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Lobsters·Aug 12·5 min read
Decrypting Flume Water Monitor Traffic
TL;DR
A method was developed to decrypt traffic from Flume water monitors, revealing insights into data transmission patterns. This breakthrough enhances the understanding of water usage analytics.
✦ Why It Matters
Implement this decryption method to analyze your own water usage data for better conservation strategies.
Key Takeaways
- Use esptool to read the static encryption key from the device.
- Implement a local dashboard for monitoring water usage independently.
- Explore pulse-to-volume calibration for accurate water measurement.
- Consider a developer mode for custom MQTT server configurations.
How It Works
The flumewatch relay captures MQTT traffic by redirecting the bridge's connection to Flume's server. It decrypts messages using a static key and logs the data for analysis.