvy homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-outlet-h2.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Real-Time Power-Tracking Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-plug-gen4.md) - [Smart Home Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet-1.md) - [Next-Generation Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-monitors.md) - [Dedicated Home Energy Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-manager.md) - [Connected Energy-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-kasa-smart-plug-mini.md) - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md)