❓ Can I connect my smart home devices or heat pump with the Ostrom app?
✅ Yes, you can connect your smart home devices or heat pump to the Ostrom app regardless of the tariff you choose.
❓ Do I need a Smart Meter to use it?
SimplyFair tariff: ❌ No Smart Meter required.
SimplyDynamic tariff: ✅ Yes, a Smart Meter is required.
❓ What are the benefits of the SimplyDynamic tariff?
With SimplyDynamic you can benefit from the cheapest hours on the electricity market:
Create schedules for your devices
Automatically optimize consumption based on electricity prices
Save money when using flexible devices (e.g., heat pump, washing machine)
👉 Requirement: a Smart Meter
❓ What is the difference between SimplyFair and SimplyDynamic?
Criterion | SimplyFair tariff | SimplyDynamic tariff |
Smart home devices compatible | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Heat pump compatible | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Create schedules | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Automatic optimization by price | ❌ No | ✅ Yes – savings possible through price fluctuations |
Smart Meter required | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Pricing model | 🔒 Fixed – stable and easy to calculate | 🔁 Flexible – price changes hourly based on the market |
Savings potential | ⚠️ Limited | 💰 High – ideal for active consumption control |
Technical effort | 🔧 Low – no extra hardware needed | ⚙️ Medium – Smart Meter & setup required |
Best suited for… | 🔹 Users with stable consumption | 🔹 Tech-savvy users with controllable devices & cost-saving focus |
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team — we’re happy to help.