Smart meters
A smart meter is a device which sits inside your meter box. It uses radio signals to communicate with your power company.
Levels of radiofrequency radiation
You are only exposed to low levels of radiofrequency radiation from a smart meter.
Smart meters:
- use a relatively low-power transmitter
- are normally installed outside the building
- only transmit periodically, using very brief signals.
Exposures to radiofrequency radiation from a smart meter are very low in comparison to the limits set out in the New Zealand radiofrequency exposure standard (even if the meter is installed inside the house).
Radiofrequency field exposure standard
Standards are based on a careful review of the research into the health effects of exposure to radiofrequency radiation, including margins for safety.
Radiofrequency field exposure standard — Health New Zealand (external link)