® User Guide
Why use a modlet? Homes and offices now have more plugged-in devices than ever before, and the number is growing. These plugged-in devices make up 50% of home electricity bills and more than 20% of commercial energy bills! And much of this energy consumption occurs when devices are unused or off. A cable box uses almost as much energy when it’s off as when it’s on.
Hardware modlet Modlet Button Red LED indicator light Outlet 1 Outlet 2 USB receiver The modlet plugs directly into any dual socket 3-pin outlet. The modlet’s integrated intelligence tracks energy consumption and wirelessly transmits the data to your computer through the USB receiver.
Quick setup 1. Software Go to www.mymodlet.com to create an account and begin the installation. Enter the registration key found on the inside cover of the modlet box. Create a user profile and then download and save the installer to your desktop. Double click on the installer icon to begin the wizard and follow the onscreen instructions. If required to reboot during the process, click back on the ThinkEco Installer to continue the installation.
2. Hardware Plug your USB receiver into your computer when prompted by the Installer. Depending on your computer, you may see some ‘found new hardware’ or ‘install new hardware’ prompts. If so, be sure to accept all of them. If the USB receiver is not found on your first try, reinsert into the USB slot and push it in all the way. Turn off and unplug the electronic device closest to your computer that you want to monitor. Click ‘Search’ on the Installer first, then plug the modlet into the outlet.
3. Monitor & Control Finish setting up your account and then start viewing your energy consumption through the Energy Usage tab. Keep in mind that it may take a few minutes after setting up your modlet to begin seeing data. To set a schedule, visit the Savings Plan tab to control when your devices are on and off. Please note, during the initial baseline period scheduling is not available. To view your account from any computer simply visit www.mymodlet.com or download the ThinkEco App for Android or iPhone.
Troubleshooting If you are connected to the internet and logged into your account, but you’re not seeing the latest data, try these tips. 1. Check USB • Make sure your USB receiver is plugged in all the way. • Next unplug it and then plug it back into your computer. • Check the status of your USB by clicking on the Modlet Network link in the top right of your screen and then clicking on USB Receiver. 2.
Software tips 1. Energy Usage Displays total power consumption for all devices as well as individual power traces for up to 5 devices at a time.
2. Savings Plans Allows you to set up schedules for turning devices on and off. Choose from a template plan or create your own custom plan. This feature is available after the initial two-week baseline period.* You can create more than one plan – such as one for weekdays and one for weekends View an overview of the schedules planned for today Create a plan for as little as one day or for many years Select days and times for your device to turn on Select which devices the plan applies to.
3. Summary View total energy consumed and saved for all the devices in your Modlet Network. View savings by week, month, or year Baseline is the two-week period after you first set up your modlet. It monitors normal energy consumption before schedules are implemented Savings calculated based on difference between energy consumed before and after baseline period since the modlets have been plugged in 4.
ThinkEco modlet™ Thank you for purchasing your new modlet™! For more information and to learn about your modlet™ please visit www.thinkeco.com. Please read all user guides/manuals provided to you (in both paper and electronic form) including in the software downloaded in connection with the usage of this device and all operating and safety instructions. If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and may lead to damage to the product and to other danger.
Features modlet Smart control features • Two intelligent outlets (120V,15A) • Built-in surge protection • Plugs into standard 3-prong outlets • Wirelessly communicates directly to your computer • See power use at each outlet • Schedule times for outlets to provide power • Track savings in $, kWh and CO2 • Receive alerts based on user preference • Access on the go via smart phone apps Wireless USB receiver • Networks 10+ modlets modlet LED light The LED light indicates the current state of the modlet.
