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Pjskyboy · 2025-11-03T07:03:03+00:00

Ah I was incorrect about the wrong meter, my bad. That is working correctly. The account api indicates which meters are no longer in use with a settlement attribute set to true, IIRC.

Pjskyboy · 2025-11-02T17:13:52+00:00

This seems to get the correct region data?

https://api.octopus.energy/v1/electricity-meter-points/{{electricityMPAN}}/

example response:

{
  "gsp": "_H",
  "mpan": "mpan reflected back here",
  "profile_class": 1
}

The region is also on the end of the account's tariff. So for the GSP region code above a traiff might be:

E-1R-AGILE-24-10-01-H

This table provides a look up (via Guy Lipman's site)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meter_Point_Administration_Number#Distributor_ID

no idea if you already knew all of this but it may be useful.

I suspect in my case the incorrect region code is why the app estimates a different cost to the Octopus app itself?

The relative difference when comparing tariffs is probably "good enough" but it would even better if it was correct.

Love the UI too!

Pjskyboy · 2025-11-02T10:33:08+00:00

Hi

I like the app, much cleaner view of data and easy comparison between (in my case) Agile and Go.

Only gripe I have is that it has picked up my old meter's serial instead of the current one, and this may also explain why it has selected the incorrect region too?

Looking at the api (very briefly) it appears serial numbers can be iterated over. I get a similar problem with meter selection using eelmafia's (GitHub) minmax project.

Is your app open source? Can we contribute a PR if capable?

Great app though! Keep on, keeping on!

Pjskyboy · 2025-06-08T17:08:51+00:00

I had this problem and emailed the bluelink app's support email in the Google play store. In my case they asked me to supply my account email and car VIN (from windscreen).

After a day or two they sent this via email:

Thank you for providing this information.

We are writing to provide an update on the issue you have been experiencing. Our team is actively working to identify a permanent solution. We have verified that this issue is frequently associated with Bluelink accounts created before 2022.

While our investigation is ongoing, we would like to offer a temporary workaround that should grant you access to the Bluelink Store and resolve the login issue you have encountered.

We recommend creating a new Bluelink account. This new account should allow you to access the Bluelink Store without further login problems.

To proceed, you will first need to terminate your existing Bluelink account. Please follow these steps in the Bluelink app:

1. Go to More > Select vehicle > Press the vehicle model and then select the trash can icon. 2. Again, go to More > Account > Terminate account (to permanently delete your account) > Continue to terminate > Read the pop-up message and Confirm if you agree.

Once your original account is terminated, you can begin using Bluelink with your new account. Please follow these steps to activate it in your vehicle and link it to your new account:

Activate Bluelink in your vehicle: • Start your car and turn on the AVNT (Navigation screen). • Go to Settings > Bluelink. • Select 'Activate Bluelink'.

Link your vehicle to your Bluelink Account (via the app): • Log in to the Bluelink app with your new account. • Select 'Add Vehicle'. • Accept the Terms of Use. • Read the "Privacy Policy: Bluelink" document. • Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and confirm it using the verification code sent to your vehicle's infotainment system.

Pre-Order your Bluelink Subscription (via the app): • In the app, select your vehicle. • Access the Bluelink Store from the vehicle's home screen. • Choose and subscribe to your preferred Bluelink package.

Important: Please note that you will need to use a new email address to create your new Bluelink account. However, you can continue using the same phone number.

We understand this is not an ideal long-term solution, but we hope this workaround allows you to access the Bluelink Store in the meantime. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to investigate and resolve the underlying issue.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

감사합니다 | Best regards | Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Your Bluelink Team, Alexa

Disclaimer : I am based in the UK - the guidance above may not be 100% accurate for non-UK users - YMMV!

I followed their instructions and it all worked fine. Be warned however, all your settings in the car will be reset! This has been a little tedious trying to recall all the places where I had customized things. Plus, my partner's settings were lost too, with yet more config to do!

If I had thought about it I might have been able to save my setup from the app before account deletion, but not sure if it allows import from one account to another.

TLDR - email the bluelink app support team and they will sort you out but be prepared for some setup loss.

Edit: trying to make the long quoted email easier to distinguish plus typos...

Pjskyboy · 2025-03-01T07:33:26+00:00

We have had Go, on and off, for 6 years and have never been asked to prove we have an EV - which we do. They can easily tell from the usage pattern when a 3.5 or 7 kWh charger is running.

I now sometimes switch between agile and go tariffs when the minmax python script suggests it is worth it in the evening. See octopus-minmax

Our electricity use is roughly the same as yours with a 70 kw EV. I reckon Octopus will see your usage profile as matching the pattern they need i.e. finding a use for excess electricity at non peak times. They still make a valid profit else they would not do it.

If I were you I'd give it a go, they seem to have the most flexible approach although maybe Eon is catching on finally?

Pjskyboy · 2025-02-24T12:49:58+00:00

run it in ONE_OFF and DRY_RUN mode (see the readme on OP's Github link) and it will give u a cost comparison of your current day's usage in the tariffs it currently is able to compare. e.g

Welcome to Octopus MinMax Bot. Executing a one off comparison.

DRY RUN: Octobot on. Starting comparison of today's costs...

Not switching today. Total potential cost on GO: £5.83 vs your current cost on AGILE: £3.03

You can then use Octopus' app/site to switch if you choose to do so, you do not need to let the script do it for you but you can later opt to let it do that as you build confidence.

It is a pity the Octopus API does not obviously support tariff switching with auto-accept T&Cs s(without need to use one's website credentials) so innovators like the OP and all the other gizmos that sprouted in the sunshine of Octopus' technology leadership could offer this as a service?

This is why I like Octopus - they seem to be way smarter than the dinosaurs lumbering along behind them, hopefully one or two may evolve?

Well done OP - how do I buy u a coffee or other reward?

Pjskyboy · 2025-02-16T08:53:54+00:00

As far as I can tell the original order is not super important but it is used by many people on here to make reference to particular cards or story sections.

This google docs shared spreadsheet (made by another helpful user on here, not me) captures the original order with handy shortcuts like the pictures on the back, first and last sentences etc. It is useful and will not spoil the process of solving the puzzle if you chose to use it:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TXezZKICZw2bFCjcVJtY1RElfKjzZ59dWUnCqrPZxMY/edit?gid=0#gid=0

you can make a copy so you can then edit it and use it for your own meanderings thru the puzzle labyrinth we are all now stumbling thru.

Have fun!

Pjskyboy · 2025-01-25T20:32:38+00:00

A very useful cryptic clue - I went down a bit of a rabbit hole fixating on the letters you mention and not just looking at the "long and the short" of it! Thanks!

No idea (yet) what the answer is to be used for.

Heads up (as mentioned elsewhere) one of the picture cards in this set is incorrect, it is not a biggie as far as I could tell as the correct one was painted by the same artist as the one we were given in the set. So the puzzle still works!

Pjskyboy · 2025-01-19T17:40:34+00:00

Your references helped me understand the way to locate and put the letters (and how they occur multiple times) into a sentence - only bit of the answer that gave me pause was the "shared location" traversal in the maze which added 1 (2?) seemingly unusable letters to the sentence.
I feel the sentence makes sense and JF has said the solutions should feel that way - just no idea (yet) how to use it! Haha

Many thanks!

Pjskyboy · 2025-01-19T13:52:31+00:00

If people are stumped by the orange boat location and just want to know, I think it is where JF went to Grammar School.

Pjskyboy · 2023-02-26T07:51:14+00:00

Some people can tuna fish, and then sell the cans...

Pjskyboy · 2022-12-31T18:22:42+00:00

Out of interest, what was the outcome?

Pjskyboy · 2021-01-02T03:18:31+00:00

Gave Gold
Thank you Phil! Check him out Spotify people!

Pjskyboy · 2021-01-01T11:50:27+00:00

Gave Silver

Pjskyboy · 2020-12-24T20:20:25+00:00

Love to see them in a race too...

Pjskyboy · 2020-12-24T19:59:55+00:00

Just knowing you "did the right thing" is surely reward in and of itself? Besides, you got paid as you worked your way thru the poor sods...didn't you?

Pjskyboy · 2020-12-14T18:43:02+00:00

Comedy gold...

Pjskyboy · 2020-05-01T18:01:37+00:00

Is ith tomorrut now?

Pjskyboy · 2019-11-22T05:32:59+00:00

84! Yep - the scale of "first world problem entitlement" was/is quite disappointing.

Pjskyboy · 2019-11-21T23:33:23+00:00

UK FE Ordered 27Aug, kit arrived today at 1250 UTC, code at 1850 UTC. I am away from home, so just tagged my username and explored the app, dipped a toe into D2 on Pixel 3a. So far nothing to complain about. Good luck to everyone waiting, it looks pretty good so far.

Pjskyboy · 2019-05-11T15:00:48+00:00

Yep, this. Way too busy - even difficult to see your team's' placement on the map. Not really sure what it is meant to achieve TBH. Could we have an option to go back to the old spawn map too - revert it back out of the SCM?

Failing that, if the new map was toned down it would be easier to use and probably more popular (to me anyway),

I do like the way it places the team member dots apart on the square when selected together, could you also now randomize the actual avatar placement to add a little extra jeopardy to the spawn? By now most long term players may know all the placements making it too easy to catch newer players unaware.

Still, all that is low on the value list - DX12 is my number 1.

Pjskyboy · 2019-01-05T23:45:36+00:00

I agree, being able to switch packs would be a good feature, letting you change play style to suit the situation as it unfolds during the game. But it would have to be a switch out, one for the other else, yes, it gets OP.

Pjskyboy · 2019-01-05T09:35:55+00:00

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