Why have I not got a home display with my smart meter
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Hi
I've edited your title slightly so other users that need this information can find it.
If you've not been provided with an IHD, the best thing to do is give us a ring on 0330 303 5063 and we can get one sent out to you. Alternatively you can drop us a message on Facebook or Twitter and we can get it done through there. Be sure to include your account number, full name and DoB.
Hope this helps,
Nancy
We had a smart meter installed almost a month ago. The installer told us there was no more stock of the smart meter gadgets that allow you to monitor your usage but that one would be sent to us within a week. Has anyone experienced the same delay and if so, how long did you have to wait. Have spoken to Ovo but am still none the wiser. Have to admit, the indoor display gadget was the main reason we agreed to have a smart meter installed so feeling a bit miffed by this. Had the installer told us prior to switching I think we would have cancelled. Thank you
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Hi @BEVVY99 - I've moved your post onto this thread - you should find the info you need above.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Since moving last year i dont have an IHD for my property, How can i arramge getting one please x
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- Carbon Catcher***
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11 June 2020
Hi
So let me just check a couple of things:
- Are you an OVO customer? Or have you migrated to OVO from one of the companies they bailed out when they collapsed (Spark Energy, Economy Energy etc)?
- Which company installed the Smart Meters and when (approximately)?
I can advise a bit more once I have those answers, but please also fill out your Forum Profile because that’s where we look for basic background information.
You should also know that simply having an IHD delivered won’t solve the problem. It has to be paired with the Communications Hub for your property. That requires active conversation between you and an OVO Engineer because there are actions to be taken at both ends of the link. You can’t just press buttons at your end!
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Hi, I’ve moved your question to this topic as it should help answer how you can get a new IHD.
However,
All the best,
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I am a new ovo customer have an online request to submit meter reading before 28th June as the energy switch was on 23rd June. No IHD was provided at the install. The WAN light is flashing Red. It is SMETS1 secure meter.
I am part of V2G trial with solar PV so I export and import electricity with OVO. On pressing button 9, I get 95kwH imported and about 135 kwH exported as EV has not been used for the last 4-5 days since the install. Also since it has been quite sunny last few days PV have been averaging at 15-20kWh per day.
Any suggestions on how to get IHD delivered and configured for the install?
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Heads up,
Press 9 on the meter’s keypad to confirm your meter readings needed for the online account’s opening meter readings. After Imp kWh, and Exp kWh, it will be the reading!
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Updated on 12/06/24 by Abby_OVO
Sorry to hear you didn’t receive an In-Home Display when your smart meters were installed, sometimes this can be due to stock issues when the engineer visited.
If you make out Support Team aware that you’re missing this device (either since an installation or if you’ve just moved in) they can get one popped in the post for you as soon as possible. If your meters were installed by another supplier, you’d need to check that they’re currently compatible with OVO as we’ll need to be in communication with the meters to get the device paired. We can usually communicate with any S2 meters and Secure S1 meters. If you’ve got another type of S1 meter it’s worth checking whether the meter has been ‘enrolled and adopted’ allowing it to communicate with all suppliers - more in on this here.
If you haven’t already checked it out there’s also some really great usage data available on your online account or OVO app (download for Android or iOS) - find out how to access this info on this great guide. Just one of the great benefits of going smart!
We have a great guide made by one of our top volunteers, why not check it out:
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Hi,
Been on a smart meter for some years now but never got a IHD when they did it. Didn't think of it at the time but now it would be interesting to get a real time display of usage to see what the big user items are etc. The app is great but it's not real time.
Anyone know how I can get hold of one and if they are actually useful ?
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- Plan Zero Hero
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30 January 2023
You should be able to request an IHD but they are occasionally low on supply. Contact via customer support https://www.ovoenergy.com/help
They’re pretty useful to look at energy use as it happens through the day and for previous days
There are also a series of third part apps which are quite useful too
Good luck! We were promised an in house display unit in 2021. We are still waiting… OVO just keep saying they haven’t any and don’t know when they will get any.
We were automatically transferred from SSE and just wish we could go back to them as OVO are simply awful to deal with.
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Hey
Sorry to hear this,
I’ll get Forum_Support to reach out, please keep an eye on your private messages.
Hope this helps.
So how difficult is to get a home monitor?
From last March until now we've been fobbed of with excuse after excuse as to why we haven't been sent one and now apparently there is a 2 year backlog!!
Customer service is practically useless and you spend more time on hold than talking to someone.
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- Plan Zero Hero
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24 February 2023
So how difficult is to get a home monitor?
From last March until now we've been fobbed of with excuse after excuse as to why we haven't been sent one and now apparently there is a 2 year backlog!!
Customer service is practically useless and you spend more time on hold than talking to someone.
Hi
I don't work for OVO, i am just a customer like you
So how difficult is to get a home monitor?
From last March until now we've been fobbed of with excuse after excuse as to why we haven't been sent one and now apparently there is a 2 year backlog!!
Customer service is practically useless and you spend more time on hold than talking to someone.
Hi
I don't work for OVO, i am just a customer like you
We moved in and the one we had was incompatible. So we've been trying to get a new one since about March last year.
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- Plan Zero Hero
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25 February 2023
Unfortunately, it’s ultimately down to supply and demand issues. OVO isn’t Chameleon’s only customer and tons of suppliers use Chameleon IHDs, so there’s only so many of them to go around at any given time. Both Hildebrand and ivie will happily sell you one though if you’re interested and they’ll both work fine.
If you want one that’s as close as possible to the stuff OVO gives out, go for the ivie Bud. If you fancy doing more magic tricks with it, then the Hildebrand Glow IHD is the better choice.
I reported my In Home Display as being faulty. Ovo tried to cure the problem there end but had no luck. They ordered me a new on before Christmas & as yet not received a new one (March) Ovo keep saying it's on it's way but still no luck. Anyone else having this problem? Really miss IHD as it's better than the app
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Sorry to hear about this delay in getting your replacement In Home Display sent out.
I must say that I much prefer my web based online account usage charts: https://account.ovoenergy.com/usage?datePeriod=monthly
This is also worth a look:
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- Plan Zero Hero
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10 March 2023
I reported my In Home Display as being faulty. Ovo tried to cure the problem there end but had no luck. They ordered me a new on before Christmas & as yet not received a new one (March) Ovo keep saying it's on it's way but still no luck. Anyone else having this problem? Really miss IHD as it's better than the app
Hi
You could try putting in a complaint, that can sometimes help speed up things.
https://www.ovoenergy.com/feedback
After 8 weeks you can get the Energy Ombudsman involved.
You can also leave a review on Trustpilot which also sometimes helps
Thanks so much for your replies, really appreciate it. As of today the app is no longer showing me daily, monthly usage. I've had this b4 as have a lot of customers. But it did right itself after almost a month. Thanks again for your help. Kev
They fitted us with 2 x new SM Gas ans Electric in Oct 22 with a new IHD, none of them work and CS team keep asking me to provide readings, so you are not alone!
All I can say is good luck.
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Yes ovo did all the checks but nothing worked so sending a new one. That was Christmas & as of today 15/3/23 heard nothing
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