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LeakSmart Sensor review: Emergency shutoff makes it worth a look |
December 14, 2016
Getting notified of a water leak at home is nice, but being able to do something about it is even nicer.
That’s why the LeakSmart Sensor is worth considering, even though it’s pricier ($69 per sensor) than most of its competition. With LeakSmart’s optional automatic shutoff valve ($159 at Lowe’s), you can remotely stop the water from flowing in the event of a flood.Setting up the sensor
The LeakSmart Sensor uses the ZigBee connection protocol, but it’s mainly intended for Wink and Lowe’s Iris hubs. (It also paired with a SmartThings hub in testing, but only registered as a generic “Thing” instead of a water sensor.)To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3124611/sensors/leaksmart-sensor-review-emergency-shutoff-makes-it-worth-a-look.html#tk.rss_reviews
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