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Mobile app FAQs
Learn more about using our mobile app.
How can I download the app?The app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play.
- Registered for MyAccount? You can use the same login details
- Not registered for MyAccount? You will need your current bill
- Renting the property? Ask your landlord for permission to access the data in the app
The app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play.
- Registered for MyAccount? You can use the same login details
- Not registered for MyAccount? You will need your current bill
- Renting the property? Ask your landlord for permission to access the data in the app
What versions of IOS and Android will support the app?The minimum versions are Android 21 (5.0) and iOS version 11.
The minimum versions are Android 21 (5.0) and iOS version 11.
I already use MyAccount, do I need to sign up again for the app?If you are already registered for MyAccount, you can use the same log in information (email and password) to log into the app. Any properties you have added in MyAccount will be visible in the app and vice versa.
If you are already registered for MyAccount, you can use the same log in information (email and password) to log into the app. Any properties you have added in MyAccount will be visible in the app and vice versa.
Does the app and MyAccount look the same?The app and MyAccount have some similar functionalities, but you will only be able to see smart meter data in the app.
The app and MyAccount have some similar functionalities, but you will only be able to see smart meter data in the app.
Can I use the app on my laptop?No, this is a mobile only application. You cannot access it on a laptop.
No, this is a mobile only application. You cannot access it on a laptop.
Can I use the app if I don’t have a smart meter?Any of our customers can download and use the app but only smart meter customers with a ‘one meter to one account’ configuration will be able to receive continuous water use and high bill alerts. Customers with one meter servicing multiple dwellings or those with single properties that have multiple meters can still use the app but will have reduced functionality.
Any of our customers can download and use the app but only smart meter customers with a ‘one meter to one account’ configuration will be able to receive continuous water use and high bill alerts. Customers with one meter servicing multiple dwellings or those with single properties that have multiple meters can still use the app but will have reduced functionality.
Does the app refresh the data daily and at what time?The app receives data from smart meters once a day between 2am and 8am. This data will cover a period from 12am to 12pm. For mechanical meter customers, the usage data is updated based on your billing period.
The app receives data from smart meters once a day between 2am and 8am. This data will cover a period from 12am to 12pm. For mechanical meter customers, the usage data is updated based on your billing period.
Can I pay my bill on the app?Yes, you can make a one-off payment in the app.
Yes, you can make a one-off payment in the app.
Can I change my automatic payments on the app?No, you cannot set-up or change any automatic payments using the app. Please use MyAccount.
No, you cannot set-up or change any automatic payments using the app. Please use MyAccount.
Will I be able to set up, amend or cancel direct debits from the app?You will not be able to set up, amend or cancel direct debits from the app. This needs to be carried out via MyAccount.
You will not be able to set up, amend or cancel direct debits from the app. This needs to be carried out via MyAccount.
Can I see my historical water bills on the app?Yes, our app has a billing history section that you can use to see your historical water bills and view your billing history. You can also share your bill.
Yes, our app has a billing history section that you can use to see your historical water bills and view your billing history. You can also share your bill.
Can I see my historical water use on the app?Over time, depending on when your account was connected or when your meter was installed, you will be able to see up to six years of data.
Mechanical meter customers: You’ll be able to see as far back as 2019 or from the date your account was connected (if that is after 2019). Over time, you’ll see up to six years' of data.
Smart meter customers: If you’ve had a smart meter installed or recently connected your account to a smart meter, you’ll see your water use data from the date of installation or date of account connection. Over time, you’ll see up to six years' of data.
My meter’s been changed from mechanical to smart, can I still see my mechanical meter data?
Once a smart meter is installed you will no longer be able to see the data graph from your previous mechanical meter. However, you will still be able to access your mechanical meter readings through your PDF bills which are located in billing history.
Over time, depending on when your account was connected or when your meter was installed, you will be able to see up to six years of data.
Mechanical meter customers: You’ll be able to see as far back as 2019 or from the date your account was connected (if that is after 2019). Over time, you’ll see up to six years' of data.
Smart meter customers: If you’ve had a smart meter installed or recently connected your account to a smart meter, you’ll see your water use data from the date of installation or date of account connection. Over time, you’ll see up to six years' of data.
My meter’s been changed from mechanical to smart, can I still see my mechanical meter data?
Once a smart meter is installed you will no longer be able to see the data graph from your previous mechanical meter. However, you will still be able to access your mechanical meter readings through your PDF bills which are located in billing history.
Will the app let me know if I have a leak?You will receive a proactive notification on the app if your smart meter detects continuous water usage at your property as this could indicate a leak. You will be notified after 3, 14 and 25 days of continuous water usage.
How do I do a leak test using a smart meter?
Firstly, in the app, go to Settings > Help > Checking for a leak to see examples of how continuous usage is displayed.
Traditional leak test methods can still be used for smart meters.
- Pick a time when no water will be used for at least four hours – overnight is a good time.
- Read your water meter, then read it again after the period of not using any water. Make sure you don’t use any water during the test. DO NOT turn off the tap on the meter during the test - you need to be able to see if the meter increases while you are not using water, as this helps indicate a leak. For example, if you do an overnight test, you would read your meter at night before bed, then again first thing in the morning.
- If the meter numbers are higher, this shows that water is being used and it is likely you have a leak.
You will receive a proactive notification on the app if your smart meter detects continuous water usage at your property as this could indicate a leak. You will be notified after 3, 14 and 25 days of continuous water usage.
How do I do a leak test using a smart meter?
Firstly, in the app, go to Settings > Help > Checking for a leak to see examples of how continuous usage is displayed.
Traditional leak test methods can still be used for smart meters.
- Pick a time when no water will be used for at least four hours – overnight is a good time.
- Read your water meter, then read it again after the period of not using any water. Make sure you don’t use any water during the test. DO NOT turn off the tap on the meter during the test - you need to be able to see if the meter increases while you are not using water, as this helps indicate a leak. For example, if you do an overnight test, you would read your meter at night before bed, then again first thing in the morning.
- If the meter numbers are higher, this shows that water is being used and it is likely you have a leak.
I am a landlord. Can my tenants download the app?Yes. If you share your latest water bill with them, they can download the app and register. When your tenants move out, you will need to remove their access using MyAccount.
Yes. If you share your latest water bill with them, they can download the app and register. When your tenants move out, you will need to remove their access using MyAccount.
I own multiple properties with smart meters. Can I see all of them in the one app?Yes, you can add as many or few properties as you wish.
Yes, you can add as many or few properties as you wish.
Missing random days of data? What's the reason for that?Your meter transmits data once a day. If your meter struggles to connect for any reason and we do not receive your usage information we will not be able to display any data for that day. As soon as your meter reconnects, we will receive all missing data and your usage graphs will update automatically.
Your meter transmits data once a day. If your meter struggles to connect for any reason and we do not receive your usage information we will not be able to display any data for that day. As soon as your meter reconnects, we will receive all missing data and your usage graphs will update automatically.
How do I turn haptics off?Haptics is only used on the 30-minute graph, and at this stage cannot be disabled.
Haptics is only used on the 30-minute graph, and at this stage cannot be disabled.
I keep getting alerts, how do I turn them off?The only push notifications we send are for potential water leaks. If you wish to turn off that notification, you can do so by going into settings.
The only push notifications we send are for potential water leaks. If you wish to turn off that notification, you can do so by going into settings.