If you want a smart home system that monitors water usage in real-time to lower your bill, Flume is a great choice. Flume is a smart water meter that reports usage in real-time down to the hundredth of a gallon. It has leak detection with alerts, monthly water budgets, Alexa and Google Home integration and customizable leak notifications. It has no power requirements of its own and comes with pre-installed batteries for easy installation. The service costs $149 to start, with an annual subscription of $49.99.
Another system worth considering is Sense, which is geared for energy monitoring. Although it's designed to monitor energy usage, it can also give you insight into your home's overall usage patterns. Sense uses AI technology to identify devices and activity in your home, providing real-time energy usage monitoring and trend analysis. That can help you optimize energy use, cut costs and lower your carbon footprint. It takes less than 30 minutes to install, and it works with many connected devices and IoT-enabled meters.