Do you get a monitor with a smart meter?
Do you get a monitor with a smart meter?
When you get a smart meter, it comes with a screen called an In-Home Display. When you get a smart meter installed, you’ll also be given a small box with a screen on it, known as an In-Home Display, or IHD. The IHD shows your current energy consumption for both electricity and gas.
How do I check my smart meter balance?
Smart meter screen: if you’ve used up your emergency credit Once you’ve activated your emergency credit, you can check up on it by pressing 7 on your smart meter keypad. If you’ve still got some credit left, the screen will first display ‘E-CREDIT’ and then ‘IN USE’.
Why is my smart meter monitor not working?
If your smart energy monitor stops working check your power cable is inserted correctly and that your power supply is switched on at the wall. If it’s still not working, try using batteries. If batteries fix the issue, then the problem is with the cable.
How do I reset my smart meter monitor?
To reset it it turn it right off by holding down the power button for 10 seconds and then power it back on again, it should work.
Do smart meters need to be plugged in all the time?
Yes, your smart meter in-home display isn’t designed to be portable. It needs to be plugged into the mains to run. The supplied rechargeable batteries are for short periods when no mains power is available, for example when moving the device from one plug socket to another.
Can I read my smart meter online?
You might not be able to send a standard meter reading online. If you’ve got one smart meter, and one standard meter, you might find you can’t send us a reading online for the standard one. This is to stop people accidentally sending us readings for smart meters.
What is meter balance on smart meter?
Usage indicator for gas and electricity – the large curved bars on the left of the screen show how much energy you’re using. Another press shows your energy usage now. And one final press shows your meter balance. If you like, you can set up your IHD so it always shows your meter balance when you switch it on.
Why does my smart meter keep saying connecting?
If you see a “Connection error” message on your In-Home Display, this means it has lost connection to the smart meter(s) and needs to be paired again. In other words, the digital signal between your In-Home Display and the smart meter needs to be restored.
How do I connect my smart meter to display?
Press and hold the power button on the back of your smart meter display to turn it on. To turn it off, press and hold the same button for five seconds. Each time you turn the smart meter display on, it will show ‘Welcome to IHD2’ then ‘Attempting to pair’.
How do I pair my smart meter display?
It usually takes about three hours. Press and hold the power button on the back of your smart meter display to turn it on. To turn it off, press and hold the same button for five seconds. Each time you turn the smart meter display on, it will show ‘Welcome to IHD2’ then ‘Attempting to pair’.
What does a smart meter do for BGE?
Smart meters are digital, electric meters that wirelessly provide secure, two-way communication between the meter and BGE and also allow you access to more information about your usage.
When did Baltimore Gas and electric install smart meters?
BGE began installing smart meters in Spring 2012 and most customers across the service area now have upgraded electric and gas meters. Customers with outdoor meters were informed of their meter upgrade by postcard prior to the technician’s visit, and a door hanger was left after the meter upgrade.
How to join the BGE Smart Energy Savers program?
Learn More Earn Incentives Receive rewards for using less energy when you participate in Energy Savings Days and Connected Rewards. Sign Up Rebates and Discounts Save on ENERGY STAR ® certified products and appliances for your home.
How to opt out of the BGE ERT meter?
Appointments to install an ERT meter can be made by calling BGE at 410.470.6633. What if I told BGE I wanted to opt out, but now I changed my mind and want a smart meter?
