If smart meters had broadband WiFi capability, it might help in areas of poor 4G signal. As a backup, the meters should have Bluetooth connectivity too, so that in the last resort we can report our readings via the app/Bluetooth without having to grovel in dark places where the meters are installed.
Can't be done yet
Smart meters with bluetooth and broadband connectivity.
+1- Plan Zero Hero
Hiya!
I’m really sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this isn’t ever going to happen or be possible I’m afraid. It was once considered, but the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) banned it because Smart Meters are considered Critical National Infrastructure which cannot be allowed to access the public Internet.
As a result, the chances of this Idea being implemented are, unfortunately, impossible.
Sorry about this.
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+2- Plan Zero Hero
Do many IHDs display actual meter readings
Any of the 3rd party ones like
https://shop.glowmarkt.com/products/display-and-cad-combined-for-smart-meter-customers
+1- Plan Zero Hero
Pretty much all of them do :)
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It’s a fair enough idea given the issues with some meters and connectivity,
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It doesn’t sit within the remit of OVO Ideas, so there isn’t a product team that we work with here that can consider this for their road maps. So I’ll be marking this ideas as closed for now. But it’s useful to have something like this remaining to host discussion on the idea.
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Hiya!
I’m really sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this isn’t ever going to happen or be possible I’m afraid. It was once considered, but the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) banned it because Smart Meters are considered Critical National Infrastructure which cannot be allowed to access the public Internet.
As a result, the chances of this Idea being implemented are, unfortunately, impossible.
Sorry about this.
Hey Blastoise,
Can you provide any reference for the NCSC banned requirement.Â
+2- Plan Zero Hero
Hiya!
I’m really sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this isn’t ever going to happen or be possible I’m afraid. It was once considered, but the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) banned it because Smart Meters are considered Critical National Infrastructure which cannot be allowed to access the public Internet.
As a result, the chances of this Idea being implemented are, unfortunately, impossible.
Sorry about this.
Hey Blastoise,
Can you provide any reference for the NCSC banned requirement.Â
Best to ask directly to make sure you have the latest info at any time
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/contact-us
Hiya!
I’m really sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this isn’t ever going to happen or be possible I’m afraid. It was once considered, but the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) banned it because Smart Meters are considered Critical National Infrastructure which cannot be allowed to access the public Internet.
As a result, the chances of this Idea being implemented are, unfortunately, impossible.
Sorry about this.
Hey Blastoise,
Can you provide any reference for the NCSC banned requirement.Â
Best to ask directly to make sure you have the latest info at any time
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/contact-us
I have been sent the query to NCSC, But if it is handy with you it will helpÂ
+1- Plan Zero Hero
Given the time of year, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to get that info any faster than you can via the NCSC.
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