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Introducing ZENTRA Cloud 2.0

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 is the next‑generation platform from METER Group

Travis Bates
Updated by Travis Bates

The next generation of environmental data management 

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 is the next‑generation platform from METER Group—built to help you view, analyze, share, and act on environmental data with more speed, flexibility, and control. With a cleaner interface, powerful new analysis tools, and modern collaboration workflows, ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 makes it easier to manage devices, understand data, and scale your work. 

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 officially launches March 2, 2026 and will coexist with ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 during a guided transition period.  

 

What’s new in ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 has been redesigned from the ground up to support modern workflows—from small research projects to large, multi‑site deployments. 

A faster, cleaner user experience 

  • A streamlined, intuitive interface for easier navigation and quicker insights 
  • Faster, more responsive performance across the platform 
  • Installable, mobile‑friendly progressive web app (PWA) that works on desktop, tablet, and phone 

Powerful data visualization and analysis 

  • A new Explorer workspace for building custom graphs and tables 
  • Inline and tabular statistics (max, min, average, sum, accumulation) 
  • Targets and alerts built directly from custom graphs 
  • Flexible visualization options with customizable colors, labels, units, and axes 

Expanded data modeling 

  • Built‑in environmental models such as evapotranspiration, growing degree days, chill hours, groundwater elevation, and more 
  • New and additional models added over time to help turn raw measurements into actionable insights 

Stronger device management 

  • Centralized device overview with battery, signal, sensor, and communication status 
  • Improved device logs for easier troubleshooting 
  • Bulk actions and organizational folders for managing fleets of devices 

Collaboration and sharing 

  • New organizations, projects, and roles for flexible access control 
  • Share dashboards, graphs, and data across teams without extra user fees 
  • Project workspaces to organize data by site, study, or application 

Modern API and integrations 

  • ZENTRA Cloud API v5 for faster, more consistent access to device and environmental data 
  • Built for high‑volume and enterprise‑scale workflows 
  • Improved JSON formatting, pagination, and unit control 

Global support 

  • Localized in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Portuguese 

What users can expect at launch 

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 officially launches on March 2, 2026, but many features are already available today. 

Available now 

  • Create organizations and add users 
  • Add devices without interrupting data flow 
  • View measurements and build custom graphs 
  • Create dashboards and targets 
  • Invite collaborators and start projects 
  • Use ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 and 2.0 side‑by‑side 
Starting March 2, 2026 
  • Full remote device configuration will be available from ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 
Coming in April 2026 
  • Migration of legacy subscriptions from ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 to 2.0 
  • Legacy subscription dates will be preserved 
  • Subscription status will continue syncing to 1.0 to prevent service interruptions 

Regional servers (EU and China) are planned for the future, with availability dates to be announced.  

 

Remote device configuration in ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 

Starting March 2, 2026, ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 supports remote device configuration. How a device transitions depends on whether it already belongs to an organization in ZENTRA Cloud 1.0.  

Devices not yet in ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 

  • If a device does not have an organization in ZENTRA Cloud 1.0, it will automatically transition to allow configuration changes from ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 as soon as it is added there. 
  • No additional steps or support assistance are required. 

Devices already in ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 

  • If a device is already associated with an organization in ZENTRA Cloud 1.0, configuration control does not automatically switch. 
  • These devices can be manually transitioned to allow configuration changes from ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 with the help of METER Support. 
  • Once transitioned, all future configuration changes should be made in ZENTRA Cloud 2.0. 

During the transition, data continues to flow to both platforms simultaneously, ensuring uninterrupted access to historical and live data. 

 

How the transition works 

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 is a replacement for ZENTRA Cloud 1.0, but both platforms will coexist for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. 

Key things to know 

  • Your data continues to flow to both platforms simultaneously 
  • Data in ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 remains accessible during and after the migration 
  • No immediate action is required to keep your data safe 
  • METER will announce timelines well in advance of any future 1.0 shutdown 

For API users 

  • ZENTRA Cloud 1.0 APIs (v3/v4) will continue to work during the transition 
  • Long‑term, all integrations will move to API v5 
  • Subscription status will sync between platforms to prevent API interruptions 

Getting started with ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 

You can start using ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 today at: 

Visit the documentation and training resources to learn more about setup, features, and best practices: 

 

What’s next 

ZENTRA Cloud 2.0 is just getting started. Upcoming improvements include: 

  • Additional environmental models 
  • Expanded alerting options 
  • More visualization types and dashboards 
  • Enhanced mobile workflows 
  • New publish/subscribe APIs 

 

 

 

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