The REAL Problem with Smart Meters

Reverse Engineering Smart Meters for years to solve this problem. I think this is the best way to gettit done, follow along!

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[mattbrwn]

A video with a bunch of B-Roll from the best movie of all time AND getting me hyped about reverse engineering to save the world? Lets GO!

[produn]

"if buying isn't ownership, piracy is not theft."

[tonyfremont]

I'm a firm believer that all critical infrastructure software should be open source. Corporations that deploy systems like this should be required to participate in bug bounty programs, DHS should be paying bounties too.

[saffazone]

we need people like recessim to figure out how things work even if it takes years - keep up the good work

[jeremiefaucher-goulet]

I've worked for 8 years as an engineer on smart meter networking for a competitors to L+G's Gridstream. Multiple technologies in fact. Fascinating to see someone put so much effort on reverse-engineering it all.

[doogie]

I totally agree with the statement 'They will run the system into the ground then beg the government for a bailout'. I look at the power distribution in my neighborhood alone and I see that system could not handle 5 houses running level 2 EV chargers while running their 4 ton AC units.

[philbaltazar]

I got DEEP into smart meter development earlier in my career and was so frustrated by manufactures totally locking out the consumer to access THEIR OWN consumption information. The SEP2.0 OPEN communication standard was under development but FERC didn’t have the balls to mandate an open standard like the FCC did with WiFi. It is SO COOL to see this jail brake effort. It will lead to security problems and solutions but more importantly with enable the INTERNET OF THINGS to become a reality! I’ll be closely following the evolution of this campaign.

[DigitalMetal]

The lending library would have been a nice idea. But, even though that didn't work out, some times things get leaked online. [wink wink] 😉

[TheBigdog]

We should be told exactly what these opaque systems are capturing, who the data is being sold to, and why.
I also demand a share of the revenue they're generating by selling my data to third parties! I only agreed to purchase the electricity. I didn't sign a EULA for the software.

[droko]

Feedback/request: Tone down the music while you're talking, it makes it hard to understand you

[kiwidiesel]

It must be utter hell walking past a wall of smart meters quietly mocking you as you pass by😂😂

[sayanchx]

I am surprised that US smart meters do not have to adhere to IEC 62056 for meter data

[MillAppartments-kbvd]

My problem is that the smart meter was sold to the consumer with the promise of automatic off peak tariffs for everyone - 7 years later still waiting - and tariffs increased 50% . 🇦🇺

[parkerlreed]

I miss the days where rtlamr was all you needed for ITRON :(

Love that you have documented the process for the newer stuff. Amazing work!

[lowiq]

You are not crazy. Very few people care, but I consider the so called SMART METER to be an enormous change in US culture, economics, privacy, national security, weights and measures, and the rationality of any trust that people should have concerning the metering of electricity.

[johncundiss]

You need to remember that those meters do not just measure the energy used. They measure the phase to let them know if you have an inductive or capacitive load. By monitoring, they can actually figure out your household habits, when you eat, sleep, shower, etc. by the type of load on the meter and how long it is on. They also report WHEN these things happen. It's not just a "meter reading' anymore. They want to charge you for the time of day you use your electric and they also want to charge you for phase corrections. This is not legal, YET. P.S. Go look up the people who were charged for electric service even though it was out for several days. There 'meter' reported 'average use' during this time. So even if you cut your electric off for several days, you are still paying for it.

[Sherloid]

This is excellent topical content with superb production value. I've went from Recessim fan to advocate, these are the things a wider audience needs to see, whether technically inclined or not. Thanks for what you do.

[basroos_snafu]

Your excessive eye for detail is incredible. I do not reserve-engineer but will keep on following this exciting adventure you've initiated. Keep it up, I'm glad you're back. And thank you!

[sp-vtje]

I am glad curious people like you exist.

[theApeShow]

I'm 3 minutes in to my first exposure - I'm staying.

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