Prevent water leaks from being a bigger problem with Lyric W1

Smart devices are slowly coming to our homes to become one more element to interact with: light bulbs, locks, cameras, speakers ... but we are not always forced to interact with them on a regular basis. Smart devices also allow us to control different elements of our home at all times, such as intrusion alarms, water leaks, power surges, fire alarms ...

Depending on the type of smart devices that we have installed in our home, we can configure them so that they only send us notifications when something important really happens. Today we talk about the Lyric W1, a smart device that will warn us at all times when a water leak occurs or detects freezing of any of the elements in which it is found.

Thanks to Lyric W1 we can instantly receive alerts on our smartphone If the water in the washing machine has leaked, something too common unfortunately, if there is a water leak that is flooding the floor with the risk of it ending up on the neighbor, if our fridge / freezer is starting to freeze more than necessary, if the pipes are starting to freeze due to the cold outside ...

How Lyric W1 works

The Lyric W1 detects through the device any water leakage or freezing where the device is located, or we can extend the detection range thanks to the detection cable included in each device, for, for example, placing it on the floor where the washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher ...

Lyric W1 works with batteries wirelessly, so it does not require connection to electricity and allows us place it anywhere in the house susceptible to water leaks or pipe freezes. Within the application that allows us to manage and control the device, we can access the notification history, in which we can see when the alarm has been triggered and when it has been physically stopped / detected.

Notifications on mobile

Lyric W1 is a device that once installed offers us total peace of mind and we will only remember that we have it connected when an alarm goes off. This device connects to the Wi-Fi network of our home, and through it It sends us notifications to the mobile when a detection occurs. In addition, notification is also made via email, so that we know at all times if we have to notify a family member or neighbor to come to our house.

If we go on a trip for a few days and it is likely that we disconnect completely, from the application itself we can configure it so that notify people who have a key to our address, so that they come quickly and try to solve the problem. But it not only sends us notifications to the mobile, but also emits an acoustic warning of 100db, to notify us if we are at home, where on rare occasions we always carry our smartphone with us.

Battery life

One of the advantages offered by the Lyric W1 is that its operation is through batteries, which allows us to place it in any part of the house, where obviously the internet connection arrives. The battery life of this device is 3 years, and through the mobile application itself, we can check the battery level or receive notifications when it is at critical levels and we must proceed to change it.

Integration with automation systems

But if the warning options offered by the Lyric W1 seem few to you, thanks to the IFTTT automation system we can create our own alerts through recipes, so that for example the color of Philips Hue smart bulbs varies if a leak is detected or a potential risk of frostbite has been detected.

Plug and play

Unlike other types of smart devices, the Lyric W1 does not require no bridge to connect to the internet and be able to interact with it. From the application itself we can directly access the device and manage all the information it offers us. The Lyric W1, in addition to detecting leaks, informs us about the temperature of the area where it is located as well as the humidity.

Device dimensions

The Lyric W1 has very small dimensions, 8 cm x 8 cm x 3 cm, which allow us to place it practically anywhere. The back of the device, on which you place the device and where the humidity and temperature sensors are located, is made of rubber and perfectly protects the device against possible water leaks, unless these are due to a broken pipe and the water comes out under pressure.

Price and Availability

Honeywell's Lyric W1 is available through Amazon at a price of 79 euros, a more than reasonable price for a smart device that can help us avoid greater evils in our home. Taking into account that a water leak can take with it not only our most precious memories, but also cause significant damage to our home, Honeywell's Lyric W1 is more than recommended, not only for our home, but also if we have second homes, residences that we do not usually visit every month.

Honeywell Lyric W1 - Wi-Fi Water Leak and Freeze Detector, White