CES 2023: Alarm.com Introduces the Water Dragon Whole-Home Smart Leak Detection System
03 January 2023 - 11:58PM
Business Wire
Designed for greater peace of mind, the
advanced water solution can help protect the home from unexpected
damage and monitor water usage via mobile app
Alarm.com announces today at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) the launch of the Water Dragon™, a new
whole-home water protection solution that’s always on guard against
potential leaks and unexpected water usage. The Water
Dragon, which integrates with Alarm.com powered home security
systems, is a single compact device that uses ultrasonic technology
to detect and promptly alert homeowners about water issues before
they become major problems. Homeowners can also use the Alarm.com
app to monitor water usage trends for the day, week, and month,
which can help them conserve water and save on utility bills.
“For years, Alarm.com has been innovating and reimagining how to
apply smart home technology to proactively detect and prevent
problems in the home,” said Dan Kerzner, chief product officer at
Alarm.com. “The Water Dragon monitors unexpected water activity so
Alarm.com customers can better avoid the conditions that cause
mold, costly repairs, and even property loss before it’s too late.
Whole-home security encompasses more than just intruder protection
and should include solutions to ensure your structure is protected
from threats inside and out.”
Like many home security problems, water damage can happen
quickly, unexpectedly, and out of sight. According to a recent
survey of 1,200 homeowners conducted by Alarm.com, 83% believe that
an automated detection system would prevent or lessen the outcome
of water damage in their home. Furthermore, the need for an
integrated solution is apparent, with the survey finding that 88%
would like one app to control home security, provide water
protection, and manage energy consumption.
“The Water Dragon is part of a comprehensive energy and water
management offering that includes not only smart thermostats, water
devices, and lights, but also solar and irrigation systems,” said
Abe Kinney, senior director of product management at Alarm.com. “In
the Alarm.com app, consumers can monitor and automate their energy
usage to make smarter and more sustainable decisions that are
better for their home, budgets, and reducing their carbon
footprint.” According to Alarm.com’s homeowner survey, 84% of
respondents would like to monitor water consumption more closely to
minimize waste and reduce environmental impact.
The survey also identified one of the top barriers for
purchasing smart home connected devices is that they’re “difficult
to set up.” But with Alarm.com’s first “no plumber needed” solution
and “clip and zip” installation, consumers can securely attach the
Water Dragon to the main water line in minutes, making it
ideal for residential and small commercial properties. The compact
device can monitor for leaks where a traditional water sensor can't
be placed and notify property owners of unexpected water activity
such as running toilets or hidden leaks in the walls and floors.
The Water Dragon also allows users to monitor the
temperature of their pipes and sends alerts for potential frozen
pipes, safeguarding against catastrophic water damage.
The Water Dragon is one of the first products offered by
Alarm.com that utilizes Z-Wave Long Range – a new protocol standard
that significantly extends the range and reliability of Z-Wave
devices and eliminates the need for Z-Wave repeaters. It will be
available for purchase through Alarm.com service providers in the
U.S. and Canada beginning in spring/summer 2023. For more
information, please visit https://alarm.com/waterdragon.
Alarm.com-powered systems are professionally installed and
monitored and are customized for each home and family. For more
information on the broader Alarm.com ecosystem of products and
services, visit https://alarm.com.
Note: *Recent survey of 1,200 homeowners conducted by Alarm.com
in December 2022.
About Alarm.com
Alarm.com is the leading platform for the intelligently
connected property. Millions of consumers and businesses depend on
Alarm.com's technology to manage and control their property from
anywhere. Our platform integrates with a growing variety of
Internet of Things (IoT) devices through our apps and interfaces.
Our security, video, access control, intelligent automation, energy
management, and wellness solutions are available through our
network of thousands of professional service providers in North
America and around the globe. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on
Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. For more information, please
visit Alarm.com.
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