Ohme Home Pro Review - Is this still the smartest ev charger?
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- The Ohme Home Pro is the long-awaited sequel to the Ohme Home (formerly known as the Ohme Intelligent Wall Charger) and adds a range of new additions including a screen with the ability to change settings directly from the charge point.
But do the new additions warrant the price increase? In this Ohme Home Pro review video, our editor Danny gives his verdict on the Home Pro and checks out the build quality, app features, ease of use and much more.
To give you a peace of mind, we want you to know that all of our ev charger reviews are based on hundreds of product feedback comments from our own customers. So, as well as doing our own testing, you can be sure these are not just our opinions but the opinions of our customers.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Design
03:54 - Build
04:52 - App Overview
06:52 - User Experience
08:35 - Should you buy the Ohme Home Pro?
10:09 - Conclusion
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It appears the charging point requires to be installed such that the power into the unit enters the charging point from the bottom. This makes for an unnecessarily untidy installation compared to some charging points like the Sync EV where the power into the unit can be straight into the back. Meaning where trunking has been done on the interior of the property the only visible cabling outside is the Type 2 lead to the car.
The cable holder is indeed woeful aesthetically.
But the added choice to the EVSE ( Electric vehicle supply equipment market ) is always welcomed.
Nice clear presentation and explanation of functionality. Thank you! Quick question though. How important is it to have a strong mobile phone signal? We can just about get one bar on our mobile phone network .....
Thank you for the comment - not everybody is so grateful ha! The best bet with the signal is to check whether you can easily download or stream a video at the location where the Ohme will go. That's usually a good indication. A good alternative would be the Easee One as this uses both WiFi and mobile data as a backup.
www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/reviews/easee-one-ev-charger-review/
My last (podpoint) charger was binned after I plugged in and just got a red light, nothing wrong with the car, it charged perfectly everywhere else, but the smart-arse charger refused to supply electricity to the car. It had one job and it failed.
So I don't want the smartest charger at my house, I want the dumbest charger, basically I just want an electrical connection into my car. The smarter it is the more likely it is to leave you stranded.
They should have put a lip on the front section to allow the cable to wrap around
I’ve been on this 2 min survey all afternoon
Not having a start and stop time is a no-go for me. I need a new charger as my new car doesn't have a start stop time function (stupidly didn't even consider a car wouldn't have that), but need it to just charge 00:30 -4:30. I can work out percentages myself I suppose but can't believe this basic function is missing now.
Worth keeping in mind that is why the Ohme asks which tariff you're on. It knows when your cheaper off-peak window is and will charge during that time where possible while also meeting your target.
If you wanted to "only" charge during the off-peak window (regardless of what percentage your vehicle reaches), you can also do that by inputting max price limit in the Ohme app settings so it never charges when the price goes over your off-peak window price. Hope that makes sense!
That does make sense and should solve the issue. Thank you!@@SmartHomeCharge
@@SmartHomeChargeperfect that u can put max price.
with the VW ID.5 now on software 3.1 will this now work with ohme pro?
Hard to say. Historically, Volkswagens have been problematic when it comes to charging and opening up their API to charge point manufacturers. Currently, Ohme's website does not list VW as compatible with API charging which opens up all the advanced features. It will still charge a VW, but it works quite differently.
However, Ohme has struck a deal with VW so here's hoping that means full API support very soon. Keep an eye on this page or contact Ohme directly to find out:
www.ohme-ev.com/resources/article/charging-with-api-support
Do they charge you for electricity at commercial rate having an EV charger or is it residential rate?
Hi Bea, only your electricity provider can bill you for electricity consumption. The charger will work just like any other appliance at your property and your energy supplier will bill you for your property's electricity consumption - the manufacturer of the charge point is not involved. So the cost of use entirely depends on your electricity tariff.
You can compare EV friendly tariffs to see which might be the best for you here: www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/guides/energy-tariffs-how-to-keep-ev-charging-costs-low
Does this have car to grid? I’ve had the OHme home for 2 years and I’m looking to upgrade to a car to grid charger with the new MG 4 long range that will replace my Peugeot E2008
Hello - the Home Pro does not have vehicle to grid (V2G), but hardly any home charge points do at the moment as the technology is still in its infancy. There are one or two units, including one supplied by Indra, that offer V2G but beware - they are huge units, plus you need a compatible vehicle as not all cars offer V2G, and you need an energy retailer that is compatible too (if you want to sell the energy that is).
It's not impossible right now, but in my view it would be better to wait while the technology develops.
Danny - editor at Smart Home Charge
@@SmartHomeCharge thanks fyi
Ovo's new charge anytime tariff incredible
Have you used the OVO tariff yet? Thinking about it myself as I'm currently with OVO. Was either this or octopus
How secure is the charger display? Can it be locked.
I've emailed twice and had no reply.
I don't believe the display can be locked from memory.
Yes, the buttons can be locked.
Yes in the app
Can I set this up and use it without an app or smartphone?
Hi there - yes you could set this up and use it without a smartphone app if that's your preference. To be honest, even on chargers that require a smartphone app you will rarely interact with it unless you are needing to change your charging schedules or settings regularly. i barely ever interact with the charging apps - besides, when I need to make a change I would rather do it from the comfort of my sofa, especially in Winter!
But that's just me and obviously down to personal preference. Hope that helps.
Thanks for watching - Danny, editor
Can i use this without an app, just press it on and off or set it up with the physical buttons?
Yes, you can use it without the app. You will still need to use the app the first time round to get the whole thing set up, but in theory once that is done you could just use the screen on the Ohme Home Pro itself.
@@SmartHomeCharge can anyone just plug into it and charge up, for example a friend, also can you prevent strangers from using it?
@@MegaHorse7 A friend can use your home charge point yes, though you may need to tell the Ohme another vehicle is plugged in. i.e. the way Ohme typically works is by communicating with your car, so it knows what battery percentage etc it is at (assuming it supports this feature). If you plugged in a friend's car, the Ohme doesn't necessarily know it's another vehicle. So you may need to "change" the vehicle in the app, which is a bit of a faff but works.
RE strangers using it, this is incredibly unlikely if you have a schedule set up as the Ohme will only allow a charge during that time period (such as overnight). We have an article and video explaining further why you need not worry about this too much right here:
www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/features/can-a-stranger-steal-my-energy-or-use-my-ev-charger/
@@SmartHomeCharge Thanks, I was just looking for something with a code or lock and just plug in to charge.
@@MegaHorse7 Generally it's not necessary, but if you want a lock then the Easee One is "lockable" via the app to prevent unwanted use:
www.smarthomecharge.co.uk/chargers/easee/easee-one/
I have an Ohme charger and it's been giving me lots of trouble. And now that Ohme said the log charger (installed less than 9 months ago) shows somew faults, they want me to pay for the replacement.
I had it connected it to the car and to the Agile Octopus tariff and saw that it often ignores it and charges the battery to 100% at whatever price.
A reboot fixes it, but when I contacted Ohme, they tend to blaming it on the mobile network and on the car manufacturer API. The same mobile network works for the car app and how could an API issue result in the Ohme app showing different battery charge levels on different tabs at the same time?
My verdict: Unreliable
do i have to have a smart meter for these home chargers as i still have the old traditional card meter ?
No, you won't need a smart meter for the home charge point itself or the installation. However, you will need one if you want to switch energy ariff to a smarter "EV friendly" energy tariff. Hope that makes sense!
Can you control it via the app to stop others from using it ?
Yes, if you have a schedule set up then it will only charge when a vehicle is plugged in during that time, making it very unlikely someone else could actually use it.
But you can also set up a notification to "approve" the start of every charge, via the app.
@@dmorgsev shame it's mobile signal as they can charge a subscription service in the future I think pod point would be a better option.
@dmoreland2138 perhaps. They've always said to me they have no plans to do this. The data charges are so insignificant and their revenue model is not based on charging for the data. I can't guarantee that won't change.
Personally, wouldn't recommend Pod Point. We stopped installing them. Inferior to most other chargers now and their customer service is incredibly slow.
But I do know others who are happy with them.
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Mine won't link to my Octopus account & is on its way to fucking up my battery as it always seems to charge to 100% even when set to 80%. If this is one of the best home chargers as he said then the bar must be low.
That's a shame to hear that. Have you spoken with Ohme about it?
As for the review, I can only base it on what our customers had said and my own testing (I've been using Ohme tech on and off for years), and I haven't had any serious problems with it and found them very reliable. Of course, there will be individual issues so I hope Ohme can resolve that for you.
If you're seriously worried about your vehicle battery, then it would be best to set to charge limit inside the vehicle itself. i.e. set it to 80% on the vehicle settings. The car is always in control of the charge, so if the limit is set by the vehicle then your Ohme won't be able to override that.
Thanks for watching,
Danny - Editor
Thanks for the advice.
How easy is this to set up to allow strangers to use my charger when i rent it out?
I've not been able to test this out myself to be honest. It might be tricky to allow a "guest" charging session as you register your vehicle with the Ohme during setup. I'd be tempted to ask Ohme directly to see what they suggest.
Editor - Danny Morgan
@@SmartHomeCharge thanks for the reply, i did wonder as much! I shall ask them :)
To me, it is not one of the best you have to pay monthly fee for mobile Sim card inside because it uses 3G, 4G Mobile signal Who wants the extra cost
Nothing seems straightforward with ev today everybody wants subscriptions an extra cost every month I just want to top up my car without paying any more
I didn't know that it needed a mobile subscription. That's worth knowing - only problem is, its the only one that works with octopus
There is no charge for the data after three years currently, and Ohme has no plans to introduce a fee or subscription for the service to cover data costs. This could change, of course, but Ohme has said so far this is very unlikely.
@@SmartHomeCharge I have just called them because I was having one fitted, and I was looking on TH-cam to get look how to use the machine after doing research and look at their website and they have told me on the phone it’s about 2 to £3 a mth after three years you need to do your research they said to me that they are looking at developing a machine what does not rely on mobile data for 4g sim card is in the machine, they choose the network which is more strongest and then that’s why you have to pay after The network provider after three years and on I said why do you not make that clear they said they would pass that information on to onto Head office
And see if they can get information changed to the website like everything starts off cheap
I bought one only to find out after they don't have integration with Porsche, so while it can still do a simple charge there's none of the usual intelligent charging that protects your battery. Misleading sales website that doesn't mention this.
Hi Richard - sorry to hear that. I'm not sure if you are referring to our website or Ohme's, but we do try to make the point you raise clear on our website - it's on the product page and also in this review incidentally. I am pretty sure Ohme's website does state this too.
But as I mentioned in my review, I do feel Ohme could include a "backup" scheduling option for those vehicles not supporting the API-enhanced features.
Danny - editor at Smart Home Charge
@@SmartHomeCharge Thanks for your reply Danny. I was referring to their website, I've been through every page on their website and can't find it. They certainly do have a product page where the limitation is made clear, because they sent me the link, but this link is not accessible from the website. Probably unintentionally I feel they are mis-selling. I certainly would not have bought Ohme had I know it's limitations.
Style of presenting is abit too relaxed...almost verging on the side of heavily medicated
And Owmee? Pronunciation surely I'd Ohm?
Speed up the video,much better ;)
@pabski92 definitely not. I know the manufacturers of this product and it is 100% "Oh me"
Sorry about that. I'm not actually a presenter by trade and there isn't exactly a huge talent pool of presenters in the home EV charge point space.
Just trying to help people where I can and doing my best while at it.
Refreshing to hear a presenter speak clearly at a measured pace.
How can you charge your home with a V2G cable lead ?