In today's world, household and facility utility costs are rising — and it's more important than ever to understand how much you actually consume. That's why we built Utility Control, a simple but powerful tool (available on the web today, and on iPhone, coming soon to Android) that helps homeowners, facility managers, and property operators track, visualize, and optimize their utility usage.
Why Utility Control Matters
Transparent Consumption Tracking
With Utility Control, you can manually log readings for your electricity, water, gas, and heating meters. Over time, you'll build a detailed history of your usage.
Easy-to-Read Charts & Reports
Every time you add a reading, the app creates intuitive charts: weekly, monthly, and yearly views. That means no more guessing whether your consumption is spiking, leveling off, or trending upward.
Deep Insights for Better Decisions
Utility Control doesn't just show numbers — it helps you understand them. Want to compare this month with last month? Or check how usage varies week to week? The app makes it easy. With these insights, you can spot inefficiencies, track anomalies, or identify periods of unusually high consumption.
Ideal for Multiple Use Cases
- Homeowners: Know exactly how much you're using and where.
- Facility managers: Manage consumption across different meters, buildings, or floors — all in one dashboard.
- Landlords / Real estate: Help tenants track usage or reconcile shared utility costs.
Cross-Platform & Future-Proof
Utility Control already runs in the browser, so you can check your data from any device. The iOS app provides a seamless mobile experience, and Android support is on the roadmap. Whether you're on a desktop or on the go, your data is always accessible.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Manual Meter Entry | Enter readings for all types of utility meters (electricity, gas, water, heating). |
| Timeline Charts | Visualize consumption over different time scales: weekly, monthly, yearly. |
| Data History | Track long-term trends to monitor changes, spot leaks, and optimize. |
| Multi-site / Multi-meter Support | Manage multiple meters or locations from a single account. |
| Web + Mobile | Use it from your computer or phone — flexibility to fit your workflow. |
| Export / Future Integrations (optional) | Potential to export data or integrate with other systems (depending on roadmap). |
How Utility Control Helps Save Money & Reduce Waste
Early Detection of Unusual Usage
By charting your utility consumption, you can more easily notice anomalies — like a sudden jump in gas use — and investigate before it becomes costly.
Behavioral Insights
Understanding when and how you use utilities can help you make smarter decisions: shift some usage to off-peak times, or better insulate to lower heating consumption.
Better Budgeting
Predict usage, estimate future bills, or set goals. With historical consumption data at your fingertips, you can budget more accurately for each month or year.
Sustainability & Efficiency
Tracking energy and water use isn't just good for your wallet — it's good for the planet. By identifying waste, you take a step toward a more sustainable lifestyle or building operation.
Real-World Use Cases
A Family Home
A homeowner logs monthly electricity and water meter readings. Over a year, they spot a seasonal spike in water use and realize a toilet or pipe might be leaking.
Commercial Building
A facility manager tracks consumption across multiple meters (heating, electricity) to allocate costs accurately and justify efficiency investments.
Property Manager
A landlord offers tenants access to their own usage dashboards, improving transparency and helping tenants take responsibility for shared utility costs.
Getting Started Is Easy
- Sign Up for Free
Go to qlines.net and create an account. - Add Your Meters
Enter details for each meter (type, name, unit) so you can start logging readings. - Log Readings Regularly
Add your meter readings manually—daily, weekly, or monthly — whatever works for you. - Track & Analyze
Use the dashboard to see trends, compare periods, and draw insights. - Use Mobile
Download the iOS app to log readings and check your data on the go. (Android version coming soon.)
Why Choose Utility Control Over Alternatives
Compared to other utility-tracking apps, Utility Control by QLines offers:
- Flexibility: Because you input readings manually, the app works independently of whether you have "smart" meters or not.
- Simplicity: No hardware installations or complex setup — just log your meter values and get meaningful charts immediately.
- Unified View: Track multiple meters from different categories (gas, water, electricity) in one place, across multiple locations.
- Scalable Solution: Built for homeowners but robust enough for property managers and facility operators.
Looking Ahead: What's Next
- Android Support: We're working on releasing the Android app soon — bringing all the same features to more users.
- Export & Reporting Options: Future versions may offer CSV export, PDF reports, or even automated alerts.
- Smart Integrations: Depending on customer demand, we may integrate with meter-reading hardware, IoT sensors, or other building management systems.
Bottom line: Utility Control is more than just a meter-reading log. It's a tool for empowering users — whether homeowners or facility managers — to understand utility consumption and make smarter, cost-effective decisions.
What is Utility Control?
Utility Control is a comprehensive web-based application designed for monitoring, tracking, and managing utility consumption across multiple locations. It supports electricity, water, gas, and heating meters with intelligent analytics and cost tracking.
Learn more about Utility Control →
How to Get Started
- Sign up for free at qlines.net - no credit card required
- Add your meters - configure electricity, water, gas, or heating meters with custom names and units
- Start logging readings - enter meter readings manually or import from CSV files
- Analyze your consumption - view interactive charts, track costs, and identify usage patterns
- Use mobile app - download the iOS app for on-the-go meter tracking
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