No-internet daily meter reading

Meter Express

Meter Express keeps the working data on the Windows admin host. Reader phones sync before field work, collect readings offline, then sync back over the office network when they return.

Meter Express Windows admin dashboard showing local readings and reports
Meter Express Android reader app new reading screen
Android reader app Sync assignments from the Windows host, then collect readings offline.
Windows admin app Acts as the office host for structure, assignments, review, and exports.
Office-ready setup Daily reading runs on the local office network, with no internet required in the field.

Daily operation

A local cycle from host sync to export

Local host workflow

Windows host sends assignments out and receives readings back

Windows admin host Local data source
Reader phone
Assignments loaded for field work
  1. Windows host
  2. Pre-sync phone
  3. Read offline
  4. Sync back
01

Prepare on Windows

Admins set up townships, quarters, streets, houses, meters, readers, and assignments on the Windows admin host.

02

Pre-sync reader phones

Before field work, readers connect to the Windows host on the office network and download their assignments.

03

Collect with no internet

Readers capture usage, photos, and notes fully offline on Android phones.

04

Sync back and export

When readers return, phones reconnect to the local host and upload readings for review, correction, and export.

Two working surfaces

Built for field readers and office admins

Android

Reader app

Fast mobile screens for assigned houses, new readings, previous history, photo capture, local storage, and Windows host sync.

  • Offline reading capture
  • Local reading history
  • Local host sync logs

Windows

Admin app

Desktop host workflows for structure management, reader assignments, local sync, reporting, exports, app notices, and update control.

  • Structure and meter management
  • Monthly reports and Excel export
  • Notices and update guidance

What you get

Everything your reading team needs

A

Android reader app

Reader phones for assigned houses, readings, photos, and no-internet field work.

W

Windows admin app

Office host tools for structure setup, phone sync, review, corrections, and export.

S

Setup support

Guidance for installing the apps and preparing the first reading cycle.

R

Monthly reports

Exports built for practical monthly review, billing, and office records.

Setup model

Simple rollout for your team

We help your team install the reader and admin apps, prepare the first meter lists on the Windows host, and run the monthly reading workflow over the local office network.

Install the apps

Set up Android reader phones and the Windows admin host computer.

Prepare meter lists

Add houses, meters, reader accounts, and monthly assignments on the host.

Collect readings

Readers pre-sync at the office, then capture usage, photos, and notes offline.

Review and export

Readers sync back to the host, then admins check and export office reports.

App downloads

Download Meter Express

Choose the Android build that matches the reader phone, or download the Windows app package for the office computer.

Most newer Android phones use 64-bit. Use 32-bit only for older Android phones that cannot install the 64-bit APK.

Contact

Talk to Meter Express

Call, email, or message on Telegram for installation, updates, and support.

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