# Smart Flow Metering Limited — Full Reference > Prepaid electricity, water, and gas sub metering solutions for landlords and property managers in Kenya. Tenants buy utility tokens via M-Pesa with instant SMS delivery. - Website: https://www.smartmetering.africa - Email: inquiries@smartmetering.africa - Phone: +254 725 101001 - Country: Kenya --- ## Company Overview Smart Flow Metering Limited is a Kenyan technology company specializing in prepaid utility sub metering. We help landlords and property managers implement pay-as-you-go electricity, water, and gas metering for their tenants. Our metering solutions integrate with Kenya's M-Pesa mobile money ecosystem. Tenants pay for utility tokens via M-Pesa Paybill from any phone — no smartphone, internet, or app required. Tokens are delivered via SMS within 3–8 seconds of payment confirmation. Landlords get a remote management dashboard to monitor usage, track revenue, and manage tenant meters without physical intervention. --- ## Products — Full Catalog ### 1. Prepaid Integrated Sub Meter - **URL**: https://www.smartmetering.africa/meters/integrated - **Type**: Electricity - **Price**: KES 4,500 - **Tagline**: Compact Prepaid Sub Meter - **Description**: An affordable prepaid sub meter with keypad and meter in one compact unit. Tenants enter prepaid tokens directly on the device — the most popular token meter for Kenyan landlords. - **Features**: - Low cost and affordable - Easy installation - Built-in tamper detection - Direct keypad token entry - LCD display for balance and usage - **Ideal For**: Small apartments, single-room units (SQ), student hostels, budget-conscious landlords - **Popularity**: Most popular product ### 2. Prepaid Split Sub Meter - **URL**: https://www.smartmetering.africa/meters/split - **Type**: Electricity - **Price**: KES 7,500 - **Tagline**: Secure Prepaid Split Sub Meter - **Description**: Maximum security prepaid split meter for landlords. The measurement unit stays locked in your DB board, while the tenant gets a wireless keypad (CIU). The best tamper-proof sub meter in Kenya. - **Features**: - Anti-tamper design (meter locked in DB board) - Separate Customer Interface Unit (CIU) - PLC/RF communication between units - Convenient for tenants - Real-time usage monitoring - **Ideal For**: Secure apartment blocks, high-end residential properties, properties with history of tampering, commercial buildings ### 3. Prepaid Water Sub Meter - **URL**: https://www.smartmetering.africa/meters/water - **Type**: Water - **Price**: KES 12,500 - **Tagline**: Prepaid Water Token Meter - **Description**: Prepaid water meter with smart valve control and leak detection. Tenants buy water tokens via M-Pesa. Auto-shutoff on zero credit protects your property from water wastage. - **Features**: - Automatic valve control - Leak detection alerts - Auto-shutoff on zero credit - Low battery alarms - Precision measurement - **Ideal For**: Residential compounds, commercial properties, properties with water wastage issues, gated communities - **Popularity**: Popular product ### 4. Prepaid 3-Phase Sub Meter - **URL**: https://www.smartmetering.africa/meters/three-phase - **Type**: Electricity - **Price**: KES 18,500 - **Tagline**: Commercial 3-Phase Sub Meter - **Description**: Heavy-duty prepaid 3-phase sub meter for commercial and industrial loads. Ensure your commercial tenants pay exactly for what they use with precision token metering. - **Features**: - 4-wire measurement - Load balancing monitoring - High accuracy Class 1 - Power factor measurement - Maximum demand recording - **Ideal For**: Shops and retail spaces, factories and workshops, large commercial buildings, industrial complexes ### 5. Prepaid Gas Sub Meter - **URL**: https://www.smartmetering.africa/meters/gas - **Type**: Gas - **Price**: KES 9,000 - **Tagline**: Prepaid Gas Token Meter - **Description**: Prepaid gas meter for piped gas estates with safety shutoff valve. Tenants buy gas tokens via M-Pesa for precise, pay-as-you-go gas sub metering. - **Features**: - Safety shut-off valve - Precision measurement - Prepaid token support - Low credit alerts - Durable construction - **Ideal For**: Piped gas estates, residential compounds with gas, apartments with centralized gas --- ## How It Works 1. **Landlord Registers**: Fill out the online self-service form with property and meter details at https://www.smartmetering.africa/register. 2. **Review and Approval**: Application is reviewed and meters are activated on the platform. 3. **Installation**: Sub meters are installed at the property. 4. **Tenant Token Purchase**: Tenant opens M-Pesa → Pay Bill → enters Smart Flow Metering Business Number → enters their Meter Number as Account Number → enters the amount. 5. **Instant Token Delivery**: A 20-digit prepaid token is sent via SMS within 3–8 seconds. 6. **Token Entry**: Tenant enters the token on the meter keypad. 7. **Remote Monitoring**: Landlord monitors usage, revenue, and meter status remotely via the dashboard. --- ## Token Purchase Details - **Payment Method**: M-Pesa Paybill (works on any phone with M-Pesa) - **Minimum Purchase**: KES 30 - **Delivery Time**: 3–8 seconds via SMS - **Internet Required**: No — M-Pesa works without internet - **App Required**: No — standard M-Pesa Paybill - **Commission Structure**: 10% service commission; 90% of the payment converts to utility units (kWh for electricity, litres for water, etc.) - **Token Format**: 20-digit numeric token - **Unit Calculation**: Based on current KPLC rate assigned to the meter --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I buy prepaid electricity tokens? Open M-Pesa on your phone, select Pay Bill, enter our Business Number, then enter your Meter Number as the Account Number and the amount you wish to pay. You will receive a 20-digit prepaid token via SMS instantly. ### What is the minimum token purchase amount? The minimum transaction amount is KES 30. Payments below this threshold will be rejected. ### How quickly will I receive my prepaid token? Prepaid tokens are delivered via SMS within 3–8 seconds after your M-Pesa payment is confirmed. ### Do I need internet access to buy tokens? No. The system works entirely via M-Pesa Paybill, which only requires basic M-Pesa access. No app or internet connection is needed. ### How do landlords get started with Smart Flow Metering? Landlords can apply online by filling out a self-service form with property and meter details. Once reviewed and approved, your prepaid sub meters are activated and ready for tenant token purchases. ### What types of prepaid sub meters does Smart Flow Metering support? We support prepaid sub meters for electricity, water, and gas — including integrated meters, split meters, 3-phase meters, and water token meters from brands like Hexing, Stron, and Conlog. ### How are electricity units calculated? Units are calculated based on the KPLC rate assigned to your meter. A 10% service commission is applied to the amount paid, and the remaining 90% is converted to kWh units. --- ## Target Audience - **Landlords**: Manage utility billing for rental properties with prepaid meters. No post-paid billing disputes. - **Property Managers**: Oversee multiple properties with remote monitoring dashboards. - **Commercial Building Owners**: Sub meter commercial tenants for electricity, water, and gas. - **Estate Managers**: Implement prepaid metering across gated communities and residential compounds. --- ## Service Area Kenya — nationwide support for all property types. --- ## Contact - **Email**: inquiries@smartmetering.africa - **Phone**: +254 725 101001 - **Website**: https://www.smartmetering.africa - **Registration**: https://www.smartmetering.africa/register - **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/smartflowmetering/ - **Facebook**: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576469812119 - **TikTok**: https://www.tiktok.com/@smartflowmetering?lang=en - **WhatsApp**: https://wa.me/254725101001