Samsung GP-U999SJVLCAA SmartThings Water Leak Sensor - Automate Lights & Siren for Alert - ZigBee, Accessory Hub, White
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Hello! The SmartThings Hub is required for the SmartThings Water Leak Sensor to work. You'll be able to receive alerts via the SmartThings App even if you're not at home once you've connected to the SmartThings Hub. Thank you very much! 'Samsung Brand Ambassador' is a term used to describe someone who represents the Samsung brand.
Hello! The SmartThings Water Leak Sensor was created to work in conjunction with the SmartThings Hub. If you try to connect to a non-certified server directly, we can't guarantee that you'll get a good connection. The SmartThings Hub is a device that connects all of your smart devices together Thank you very much! 'Samsung Brand Ambassador' is a term used to describe someone who represents the Samsung brand.
Hello! Thank you for your interest in the Water Leak Sensor, which can detect leaks from both the bottom and top of the device. 'Samsung Brand Ambassador' is a term used to describe someone who represents the Samsung brand.
The smart plug connects to your SmartThings account over WiFi. There is no need for a hub. You should be fine if you can connect your SmartThings account to best and google devices. Although I do not own a Google device, I am aware that SmartThings is unable to connect to my Nest thermostat natively.
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I already have a SmartThings hub with a few devices, and I'm adding my first water leak detection sensors (new generation) to the mix. It took only 30 seconds to connect and test this sensor with the SmartThings hub. It's great that there are sensors on both the top and bottom of the device. br>br>If a leak is detected, I configured the SmartThings hub to send a push notification to my phone. Two things surprised me when I tested the sensor. To begin with, it's extremely sensitive; all I had to do was lick a finger and place it across the probes, and they lit up with just a trace of moisture. Second, I received the push notification on my phone in less than two seconds when I tested it. Both of these features are exactly what I'm looking for in a leak detector. br>br>It appears that the battery life is adequate. The battery has only decreased 2% in two weeks. The battery should last slightly less than two years at that rate. Finally, I just ordered four more of these sensors for other plumbing locations in my house, which is why I gave it a five-star rating.
I purchased the Echo Plus and the new generation of Samsung water leak sensor with the expectation that they would work together seamlessly. The Amazon Echo Plus page claims that it supports zigbee, while the Samsung page claims that Alexa is supported. However, Echo Plus was unable to detect the device, and Samsung customer service advised me to contact Amazon. Some Samsung smart products are supported by Echo Plus, but not the sensors, according to Amazon customer service. What was the point of having the hub built into Echo Plus if I now have to purchase the Samsung hub? Both Amazon pages should be updated to reflect the most recent information.
We were, however, at the movies one night when I received a water leak alarm. We worried that a line had burst as we drove home (it turned out to be a cracked plastic nut on our P-1) trap). The bottom of the cabinet had a small puddle of water under the sensor, and the top had drips. br>br>The top, strangely, appeared to have corroded. This was odd because it had only been 2 weeks and we had arrived home 15 minutes after the leak signal had been received. Cleaning the corrosion off was a challenge. Nothing else appeared to be corroded beneath our cabinet. br>br>The P- has been replaced. I went to replace the sensor, but it would not turn on. We took it out of SamrtThings (which indicated that the sensor was disconnected) and re-installed it. I tried to add it, but it didn't show up. I checked the battery and it was down to 1V, so I replaced it and it started working again. SmartThings invites you to become a member. It must have constantly drained the battery by signaling a water leak, but this unit, in my opinion, should work for weeks even when set to alarm (consider using it in a vacation home). The top contacts, on the other hand, are the only ones that set off the alarm. The contacts at the bottom are completely broken. I double-checked this by crossing them with a wire, which works perfectly and instantly on the top. br>br>Though this Samsung water leak sensor appears to be useful, it only works ONCE! Is this an electronic water leak sensor that can be thrown away?.
Overall, I believe that the leak detector is adequate. I like that there's a sensor on top for water dripping over the unit, as well as contacts underneath for pooling water detection. There are two issues with which I disagree. br>br>For starters, they employ a less common, more difficult to locate DL-. The cost of replacing a CR2 camera battery is higher. I'd prefer the unit to be a little bit wider so that AAA batteries could be used (which would also be great because rechargeable NIMH AAAs could be used). Second, the firmware that detects the unit's battery level is extremely rudimentary. Because the software has very little precision, it jumps down to 90 almost immediately after you activate it. This leads you to believe you've just purchased a battery killer. Despite a huge jump right away, the battery level stays around 90% for a while until it makes another big jump to the next pre-set level. level that has been set.
This purchase has made me extremely happy. br>br>Benefits: br>br> br>* Support floor leak sensor (same as 1st generation) and drip from above (new to 2nd generation)br>* Include temperature sensor (same as 1st generation)br>* Cheaper than 1st generationbr>* Excellent battery lifebr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> br>* So far, there hasn't been a problem.
I have three sump pumps in my basement, and I need to keep an eye on any water issues before they become serious. On Friday, I set up the system. It took me about 30 minutes to complete the setup, which included software updates, sensor pairing, and alarm scheme configuration. "Smart Home Monitor" has its own section in the Samsung hub. I programmed it to take over my Sonos and sound an alarm, as well as ping my phone, from there. One of my pump discharge lines began to leak on Sunday. The alarm on the Sonos and my phone went off just as it was getting a corner of the basement wet. I was able to fix it in less than 5 minutes, averting a major disaster that I would not have noticed until it became a bigger issue.
I've been using Samsung sensors in my home for a while and the only real issue I have had is the batteries dying well before reporting below 30%. Otherwise, the sensors appear to be in good working order. br>br>This is a review for a water leak sensor that I purchased to use in my water heater pan. I'd previously had a water heater leak, which had resulted in some water damage in my living room, so I figured this would be inexpensive insurance. Scanning the QR code with the app was all it took to get started. It appears to work well in general, but there was one false alarm. As I was pulling my drenched truck into the garage, a storm blew through. The water heater is hidden behind a door in the front of the garage, but when I pulled in, the sensor indicated that it was wet. There was no water in the pan after a manual inspection, so I'm guessing the sensor was triggered by humidity. The sensor dried out a few hours later, and I haven't had any other problems with it since.
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