Ovo Smart Gateway (with Smart Meter)

Sterlingtimes

Ovo offers its Smart Gateway in lieu of an IHT (hand held in house device.

The Smart Gateway is a hub that connects to the in-house broadband router and ACCURATE data can be read live using MyOVo.

I have ordered the Smart Meter with Smart Gateway with installation scheduled for 15 June.

Apart from Ovo's scantly populated webpages, there is no information on the web about the Smart Gateway.

Does anyone know of any other electricity and gas "supplier" who offers a facility equivalent to Ovo's Smart Gateway? Is Ovo leading on this front or do others provide a gateway in lieu of an in-house meter?

My big hope is that export data may be presented.

reloaded25

Generated my 4000 kWh today with 8 days to go before my first year is up. How does that sound to those of you with more years under your belts

theboylard

Sounds very good reloaded25, but maybe better to pose the question in the Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation" thread?

Sterlingtimes

The good news

[1] Siemens on behalf of Ovo installed my gas and electric Smart Meters today.

[2] The electric meter is a Secure Liberty 100.

[3] The meter appears to read solar export kWh. I will check figures against Wattson over the next few days. If this works, it's a real plus to have export metered accurately.

The not so good news

[1] "Engineer" did not provide an info pack as promised. Ovo say they will email.

[2] Smart Meter does not connect to the Canadian server (not a 3G signal strength problem). Another visit will be required in about 6 weeks. Smart Meter is not smart as yet! Possibly another day off work. They may add an aerial.

[3] Smart Gateway to plug into my router and display information on My Ovo will not be sent for 4 to 6 weeks.

[4] Graphical information in My Ovo no longer available. Cannot view until I receive Smart Gateway in 4 to 6 weeks.


There's still some way to go. But I will be pleased if solar export records accurately.