While you shouldn’t need to take a manual reading, knowing how to read your smart meter can come in handy in certain scenarios.

SMART METERS measure energy usage like traditional gas and electricity meters. But how should you read a smart meter?

Smart meters These more technologically-advanced models do not require you to manually submit readings online as they liaise automatically with your supplier to report back accurate data.

Lifestyle Energy How to read your smart meter as homeowners report huge errors in energy bills Resolver consumer rights Martyn James explains everything you need to know about smart meters.

The number of faulty smart meters surged in the second half of 2023. If your energy supplier is not getting accurate readings they may over-charge. Find out how to tell if your meter is working here.