Safely Store Moisture Readings with the FloorSmart App and Orion 950
Have you ever lost the receipt for something you wanted to return? Or written down someone’s phone number just to have it disappear the next day?
Wouldn’t it be nice if that information had been stored somewhere safe where you could access it whenever you needed it?
That’s exactly what you can do for your moisture data collection process with a handy little app for your mobile device. It’s simply not worth the risk of recording moisture readings on paper. It’s also not worth the time it takes to meticulously write that information by hand, over and over and over again.
Using the Orion® 950 moisture meter and the FloorSmart™ app, you can enjoy quick, easy, and safe storage of your moisture readings. These two technologies combine to make your job easier, your work more consistent, and your reputation more impressive.
Let’s explore both of them and how they can improve your life.
The Orion 950
The Orion 950 is the most feature-rich meter in our Orion line.
Accurate moisture content (MC) measurements can save you from costly flooring problems and callbacks.
When you can be confident in the accuracy of your readings, you can be confident in your work and reputation.
The Orion 950 comes with a 7-year warranty and has Bluetooth® technology, which is why the Orion 950 is our choice for updating the way you store and collect data.
The Orion 950 can connect to supplemental technology, like the FloorSmart app!
So how does the FloorSmart app work with the Orion 950 so that your accurate readings don’t go to waste?
Let’s find out.
The FloorSmart App
The FloorSmart app pairs automatically with your Orion 950 meter when the meter is on and your phone is within Bluetooth range, making data collection and storage easy.
So here are three ways the FloorSmart app can make your work easier.
1. Send readings straight to the app
With the FloorSmart app set to record and the Orion 950’s DATA mode turned on, you scan the wood and press the meter’s ON/HOLD button, and the reading goes straight into the app.
No more taking a measurement, then repeatedly pulling out a pencil and a piece of paper.
This means you can save time, especially when taking several readings. You can take these readings quickly and easily without wasting time writing them down on paper.
2. Keep your accurate data safely stored
The FloorSmart app connects automatically to the Orion 950 moisture meter, making data collection and storage easy.
Because the FloorSmart app records the readings from your Orion 950, you don’t have to worry about losing your readings, misreading your handwriting, or accidentally spilling coffee on your notebook (trust us, it happens).
But another big benefit of having your accurate data safely stored is showing a tangible record of your work. This means that you are always ready to show your client that you have done your due diligence, which is important no matter what kind of wood professional you are: flooring installer, furniture maker, kiln dryer, or even a homeowner.
You can assure yourself and others that the job was done right, which greatly matters.
3. Read more than just moisture content
The FloorSmart app keeps track of all the factors that the Orion 950 measures or calculates for you, whether that be the wood MC, equilibrium moisture content, ambient relative humidity, or temperature.
It can also help you better organize or understand the MC measurements that you’ve collected. For example, you can use the FloorSmart app to see the average, low, and high MC measurements for each job, giving you a better idea of the progress of your project.
Lastly, all of this data is time-stamped, giving you a reliable record of your work.
Conclusion
It’s about time to upgrade your data collection and storage. Keep your data safe and, in turn, provide your clients with the evidence that you’ve done your due diligence.
With a quality meter featuring Bluetooth technology like the Orion 950 and the FloorSmart app, you can move forward in your projects with confidence. Check out our Orion 950 product page to learn more, and download the FloorSmart app on your iOS or Android device.
Previously published in Premier Flooring Retailer magazine.
Jason Wright, Business Development Specialist for New Products, joined Wagner Meters in 2019. He comes to Wagner with over 35 years of experience in the flooring industry.
Last updated on October 22nd, 2026
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