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What’s the Difference Between the Basic and Premium Data Streaming Plans?

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We offer two data streaming plans: Basic and Premium. Both allow you to monitor your water usage, but they differ in data depth, alerting, and long-term visibility.

This article explains what each plan includes and how to decide which one is right for you.


Basic Data Streaming Plan (Included)

The Basic plan is included with every Bluebot (besides the Mini) and is designed for simple monitoring needs.

With the Basic plan, you can:

  • View your water usage in the Bluebot app

  • Stream usage data at standard intervals

  • Access up to 90 days of historical data

  • Set 1 alert per meter

  • Monitor up to 2 meters in the app

This plan works well if you:

  • Want basic visibility into water usage

  • Download or review your data at least once every few months

  • Only need a single alert (for example, a leak threshold)

  • Are monitoring one or two meters


Premium Data Streaming Plan (Subscription)

The Premium plan unlocks advanced monitoring, longer history, and additional alerts. It is billed annually, per meter.

With the Premium plan, you get:

  • Near real-time flow streaming (updates approximately every 2 seconds)

  • 12 months of historical data

  • Multiple alerts per meter

  • Support for 3 or more meters in the app

  • More flexibility for tracking trends, seasonal usage, and system behavior over time

This plan is ideal if you:

  • Want continuous or near real-time visibility

  • Need multiple alerts (for example, leak detection + usage thresholds)

  • Monitor irrigation, multiple buildings, or multiple water zones

  • Want long-term data for analysis or billing comparisons


Quick Comparison

Feature

Basic Plan

Premium Plan

Data streaming

Standard intervals

Near real-time

Historical data

Up to 90 days

Up to 12 months

Alerts per meter

1

Multiple

Meters supported

Up to 2

3 or more

Best for

Simple monitoring

Advanced tracking & analysis


Bluebot Premium Data Plan costs $4.98 per month per meter (billed annually) and includes unlimited meters in the app, real-time flow streaming every 2 seconds, 12 months of historical data, enhanced alerts (including SMS), and full access to the FloDash dashboard. The free plan remains available with basic data and limited alerts.

Do I Need Premium?

You do not need Premium if you:

  • Check or download your data regularly

  • Only need one alert

  • Are monitoring one or two meters

You may want Premium if you:

  • Want long-term data retention

  • Need more than one alert per meter

  • Are monitoring multiple meters or systems

  • Want near real-time insight into water flow

You can upgrade to Premium at any time.

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