Running a technology startup that deals with water, I thought it might be useful to share water use data for our home and how using the Hydroid smart water meter has impacted how we manage water. Since I started monitoring my water with Hydroid a year ago, I’ve found out a few things: Lot’s of… Read more about Waterlogged: How smart water meters measure water use, trends and behaviors
Smart (Water) Cities
How much water did you use today? 50, 100, 150 gallons? Chances are, if you live in a city, you only find out your water use when you see your water bill at the end of the month (and only then if you’re the one responsible for paying the bill). People are disconnected with their… Read more about Smart (Water) Cities
Protect Your Home from Leaks
When I was a junior or senior in high school, I remember this time I accidentally flooded my parents’ bathroom and caused a steady stream of water to come out of the light fixtures and run down the walls of the kitchen downstairs. I caused it by leaving a bathroom faucet in one of the… Read more about Protect Your Home from Leaks
Deep Dive: The Hydroid App
This week we’re going to explore how the Hydroid app works and what you can learn from it. I’m excited to share a little bit about the app, since it’s a new and exciting way to learn about something we usually take for granted: water. The Hydroid app is your interface for all the new… Read more about Deep Dive: The Hydroid App
Why Hydroid
Some people might wonder: why would I want a smart water meter? Others might be wondering why a product like this isn’t already installed in every home and business. The truth is, your need for a smart water meter may depend on where you live, how you get your water, and how much it costs.… Read more about Why Hydroid
Status Update: Hydroid Meter in Beta
Status Update: Hydroid Meter Hello! And, welcome to my first blog. I decided that I should start this blog with where we are rather than go into the history of where we’ve been. I think Marc (Marc Kelly, H2Optimize Co-founder and CTO) and I will leave that for another day. I have to say though,… Read more about Status Update: Hydroid Meter in Beta