A smart meter can be pretty handy. It tracks exactly how much energy you use and sends that data straight to your energy provider. You don’t even have to submit your meter readings anymore. But if you want to save money and electricity, you need to know where, when, and how much electricity you use. With the Chargee smart meter app, you get insight into everything electricity-related in and around your home. You can see exactly how much you’re using and where you can save. This way, you’re not only putting your smart meter to work but also rolling up your own sleeves. Let’s get started!
How does the Chargee smart meter app work?
With the Chargee app, you take control of your electricity. The Chargee smart meter app works together with the smart meter in your home. Sparky, our own P1 dongle, pulls the information about your electricity use from your smart meter. Once you’ve connected Sparky to the Chargee app, you can see in real-time how much energy you’re using and feeding back. You can also connect your inverter to the app to monitor your solar energy production. The app also shows you when your biggest energy users are active and which days have the highest usage. You can track your expected solar output and the dynamic energy prices, so you can adjust your usage smartly. No more surprises with high electricity bills. Use the insights from the Chargee app to make smart choices.
Want to use the app? Follow these steps:
- Download the Chargee app on your smartphone via the Apple App Store of Google Play Store.
- Create an account in the Chargee app
- Connect Sparky by plugging it into your smart meter and linking it to your home’s Wi-Fi
- Start checking your usage right away. The app shows your live energy usage, or your usage over the past week, month, or year
What are the features of the Chargee app?
We provide insights and forecasts, and you can make smart, efficient electricity choices. Here’s what you’ll find in the Chargee app:
Real-time insight into your electricity usage
Instantly see how much power you’re using: updated every second. The app updates your gas usage every five minutes, depending on your smart meter.
Solar energy insights
Do you use solar panels? Connect them to the app, and you’ll see exactly how much energy you generate and use at home.
Historical electricity usage
View your electricity use over days, weeks, or months. This makes it easy to spot energy guzzlers or discover trends in your consumption.
Insight into (live) phase load
This feature shows if your home's electricity is evenly distributed across all phases. With this insight, you can use electricity more efficiently by preventing overload on one phase.
Voltage per phase insights
Prevent your solar inverter from failing. In the Chargee app, you can easily see if there is overvoltage or undervoltage in your home. The red bar shows if the voltage per phase enters the ‘danger zone.’
Share Chargee with friends and family
Show off your high solar energy output or share insights into your electricity usage. By inviting your friends and family to the Chargee app, you can motivate each other to be more energy-efficient.
Connect the app with more than 100+ devices
Easily link all your smart devices to the app. Think about your electric car, charging station, air conditioning, heat pump, or thermostat. This way, you can monitor all your electricity users in one place.
What are the benefits of the Chargee app compared to other energy managers?
There are several apps on the market that help you monitor your energy usage. So, why should you choose our energy manager? Here’s what makes the Chargee app stand out:
- A user-friendly app | Chargee is designed to be easy to use. Yes, also if you’re not tech-savvy.
- Live insights | Your energy provider’s app has delays, so you can’t immediately see your usage. With Chargee, you have live, high-resolution insights into your energy consumption.
- A glimpse into the future | The Chargee app gives you a forecast of your energy usage. You’ll see forecasts for your solar energy production, electricity use, energy returned to the grid, and gas consumption. This is unique compared to other apps!
- Your data is secure | Don’t worry: your data is well-protected. We are ISO27001 certified.
Is the Chargee smart meter app free?
Yes, the Chargee smart meter app is free to download and use. But, you do need our Sparky P1 dongle. Want to monitor your solar energy production too? Then simply connect your inverter to the app for free. All the basic features in the app – like reading your smart meter and viewing your (historical) energy consumption – are completely free. You can start saving money without paying extra. Sounds good, right?
Want even more from your Chargee app? Then you can subscribe to one of our plans.
Questions about the Chargee app? Contact us!
This handy app is made especially for people like you – everyone who wants more control over their energy usage. With the Chargee app and Sparky P1 dongle, we help you manage energy without surprises. Can’t wait to get started and reduce your energy consumption? Order the Sparky P1 dongle here and download the Chargee app.