The newest addition to the Flo by Moen line is the Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector, unveiled this week at CES 2020. The stand-alone sensor may be placed anywhere in the home to alert users via Push notification if and when it detects moisture, a change in temperature, or a change in humidity.
The sensors may be used with or without the existing Flo by Moen Smart Water Shutoff, which actively identifies leaks in a home’s water supply and automatically shuts off the water when a leak is found. Users can sync the two devices so that a leak sensed by the Smart Water Detector can trigger the shutoff feature.
According to the manufacturer, the new detector provides a level of security against all sources of water damage, including leaking pipes or weather events. Users can place one or more sensors in areas deemed high risk, such as the basement, laundry room or attic.
“The addition of the Smart Water Detector was a natural extension of the Flo by Moen system to allow homeowners to further enhance the control they have over their home’s water,” says Michael Poloha, group manager of IoT, Moen. “The Smart Water Shutoff offers a completely preventative approach to leak detection, and now the Smart Water Detector can sense and notify users of water events that happen outside of the pipes – like a flooding basement or a malfunctioning appliance – to help reduce the risk of water damage and provide full home protection.”
The Flo by Moen Smart Water Detector is set to retail for $49.99, or $129.99 for a pack of three. It will be available for purchase starting in March. meetflo.com
