Leak Sensors
Purchase recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I initially had high hopes for these devices and placed about 10 of them throughout the house and outside. They are designed to detect the presence of water, making them ideal for placement under sinks, near washing machines, under fridges, and in other areas prone to leaks. I even placed some outside to monitor potential leaks from the irrigation system.
However, my experience with them has been mixed. Recently, two of the ten sensors have repeatedly failed to stay connected to the Zigbee network, despite multiple attempts to reconnect them. They briefly connect and then drop off, even though they’re positioned very close to several Zigbee extenders. Another issue I’ve encountered is that while they are quick to report the presence of water, there’s a significant delay in reporting when the water dries. The probes take a while to dry out, which makes them less reliable for monitoring whether the irrigation system has properly turned off.
