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How to send data to smartvatten from an external source

Explains how external water meter data can be sent to Smartvatten

Written by Katri

You can use Smartvatten HUB even if your water meters are not connected through Smartvatten devices.

Using the Smartvatten API, you can send water meter readings from external systems directly to the Smartvatten platform. Once the data has been received, it will be available in Smartvatten HUB, where you can:

  • View consumption data and trends

  • Export data for further analysis

  • Use the standard reporting and monitoring tools available in Smartvatten HUB

Sending Data to Smartvatten

Smartvatten provides a dedicated endpoint for storing externally collected meter readings:POST /ext/save

Example Request

[
{
"deviceId": "1aq3e4q2",
"timestamp": "2025-01-01T23:51:00.000Z",
"value": 342.761
}
​

Parameter Description

deviceId The Smartvatten Device ID associated with the external meter.

timestamp The date and time of the reading in UTC using ISO 8601 format.

value The cumulative meter value recorded at the specified time.

API Documentation

For detailed endpoint documentation and examples, please refer to the Smartvatten API documentation: View API Documentation

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