hart2hart Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 Got email from Flume that going forward the app and API are free. There will no longer be a $49.9 fee per year.
Teken Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 Off the top of my head I don’t recall any serious company ever asking money for their application and API?!?This isn’t music, video, or a game . . .I could understand if they restricted access to big players or asked for a NDA as it relates to the API. But, 99.99999% of all so called cloud only services offer both free!Because that drives adoption, market share, and long term growth.The fact people even considered paying for one or both just shows a lack of common sense for a half aszz product.
Javi Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 I got a different email which says it's now a one time purchase Hi Javier, Interested in doing MORE with your water? Flume Insight helps you unlock more savings, more data, and more tools to make a difference in your water use. We want to share some exciting news…. After one purchase, all current and future Insight features will be yours for life. No annual fees and no subscription - just in-depth water insights right at your fingertips. Get real-time details into every aspect of your water. With Insight, you’ll save money, optimize your water consumption habits, and find out how you can make every drop count. Unlimited access to all the best Flume has to offer, including: Detail+: See what percentage of your water use comes from your toilets, showers, dishwashers, water softeners, sprinkler systems, and more. Custom Budgets & Leak Alerts: Set custom monthly, weekly or daily water use budgets to save money and manage which activities are using the most water Detailed Water Use: Find new ways to reduce your water use with real-time GPM insights and comparisons—down to the one-hundredth of a gallon. Dedicated In-App Support: We'll help you every step of the way. Savings on Select Professional Services Powered by Angi™: Flume Insight members are eligible to save up to 15% on home repair services like faucet, fixture, or appliance repair in the event of a detected leak. Flume has you covered from leaks no matter how big or small. To access these features, please first update your Flume app. For more information on how to update your app, CLICK HERE. Then, locate the three lines on the top left corner of your Flume App screen. Select “Settings”, then click “Flume Insight”. Have questions? Learn more about the change here, or check out our Help Center.
hart2hart Posted April 23, 2022 Author Posted April 23, 2022 Makes sense since I’m already a subscriber.
stevehoyt Posted April 23, 2022 Posted April 23, 2022 I got this as one of the first users. Guess it depends when and what you buy. Thank you for being one of our incredible Flume users! You’ve been around since our early days, and we want to thank you for sticking with us and supporting us all this time. We wouldn’t be here without you. We have some exciting news to share…. These features (and all future Insight features) will be added to your account: Detail+: See what percentage of your water use comes from your toilets, showers, dishwashers, water softeners, sprinkler systems, and more. Savings on Select Professional Services Powered by Angi™: Flume Insight members are eligible to save up to 15% on home repair services like faucet, fixture, or appliance repair in the event of a detected leak. Flume has you covered from leaks no matter how big or small. No annual fees and no subscription - just in-depth water insights right at your fingertips. We want to thank our amazing customers for supporting Flume. Our mission is and has always been to empower you with in-depth, detailed water usage so you can understand, control, and conserve your water. That’s why we decided to make Flume Insight free to you for life. Have questions? Learn more about Detail+ by clicking here, learn more about the recent change here, or check our our Help Center. 75 Higuera St., Ste. 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Unsubscribe from our emails
Bumbershoot Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 22 hours ago, Teken said: I don’t recall any serious company ever asking money for their application and API?!? I haven't paid Flume a single ¢ since I bought the thing, and the API has always been accessible. The accuracy seems astonishing to me as well, as the reported monthly water usage have been only a couple of gallons different from what my utility sees, and this is without device calibration. I'm impressed with this device, so far, and it works well with the Flume Node server. @hart2hart, are you getting value from the subscription?
hart2hart Posted April 24, 2022 Author Posted April 24, 2022 I haven't paid Flume a single ¢ since I bought the thing, and the API has always been accessible. The accuracy seems astonishing to me as well, as the reported monthly water usage have been only a couple of gallons different from what my utility sees, and this is without device calibration. I'm impressed with this device, so far, and it works well with the Flume Node server. @hart2hart, are you getting value from the subscription?Yes, it has added value. It’s accurate to within 1% for 3 months total. Their customer service is excellent and quick and have answered several questions. Very happy to have paid and great that it’s now no cost going forward. I’m going to use Node server to calculate water used to water lawn.
Bumbershoot Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, hart2hart said: I’m going to use Node server to calculate water used to water lawn. That's exactly my plan as well. I have 11 irrigation zones of various plant/soil types, but with record cold temperatures this month in the Pacific NW, I haven't had a chance to run the irrigation system much. Thanks for the reply. 1
Teken Posted April 24, 2022 Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bumbershoot said: I haven't paid Flume a single ¢ since I bought the thing, and the API has always been accessible. The accuracy seems astonishing to me as well, as the reported monthly water usage have been only a couple of gallons different from what my utility sees, and this is without device calibration. I'm impressed with this device, so far, and it works well with the Flume Node server. @hart2hart, are you getting value from the subscription? I'll take your word for it since you've always been a straight *shooter* <- See what I did there? ?Having Alpha / Beta tested their hardware early on the system was less than stellar in almost every way. If things have changed that's great to hear . . . ? I will continue to use the tried and true method with zero errors because it just works! ? As it relates to the application / API I gather this announcement means those who had the most basic access now is able to have all the fancy bells and whistles??? Edited April 24, 2022 by Teken
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