Editor's Review
The au Denki app is designed to help you monitor and manage your electricity usage efficiently! 💡 It provides a comprehensive suite of tools to visualize your daily electricity charges, predict monthly bills, and even offers a fun way to earn Ponta points! 🎉 Whether you are already an au Denki customer or just curious, this app has something for you. Let's dive into the details! 🌊
Key Features:
- Daily Electricity Tracking: Check your electricity bill daily and monitor usage in 30-minute increments. 📊
- Ponta Point Rewards: Spin the au Denki gacha for every 1,000 yen spent and win Ponta points. 🎁
- Monthly Bill Forecasting: Get daily forecasts for your monthly electricity bill. 📅
- Excessive Usage Alerts: Receive push notifications when your bill exceeds 5,000 yen. 🔔
- Detailed Billing Information: Access your bill amount and detailed breakdown anytime. 🧾
- Family Sharing: Share the app with your family members for collaborative monitoring. 👨👩👧👦
- Energy Saving Tips: Analyze your electricity usage and get tips to save energy. 💡
How to Troubleshoot Login Issues:
If you encounter a "This site cannot be accessed" message after logging in, follow these steps:
- Open Chrome on your Android device. 📱
- Tap the three dots (More icon) in the top right corner > "Settings". ⚙️
- Go to "Privacy and Security" > "Clear browsing data". 🛡️
- Select "All time" in the time range. ⏳
- Check the box for "Cookies and site data" and uncheck all other boxes. 🍪
- Tap "Clear data" > "Clear". ✅
Note: This process will log you out of any services using Chrome, so ensure you have your login information handy! 🔑
Even Without a Contract:
Curious about the app? You can explore it even without an au Denki contract by tapping "View sample screen" after installation! 👀
Important Notes:
- You need an au ID to use this app, which is specified during your au Denki contract. 🆔
- Family sharing requires your family members to have their own au IDs. 👨👩👧👦
- Electricity usage might not always display correctly. ⚠️
- Displayed electricity charges are approximate amounts. ⚠️
- Customers without a smart meter may not receive some push notifications. 📡
- Data loss may occur based on smart meter type, communication environment, or location, leading to discrepancies or limited functionality. 📶
- Customers in the Kansai and Chugoku Electric Power areas can use the app functions about a month after starting. 🗾
- Using the app is free, but you are responsible for any communication charges. 📶
Features
Visualize daily electricity charges and usage
Earn Ponta points with the au Denki gacha
Forecast your month-end electricity bill daily
Receive push notifications for excessive usage
Check billed amount and details anytime
Share the app with your family members
Get energy-saving tips and appliance analysis
Supports users even without a contract(sample mode)
Pros
Easy monitoring of daily electricity usage
Potential to earn Ponta points as rewards
Proactive alerts to prevent overuse
Family sharing for collaborative energy management
Cons
Requires au ID for full functionality
Potential data inaccuracies or loss
Limited functionality for some users