Understanding your smart meter app can help you take control of your energy usage and bills. This guide explains how smart meter apps work, what they show, and how they can help you manage your electricity and gas more effectively.
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A quick breakdown on how to use a smart meter app
- Check your smart meter is connected and sending readings.
- Use the app to track your energy usage.
- Monitor your spending regularly.
- Compare usage across days or months.
A smart meter app is a digital dashboard that connects to your smart meter and shows your energy usage in real time. It allows you to see how much electricity and gas you’re using and how much it costs.
Your smart meter should automatically send readings to your supplier. The app then displays this data in a clear and accessible way, often broken down by hour, day, or month. This means you should no longer need to rely on manual meter readings or estimated bills as long as your meter is connected.
Using a smart meter app gives you better visibility over your energy use. Instead of waiting for a bill, you can see your usage as it happens and understand how different appliances affect your consumption. It also makes it easier to track spending, spot unusual usage, and manage your budget more effectively.
One of the biggest advantages of a smart meter app is cost control. By seeing your usage in near real time, you can identify when you are using the most energy and adjust your habits. For example, shifting usage to off-peak times can reduce costs, especially if you are on a time-of-use or EV tariff. Shifting usage to off-peak times helps balance the grid and is the basis for earning Energy Dollars as part of The Energy Network. Click here to find out more about The Energy Network.
Smart meter apps work closely with modern tariffs that rely on real-time data. EV tariffs and time-of-use tariffs use this data to offer cheaper rates at certain times of day. To access these tariffs, you typically need a connected smart meter that can provide detailed usage data.
Smart meter apps are linked to your supplier, so when you switch, you will usually move to a new app. However, your smart meter should continue to work, especially if you have a SMETS2 meter. Older SMETS1 meters may require upgrades or reconnection to maintain full functionality.
Managing your energy shouldn’t feel like a hassle. With Fuse Energy, you get real-time, half-hourly usage data in the app and website if you have a connected smart meter, helping you stay in control of your energy usage. Our 24/7 human support team is always on hand with fast response times of under 5 minutes whenever you need help. Click here to switch to Fuse Energy in as little as 3 minutes and find out about our mission by clicking here.
Do I need a smart meter to see real-time data?
Yes, a connected smart meter is required to see real-time half-hourly usage data.
Can I still use the app if my meter isn’t working?
Yes. You can submit manual readings through the app until your meter is connected.
How can I switch to Fuse Energy?
Switching to Fuse Energy is simple and can be done in as little as 3 minutes by completing the online onboarding process here.
Disclaimer
For the avoidance of doubt, this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal or financial advice. The author and/or Fuse Energy shall not be responsible for any losses arising out of any reliance on the information contained herein.
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