Flashlight (left) and camera lens (right) with required cmos sensor in back to convert into image data and all positioned within the optical port that transmits this converted image data.

My privacy was invaded via this camera in my Hub smart by data electricians next door.

My smart meters: The hub smart meter with the camera in the interchangeable optical port is the black Single phase meter to the left. The meter to the right is 3 phase meter with no camera in the optical port.

THIS IS THE UDA RF ANTENNA PLACED OVER MY HUB SMART METER CAMERA TO CAPTURE RF SIGNAL IMAGE DATA 11 FT BELOW

When found this UDA RF antenna had not been registered by the electricians next door. They would be aware that plans indicate that switch boards and thus smart meters sit in same position along all walls on the property. Thus they would have been aware that their RF signal capture antenna was now sitting over a smart meter that communicates via RF signal to the tower.

The smart meter type is a Landis+Gry E350 series 2 (Black)

The Landis+Gyr E350 Series 2 (often recognized by its black, interchangeable modular design) is a high-performance, smart electricity meter designed for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). It is part of the U-series (e.g., U1200, U1300, U3300) and is designed for residential and commercial single-phase or three-phase connections, offering high-accuracy, 4-quadrant measurement. 

And comes with interchangeable optical ports and so can be with camera or without.

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Electricians can now do device readings via this USB lead to the left and so the optical port is now available to have the camera/flashlight module installed. This option was incorporated in 2022.

Explanation of camera lens and flashlight.

Only a very small group of lenses come in curvature. These are spectacles and other types of optical lenses in magnification like microscopes, magnifying glasses and binoculars. But they do not have a cmos sensor unless it is a camera attached to a microscope like in a laboratory environment or a telescopic attached to a camera.

A laser has a reversed lens in order create a pinpoint in front of the lens and the device itself and so this is not a laser. Also lasers do not come with flashlight. See diagram below.

Cameras lens were based on the human eye. So the lens in the smart meters have a similar curvature as an eyeball (cornea) in order to help along with the iris (aperture) . Focus the full spectrum of light onto one point on the retina at the centre back of the eye.or in this case the cmos sensor performing a similar function to a retina. See diagram below.

Image sensor is cmos sensor.
cmos sensor at back of lens in smart meter. Note the rectangle shape.

See below that all types of cmos sensor are only rectangle in shape.

In order for images to be taken inside of your dwelling at night. A flashlight will be required to work in unison with and in proximity to the camera.

Night picture to show curvature for camera lens (R) and the white flat lens (L) to create a light flash.
Same flash and lens in the daylight in order to show the cmos sensor at centre back of lens.

YouTube video on the Landis+Gry E350 series 2 (Black)

In this short but important video by CitiPower. It explains at the beginning that the port that the camera and flash sits within is an optical port. So therefore designed to transmit optical data which would include images once converted into that format by the cmos sensor.

https://youtu.be/31YQXlavbKU

(If link doesn’t work you will need to copy and paste video into your browser).

User manual:

I have been unable to find the user manual for this specific type of smart meter anywhere. on Landis+Gry own website (landisgyr.com) the smart meter brand with the camera has been removed altogether. All searches give another type of meter with the original basic optical port of earlier models. These original basic optical ports now seem to have been applied back into the latest models as well. What happened? The design is also different and the colour is white (see example below). This is concerning as there is now very many smart meters that have been installed into many homes and businesses across Australia with an actual camera in them that the occupants would be unaware of!

If anyone can find the manual on the Landis+Gry E350 series 2 black (with interchangeable optical port) and send it to me I would be most appreciative. It is the model below right.

This is a picture from the user manual on Landis+Gry website that has replaced the smart meter of concern. Notice they have gone back to the fixed optical port.
This is a picture of the smart meter model of concern. With the interchangeable optical port. No camera is evident in this optical port.

Who are the energy providers that install Landis+Gry smart meters in Australia?

Retailers and Distributors Associating with Landis+Gyr Meters:

  • Red Energy: Uses Landis+Gyr and other “trusted metering service partners” for upgrades.
  • AGL Energy: Installs smart meters during upgrades and for new connections.
  • Origin Energy: Deploys various smart meters across their service areas.
  • EnergyAustralia: Provides smart meters, including for solar installations.
  • AusNet Services (VIC): Operates a significant fleet of Landis+Gyr E350 meters.
  • Other Potential Retailers: Powershop, Alinta Energy, Lumo Energy, and ENGIE, all of which use smart meter technology.
  • Metering Provider: Intellihub is a major provider that uses Landis+Gyr, EDMI, and Honeywell products across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Victorian Context: In Victoria, where smart meters are mandatory, they were installed by local distributors including AusNet Services, CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, and United Energy.

Landis+Gry offices in Australia

Australia, Melbourne

Landis & Gyr Pty Limited
Manufacturing – Dedicated Assembly Line
50 Cyanamid Street
Laverton North VIC 3026

Phone: 1300 252 634

Australia, Sydney

Landis & Gyr Pty Limited
HEAD OFFICE AND R&D CENTER
Tower B, Level 3
201 Coward Street
Mascot NSW 2020
Australia

Phone: +61 2 9690 7333

Australia, Brisbane

Landis & Gyr Pty Limited
2/5 Ross Street, Newstead QLD 4006, Australia
Phone: +61 7 3340 2444