# EnergyVUE (Legacy)

> Smart meter energy usage monitoring via EAGLE gateway. (iPhone/iPad app by Rainforest Automation, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energyvue-legacy/id625544835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rainforest Automation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/625544838)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energyvue-legacy/id625544835/reviews.md

## What is EnergyVUE (Legacy)?

*** NOT compatible with the new EAGLE-200 ***
*** Requires the use of the legacy EAGLE gateway ***
*** Requires account from rainforestcloud.com with the EAGLE registered ***
***Please update your EAGLE to the latest version***

EnergyVUE allows you to view your smart meter's real-time energy usage via the EAGLE gateway.  It shows your whole home's Instantaneous Usage, Day/Week/Month/Year graphs, and text messages live from your smart meter.

## Key features

- Real-time energy usage display
- Instantaneous usage monitoring
- Day/Week/Month/Year usage graphs
- Live text messages from smart meter
- EAGLE gateway integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energyvue-legacy/id625544835/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work with Older RFA-Z109 Eagle Gateways

*2022-04-21*

I’ve had the Eagle RFA-Z109 (legacy Eagle gateway I believe they renamed as the EAGLE 100) since Rainforest Automation started making them around 2012. It still works fine with my PG&E (California) SmartMeter, but this app doesn’t. Won’t even connect. Maybe it was never intended to, but if so that should be disclosed on the description.  And I shouldn’t have to create a Rainforest Automation account just to view my own meter readings from the locally connected Eagle.

### 2/5 — Works well when it works

*2020-07-13*

The app has been good over the past 3-4 years on PG&E (California) but has recently (about May 2020) stopped working.  I can no longer log into the system with the app.  Logging in via the website is fine, so there is something wrong with the app integration. 
Using a Rainforest EAGLE-100.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-01-26*

Crashes every time I open it.  Any chance of an update?   iPhone 11 Pro.   iOS 13

### 1/5 — Still unable to log in

*2019-07-23*

Does not allow login via cloud or local.  Using browser I am able to login in, but not with this app.  Useless app.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2018-09-07, version 3.0.6*

Doesn’t open on my iPhone X anymore.

### 2/5 — Eagle Gateway Good.  App Questionable.

*2018-07-08, version 3.0.6*

I'm enjoying regular power reports that Bidgely provides from data my Eagle Gateway forwards to them, but this Energy Vue app that Rainforest Automation provides for local access doesn't currently work all that well.  The app intermittently complains that it can't connect to the device, and its history graphs show me nothing.
4 years since I wrote my initial review and the app cannot login to the gateway’s local address.  Attempts to login to via the cloud report that “rainforest.com” is unreachable, whereas I can reach it just fine from my safari browser on the very same device that is running the EnergyVue app.
I can access the Eagle Gateway's local web interface from the very iPad from which I'm trying to use Energy Vue, and the web interface shows the data that the Energy Vue app can't.
The Rainforest Eagle Gateway device was initially very cool when used with the Bidgely energy analysis service, but Bidgely no longer offers service to individuals.   This relegates the Eagle “Legacy” Gateway to the role of reporting current and historical energy usage with very limited options.  I wouldn’t bother spending the time and money that Rainforest devices require without benefit of a 3rd party energy analysis service.

### 3/5 — App’s utility bill per hour cost is incorrect

*2018-01-04*

It’s off by a factor of 10x (too high)
The $ per hour electricity usage calculation is correct on their web portal however. Surprised this iOS app bug has lasted so long (have had & used the app for over a year)

### 4/5 — Good basic home residential energy monitor

*2017-11-20*

This allow you to look at your electric meter. 
And trace your household power consumption for the past day, week, month, or year.   
It does work as advertised, and it’s free.   

Requires a $99 Zigbee-to-WiFi adapter.   
This is worth the price in my opinion.  
It allows you to see where the money is flowing.  
Whether you are home or away.    

Worth the price.

### 1/5 — Still junk

*2017-11-11, version 3.0.6*

Works sometimes, lots of up grades go backwards, like they are not checked before release. Mickey Mouse gimmicky

### 1/5 — What’s the point of the last update?

*2017-11-09*

Tell people this doesn’t work? Why you sell the 200 then?

## Frequently asked questions about EnergyVUE (Legacy)

### What does EnergyVUE do?

EnergyVUE allows you to view your smart meter's real-time energy usage. It displays your home's instantaneous usage, provides graphs for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly consumption, and can show live text messages from your smart meter.

### What are the requirements to use EnergyVUE?

This app requires the use of a legacy EAGLE gateway and is NOT compatible with the new EAGLE-200. You also need an account from rainforestcloud.com with your EAGLE registered. It's recommended to update your EAGLE to the latest version.

### Is EnergyVUE compatible with all smart meters?

The app is designed to work with smart meters that are compatible with the legacy EAGLE gateway. It is explicitly stated that it is not compatible with the new EAGLE-200.

### How can I see my energy usage patterns?

EnergyVUE provides graphical representations of your energy usage over different time periods. You can view graphs for your Day, Week, Month, and Year to understand your consumption trends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.7 — 2020-02-11

Migrated code from Swift 3 to Swift 4
Updated libraries
Fixed connectivity to Legacy devices

### 3.0.6 — 2017-11-08

Instructs users of the new EAGLE-200 to use the new web portal.

### 3.0.5 — 2017-08-18

- Fixes a bug preventing users of iOS 9 devices from logging in and seeing demand/history data.
- Adds clarity to the demand view by labeling the peak value
- Adds clarity to the price view
- Adds clarity to the history view by adding graph labels and adjusting axes.
- Adds clarity to the login screen to let users know the login is pending and allow users to jump fields using the keyboard.

### 3.0.4 — 2017-07-04

- Apologies to those with login issues!

### 3.0.3 — 2017-06-28

- Fixes bug preventing some users from logging in.

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