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Not so smart Meters

PaulEmm43
PaulEmm43 Posts: 2 Newbie
in Energy
I've got a British Gas smart meter and find now that I'm moving to ToTo for my energy supplies that they can't read my meter remotely - I'll have to email them the figures monthly!

How crazy is that? Is this really true? All smart meters should be at least readable by any supplier. Or am I being fed some porky pies by my new supplier?

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  • luvchocolate
    luvchocolate Posts: 3,400 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Home Insurance Hacker!
    There have been many threads on this subject,just do a search for other peoples experience.
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You should have waited a few years for SMETS2 to be rolled out. No such thing as a free lunch......
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,655 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    No. It will become a dumb meter so get use to reading the meter display, not the in house one but the actual meter itself.
    For reasons why , as others have said search this forum for "smart meter"
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,858 Forumite
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    It may be a bit of a pain to submit readings but it does help you to keep a good eye on your consumption.



    As others have said on this forum it also helps should your meter stop displaying readings.

    Also keep a spreadsheet as your own record.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
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