18. Jan 2024

Smart flooding detectors: what you need to know

Smart flooding detectors: what you need to know
Smart flooding detectors: what you need to know

Smart flooding detectors create a great sense of security for homeowners. These devices detect and alert you about flooding risk in a specific location. They also monitor moisture and water levels and help you prevent mold, frozen pipes and water damage, keeping your house and appliances healthy. Here’s everything you need to know about these smart devices.

How does it work?

Flooding detectors have sensors that essentially detect a change in moisture levels as well as an increase in water level height in a specific location. When installed in a strategic place, these sensors will give off an alarm when they come in contact with water. Homeowners will be notified through either a sounding alarm or an alert on their smart control panel or mobile app.

What if the alarm goes off and you’re not home?

A smart flood detector has multiple alarm mechanisms to notify you when there’s a potential flood. It has built-in alarm systems or sirens that will sound in your house. The devices are also able to send a notification to your smartphone with a warning. 

So even when no one’s home during a heavy rainstorm, owners will be alerted first. This way they can ask a neighbor to take a quick look or warn the emergency instances directly.

It’s crucial to keep in mind that the basic detectors are just detectors, they won’t prevent your house from water damage on their own. You should look into the different models of detectors to make sure it has all essential features, such as remote control, remote alerting and alarm systems.

What are the benefits of installing the smart flooding detectors?

  • Integrable with your KNX system: Integrating your smart flooding detector with your KNX system gives you the chance to enable automated responses like shutting off water supplies or activating smart security cameras for live footage.
  • Integrable with other smart home devices like Amazon Alexa: Most flooding detectors connect to existing home networks via Wi-FI or Bluetooth, so you can integrate them with your smart home device. This way, you’re able to choose through which platforms you get the notifications.
  • Remote monitoring: With this device you have a 24/7 watchdog. You can receive alerts and monitor its status from anywhere. Some detectors also log historical data which makes it possible for you to track patterns and assess the risk of flooding over time.

Where should you install the device?

It’s best to install multiple sensors in your home, in places that can be prone to flooding. 

The most common locations are the attic, garage, kitchen, bathroom, basement and laundry room. 

The detector activates an alarm when it comes into contact with water, so the ideal places are under the sink, near washers, water pipes and water heaters. 

To make sure the devices are installed correctly, KNX offers professional help so you can secure your home the best you can.

Learn more about installing smart flooding detectors

Conclusion

A smart flooding detector is a great addition to your home for more security. When placed in strategic locations, it can detect and alarm you about changes in moisture and water levels so you can prevent any kind of lasting water damage. It’s even integrable with your other smart (home) devices so you can enable automated responses. Be sure to check out KNX professional help for installing the detectors.

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