# Brightlayer Home

> Brightlayer Home remotely controls and monitors Eaton smart home products

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eaton.smartenergymanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eaton.smartenergymanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.eaton.smartenergymanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eaton
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 25,175
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (484 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2021-12-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eaton.smartenergymanager)
- **Website:** [https://www.eaton.com/brightlayerhome](https://www.eaton.com/brightlayerhome)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/electrical-circuit-protection/circuit-breakers/residential-circuit-breakers/eaton-emcb-privacy-statement.html](https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/electrical-circuit-protection/circuit-breakers/residential-circuit-breakers/eaton-emcb-privacy-statement.html)

## Description

Brightlayer Home is a powerful app connecting Eaton smart breakers and wiring devices to offer real-time energy monitoring and remote control. Users can gain detailed insights into their home's power consumption through historical and live data to make informed energy decisions. The app enables flexible load control by managing connected Eaton devices, helping reduce energy costs by creating personalized schedules and scenes that suit daily routines.

Additional features include notifications for unusual activity to keep users informed and enhanced security via vacation mode, which randomly turns lights on and off to simulate occupancy. Voice control integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home allows seamless hands-free operation, making Brightlayer Home a comprehensive solution for smart energy management and home automation.

## Rankings

- #396,818 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.eaton.smartenergymanager.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews of Brightlayer Home highlight that while the app and associated switches generally work as intended and customer support is responsive, many users face frequent connectivity issues, unreliable scheduling, and difficulties integrating with Google Home and Alexa. The app suffers from bugs, inconsistent naming, and limited customization options. Overall, though functional, the app has significant stability and usability challenges that impact user satisfaction.

### Pros

- The app generally works as intended when functional.
- The switches and dimmers have good design and functionality when connected.
- Customer support has been responsive and helpful in resolving issues.
- The app balances affordability and functionality well with the devices.
- Scheduling and scenes features offer some automation capabilities.

### Cons

- The app frequently loses connection or goes offline, causing schedules to fail.
- Integration with Google Home and Alexa is problematic or unsupported.
- The app experiences bugs like failing to create accounts, errors retrieving 'home list', and device unresponsiveness.
- Poor naming convention and inconsistent app identification causes confusion.
- Lack of customization such as icon changes and default views reduces usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eaton.smartenergymanager)