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Smart Detection System Prevents Home Water Damage

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth continue to spread to every household item, with safety monitoring systems getting particular attention. Wally is among the first devices to use that connectivity for moisture monitoring, which means it can help prevent potentially catastrophic water damage. It’s sensitive enough to even notice creeping mold. Available now for $300

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The system has a main hub and comes with six sensors to install around the house. Power comes from batteries that are designed to last ten years. Each of the sensors use copper wiring as a signal booster, which relays their findings to the central unit, which is connected to your home Wi-Fi network. Set the sensors in a bathroom, basement, or any other room, and press a button to activate it.
The system has a main hub and comes with six sensors to install around the house. Power comes from batteries that are designed to last ten years. Each of the sensors use copper wiring as a signal booster, which relays their findings to the central unit, which is connected to your home Wi-Fi network. Set the sensors in a bathroom, basement, or any other room, and press a button to activate it.
Once activated, the sensors feed to a central information source, accessible through a web browser or on the Android and iOS apps. Should a pipe start leaking, or a rainstorm creep inside, the system will text or email you to altert you that moisture levels are rising.
Once activated, the sensors feed to a central information source, accessible through a web browser or on the Android and iOS apps. Should a pipe start leaking, or a rainstorm creep inside, the system will text or email you to altert you that moisture levels are rising.
The benefit of the Wally system is its price and dead-simple setup. Some models like the WaterCop cost up to $400, while the Vivint flood sensor requires a $50 monthly service fee. At $300 for a hub and six sensors, the Wally is comparatively cheap.
The benefit of the Wally system is its price and dead-simple setup. Some models like the WaterCop cost up to $400, while the Vivint flood sensor requires a $50 monthly service fee. At $300 for a hub and six sensors, the Wally is comparatively cheap.
The Wally's price is especially competitive considering a one-time installation that will last over ten years—though, as connected home technology progresses so rapidly, it’s hard to know whether this kind of system will be relevant then. Inarguably, though, water damage will be a recurring issue for homeowners, making it likely that a prevention system is worth the spend.
The Wally's price is especially competitive considering a one-time installation that will last over ten years—though, as connected home technology progresses so rapidly, it’s hard to know whether this kind of system will be relevant then. Inarguably, though, water damage will be a recurring issue for homeowners, making it likely that a prevention system is worth the spend.