Takes photos of your utility meter and uploads them to the cloud, replacing neighbor visits and manual checks. Access AI-recognized readings, photos, and consumption analytics from anywhere in the world.
Millions of property owners cannot physically access their meters but still need monthly readings for accurate billing. When readings are missed, utilities charge inflated "average" consumption or move customers into higher tariff tiers.
To avoid this, families often ask neighbors or relatives to check meters, take photos, and send them back. Owners then have to copy the numbers manually into utility websites. Others simply ignore the problem for months and end up with fees and inflated bills.
Over one billion analog meters across key markets create massive opportunity for affordable remote reading solutions, capturing just 1% ≈ 10M devices
Electricity: ~115M analog (37% of 310M total), Gas: ~68M analog (55% of 124M), Water: 75M+ analog (80%+ of total), Heat: 50M+ analog. Even after 2030 EU targets, ~20% (150M+, mostly water/heat) will remain analog
Major concentrations: France 3.7M, Spain 3.9M, Italy 5.5M, plus Germany, UK, Nordics. Empty 200+ days/year but still paying estimated bills year-round. No visibility on actual consumption, leaks go undetected for months
Only Poland & Romania attempting smart rollouts (20-30%). Rest have no plans or funding. Perfect retrofit opportunity
6.8M refugees abroad + 3.7M internally displaced ≈ one-third of population away from home. Meters keep running, bills accumulate. Immediate need for remote monitoring solutions
USA & Canada: ~200M despite high electric AMI. Mexico: ~90M with 8% coverage. Latin America: 250M+ with only 6% smart adoption. Massive untapped opportunity
Sources: Berg Insight 2024, UNHCR 2024, Eurostat, INSEE, ISTAT, INE, IoT Analytics, US EIA, IEA
Designed to automatically capture a photo of the any type of utility meter on a set schedule and upload it to the cloud, where the reading is extracted from the image, stored for analysis, and submitted to the utility provider.
Stick-on adhesive for meter cabinets or bracket mount for open meters
Captures photos daily or on custom schedule for battery savings
Configurable shooting schedules (e.g., burst of 5 photos with 20-second intervals every two days); automatically selects optimal power mode: deep sleep for short pauses or full shutdown for extended intervals to maximize battery life
Smart LED flash with three modes: on, off, or auto-detect via LDR
Manual capture, setup mode, or schedule adjustment
Creates WiFi hotspot for configuration: scan QR codes (WiFi, eSIM), manual setup, live camera view for alignment, and device diagnostics
Visual feedback via distinct patterns for success or errors
Stores photos when offline with batch upload upon reconnection
Modular dual-board design — main board with WiFi included; extension slot for communication modules (GSM/eSIM now, LoRaWAN/LPWAN future)
U.FL connector for signal boost in basements and remote areas
Powers device without batteries, provides live view and telemetry
Works with any AA batteries; 6+ months on standard alkaline with daily photos, up to 3.5 years with lithium
Voltage tracking with low-battery alerts sent to cloud
Remote firmware upgrades via web dashboard with rollback protection
Unique QR code inside battery block for instant account linking
Works with any analog meter: water, gas, electricity, heat
Multiple send attempts with exponential backoff ensure reliable delivery
Overview of all meters across locations showing last reading, photo, battery status, consumption trend, and active alerts
Detailed view per device with photo gallery grouped by month, telemetry logs, consumption graphs, and location mapping
Fine-tuned model extracts readings from one or multiple meters in frame, validates photo quality (darkness, angle, obstruction), flags privacy violations
Edit any recognized value, reprocess photos, dispute AI flags, add notes to readings
Daily/monthly/yearly graphs, usage patterns, consumption deltas, trend analysis with exportable reports
Automatic alerts for unusual consumption, potential leaks, or readings outside expected range
Low battery warnings, missed readings, reporting windows, device offline alerts
Manage properties, device assignments, firmware updates, provider connections, notification preferences
Generate view-only links for family/tenants/property managers
Schedule automatic submission to utility companies with configurable timing and meter selection
RESTful API for custom integrations, webhooks for events, maker community access
Download readings, photos, and reports in CSV/Excel format for accounting or analysis
Includes hardware and lifetime OEM license
Everything in OEM, plus:
Everything in Basic, plus:
Found several competitors in the meter reading space. Here's the comparison:
| Feature | Metemon | Jooby (Ukraine) | LAIWA | EnergyCam | AI-on-Edge (DIY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 WiFi / $59 GSM | $60-80 + installation | $100-150 | $150-200+ | ~$10-15 (parts only) |
| Installation | DIY 5 minutes | Professional required | Professional required | DIY possible | DIY, requires skills |
| Target Market | B2C (consumers) | B2B only (utilities) | B2B only | B2B focused | Makers/hobbyists |
| Infrastructure | WiFi / GSM | LoRaWAN gateway needed | NB-IoT / LoRaWAN | M-Bus gateway | WiFi only |
| Battery Life | 6+ months - 3.5 years 3xAA, easy to change |
5-15 years (lithium) | 10+ years | 10-15 years | Requires power outlet |
| AI Recognition | Cloud AI (99% accuracy) |
Pulse counting | Basic OCR | Basic OCR | Local AI (limited) |
| Remote Access | Anywhere globally | Ukraine only | Limited | Gateway dependent | Local network only |
| Monthly Fee | $0 with OEM license | Subscription required | Subscription required | Not specified | Free (self-hosted) |
| Consumer App | Web + mobile planned | Dashboard only | B2B dashboard | B2B interface | Web interface |
| Open API | Yes | No | Limited | No | Local only |
| Provider Integration | Planned | Yes (Ukraine only) | Yes | Yes | No |