Smart Panels

ABB THQLSURGE2 Whole Home Surge Protector

4.6$75–$90

The ABB THQLSURGE2 adds Type 1, code-compliant surge protection to ABB and GE panels for under $90. Here is who it suits.

Square D HOM250PSPD Whole House Surge Protector

4.6$100–$120

The Square D HOM250PSPD plugs into a Homeline panel for whole-home surge protection with no extra wiring. Here is whether it fits yours.

Connecticut Electric EmerGen Transfer Switch

4.4$350–$400

The Connecticut Electric EmerGen transfer switch safely powers 10 home circuits from a generator or big power station. Here is who needs one.

Splitvolt Splitter Switch (NEMA 14-30, 24A)

4.4$370–$410

The Splitvolt Splitter Switch lets an EV charger share your dryer outlet, often avoiding a new circuit or panel upgrade. Here is who it suits.

Leviton 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breaker (LB120-ST)

4.5$85–$100

Leviton's 2nd Gen smart breaker adds remote control and per-circuit energy data to a Leviton panel for about $90. Here is what you need first.

Square D QO 200A Smart-Ready Load Center

4.3$160–$590

The Square D QO130L200PG is a plain 200A, 30-space breaker panel that can become a smart panel later, using Square D's add-on control relays and energy monitor.

Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA Whole-House Surge Protector

4.5$110–$185

The Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA is a whole-house surge protector that wires into your breaker panel and absorbs spikes from lightning or the grid before they reach…

Leviton Smart Panel (Smart Load Center, 2nd Gen)

3.5$1,500–$3,000

Leviton's Smart Load Center is a standard Leviton breaker panel filled with its 2nd Gen smart breakers and a Wi-Fi hub, so you can see each circuit's energy use and…

Lumin Smart Panel

4.0$2,100–$2,900

The Lumin Smart Panel mounts next to your existing breaker box and puts up to 12 circuits under app control, so you can shut off big loads during an outage or at…

Span Smart Panel

4.0$2,550–$4,100

The Span Smart Panel replaces your main breaker box with one that measures every circuit and lets you switch circuits on and off from your phone, which matters most…

Buying Guides 5

Can a Smart Panel Work With Your Existing Solar and Battery Setup?

Usually yes, but compatibility and the order you install things in both matter more than people expect.

Smart Panel vs. Smart Breakers: What’s the Difference?

You don't always need to replace your whole panel to get smart, circuit-level control — here's the alternative.

How Much Does a Smart Electrical Panel Cost to Install?

Smart panels cost meaningfully more than a standard panel swap — here's what actually drives that price.

Smart Panel or Standard Panel Upgrade? How to Actually Decide

If you're already replacing your panel, deciding whether to go smart comes down to one number your electrician can give you. Here's how to ask for it.

Do You Actually Need a Smart Panel? A Simple Way to Figure It Out

A smart panel is a real upgrade for some homes and overkill for others. Here's a simple way to tell which one you are before you spend the money.