Whisker Labs Announces Groundbreaking Fire Prevention Technology
Ting™ Sensor Service Senses Danger to Alert to Electrical Fire Hazards Throughout the Home with Simple DIY Install
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Ting DIY plug-in sensor alerts to fire danger. (Photo:
Every year, electrical fires kill hundreds and injure thousands. Property damage is estimated to be
Current technology, Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, are required in most states for new home construction and work on a circuit-by-circuit basis, requiring an electrician to do the install. Retrofitting all
By plugging Ting into any outlet in a home and pairing to WiFi, the service measures electromagnetic data from the home’s electrical network to look for arcs and sparks occurring in any part of the home. Whisker Labs’ expertise in electromagnetic sensing, signal processing and machine learning enables the company’s platform to efficiently detect these possible fire hazards.
“Protection of loved ones and property are consistently the top ranked value propositions for the smart home. Smart home solutions that detect, prevent, or mitigate safety issues in the home create clear value for consumers,” said
Ting, which enhances electrical fire prevention in all new and existing homes, includes the following features:
DIY Install in Minutes
The Ting sensor takes the form-factor of a simple smart plug and will work when plugged into any outlet in the home. The homeowner uses a Mobile App to pair the device to WiFi. The device has been optimized for quick and easy DIY installation, and typical installation can be done in one minute. No installers or electricians are needed to activate the Ting service.
Whole Home Protection
Only one Ting sensor is needed to provide whole home protection. The Ting sensing and real-time analytics platform mines the electrical network to monitor and alert to tiny arcs and sparks that are happening in any room within the home. These alerts give a homeowner time to determine the cause of the fire hazard and mitigate the situation.
Enterprise Dashboard
As part of the its enterprise service,
Additional Benefit: Power Quality Monitoring
The Ting sensor offers additional value to home owners and enterprises by monitoring power quality in the home. Fluctuations in power quality, such as changes in voltage or line frequency, can cause damage to devices and appliances which often requires a full replacement of the appliance. Ting will continuously monitor power quality to the home, and provide real-time visibility through both the enterprise dashboard and homeowner app.
“We are delighted to announce a simple DIY solution that can protect all homes through intelligent fire hazard sensing,” remarked
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