Summary of On a reçu l’électronicien qui a décortiqué un compteur Linky

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The video features Stéphane, an electronics expert who analyzes various electronic devices. One of the devices he examines is the Kylie, a quantum therapy device that claims to have extraordinary healing powers. However, Stéphane finds that it is simply a plastic box with a Bluetooth chip inside, delivering very low-level electrical stimulation. He debunks the device's supposed quantum processor and estimates that its components cost only around $15, exposing a significant profit margin for the sellers. Stéphane also discusses the Linky meter, clarifying that its main purpose is to measure electricity consumption and transmit the data to a central server. He dismisses concerns about harmful waves and emphasizes that the real issue lies in potential data misuse. The video also addresses scams with devices claiming to enhance vehicle power and save fuel, as well as unnecessary electronic components in pregnancy tests. Lastly, Stéphane mentions the profit margin of the Linky meter, estimating its manufacturing costs at around two to three dollars but being sold for eight euros.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the speaker introduces Stéphane, an electronics expert who specializes in dissecting and analyzing various electronic devices on his YouTube channel. The discussion focuses on the biggest scams in consumer electronics, beginning with a device called Kylie, which claims to be a quantum therapy device. Stéphane explains that the concept of quantum medicine is primarily based on unverifiable claims, as the term "quantum" allows for the assertion of practically anything. He further reveals that the device is essentially a plastic box with a Bluetooth chip inside, capable of delivering very low-level electrical stimulation. Stéphane's measurements indicate that the device only produces a maximum of 10 volts and a few milliamperes of current, which is barely perceptible. He debunks the idea that the device contains a quantum processor, stating that such processors must operate at nearly absolute zero temperatures, which is not the case with Kylie. Overall, Stéphane estimates that the device's components cost around $15, exposing a significant profit margin for the sellers.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the electronics expert explains that the Linky meter is simply a tool used to measure electricity consumption and send the data to a central server once a day. He dismisses concerns about the meter emitting harmful waves, stating that the frequencies used are very low and pose no significant risks. However, he acknowledges that the real issue lies in the potential misuse of the data collected and the analysis of personal information. He gives an example of how the data can reveal information about a household's electricity consumption patterns, such as the presence of an electric vehicle. He emphasizes that the Linky meter should not be given a role it does not actually have, and ultimately concludes that it is fine to have one. The expert also briefly discusses how a YouTuber had encountered difficulties with Tesla after attempting to modify their Model 3 car, which resulted in their account being blacklisted. He notes that such incidents can occur with other electronic products as well.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the YouTuber discusses electronic devices that claim to increase power and save fuel for vehicles. However, after examining these devices, it becomes clear that they are a scam. They are supposed to communicate with the car's computer to modify certain variables, but they don't actually do that. They are just a small microcontroller that flashes LED lights. The YouTuber also analyzes electronic pregnancy tests and explains that they function the same as traditional tests, but with an added LCD screen. The test simply determines whether there is one or two test lines and displays the result. The YouTuber criticizes the unnecessary electronic components in these tests and highlights the waste they create.
• 00:15:00 In this section, the guest explains that there is a significant profit margin in the production of Linky smart meters. He estimates that the cost of manufacturing the meter is around two or three dollars, but it is sold for eight euros, making it more expensive than a regular meter. However, he acknowledges that his estimation may not be entirely accurate as manufacturing costs depend on volume and the company producing the meters conducts hundreds of thousands of tests per year.