In this article: SmartThings Energy Control (STEC) is an app that shows live information from your smart meter. This guide explains how pair your In-Home Display (IHD) with the STEC app, so you can access your energy data from your smartphone or tablet.
Can I monitor my smart meter on my phone?
Well just like an in-home display, with E. ON See you can view how much energy you’re using and how much you’re spending in near-real time. But because it’s an app on your smartphone, you can easily check it whenever and wherever you are.
Can I connect my iPhone to my smart meter?
Earth2Tech has a post on a wave of new iPhone apps that help you monitor and manage your power usage by letting users visualise data gathered by smart meters 7 iPhone Apps to Manage Energy Consumption.
Can you connect smart meter to WIFI?
No. Smart meters use an entirely separate, bespoke wireless system. You don’t need Wi-Fi in your home for it to work and it won’t use your Wi-Fi if you have it. Your smart meter and in-home display communicate via a secure national network which is solely for smart meters.
What does the EON app do?
The E. ON Energy app lets you manage your gas and electricity account for your home or business on the go. You can pay a bill, submit a meter reading, renew a tariff or switch to a new tariff and book a smart meter.
How do I pair my home display with a smart meter?
Connecting your black IHD3
- Press Menu/OK to bring up the menu.
- Press the forward Arrow until you see Settings [OK]
- Menu/OK to select Settings.
- Press the forward Arrow until you see Switch on Wi-Fi and press Menu/OK.
- Press the forward Arrow until you see Join Network and press Menu/OK.
Is there an octopus Energy app?
Is there an Octopus Energy app for Android? For now, the app is only available for Apple devices and is not compatible with Android devices (June 2019).
Do smart meters need to be plugged in?
Yes, your smart meter in-home display isn’t designed to be portable. It needs to be plugged into the mains to run. The supplied rechargeable batteries are for short periods when no mains power is available, for example when moving the device from one plug socket to another.
Can I download my smart meter data?
Download up to 13 months of historical hourly electricity usage data captured by your smart meter with Download My Data! Your data is available in .Two calendar years of data is available, including the current year, and up to 13 months of data can be delivered in a single file.
What is SMETS2?
SMETS is the acronym for Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications. The number afterwards shows which generation your particular meter belongs to. Second generation (SMETS2) meters are the current industry standard.
Can I access my smart meter remotely?
First generation smart meters can only be remotely read by the energy supplier who installed them.Second generation smart meters (SMETS 2 meters) will combat this issue, and give you the freedom to switch to the supplier of your choice, whilst allowing them to read your smart meter digitally and remotely for you.
Why is EON app still not working?
If the app’s not working properly, it might be worth checking to see if there are any updates available.If there are no updates available, you could try taking the app off your iPhone or iPad and re-installing it.
How do I top up my smart meter Eon?
How to top up my Smart Pay As You Go meter
- Online at eonenergy.com/top-up.
- Login to your online account at eonenergy.com/login.
- Use our app by visiting eonenergy.com/app from your smartphone or download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Call our freephone automated service at 0800 015 6368.
Why does Eon not work?
If you’re having trouble accessing E. ON See online it may be due to one of the following reasons: If you’re a new customer you will need to have received your first bill from us. If you’ve recently moved properties and have not received your first bill or are in the process of moving home.
Why is the WiFi symbol flashing on my smart meter?
If your IHD has stopped working and the “WiFi” icon is flashing suggesting the link with the meter is down, try this. Switch the power off the IHD and leave it until the battery runs out of power and it shuts down. It will take a few hours to exhaust the battery.
Is there an Octopus smart meter app?
Is OctopusWatch available on my device? The Android app is now out! You can find on the Google Play Store, and the Amazon App store. For those already using the iPhone/iPad version the app is about to add Siri integration as well.
Is Octopus energy still trading?
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has asked Octopus Energy to step in and look after Go Effortless’s customers as the company have ceased trading. Over the next few weeks, we will transfer you to our award-winning customer service platform on one of our great value tariffs.
How does the octopus app work?
Enter Octopus at Google Play and press search. Select the Octopus App provided by Octopus Cards Limited. Tap Install. When using the Octopus App for the first time or update from earlier version, the Octopus App will display the NFC detection area of the mobile device if it is supported by Octopus.
What happens if I unplug my smart meter?
When it’s fully charged and unplugged, the internal battery will last about an hour and a half. If recharging the IHD doesn’t fix the problem, please get in touch. Your IHD isn’t your smart meter. So if the screen does stop working, you won’t go off supply, and you won’t lose your data.
Do they remove old meters when installing smart meters?
They will take final meter readings from your old meters before removing them this makes sure your account is up to date. You can note down the readings yourself, too, for extra peace of mind. During the installation, the electricity and gas will need to be switched off for around half an hour.
Can I just unplug my smart meter?
Can I unplug my in-home display? We recommend that you always leave your in-home display plugged in to the electricity mains and fully charged. The built-in battery can last for up to four hours, so you can unplug it for a short while if you need to.
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