Feature request: Ability to set custom name or field and retrieve via API

[hedgemybets]

It would be helpful to have an ability to set a custom name/field via the API. The use case would be to find the meter location or site name via the API. Currently, our server application would have to keep a configuration table with serial numbers and associated names, and use the API to access the serial number and then look up the associated name. Not critical, but this matches a capability of another energy monitoring device we have.

[DCSBL]

Hi! Great idea but maybe a bit to specific for the general public.

I recommend you to contact us directly via sales@homewizard.com (you can mention this conversation) so we can discuss your needs. Maybe we can share ideas and see how we can help.

[hedgemybets]

Thanks for the quick response. We can work around this without this feature.

[DCSBL]

We are still open for discussion. I'm curious how you use the products and API, can you tell us more?

[hedgemybets]

I have developed an energy monitoring application for power and gas meter readings collection for a lodge with about 100 accommodations, each of which currently has an Eastron SDM-230 Modbus meter and a gas meter. The app currently reads the HomeWizard API periodically and updates a local database with readings and provides on-demand or weekly reports for the rooms to be used in billing and monitoring. It also provides alerts for missing readings so local IT staff can correct any issues quickly. A trial of a couple of units is being installed this summer with the customer deciding on the rollout after seeing how well this works. We like the HomeWizard cloud data collection for a backup of the readings and local device configuration through the app.

[DCSBL]

That is really cool!

I absolutely recommend you to contact us directly via the sales@homewizard.com, just to have a quick chat about sharing ideas.