Easily track your water consumption and water temperature per device with the WaterFlowKit

This smart kit can be easily connected to an existing faucet or pipeline, allowing you to monitor water usage accurately, including the temperature of the flowing water. This gives you complete control over water temperature and enables you to simultaneously measure the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment. A convenient addition to your household for more mindful water management.

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Real-time water flow insights Local with Home Assistant

Discover the WaterFlowKit: A carefully crafted Dutch creation, fully developed and designed for your needs.

Specially designed for Home Assistant & ESPHome: The WaterFlowKit is specifically designed to seamlessly integrate with Home Assistant & ESPHome

NEW IN V2

Powerfully upgraded

New in V2: support for up to 4 flow sensors and an Ethernet (UTP) connection with PoE power.

Up to 4 sensors in 5 sizes Ethernet + PoE with 1 cable

WaterFlowKit V2

One controller for multiple measurement points

4 sensor ports PoE
WaterFlowKit V2
SENSORS

Choose your material and size first

A quick selector for the right WaterFlowKit sensor. Full technical specifications are further down the page.

Brass

Robust & versatile

  • Excellent corrosion resistance for household use
  • Economical choice — best price-quality ratio
  • Available with built-in temperature sensor (YF-B6, YF-B7)
  • Ideal for heating, central heating and general water pipes
Available in: G1/2", G3/4", G1"

Stainless Steel

Hygienic & durable

  • Food safe — recommended for drinking water pipes
  • Maximum hygiene — no substance release into the water
  • Extra durable — longer lifespan, resistant to aggressive water quality
  • Available up to G2" — also for larger pipes
Available in: G1/2", G3/4", G1", G1½", G2"

Quick size selector

From small tap points to larger main lines. Use this overview for a quick first selection, then continue to the specifications for full details.

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WaterFlowKit sensor overview
1/2
DN15

G1/2"

Kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet

Flow1–25 L/min
MaterialBrass / SS
3/4
DN20

G3/4"

Shower, washing machine

Flow1–30 L/min
MaterialBrass / SS
1
DN25

G1"

Boiler, main supply

Flow1–50 L/min
MaterialBrass / SS
DN40

G1½"

Main supply, garden irrigation

Flow5–150 L/min
MaterialStainless Steel
2
DN50

G2"

House connection, commercial

Flow10–200 L/min
MaterialStainless Steel
USE CASES

What can you measure?

Whether it's your kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet, or any other water supply — monitor water consumption in real-time with up to 4 flow sensors per kit, available in 5 pipe sizes (G1/2" to G2") in Brass and Stainless Steel. Track water temperature per sensor, plus ambient temperature and humidity.

KITCHEN COLD Boiler Hot water HOT Kitchen tap 1 G½" 2 G½" WaterFlowKit V2 WiFi / Ethernet
No flow Kitchen - cold water Kitchen - hot water Shower - cold water Shower - hot water
Total:
Cold water
Hot water
Flow sensor
2 of 4 sensors in use
1

Kitchen Tap

G½"

Measure water consumption and temperature while cooking and washing dishes. See exactly how many liters you use daily.

0.0 L
2

Kitchen Tap hot

G½"

Measure hot water temperature and consumption at the kitchen tap. See exactly how much hot water you use daily.

0.0 L
UTILITY ROOM KITCHEN BATHROOM COLD Boiler Hot water HOT Kitchen tap Shower G½" Washing m. G¾" Heating radiators 1 G½" 2 G½" 3 G¾" 4 G¾" WaterFlowKit V2 WiFi / Ethernet / PoE
No flow Kitchen - cold water Kitchen - hot water Shower - cold water Shower - hot water Washing machine Heating / Radiators
Total:
Cold water
Hot water
Flow sensor
4 of 4 sensors in use
1

Kitchen Tap

G½"

Usage + temperature

0.0 L
2

Shower

G½"

Usage + temperature

0.0 L
3

Washing M.

G¾"

Usage per cycle

0.0 L
4

Boiler

G¾"

Hot water + temperature

0.0 L
INSTALLATION

Fast and Easy Installation

The WaterFlowKit is designed with easy installation in mind. Just follow these steps to get started quickly: Choose the water supply line where you want to install the kit. This can be the kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet, or any other water source. Attach the included flow sensors to the chosen pipeline. You have the flexibility to connect up to 4 sensors to monitor different points in your home, with 5 pipe sizes available (G1/2" to G2") in Brass or Stainless Steel. Connect the WaterFlowKit to your Home Assistant system via WiFi or Ethernet and configure your Home Assistant dashboard to display real-time data from the WaterFlowKit. Now you can track your water consumption and temperature and even set up notifications for specific thresholds. With this simple installation, you'll be ready to monitor your water usage and make your home smarter in no time.

Various Installation Options

1

Kitchen Faucet

2

Heat Pump Boiler

3

Waterline to the Shower

1

Choose a water line

Choose the water line where you want to install the kit. Kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet or any other water supply.

2

Attach the sensors

Attach the included flow sensors to the chosen pipeline. Connect up to 4 sensors to monitor different points.

3

Connect to Home Assistant

Connect via WiFi or Ethernet and configure your dashboard. Monitor water usage and set up notifications.

Home Assistant

Transform Your Faucet into a Smart Device with Home Assistant

Enhance your Home Assistant experience with the seamless integration of our WaterFlowKit. This allows you to gain detailed insights into water consumption in liters per minute from up to 4 sensors and track the temperature of the flowing water for each sensor. Analyze your water usage over days, weeks, months, and years, and perform intelligent automations based on your water usage, all within the user-friendly Home Assistant dashboard.

WaterFlowKit

Dual flow measurement

HOT WATER L/min COLD WATER L/min
Hot water
L/min

Total consumption

liter

Temperature

Flow rate

L/h

Cold water
L/min

Total consumption

liter

Temperature

Flow rate

L/h

Energy Dashboard

Full integration with the Home Assistant Water/Energy Dashboard for real-time insights.

Modular & Flexible

Up to 4 flow sensors and temperature per sensor. Choose exactly what you need.

Smart Automations

Set up notifications for leak detection or abnormal water usage.

"The WaterFlowKit has changed my daily routines. Installation was simple, and now I can track my water consumption accurately. Measuring water temperature is also convenient. A great product for a smarter home!"
Quote author Happy customer
Open Source

Fully open source

Built on ESPHome, the most popular open-source IoT platform. Customize the firmware, contribute to the community, and maintain full control.

Fully Open Source

All source code is available on GitHub. Customize the firmware to your needs.

Built on ESPHome

Runs on ESPHome, the most popular open-source IoT platform. OTA updates, no cloud needed.

100% Local & Private

All data stays within your own network. No cloud, no subscription, no data collection.

View on GitHub
smarthomeshop/waterflowkit
waterflowkit.yaml
# WaterFlowKit ESPHome Configuration (packages)
substitutions:
name: waterflowkit-587c20
friendly_name: WaterFlowKit 587c20
packages:
smarthomeshop.waterflowkit: github://smarthomeshop/waterflowkit/waterflowkit-v2/waterflowkit-complete.yaml@main
esphome:
name: ${name}
friendly_name: ${friendly_name}
api: # encryption key lokaal instellen
wifi: # ssid/password via secrets
ESPHome
Inspiration & Automations

What can you do with it?

Discover the endless possibilities of the WaterFlowKit combined with Home Assistant. Click a card for the full explanation, sensors, and copyable YAML code.

Want more examples?

We also have extra use cases for gardens, vacation homes, commercial setups and more.

Need more automations?

Check out our documentation or ask the community

Customer Reviews

What our customers say

Real reviews from verified buyers

Google Reviews
5.0

"I am impressed by the accuracy of the WaterFlowKit. Tracking both water usage and temperature per tap gives great insight into our consumption."

Daan J.
Daan J.
Verified buyer

"I was always curious about the actual water usage for showering, washing, etc. With the WaterFlowKit I can see it precisely and optimize accordingly. A real eye-opener and a smart investment."

Bas T.
Bas T.
Verified buyer

"The WaterFlowKit measures water usage and tap temperature with precision. Real-time monitoring helped me save water."

R. Jansen
R. Jansen
Verified buyer

"A must-have for anyone who wants to monitor water flow in their home. The detailed statistics are excellent."

J. de Vries
J. de Vries
Verified buyer

"It provides precise measurements and is very intuitive to use. An essential tool for managing our water consumption."

Emma
Emma
Verified buyer

"At the moment I use the WaterFlowKit to calculate the coefficient efficiency of my heat pump."

Dhr. Jansen
Dhr. Jansen
Verified buyer
5.0
Average rating from verified buyers
Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions?

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the WaterFlowKit.

The WaterFlowKit is designed for easy installation. You can attach it to the water line of your choice, such as the kitchen or bathroom faucet. Attach the provided flow sensors to the pipeline and connect the kit to your Home Assistant system.

Yes, you have the flexibility to connect up to two flow sensors to the WaterFlowKit. This allows you to track water consumption at different locations in your home.

Besides the WaterFlowKit, you need a functioning Home Assistant system as well as a WiFi connection.

The WaterFlowKit not only measures water consumption in liters per minute but can also measure the waters temperature as it flows through the sensors. It also measures the temperature and humidity of the room where the kit is located.

Yes, with the WaterFlowKit you can set up notifications in Home Assistant based on custom water consumption thresholds, allowing you, for example, to receive alerts when unusually large amounts of water are consumed.

Yes, you can view and analyze historical data of your water consumption over days, weeks, months, and years in Home Assistant, providing insight into your water consumption patterns.

Yes, the WaterFlowKit is suitable for both cold and hot water lines and can measure the water temperature as it flows through the sensors.

The WaterFlowKit is designed for indoor use and is not recommended for outdoor use where it could be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Flow Sensors

Connect up to 4 flow sensors in 5 pipe sizes, available in Brass and Stainless Steel:
G1/2" (DN15): 1–25 L/min, ±3% accuracy
G3/4" (DN20): 1–30 L/min, ±3% accuracy
G1" (DN25): 1–50 L/min, ±5% accuracy
G1½" (DN40): 5–150 L/min, ±3% accuracy
G2" (DN50): 10–200 L/min, ±3% accuracy
Temperature measurement available on G1/2" and G3/4" models (-20 to +80 °C).

Temperature Measurement

Water temperature: 0 °C to +80 °C with ±0.5 °C accuracy (on compatible sensors).
Ambient temperature and humidity monitoring via built-in sensor.

Network Connection

Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), supports WPA/WPA2 security.
Ethernet (RJ45) with Power over Ethernet (PoE) support for a stable wired connection.

Dimensions

92 x 47.5 x 26.5 mm (main unit)

Cable Length

USB-C power cable: 3 meters
Sensor cable: 1 meter per sensor (detachable connectors on both ends)

Power Supply

USB-C port for power supply (5V, 1A) with included adapter (if chosen).
Power over Ethernet (PoE) for combined data and power via a single cable.

Protection Rating

IP52 for sensors (protection against dust and light moisture).
IP20 for the main unit (suitable for indoor use).

Operating Temperature

-10 °C to +40 °C for the main unit.

Software

Fully integrated with Home Assistant via ESPHome.
Home Assistant Energy Dashboard compatible.
Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates.
Functions as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) proxy.

In the Box

WaterFlowKit V2 main unit
Selected flow sensors (with temperature measurement if chosen)
USB-C power adapter and cable
Quick start guide

WaterFlowKit
2 year warranty
Shipped worldwide