8 reasons people love their smart meters
Smart meters are the new black. As of September 2025, just under 37 million meters have been installed in homes across the UK. That’s 71% of all homes in the UK. Chances are, your neighbour already has one.
So why does your neighbour (potentially!) have one? Well, smart meters make energy cheaper for all by serving as the gateway to smart savings. Even better, we can install yours at your home for you at no extra cost.
‘That’s easy for you to say. Why would I want one?’, we hear you say. We love smart meters, but don’t just take our word for it. Let us flex our tentacles and give you 8 reasons why our customers are loving theirs.
1. Smart Meter, Smart Savings
Research shows that having a smart meter could trim an average of 3% off your electricity bill and 2.2% off your gas bill.
However, if you like a challenge, check out our Saving Sessions. Not only can you save money here, but you can also earn money by simply shifting your usage when the grid is less stressed. Your trusty smart meter records everything to help you on your money-saving journey.
Finally, do you live near a wind farm? If you do, become a ‘Fan’ in our Fan Club! You could save on your electric bills if you are eligible. You need a smart meter for this, so book your smart meter install and register your interest in becoming a Fan.
Customers who've joined our Saving Sessions earn money for using less power.
Some customers even get free power at certain times!
2. Watt’s going on?
Having a smart meter means that you can see exactly what you’re using. No more guesswork and crystal-clear billing you can understand.
When we install your shiny new meter(s), you’ll get an In-Home Display (IHD) or our legendary Home Mini as part of the package. Don’t let the name fool you; the Home Mini is tiny, pink and packs a massive punch. It beams your usage data straight to your phone every 30 minutes, so you can see exactly where your pennies are going in real-time.
The ‘smart’ move? Pair this with your smart tech and a smart tariff. It’s the ultimate boss-level move for shrinking your bills and improving your green brownie points.
“Best energy company I have ever been with. Customer service is always there if you need them. The only company I have been with where my smart meters actually work as they should. They update you every month.”Miss Happy Customer
3. Low-key ways to lower your bills
Get a smart meter, get the power. The power of control is in your hands. Use our app, IHD or Home Mini to peek under the hood of your home’s energy habits and flip the switch on some bill-busting hacks. It’s all about using energy on your terms.
“It's interesting to see what difference turning on a different appliance makes to energy use. It does make you stop and think. You’d be surprised”Karen from Morden
4. Leave your dusty meter cupboard to the spiders!
Say goodbye to your monthly trek to your meters for a reading. That journey to read your meter in the rain is over after your install.
“I no longer have to get up a step ladder to read the electricity meter, or down on all fours to read the gas meter.”Brenda from Dorset
5. Can we install it? Yes, we can!
Smart meter setups with a smile. We take the tech seriously, so you don’t have to. See why our customers are shouting from the digital rooftops (spoiler: our engineers are legends).
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6. Our customers: Part-time heroes, full-time planet-saving machines 
Our customers are a savvy bunch. They’re not just saving pennies; they’re shifting their usage to help the planet breathe a little easier. By grabbing a smart meter, they’ve unlocked the world of smart tariffs - nabbing the cheapest green electric when the grid has energy to spare. It’s a win-win situation: a happier wallet and a cooler planet.
7. Smart meter = Smart tariffs = Smallest bills
Our customers are busy saving the world one energy shift at a time, grabbing the grid's cheapest green power while the sun shines and the wind blows.
Smart tariffs are just that. They do all the heavy lifting so the only heavy lifting you do is your wallet after all the money you’ve saved.
Do you have an EV? We have a tariff for that! Heat pump? Yep, we have a tariff for that too! Even without any smart tech, a smart meter lets you lock in those savings with Agile and Tracker and make your wallet even heavier (oh hello, Agile price plunging!).
"We had our solar panels fitted by Yeames along with the batteries, last year 2024 our total bill was under £400 pounds including gas. It will take between 7 to 8 years to get our money back in savings at today's prices but I'm sure energy prices will rise. We have been Octopus customers for about 5 years and they have been excellent whenever we have had to deal with them."Alfred Petherbridge
8. Smart Tech: Outsmart the old-school grid
From solar panels to EV’s to Cosy heat pumps, there’s a whole world of smart goodies out there designed to do the hard work so you don’t have to. We’re massive fans of these planet-saving toys (and yep, we can hook you up with them too!). It’s all about making life easier while keeping your pennies exactly where they belong: in your pocket.
However… having all the toys without a smart meter is a bit like wearing running shoes when you’re swimming. Great gear, wrong mission. Smart meters are the gateway to real savings and being a mean green planet-saving machine.
Upgrading to smart meters can unlock big savings. You can:
Get cheaper rates when energy’s greenest with a smart tariff
Get an extra spin on the Wheel of Fortune every month with a chance to win up to £512
Earn money by taking part in exclusive smart energy trials
PLUS: daily, weekly and monthly energy insights help you spot ways to cut down.
How do I get a smart meter?
Join over 3 million Octopus customers who’ve already gone smart and get on the list for a smart meter today. Once you’re registered, we’ll email you as soon as appointments are available in your area. If there are free slots for you right now, you'll be able to book through your online account in a few clicks.
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Denise Fairweather - Thomas
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