# Does my meter qualify as a smart meter?

Written by Laura  
August 21, 2025

## 🔍 Not sure if you have a smart meter?

Feel free to [check this article here](https://support.ostrom.de/en/articles/8238736-how-can-i-identify-smart-meters) to see if a smart meter is already in place at your location.

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## 🤔 Still unsure? We're here to help!

If you're not certain, just send us a **photo of your electricity meter** via **chat**.

We'll take a look and let you know if it's a smart meter and whether you're eligible for the **SimplyDynamic tariff**.

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## ✅ Important:

To use the dynamic tariff, your device must be a **modern measuring device with a BSI-certified smart meter gateway**.

You can find an overview of certified products on the **[BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) website](https://www.bsi.bund.de/EN/Themen/Unternehmen-und-Organisationen/Standards-und-Zertifizierung/Smart-metering/Smart-Meter-Gateway/Zertifikate24Msbg/zertifikate24MsbG_node.html)**.

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## 💡 Need more info?

Just search for **#smartmeter** in our [FAQ](https://support.ostrom.de/en/) and discover everything you need to know about smart meters at Ostrom!