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Phyn, which develops high tech devices to help homeowners monitor water usage in their home, said it launched a brand new product. According to the company, it has rolled out the Phyn Smart Water Sensor, a compact battery powered device that provides homeowners with extra security against water damage, along with the Phyn Water Sensor Extension Node and the Phyn Water Sensor Cable. The company said the devices connect to its existing product, the Phyn Plus, to automatically active its valve shut-off feature. The company said the new device is aimed at detection of leaks in high risk areas, such as washing machines, leaking refrigerators, water heaters, or sump pumps, flooded basements. The Phyn Smart Water Sensor has an MSRP of $39.99, with the Extension Node at $9.99 and Sensor Cable at $25.99.
Phyn has launched a new wireless smart water accessory.
The Phyn Smart Water Sensor detects the presence of water with instant notifications and alerts.
Additional accessories are also available that extend the sensor s coverage area.
Phyn has announced the release of its latest smart water accessory on Thursday, the wire-free Phyn Smart Water Sensor. Phyn s new sensor, like the best smart water-leak detectors, aims to prevent significant water damage in the home by alerting owners the moment that a water leak is detected through notifications, and audio and visual alerts. At Phyn, we want to make it as simple as possible for people to protect their homes from the crippling effects and high cost of water damage, said Ryan Kim, CEO of Phyn. From the Phyn Plus, our professional whole-home monitoring system, to the DIY Phyn Smart Water Assistant, and the newly released Smart Water Sensor, our broad range of products makes it accessible for all homeowners to start taking proactive
Phyn’s number-one competitor, Flo by Moen, introduced a discrete leak sensor in the summer of 2020. Like the new Phyn Smart Water Sensor, the Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector can operate independently or in concert with the Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff to prevent water damage.
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You can daisy-chain up to three of these 4-foot cables to extend the Phyn Smart Water Sensor’s reach to 12 feet. The entire length of the cable is water sensitive.
Phyn’s 3.5-inch sensor operates on battery power and connects to your home Wi-Fi network. It can be placed on the floor or, with the addition of a $10 extension node or a $26 4-foot sensor cable, hung on a wall. The add-on extension and cable accessories increase the area that the sensor can monitor for water and also enable the sensor to be used in tight-fitting spaces.