What is a Linky meter?
What is a Linky meter?
Linky, the latest smart meter. from Enedis, has just been installed. in your home. Like its predecessor, Linky allows you to measure exactly how much electricity you use.
Do I have to have a Linky meter in France?
People who refuse the installation of a Linky smart meter at their property in France after January 2023 will face paying an extra €50 per year, it has been confirmed, with up to 3.8 million people affected.

Do I have to have a Linky meter?
The change has been made obligatory on all households, and although the meters will initially be installed free of charge to the consumer, from 2021 there will be an additional levy on your electricity bill.
Can you switch off a smart meter?
You can ask your supplier to switch off your smart meter’s extra functionality. This means it’ll work in the same way as your current meter, and won’t send any information to your supplier.

What information do smart meters collect?
“Your smart meter stores and transmits simple information on how much energy your home has used. Personal details like your name, address and bank account details are not stored on or transmitted by the meter.
How do I read my electric meter in France?
To read the meter, just take note of the numbers written on the dial(s). If you are subscribed to the peak / off-peak option, you should distinguish the “HP” (Heures Pleines) dial from the “HC” (Heures Creuses) dial when taking note of the readings.
How do I turn my electricity back on with a smart meter EDF?
You can reset your in-home display if you have connection issues, or if it stops updating. Unplug it from the mains and hold down the power button on the back for five seconds. Wait one minute, reconnect to power and switch it on.
Can Linky refuse?
Gradually, and by 2021, more than 35 million meters will be installed throughout the country. Indeed, you are entitled to REFUSE THIS INSTALLATION (refuse Linky, and equivalent).
Do smart meters use your WIFI?
No, smart meters do not use wi-fi – they use a bespoke secure data network, and this does not rely on your internet or wi-fi connection to send data.
How can I protect myself from my neighbors smart meter?
7 Smart Meter Protection Strategies to Reduce Radiation Exposure
- Invest in a Smart Meter Cover.
- Hang Radiation Blocking Posters or Picture Frames.
- Paint the Wall Behind the Smart Meter with EMF Blocking Paint.
- Distance Yourself from Wherever the Smart Meter Is Installed.
- Shield Any Windows Surrounding the Meter.