Octopus Tracker

QrizB

FreeBear said:

I also question the need for geolocation when setting up the Home Mini...

There are versions of Android (possibly most of them?) that require location permissions before some Bluetooth functions will work.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/60928880/does-ble-connection-require-access-background-location-permission-in-android-10

bristolleedsfan

Tracker December 2024 v1  North West Region - E  very slightly cheaper than October 2024 version, Gas 6.21p today compared with 6.36p October 2024 version.

Gas likely to be dearer tomorrow all versions. 

Telegraph_Sam

Has anyone done any comparisons of the latest Tracker with the latest Agile? As an indication of the way things are going for those on Dec 23 v1 as Feb 2025 approaches. The choice(s) that we will be faced with

pete-20-11

For west mids, 

6.16p on Dec 24
6.37p on Oct 24
5.91p on Dec 23 (my current tariff)

My fix starts soon, locked in at 5.74p / kWh. 

Will have to see how that plays out and exit free of charge if need be. 

masonic

Telegraph_Sam said:

Has anyone done comparisons of the latest Tracker with the latest Agile? As an indication of the way things are going for those on Dec 23 v1 as Feb 2025 approaches. The choice(s) that we will be faced with

In my region, Dec 24 is ever so slightly cheaper than Oct 24. Not enough to have any material impact on conclusions drawn from comparisons between Tracker Oct 24 and Agile.

Spoonie_Turtle

Telegraph_Sam said:

Has anyone done any comparisons of the latest Tracker with the latest Agile? As an indication of the way things are going for those on Dec 23 v1 as Feb 2025 approaches. The choice(s) that we will be faced with

Yes, I keep an eye on it via Octopus Compare.  Agile is consistently cheaper on a rolling month basis so far, even with the price spikes the past couple of months. 

There's not *much* in it though, and I suspect it could be the late night / early morning showers (electric shower) and the DHW heating at 5.30am that probably tip it in Agile's favour.

Spoonie_Turtle

New formula out today:
https://octopus.energy/tracker-faqs/

That may throw a small spanner into the works, a lower formula than Oct 24 for Eastern electricity anyway.  Still, got a month and a half to compare the new formula with the other options being considered.  We do use a lot of electricity so fine margins are amplified for us. 
[But ultimately we are fortunate to be able to afford to use what we need, even if we don't end up choosing whatever turns out to be the absolute cheapest tariff.]

Telegraph_Sam

How interesting. I suspect that it will take a little time before the new formula gets Compare-able so it will be good to hear our regular gurus' verdicts

bristolleedsfan

As of now GasTracker UK not showing tomorrows Gas Tracker rate, mentioned previously by others, indication direction of movement.

millie

I had my renewal email today offering renewal to the latest version of tracker. They have given no prices. Does anyone know what is the latest version is for West Midlands. If it is October 2024 I may be better accepting that one before they announce a newer one for January 25