Overview
ℹ️ Note: The current WaterMeterKit is V3 with ESP32-C6 hardware. V2 remains supported for existing customers; V1 is legacy hardware.
Welcome to the WaterMeterKit guide. This section provides step-by-step instructions and additional information for setting up and using your WaterMeterKit.
🌟 Simple & Affordable Water Monitoring
WaterMeterKit is the easiest way to add water monitoring to your smart home: fully local, no cloud required!
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 💧 Water Monitoring | Track your water consumption in real-time |
| 🌡️ Environment Sensors | Built-in temperature & humidity monitoring |
| 📶 WiFi or Thread | Easy wireless setup with Home Assistant; V3 also works over Thread with the Thread firmware |
| ⚙️ Current Hardware | V3 with ESP32-C6 platform |
| 🏠 100% Local | No cloud, no subscriptions: runs entirely on your Home Assistant |
| ⚡ USB-C Powered | 5V via USB-C; the USB-C adapter set is an optional extra when you order |
Sections
- Installation: Step-by-step setup with videos
- Hardware Versions: Compare V1, V2, and V3
- Usage: Automations & dashboard tips
- Sensor Definitions: All entities explained
- Troubleshooting: Common issues & solutions
- Technical Specifications: Hardware specs
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions
- Warranty and Support: Support info
- Network: WiFi setup and provisioning
- Thread: Connect over Thread with the Thread firmware
- Firmware: Firmware updates
Quick Links
- Product site: smarthomeshop.io
- GitHub: smarthomeshop/watermeterkit
- Releases: github.com/smarthomeshop/watermeterkit/releases
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
Need More Features?
Looking for energy monitoring or Ethernet/PoE support? Check out the WaterP1MeterKit!
| Feature | WaterMeterKit | WaterP1MeterKit |
|---|---|---|
| Water monitoring | ✅ | ✅ |
| P1 energy meter | ❌ | ✅ |
| Gas monitoring | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ethernet/PoE | ❌ | ✅ |
| Water leak sensor | ❌ | ✅ (V3 and V4) |
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