ThatFragranceGuy
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Also, if your meter is EoL you cant refuse a smart meter install. You can ask if they will give you one, they can say no. Most trad meters aren't even being built anymore, so not only are you just delaying the inevitable, reducing your access to more data and cheaper prices, you're just kicking the can down the road even if they do give you that option.Ok so its a subject probably discussed before but cant find one.
Ive held out getting one installed for years as was put off by the issues of reliability.
EON have said my current meter is out if date and needs to be replaced. I presume by a SMART meter although they don't say it. Whats the thinking. Bite the bullet or hold off?
There aren't really any pros to keeping a traditional smart meter. if you aren't interested in seeing the live/daily/weekly/monthly data easily to keep an eye on bills at a time when they are stupidly high, then just don't look at it.
The small display unit has never worked since I got it and has now died completely.
To be honest they usually arent great. You can use a third party service like Bright to get the data via the DCC into their app and its easier to see on your phone. If you are with octopus they have an API and you can use all manner of third party apps to see your data and compare to other tariffs. Most suppliers just have their own app.