SMETS 1 or SMETS 2?

mmmmikey

I'm thinking about changing to Octopus Agile which needs a SMETS 2 meter to work. I've been assuming that because I can get the data in apps like Loop it must be SMETS 2 but I'm starting to doubt myself. Can anyone confirm that my assumption is correct or have I grasped the wrong end of the stick? Thanks, Mike

Keep_pedalling

If you have a first generation ‘SMETS1’ meter made by Secure those can also be used for their smart tariffs.

TheElectricCow

A quick way to check is to see if your meter has the little box with a bunch of flashing lights sitting on top of it, which OVO suggests indicates it's most likely a SMETS 2
https://www.ovoenergy.com/guides/energy-guides/smets-1-and-2-new-smart-meter-generation

Although if you're retrieving your data just fine in the apps I'd imagine the meter may be suitable regardless.

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mmmmikey said:

I'm thinking about changing to Octopus Agile which needs a SMETS 2 meter to work. I've been assuming that because I can get the data in apps like Loop it must be SMETS 2 but I'm starting to doubt myself. Can anyone confirm that my assumption is correct or have I grasped the wrong end of the stick? Thanks, Mike

You can check here:

https://smartmetercheck.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Scot_39

Does smets1 integrated into dcc not qualify ?

mmmmikey

Scot_39 said:

Does smets1 integrated into dcc not qualify ?

Looking at this again, I think it does - but I have now established via the @[Deleted User] link that I have a SMETS2 meter anyway so I've initiated the change to Octopus Agile.

[Deleted User]

Scot_39 said:

Does smets1 integrated into dcc not qualify ?

Yes, a SMETS1 meter connected to the DCC network will qualify the consumer for all of Octopus’ time-of-use tariffs. The meter will need to be set to a 30 minute profile as Agile is billed on 30 minute usage not index readings.

MikeyPGT

My SMETS1 meter works with Loop, but thats about all it does as according to Scottish Power it can't be changed from a pre-payment to a credit meter ... 

Scot_39

Then leave SP and get a new supplier to give you a credit meter - some used to charge, others did for free - so hopefully for free if indeed does need a new meter.

Ofgem not explicitly saying applies to Smets1 - but doesn't say Smets2 only either.

https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/getting-smart-meter#:~:text=Smart meters can work as,including direct-debit tariffs).


Why are you a SP prisoner ? Thtc or bespoke legacy tariff ?