Nortek Security & Control (NSC) is expanding its 2GIG home security and automation platform with a new 2GIG Water Leak Detector, which provides 2GIG system users with real-time notification of water leaks or flooding.

“The Water Leak Detector is a ‘notification’ sensor, designed to give homeowners important information in advance of events,” says Nortek Security & Control Sr. Product Line Manager Robert Wong. “Water damage is the number one residential insurance claim in the United States. This new sensor notifies homeowners in the first stages of a leak, allowing them to react quickly to resolve the problem.”

The sensor is designed to be placed under a water source, and requires no tools for installation. When the sensor detects either drips or pooled water, it will send a wireless notification to the homeowner’s smartphone or security panel. The device transmits at 345MHz, and is compatible with 2GIG and Honeywell systems.

The Water Leak Detector is the latest addition to the 2GIG Notification Systems line, following the 2GIG Stove & Grill Guard. “2GIG notification sensors provide timely warnings with an unparalleled level of customized notifications for end-users, which is truly changing how homeowners protect and manage their homes,” Wong says. nortekcontrol.com