Smart Meter Monitor Replacement

Alderbank

'…So that begs the question that if I were to purchase a new monitor for example, how would I know if this is compatible with their meters?…'

The easiest, quickest and cheapest (free) way is to check using one of the smartphone apps available.

Many utility companies do their own. Your parents' supplier might do. Alternately there are universal apps which are very good.

For example I use the Loop Energy app which connects fine to my ancient SMETS 1 meter. It is actually much more useful than my arthritic IHD. Your parents might well find that an app does all they need and they don't need a new device after all.

Islafavorita

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81941840#Comment_81941840

That appears to be identical to what they have!

Islafavorita

That's the one 👍️

Islafavorita

Mum and Dad's version difference says R£ instead of SM1

Ildhund

@QrizB wrote:

The Trilliant SEAP-2001-V is a communications hub, and it was used with SMETS1 meters.

It's a few years ago now, but ISTR that DCC simply gave up trying to 'enrol and adopt' this meter/hub combination on to the smart meter network. It must be getting on for 10 years since they were last installed, so BG should simply carry out a meter exchange to SMETS2.

QrizB

BG should simply carry out a meter exchange to SMETS2.

Agreed.

OP have you / your parents asked BG whether they can replace your meters with current-model ones?

In the photo of the meter I shared, to the left of the meter below the display it says 2017. That's the year of manufacture. What's the year on your parents' meter?

Dogbyte009

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81941718#Comment_81941718

If you're looking at the Ivie Bud their website has a tool that will tell you if it's compatible with your meter.

Swipe

Which 3rd party IHD is better value, the Ivie Bud (£53.98 inc delivery) or the Glow Display and CAD (£69.99)? I think I'd be inclined to go with the Glow as I like to mess around with APIs and scripts.

rp1974

Anybody interested in the Ivie Bud can get one for £35 delivered,if you're quick as the offer finishes at midnight.

Link here:

https://ivie.co.uk/product/ivie-bud/?srsltid=AfmBOoo8gXB3OoruYVvnj88EkaJkdFw5_fTQb1TxIOQRk5cyTZf9FBW3

matelodave

TBH I'd be a bit wary about spending £50-£70 on an in-home device for a meter that's nigh on ten years old. Just think how annoyed you'd be if if you'd got one and the BG decided to change the meter

AFAIK if you want the Glow device you have to get the appropriate unit depending on whether you have a SMETS 1 or SMETS 2 meter as they aren't compatible.