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Cut Your EDL Bill in Lebanon: 5 Smart Automations That Save Power

5 simple IF-THEN automations you can set once and benefit from every day. When electricity is expensive and inconsistent, automations react faster than you do to reduce waste and protect electronics.

• 8 min read• LebanonEnergyAutomation
Smart power meter display showing energy consumption monitoring
Smart power meter display showing energy consumption monitoring
Key takeaways
  • Energy monitoring devices like SONOFF POW Elite Smart Power Meter Switch or MOES WiFi Smart Plug with Power Monitoring to track usage and detect abnormal consumption
  • Controllable loads (smart plugs, smart switches, relays) for the devices you want to cut automatically
  • An app (to set IF-THEN rules, schedules, and alerts)
  • Once that's in place, the routines below become plug-and-play.

Cut Your EDL Bill in Lebanon: 5 Smart Automations That Save Power

5 simple IF-THEN automations you can set once and benefit from every day.

When electricity is expensive and inconsistent, 'manual discipline' doesn't scale. You forget. Someone leaves something on. Voltage gets weird. The bill shows up and you're left guessing what actually drained your power.

The fix is simple: automations that react faster than you do.

Below are 5 practical routines you can set up with Vealive-style smart energy monitoring + smart switches/plugs, so your home automatically reduces waste, protects electronics, and keeps you in control.

What you need (simple stack)

You don't need a full 'smart home.' You only need:

  • Energy monitoring devices like SONOFF POW Elite Smart Power Meter Switch or MOES WiFi Smart Plug with Power Monitoring to track usage and detect abnormal consumption
  • Controllable loads (smart plugs, smart switches, relays) for the devices you want to cut automatically
  • An app (to set IF-THEN rules, schedules, and alerts)
  • Once that's in place, the routines below become plug-and-play.

1) IF daily energy consumption is above a threshold → THEN turn on 'Eco Mode'

This is your 'stop the bleeding' automation.

Goal: cap daily usage before it snowballs.

Example action (Eco Mode):

  • Turn OFF decorative lights
  • Turn OFF balcony/outdoor lights
  • Turn OFF non-essential ACs
  • Optional: dim smart lighting / reduce scenes
  • Why it works: you're not guessing. The system cuts the extras the moment you cross your daily limit.
  • Pro tip: Start with a 'soft cap' (a threshold you exceed on bad days), then adjust after 1-2 weeks of real data.

2) IF weekly consumption is above your target → THEN send a usage report + top draining devices

This one is for people who want visibility, not just shutdowns.

Goal: identify the devices quietly driving the bill.

Automation outcome:

  • Weekly report summary
  • 'Top drainers' list (the biggest offenders)
  • Optional: suggestion alerts like 'water heater is trending +30% vs last week'
  • Why it works: you stop arguing with opinions ('it's the AC!') and start acting on facts ('the heater + power strip combo is killing us at night').

3) IF night consumption is too high → THEN cut heavy loads (heater + AC + power strips)

Night is where waste hides, especially with water heaters, ACs, and always-on power strips.

Goal: eliminate overnight leakage and accidental heavy loads.

Example action:

  • Turn OFF heater / water heater during defined night window (or after a threshold)
  • Turn OFF AC if it's still running past your chosen hour
  • Turn OFF selected power strips (TV wall, office corner, gaming corner)
  • Why it works: most 'mystery bills' are just silent overnight usage.
  • Safer setup: instead of hard OFF every night, start with: Alert first → then OFF if not acknowledged within X minutes.

4) IF a device runs way longer than usual → THEN send 'Left ON?' alert + turn off

This is the 'save me from myself' routine.

Goal: catch abnormal runtime (the real killer).

Perfect for:

  • Water heater left on
  • Iron / heater in winter
  • Dehumidifier / fan
  • Any device that should run 30-60 mins, not 5 hours
  • Automation example: IF runtime > normal pattern → send alert: 'Left ON?' THEN turn it OFF automatically (or ask for confirmation, depending on your setup)
  • Why it works: it targets the exceptions—the days you forget.

5) IF voltage is unsafe / unstable → THEN protect sensitive electronics + send alert

In places where voltage can be unpredictable, protection matters as much as savings.

Goal: protect expensive gear when voltage goes outside your safe range (spikes or instability).

Example action:

  • Turn OFF TV
  • Turn OFF PS5 / gaming setup
  • Turn OFF office PC + sensitive equipment
  • Send an instant alert so you know what happened
  • Why it works: this is cheaper than replacing a board, a power supply, or a console.
  • (Important note: if a device has a proper shutdown requirement, like a PC, configure this as 'alert first' or use a UPS where needed.)

Quick setup guide (so it actually works)

Use this flow to avoid annoying false alerts:

  • Measure 7 days (baseline your real usage)
  • Set thresholds slightly above baseline (not too aggressive)
  • Apply automations to non-essential loads first
  • Refine weekly (you'll get it right fast once you see patterns)

Coming Soon: VeaHome App

These automations become even more powerful with the upcoming VeaHome App—designed specifically for Lebanese homes.

The VeaHome App will give you:

- Real-time energy monitoring across all your devices

- Smart analytics that learn your usage patterns and suggest optimizations

- Instant alerts when consumption spikes or devices are left on

- Historical data to track your savings month-over-month

- One-tap automation setup for common scenarios

Monitor your home electricity consumption in real-time and learn to be efficient to save money on your energy bills. The app will make it effortless to see exactly where your power goes and take control of your consumption—all from your phone.

The bottom line

These routines aren't 'smart home for fun.' They're smart home for control:

  • Less waste
  • Fewer surprises
  • More protection
  • Better decisions from real usage data

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