Overview
Welcome to the WaterFlowKit guide. This section provides step-by-step instructions and additional information for setting up and using your WaterFlowKit.
🌊 Monitor Individual Water Lines
WaterFlowKit lets you monitor water flow on specific pipes in your home, perfect for tracking individual faucets, showers, or appliances!
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 💧 Flow Monitoring | Real-time water flow rate measurement (L/min) |
| 🌡️ Temperature Sensor | Optional water temperature monitoring |
| 📊 Multiple Sensors | Connect up to 2 (V1) or 4 (V2) flow sensors simultaneously |
| 🌐 Connectivity | WiFi on V1 and V2, plus Ethernet + PoE on WaterFlowKit V2, and Thread with the Thread firmware on V2 |
| ⚙️ Provisioning | Captive portal, Improv BLE, and Improv Serial on supported firmware variants |
| 🏠 Operation | Fully local by default, with optional cloud-sync firmware variants |
| 🔧 Multiple Sizes | G1/2", G3/4", G1", G1½", G2" sensor options |
Sections
- Hardware Versions: Compare V1 and V2 features
- Installation: Step-by-step setup guide
- WaterFlowKit V2 Ethernet & Network Configuration: WiFi, Ethernet, PoE and switching
- Usage: Monitoring & automation tips
- Sensor Definitions: All entities explained
- Troubleshooting: Common issues & solutions
- Technical Specifications: Hardware specs
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions
- Warranty and Support: Support info
- Thread: Connect over Thread with the Thread firmware
- Firmware: Firmware updates
Quick Links
- GitHub: smarthomeshop/waterflowkit
- Releases: github.com/smarthomeshop/waterflowkit/releases
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- Web flasher: smarthomeshop.io/en/firmware?product=waterflowkit
WaterFlowKit vs WaterMeterKit
Not sure which product you need? Here's the difference:
| Feature | WaterFlowKit | WaterMeterKit |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Monitor individual pipes | Monitor main water meter |
| Installation | Inline on water pipe | On water meter dial |
| Multiple sensors | Up to 2 (V1) or 4 (V2) flow sensors | 1 sensor |
| Water temperature | Optional (select models) | Not available |
| Flow rate | Yes (L/min) | Yes (L/min) |
| Ethernet / PoE | Available on V2 only | ❌ |
| Requires plumbing | Yes | No |
Choose WaterFlowKit if: You want to monitor specific pipes (shower, washing machine, garden hose, etc.)
Choose WaterMeterKit if: You want to monitor your main water meter without plumbing changes
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