Smart meter In Home Display replacement
There are several reasons why you might need a smart meter in home display replacement.
The smart meter rollout began in 2011, so the first generation of smart meters were installed a long time ago and many in home displays have now been lost or broken and are out of warranty.
If you want to understand more about the details of smart meters and the UK rollout, see our blog on smart meters explained. Recently we have heard from several readers asking “can I get a new smart meter monitor?” and “can I buy a smart meter in-home display?”.
What’s the difference between a Smart Meter and an IHD?
To be clear on the terms here: A smart meter is the device which records the amount of energy consumed in the home and sends data to ‘the cloud’ and your energy provider. An In Home Display (IHD) is the remote monitor which displays the data on a small screen so you can see how much energy you are consuming. Smart meters come with a free in home display when they are installed but if you need a new one you can get a smart meter in home display replacement.
Can I buy a replacement Smart Meter In Home Display?
The good news is: Yes, it is easy to get a new or replacement In Home Display for your smart meter. You will need to know what type of smart meter you have to ensure the replacement in home display you buy is compatible, if you’re unsure see our blog on smart meters explained.
How do I get a replacement Smart Meter In Home Display?
The simplest way to replace your smart meter display is to buy an ivie Bud.
Whether you have a broken or missing in home display, or simply want to upgrade your old one, ivie Bud makes it easy to track, compare and adjust how you use energy, so you can cut your energy costs.
The ivie Bud works with any energy supplier but not all smart meters so, use the handy compatibility checking tool before you order, it only takes a moment.
Free energy saving app with your smart meter display
The best bit about buying an ivie Bud as a smart meter in home display replacement is that it comes with a free energy saving app. The ivie app uses your smart meter energy data to give you personalised energy savings tips, reports and challenges – and you can even earn rewards.
The ivie app breaks down your energy usage by activity and works out easy ways where you can cut down and save. On average, ivie app users reduce their monthly electricity use by 18% and their gas use by 24%. Plus, when you have less energy than expected on a given day or complete challenges, you’ll earn ivie points which you can use to enter weekly competitions to win things like a £25 Amazon voucher!
Find out more about the ivie app (available via the App Store and Google Play)
You might also want to check out our Smart Tariff Savings Calculator to see if you can save money from switching to a smarter Time of Use electricity tariff.
