AVM has released a new software update for its smart FRITZ!Smart Energy 250* sensor, expanding the device’s range of functions. With the new firmware version 03.64, the current feed-in power is now shown directly in the power overview for the first time. This improvement is particularly relevant to users of balcony solar systems or photovoltaic installations who want to monitor the electricity fed into their home network efficiently.
What’s new in software version 03.64?
Until now, the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 interface displayed only the current electricity consumption of connected devices. After updating to version 3.64, the overview also shows the current feed-in power, represented by negative power values. This is a clear step forward for anyone who wants to understand household energy flows more precisely.
A step forward, but not quite there yet
Despite this useful improvement, one important feature is still missing: the cumulative meter reading for the energy fed into the grid is still not displayed, an issue we also criticised in our review. For many users, especially operators of small photovoltaic or balcony solar systems, this would be essential for evaluating not only momentary readings but also the long-term feed-in balance. Anyone wishing to integrate the electricity sensor with Home Assistant can find more information in this article.
Conclusion
With the update to version 03.64, AVM takes an important step towards transparent energy measurement, particularly in the context of decentralised power generation. Displaying the current feed-in power makes the FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 considerably more useful. It remains to be hoped that future firmware updates will also add a display of the total electricity fed into the grid.
The FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 continues to receive updates that improve functions and compatibility with new digital electricity meters. The latest information is available in our FRITZ!Smart Energy 250 review.
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FRITZ!Smart Energy 250
Smart electricity sensor with power meter for optimising energy costs, compatible with FRITZ!Box via DECT, energy consumption available in the app or FRITZ!OS
Ich bin Christian und habe den Blog 2024 gegründet. Ich bin gelernter Kommunikationselektroniker, technikbegeistert und Smart-Home-Enthusiast mit langjähriger Erfahrung im Bereich vernetzter Haushaltsgeräte. Mit großer Leidenschaft verfolge ich aktuelle Entwicklungen und teste regelmäßig neue Produkte, um verständliche Einblicke und praxisnahe Empfehlungen zu geben.
