Midori Connect: Your Fridge Isn’t the Only Thing Sucking Power, Dude
Okay, so I was doomscrolling (as one does) and saw this ad from Pulsee Luce e Gas. You know, the usual “lower your bills!” spiel. But *this* time, something caught my eye: Apparently, you can control your Samsung air conditioner AND track your solar panel production all from *one* app. Mind. Blown.
And what’s the secret sauce? Midori Connect, apparently. I did a little digging (you know, the usual Google rabbit hole) and landed on their website, midoriconnect.it. Seems legit, if a little…corporate-y. Like, lots of jargon about “energy analytics services” and “patented NILM technology.” Okay, cool. So, they’re all about telling you where your energy is going. But, and this is a big but, what *exactly* does that *mean*?
They’re a “young, innovative SME” (small medium-sized enterprise, for those not in the know) from Turin, Italy. They’re all about helping people and businesses understand how they use energy. Which, TBH, is something we *all* need to be doing, especially considering, you know, the whole planet-is-on-fire situation.
Now, here’s where things get a little… weird. I found mentions of an app called “Ned 2.0” with a User License Agreement. Is Ned *the* app? Or is it *an* app powered by Midori Connect tech? The internet, as usual, is being coy. It seems like Ned is their “energy coaching” service, which is kinda cool. Like a personal trainer for your energy consumption! I’m imagining a little animated lightbulb yelling at me to unplug my phone charger when it’s full. I’d actually *pay* for that.
Speaking of paying, I tried to find pricing. Good luck with *that*. It’s probably one of those “contact us for a quote” situations, which usually translates to “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it.” Sigh.
My (Slightly Uninformed) Opinion
Okay, so here’s the deal. Midori Connect *sounds* awesome. The idea of really knowing where my energy is going and getting tips to save some juice? Yes, please! Especially if it means less money going to those bloodsucking energy companies.
But… I’m still a little confused. Is it just for big companies? Or can regular folks like me use it? And why is everything so vague? I mean, I get that they’re a tech company and love their buzzwords, but throw a gal a bone, you know?
The Bottom Line (Maybe)
