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If you have a Zappi 2.1 and you want to update the firmware, the good news is that it’s automatic, so long as your device is connected to your wi-fi / ethernet and it has an active internet connection. However, if you want to manually update it sooner by following the below steps: 1) Press
Recently I moved house, and the prices that electricians wanted to move my Pod Point Solo 2 charger from one house to the next were crazy, almost the cost of a new unit. The Solo 2 was reliable, and did its job well, but I decided to get a new device instead, and since one
It seems that most of the EV chargers come setup in an insecure mode that will allow anyone to use your charger, or enter the settings. Now granted, it’s unlikely someone will park on your drive and use your charger, but I did hear of it happening once, and if you have chargers in a
I’ve decided to do my bit for the environment, and my wallet, and make the move to an EV (Electric Vehicle), and I thought I’d share my experiences with you, as I go through the transition. I’ve opted for a Skoda Enyaq iV, and their recommended home charger is Pod Point. Now there are many
If you have, or are buying and EV (Electric Vehicle), then it’ll be worth you looking at a tariff that will helps you to save some money by charging your vehicle in the early hours of the morning (00:30-04:30 for Octopus Energy). Edit: I believe this offer has expired, so please consider using this link