Tag: local-api

How to Choose an Energy Meter If You Care More About Data Access Than App Design

A practical guide to choosing an energy meter when data access matters more than a polished app, covering local APIs, MQTT, Modbus, cloud exports, Home Assistant, sampling intervals, ownership risk, and the trade-offs between open meters and app-first monitoring systems.

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