V2 Update: Intelligent Octopus and dynamic tariffs

Written by Flavian | Jan 2, 2026 5:18:21 AM

V2 Tariffs Feature Release: A Timeline Update

Last updated: 2 January 2026

Why this took longer

Delivering dynamic (intelligent) tariffs on V2 wasn’t a simple feature add — it required a full platform re-write, effectively starting V2 again from scratch to modernise the complete architecture so it mirrors the reliability and control surfaces of our V3 platform.

When we launched V2, intelligent tariffs didn’t yet exist as a mainstream concept. Although we always intended to support them, we were a one-year-old company at the time and didn’t have the resources to deliver everything all at once.
That’s why we never sold Home 2 as tariff-integrated, and never promised it. There has at times been confusion between Hypervolt’s tariff tracking feature (still unique to Hypervolt) and the concept of a dynamic/intelligent tariff integration — these are not the same thing.
In December 2021 (nine months after we opened our doors), the UK announced smart charging regulations, rendering us unable to sell Home 2 after December 2022. This triggered a do-or-die campaign to release a new product generation; our narrow pool of resources was absorbed by releasing Home 3 and later Home 3 Pro (our current generation).
Since the release of Home 3 Pro in late 2023, we have raced to incorporate the widest possible array of intelligent tariffs for customers — and Hypervolt now offers one of the broadest integration ranges available.

We originally targeted May 2025 for this release, and later revised that to end of 2025. We’re now a small amount past that second date. The core platform work is complete; what remains is the final device-side items, end-to-end validation, and a staged rollout.

If you missed the previous update on this topic, you can read it here.

What’s complete — as of the 2nd of January 2026

These are the foundational components required for a safe, controlled launch.

Area	What’s included	State	Notes
V2 base system	Networking, telemetry logging, indexing, network protocol	Complete	Core platform foundation is in place
OTA updates (Pi 4)	Secure over-the-air update pipeline + device image for Raspberry Pi 4	Complete	Enables safe upgrades and controlled rollout
Analytics infrastructure	Integration with our modern data collection and warehousing pipeline, enabling near real-time device data delivery to third-party aggregators	Complete	Final verification is part of end-to-end testing
MMS backend	Multi-mode scheduling (server-side): timezone-safe scheduling via API (planned schedules + live control)	Complete	Device-side implementation remains
MMS protocol	Multi-mode scheduling device/cloud contract: timezone-safe schedule format and command schema	Complete	Ensures compatibility across device + server

Shipping readiness: ~90%

Remaining work is validation, final device-side items, and staged rollout (beta → ramp → broader deployment).

90%

What’s left + rollout window (targets)

Target staged go-live: week commencing 12 January 2026
If end-to-end testing or partner enablement surfaces a blocker, the contingency window is week commencing 19 January 2026.

Window	Focus	Output	Notes / dependencies
2–4 Jan	Final device-side items + end-to-end validation	Release candidate build	Includes MMS device-side + device controls + full regression
w/c 5 Jan	Limited beta (cap 200) + enablement work	Invite-only rollout begins	Assisted early installs; monitoring + rapid fixes
w/c 12 Jan	Staged go-live + rollout ramp	Expand rollout to eligible Raspberry Pi 4 devices	Depends on clean beta metrics + partner-side enablement
w/c 12–19 Jan	Raspberry Pi 3 support	Pi 3 build added to rollout	Rolls in once buildroot + validation completes
Late Jan	Rollout completion	Broader deployment across eligible devices	Controlled ramp with pause/rollback capability

Important rollout notes

We’ll keep this page updated if dates move — and we’ll say why. For a release like this, the last stretch is disproportionately about safety, compatibility, and rollout control.

This is a prolonged staged rollout. We will onboard in sequenced waves (10 people, then 20, then 50 and so on) while we gain confidence that nothing is broken.

There is no way to jump the queue. We know some of you have been waiting a long time — please help us get this in your hands as fast as possible by allowing our limited support personnel and engineering team to focus on the rollout and the most urgent fixes first, should any arise.

Why we’re doing it this way: there are tens of thousands of V2 devices in the wild. If anything endemic happens, it immediately swamps support. Because this is a ground-up rework, we’re treating it as an iceberg release — the visible functionality is a small portion of the work, and careful staging is what makes it safe to ship.

Join the beta

If you’d like to participate in the Alpha or Beta phases, please complete the registration form. Important! If you have already signed up for this beta during our previous announcement, you will be automatically prioritised. This helps us roll out safely, in waves, and prioritise support for early cohorts.

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FAQs

Quick answers to the most common questions about the V2 tariffs rollout.

What tariffs will be supported?

Octopus Intelligent Go and, subsequently, OVO Charge Anytime.

How do I get access?

Most users do not need to take any action. Hypervolt will deploy the update over the air throughout the rollout phases. Please complete the above form to participate in the Alpha or Beta phases. Pre-registration will be required if you wish to participate in the Alpha phase.

How do I activate Octopus Intelligent Go or OVO Charge Anytime?

Activation follows the same process as our Hypervolt Home 3.0 and Home 3 Pro devices and is managed through the Octopus or OVO app.

What if I experience issues with my Home 2?

If it concerns software issues related to this release, our team will do their utmost to help. For any other issues, we will deal with it as per the standard warranty procedure.

What if I want to upgrade to the Home 3 Pro?

We will continue to offer preferential pricing and a promotional free five-year warranty to Home 2 users until the end of January 2026. For more information, please refer to the official Upgrade Policy: Hypervolt Upgrade Policy.

Are there other features coming to Home 2 devices?

As necessary to serve out warranty requirements, we will continue with patch and bugfix releases. At this time, there are no other planned feature releases.

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