How to Save Thousands on Utility Bills
10 proven strategies property managers use to cut utility costs, from bill auditing to early leak detection.
Utility Meter Tracking & Device Monitoring
Utility meter tracking, device monitoring, and analytics for homes, properties, and facilities
- Free plan, no credit card
- Electricity, water, gas and heating meters
- Browser and iOS
Solutions
Our Platform Solutions
Comprehensive applications for remote telemetry, device management, and sensor monitoring
UtilityControl
Utility meter tracking for electricity, water, gas, and heating. Multi-location organization, daily-usage interpolation, cost tracking, OCR bill processing, and interactive analytics. Track and manage utility consumption across multiple locations: monitor electricity, water, gas, and heating meters with analytics, cost tracking, and consumption pattern analysis. Learn more about UtilityControl.
- Multi-meter support with location-based organization
- Daily usage interpolation and cost calculation
- CSV import and export of meter readings, per meter or per location
- Interactive charts with time-based filtering
RemoteControl
Cloud-native telemetry product for secure, agent-based management of remote devices. Real-time monitoring, remote SSH and firmware deployment, secure tunneling for devices behind NAT, and a centralized dashboard — for Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other embedded systems. View pricing.
- Real-time device status, health checks, and alerts
- Remote SSH, firmware deployment, and config management
- Secure tunneling through firewalls (devices behind NAT)
- Centralized dashboard with fleet-wide visibility
- Lightweight agent for Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other embedded systems
The products
Two Products, Two Focused Dashboards
UtilityControl tracks meters, readings, and bills. RemoteControl monitors and manages remote devices. Each product has its own dashboard and its own sign-in, and both work from any browser.
Sign in per product
UtilityControl and RemoteControl each have their own sign-in. Create your UtilityControl account any time; RemoteControl access is available on request.
Separate product dashboards
UtilityControl for meters and bills, RemoteControl for devices, each with its own focused dashboard.
Plans for each product
Each product has its own plans and pricing. UtilityControl has a free plan; RemoteControl access is on request.
Getting started
How do I get started with QLines?
Four steps from sign-up to your first readings.
Choose your product
UtilityControl for meter tracking, or RemoteControl for device monitoring.
Sign up
Create a free UtilityControl account at www.qlines.net, or request RemoteControl access.
Follow the setup guide
Add your first location and meters, or connect a device.
Start monitoring
Record readings, upload bills, and watch the charts fill in.
No credit card required for the free plan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QLines?
QLines offers two products: UtilityControl for utility meter tracking and cost management, and RemoteControl for secure, agent-based monitoring and programming of remote devices. Each product has its own sign-in and dashboard. UtilityControl has a free plan; RemoteControl access is on request.
What types of devices can I manage with QLines?
Once RemoteControl launches, QLines will support Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and other embedded systems that can run a lightweight monitoring agent. UtilityControl, the platform's first product, works today with any utility meter you read manually or import via CSV.
Do I need special hardware to use QLines?
No, QLines is a cloud-based platform. You only need to deploy lightweight monitoring agents on your devices. No special hardware installation is required for most use cases.
Is QLines suitable for utility tracking?
Yes, QLines offers UtilityControl, a comprehensive solution for tracking electricity, water, gas, and heating meters. It provides analytics, cost tracking, and supports multiple locations and meter types.
How do I get started with QLines?
Getting started is easy: 1) Choose your product (UtilityControl for meter tracking, or RemoteControl for device monitoring), 2) Sign up for a free UtilityControl account at www.qlines.net or request RemoteControl access, 3) Follow the setup guide, and 4) Start monitoring. No credit card required for the free plan.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free UtilityControl plan includes 1 location, 3 meters per location, 50 meter readings, and 3 bill uploads per month. It has no time limit and needs no credit card. Paid plans add locations, meters, readings and bill uploads. RemoteControl access is available on request.
Is there a mobile app?
UtilityControl is available as an iOS app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, and in any web browser. An Android version is coming soon. RemoteControl is used from the browser.
Can I import my existing meter readings?
Yes. UtilityControl supports CSV import for bulk meter readings and CSV export for backups, reporting, or your accounting system, with validation while you import.
How do I pay for a paid plan?
Subscriptions for UtilityControl are managed through the Apple App Store for iOS users. Web-based payment options are coming soon. See the pricing pages for what each plan includes.
How do I contact QLines support?
Use the contact form on the website, or WhatsApp support for urgent technical issues. We typically respond within 24 hours on business days.
Have more questions? Contact our support team or explore our platform solutions.
Blog
From the Blog
Practical guides on utility tracking, cost savings, and leak detection for property managers and facility teams.
Saved $15,000 by Detecting a Hidden Water Leak
A case study in how systematic weekly tracking caught a slab leak that monthly meter reading had missed for months.
Utility Bill Errors: Detect and Recover Overpayments
Utility bills often contain errors. Learn how to catch billing mistakes and recover overpayments.
Ready to get started?
Track your utilities today with UtilityControl, or talk to us about RemoteControl for your devices.
Free plan available • No credit card required