This smart sensor showed me the hidden reality of electrical fire hazards at home
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This smart sensor showed me the hidden reality of electrical fire hazards at home
"The Ting features an easy installation -- no wiring or electricians involved. You only need to plug it in to get it started. Once you download the Ting mobile app, you can connect the sensor to Wi-Fi. You have to wait a few weeks for the Ting to familiarize itself with your home's electrical system before it gives you consistent status updates."
"Ting detects electrical issues that you would otherwise not know about, which could potentially start a fire. These could include loose or damaged connections, like frayed cords, worn insulation, overloads, and faulty equipment. Aside from detecting significant issues in electricity, Ting can detect arcing, tiny electrical sparks that can happen due to age, poor installation, or bad construction. These scintillations are early warning signs that turn into bigger issues down the road, like tripped breakers or electrical fires."
The Ting smart sensor plugs into home power, connects to Wi‑Fi via a mobile app, and requires no wiring or electrician for installation. The sensor needs a few weeks to learn the home's electrical patterns before providing consistent status updates. After learning the home, Ting monitors electrical current 24/7 across wiring, outlets, appliances, and incoming power, and tracks voltage, outages, and storm-related risks. Ting detects loose or damaged connections, overloads, faulty equipment, and arcing sparks caused by age or poor installation. The sensor flags early warning signs that can precede tripped breakers or electrical fires and issues alerts to homeowners.
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