More listening. Less counting.
GrooveWatch helps you keep track of your stylus hours and listening history, so you can spend more time enjoying your records.
How it works
A compatible Shelly smart plug uses your turntable's power consumption to detect playback. Once you have installed the GrooveWatch script, calibrated your setup and assigned a cartridge, the service records listening sessions and adds the time to that cartridge's current stylus.
Made for your listening setup
Hours and history
Record listening sessions automatically, follow cartridge usage, and adjust recorded hours when needed.
Your equipment
Keep your plugs, turntables and cartridges together, change assignments, and follow each cartridge's current stylus usage.
Useful reminders
See reminders about expected stylus life, long spins and offline devices, with optional email and browser notifications.
Optional auto-stop
On supported plugs, switch off turntable power after the listening time you set.
Built for everyday listening
Playback detection and auto-stop run on the plug after setup. The plug can keep usage totals while offline and sync them when it reconnects; offline listening may appear as grouped sessions.
Stylus-life figures compare tracked hours with the expected life you configure. These estimates help you plan stylus checks and replacement.
About the beta
GrooveWatch is in beta. Features and the setup experience are still being refined, and compatibility depends on your plug and turntable. The focus is reliable everyday tracking, clear records and simple controls.