Update December 20, 2020: I have two of these and can honestly say that they really work. I have had them for nearly two years now almost without a hitch. I have had to set them up several times because of WIFI glitches mostly of my own making, I must add.
Update March 21, 2019: Both of my units still 100% functional with no glitches or indication of low battery, this is goodness of the best kind.
Update March 16, 2019: Putting this up front because it is important. Adjustment for Daylight Saving Time should be built in to the firmware. I suppose getting the alert should be enough but knowing exactly when it happened can be important also.
Setup was easy and it does work. That is the good, once setup I can no longer see it in my browser or use it as an access point. This may be caused by the fact that it is connected to WI-FI via an access point. Also the first two times I tested it I git a low battery alert in my email, after that I didn't.
Update: October 22, 2018: These thing are great. I still get a low battery alert but only when I test the device. Have not received one any other time.
One observation: If the owner is not nearby when the alarm goes off they better have an alternative person to see if there really is a leak. I don't know which is worse: having a leak when you can fix it or being alerted to a leak when there is nothing you can do but worry,,,
Update January 23, 2018: While I still can't speak for the reliability of the leak detector I can say that the Zircon company provides tremendous customer service. I had reason to contact them yesterday for a problem, that turned out to be of my own making, and Frank was kind, patient and very understanding. He knew the product well and lead me to the final solution which was a conflict in my router setup. Thanks again, Frank.
Update January 27, 2019: I hope my experience helps someone, this is a decent product:
I just tested both units again and the one by my water heater worked OK. It is about 12 feet from the router on the same level. The unit in the laundry room failed so I replaced battery (again) and reconfigured it (again). and now it seems to be working. This unit is also about 12 feet from the router but on a different level, one floor below. I don't know what the design range is for these units but I feel they should have been designed with a little more WIFI strength built in.
Both of my routers are Linksys and relatively new (AC2200/AC1750). There is only one wooden wall or floor between them and the leak detectors but they are definitely not uninterrupted line of sight.
Update January 28, 2018: Knock on wood - Both units have worked well for two days now. It may be that I have gotten the correct positioning for them to work reliability.
Update March 4, 2019: I have developed a system for using IFTTT to turn on something (in my case a Red Lamp) when the Leak Detector sends me an email alerting me to a leak. It goes like this.
I use Outlook (Hotmail) but it should work for any email service)
You can also create a rule on your account that if the email came from a specific sender, it will automatically be forwarded to your other account. Here's how to do it:
1. Sign in to your email account and then go to your Inbox page.
2. Click on the gear (settings) icon located at the top part of your screen next to your username and then select More mail settings.
3. Under Customizing email, click on Rules for sorting new messages.
4. Click on New. Under Step 1: Which messages do you want this rule to apply to?, on the first box with dropdown list, select Sender's address then on the second box, select is. Lastly, type in the email address.
5. Under Step 2: What action do you want to apply?, select Forward to and type in the email address where do you want the emails to be forwarded.
6. Click on Save.
The email from the leak detector would be forwarded to trigger@applet.ifttt.com
In IFTTT setup an applet that will trigger on any email from you as the IF action and an action of your choice for the THEN action, in my case it was to use Smart Life to turn on a WIFI outlet with a red light bulb. This is all tested and works very fast. I went downstairs to trigger a leak email and by the time I got upstairs the red light was on
I hope this gives other users an idea of how powerful all this stuff is and useful
Update March 11, 2019: Just added neat new IFTTT Applet that will call my cellphone if my warning lamps are turned on. This was the feature I really wanted and is easy to implement assuming you have completed the steps I have outlined earlier in this review
| Noise Level | 105 dB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zircon |
| Part Number | 68882 |
| Item Weight | 6.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.34 x 2.42 x 1.43 inches |
| Item model number | 68882 |
| Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Style | WiFi Email Alert |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Usage | Inside |
| Included Components | 1 Zircon Leak Alert Wifi Unit with 3v lithium battery and instructions |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Manganese Dioxide |
