Everything you need to know about your E.ON Next smart meter
Whether you are getting ready for your installation visit or need help with your in-home display, this guide provides the practical steps you need to manage your meter and monitor your energy use.
What are the benefits of a smart meter?
Smart meters are designed to make managing your energy simpler and more accurate. By switching to a smart meter, you can:
Stop manual readings: Your meter sends your readings to us automatically, so your bills stay accurate without the guesswork.
Track your spending: Use your in-home display to see your energy use in real-time, shown in pounds and pence.
Set energy budgets: You can use your display to set daily or weekly targets to help stay on top of your costs.
Support a smarter grid: Accurate data helps the UK energy grid become more efficient, supporting the transition to net zero.
What happens on the day of your smart meter appointment?
To make sure everything goes to plan, here is some information to prepare you for what will happen on the day of your smart appointment:
Access: Please clear the space around all meters we are booked to exchange so our technician has room to work.
Parking: We’ll need to park outside your property, so please provide a permit if we need one.
Special requirements: If there’s no parking or your meter is above 8ft from the ground, please let us know before your appointment on 0808 501 5266.
Duration: The appointment generally takes one hour per fuel type (electricity or gas).
Power: Your power will be off for up to two hours. We carry power banks to support devices like laptops if you’re working from home.
Rescheduling: Call us on 0808 501 5266 (Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4pm) or WhatsApp us on 0808 501 5200.
Already installed? Keeping your meter smart.
Getting your meter installed is just the beginning. To ensure you keep seeing those "pounds and pence" on your display, your meter needs to stay connected. If you have already had your appointment but your readings are not appearing in your account, follow our guide below to get back online.
How do I know my smart meter isn’t sending readings?
There are a couple of ways you can find out:
You get an estimated bill rather than an accurate one.
Your online account lets you know that your meter isn’t sending us readings.
You get a communication from us (an email for example) that lets you know your meter isn’t sending us readings.
Your in-home display (IHD) isn't updating.
Why is my smart meter not sending readings?
Here are the most likely reasons why the readings are not getting through to us:
You're a new customer from another supplier. It can take a little while for your meter connect when you join us.
You have an older version of meter (SMETS1). It means you won't benefit from a smart meter for now, but we may be able to connect it in the future.
You've just had a new smart meter and we're still connecting it. It can take up to 6 weeks to get everything sorted.
We may have lost connection. The network in your home or area may have dropped.
What do I do if my smart meter isn’t sending readings?
Depending on the problem, here’s what you need to do:
We’re remotely upgrading SMETS1 meters to solve the issue. If yours isn’t upgraded yet you’ll need to send us readings yourself.
If your meter has been recently installed then it should start working after 6 weeks of the installation date.
If it’s a different issue then you’ll need to get in touch with us so that we can diagnose the issue and talk you through the fixes. We may need to send out a technician to solve the issue.
If your meter isn’t sending us readings then you’ll need to take them yourself so you don’t get an estimated bill. Once you’ve got your readings you can send them in on your online account. If you don’t have an online account we suggest you register for one or email us your readings at hi@eonnext.com.
How to read a smart meter.
Here’s how you can get your meter readings manually:
If you have an electricity single rate meter, the display will automatically show the reading.
If you have an electricity dual rate meter your meter will show your rate 1 or day rate automatically. Press and release the blue display button and this will show your rate 2 or night rate.
For gas meters, press and hold the red button A for 5-10 seconds. This will then display ‘Credit ON’. Press and release button A, and the meter will display the reading.
Get more help with reading your meter.
Having trouble with your smart in-home display (IHD)?
Along with the meter you have in your cupboard, your in-home display can sometimes play up too. If it’s lost connection with your smart meter or isn’t showing both of your fuels then you can get help with your IHD.
We also have guides for the different types of in-home display including the Smartview3 and 4 as well as the Chameleon IHD.
Need a new in-home display (IHD) for your smart meter?
If your IHD needs replacing, is out of warranty or you’re looking to upgrade, then look no further than the ivie Bud (the latest in-home display). It’s easy to set up and works seamlessly with your E.ON smart meter to show you your energy use in a compact, Wi-Fi ready and easy to use display.
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Smart meter customers have their say.
See what our smart meter customers say about their experience with smart meters. Meet Yannick & Ellie who explain how they use their smart meter to understand better who is using the most energy in their household.