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πŸšͺ Insteon Wireless Open/Close Sensor for Doors & Windows, 2843-222 - Include Insteon Hub for Smarthphone Alerts! Review

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Description of πŸšͺ Insteon Wireless Open/Close Sensor for Doors & Windows, 2843-222 - Include Insteon Hub for Smarthphone Alerts!

Automatically control lights and appliances when doors open and close. Wire standard security sensors to Open/Close Sensor to monitor several doors and windows. Battery-operated for easy installation. Excellent range - up to 150 feet from nearest Access Point or any dual-band device. Works with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant for voice control via required Insteon Hub (2245-222) + Doubles as Access Point for Insteon systems.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Setup was easy and linking to the hub was easy.

Product: Leak Sensor (2pcs) I used the Insteon Hub Water Leak Sensor (Insteon Bridge # 2245-222): Insteon Bridge, works with Alexa, creates schedules and scenes, Bridges for Sonos, Alexa, Cortana and more, uses superior dual-mesh wireless technology for unmatched reliability - better than Wi-Fi, Zigbee and Z-Wave. The supplied battery is already installed. The leak sensor uses an AA size lithium cell. Insteon claims it will take 10 years. Installation was straightforward and connecting to the…

Pros
  • Home Automation Devices
Cons
  • New competitors appeared

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Definitely works (well) with the Universal Devices ISY994i Hub

Great device for its purpose. In my case I checked a low area next to the drain pump. Initially I couldn't get my ISY994i hub to find the leak sensor and connect it with the normal "Start pairing" function. This is because the PLM connected to or used by the ISY994i hub only works over the power line connection and will only see Insteon devices (e.g. the lamp module) connected to the power line. The water sensor unit is wireless only, so the PLM cannot detect it directly through the normal ISY…

Pros
  • Electrical
Cons
  • Not the best

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works perfectly. Highly recommended.

They are easy to use and work great. I've installed them all over the house under sinks, behind toilets, under the kettle, in front of the dishwasher, fridge and washing machine. I tested each one individually with some water and they all worked great. Advantages: β€’ Easy to install. Just put it on the ground where water can leak out. β€’ I receive a notification on my phone within seconds of a leak being detected. β€’ I have 18 of these and they all work perfectly. β€’ Insteon claims that the…

Pros
  • tools and housewares
Cons
  • boring packaging