Canadian smart home devices manufacturer Sinopé Technologies has introduced a smart water heater controller to save energy during peak periods as part of power utilities’ dynamic pricing programmes and time-of-use rates.

Compact, easy to install and equipped with a temperature sensor, the Calypso smart water heater controller facilitates remote control of the water heater and aligns with power utilities’ dynamic pricing programmes while maintaining users’ comfort and safety.

“This smart water heater controller is an asset for anyone aiming to boost their energy savings efficiently and effortlessly all year long,” said Maxime Caron-Labonté, chief commercial officer at Sinopé Technologies. “Calypso practically pays for itself in no time.”

Water heating represents up to a fifth of a household’s annual energy consumption. Turning off the water heater during peak events in a dynamic pricing or time-of-use rate or during a prolonged absence is one of the moves that pays off the most.

Calypso can be installed directly on existing electric water heaters and allows automated remote control. Thanks to its temperature sensor and the algorithms programmed into the device, the controller will automatically reactivate the water heater to maintain the right temperature.

It is compatible with the Éco Sinopé feature available in the Neviweb app designed by Sinopé Technologies. Éco Sinopé allows users to take advantage of their utilities’ dynamic pricing programmes free of charge while keeping the entire control of their smart devices.

The controller is available in its Zigbee version on Sinopé Technologies’ online store. The wifi version will be commercialised in spring 2023.

Among the smart features available for the product are the automations (time, sunrise-sunset and triggered by other devices’ actions), geofencing, and detailed energy consumption charts.

A water detection cable designed by Sinopé, which also manufactures the Sedna smart water damage protection system, can be connected to the Calypso to turn off the water heater automatically as soon as a water leak is detected.

In addition to creating Sinopé-branded products, the company designs smart devices and management platforms for other companies across North America. Specialising in energy efficiency, Sinopé Technologies also supports numerous electricity suppliers and entrepreneurs to optimise energy consumption.