Electric Ireland -Smarter Home Subscription

stesaurus · 2017-10-25 11:34:50

https://www.electricireland.ie/residential/products/smarter-living/smarter-home?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Worth it? Low cost but locked in to long term contract

25-10-2017 12:34PM

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https://www.electricireland.ie/residential/products/smarter-living/smarter-home?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email

Worth it? Low cost but locked in to long term contract

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#2 25-10-2017 12:38PM

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Absolutely not worth it!

You can get all that gear for pretty cheap with no subscription.

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#3 25-10-2017 12:45PM

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Yes, I'd imagine you're locked in with them as an elctricity supplier so higher rates for 3 years plus a subscription charge.

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#4 25-10-2017 12:57PM

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Maths time, this will give you two smart plugs and an energy monitor for:

4 × 36 = €144

You can but two TP Link plugs for £60 and an Owl energy monitor for £65, total £125 or €140

Ok so about the same price, however I think the TP Link plugs are better and the important point is you have to continue that subscription after 36 months for these devices to continue to work! The TP Link plugs etc. will continue to work for free for years.

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