Digitized HouseDigitized House
  • Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • Smart Components
    • Security Cameras
    • Security Systems
    • Smart Displays
    • Smart Door Locks
    • Smart Lighting
    • Smart Plugs
    • Smart Product Round-ups
    • Smart Shades
    • Smart Speakers
    • Smart Thermostats
    • Smart Water
    • Smoke + CO Detectors
    • Solar Photovoltaics
  • About + Policy
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertising, Affiliate Link, and Sponsorship Policy
Search
© 2015-2022 Digitized House Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Phyn Smart Water Assistant Debut Flows Intelligent Water to DIY Market
Share
Notification
Aa
Aa
Digitized HouseDigitized House
  • Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • Smart Components
  • About + Policy
Search
  • Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • Smart Components
    • Security Cameras
    • Security Systems
    • Smart Displays
    • Smart Door Locks
    • Smart Lighting
    • Smart Plugs
    • Smart Product Round-ups
    • Smart Shades
    • Smart Speakers
    • Smart Thermostats
    • Smart Water
    • Smoke + CO Detectors
    • Solar Photovoltaics
  • About + Policy
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertising, Affiliate Link, and Sponsorship Policy
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2015-2022 Digitized House Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Digitized House > Blog > Connected Home > Smart Speakers > Phyn Smart Water Assistant Debut Flows Intelligent Water to DIY Market
Amazon AlexaConnected HomeFeatured Articles

Phyn Smart Water Assistant Debut Flows Intelligent Water to DIY Market

Tom Kolnowski
Last updated: 2020/01/04 at 3:31 PM
By Tom Kolnowski
Share
5 Min Read
The Phyn Smart Water Assistant brings intelligent water to the home at $299. Image: Phyn.
SHARE
Read on Apple News

Phyn has flowed intelligent water management into the DIY connected home with the launch of the $299 Phyn Smart Water Assistant, a smart device conceived for whole-house leak detection and water conservation. Whereas installation of the company’s flagship Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff product requires cutting into a home’s main water line by a licensed plumber, Phyn Smart Water Assistant is designed from the ground up for homeowner self-installs on the existing hot and cold water lines under the kitchen sink.

Contents
Patented Water Sensing TechnologyLeak Alerts, Freeze Warnings, and Diagnostics Part of PackageShipping NowMore About This Topic:

(Editor’s Note: This article was revised on 10 October 2019 to reflect product availability.)

The new Phyn product easily installs under a sink, by connecting to the existing hot and cold water lines. Image: Phyn.
The new Phyn product easily installs under a sink, by connecting to the existing hot and cold water lines. Image: Phyn.

Check Latest Price:

Phyn Smart Water Assistant

VIEW PRICE

BestBuy.com (Commissions earned, see policy)

Phyn Plus with Water Shutoff

VIEW PRICE

BestBuy.com (Commissions earned, see policy)

Patented Water Sensing Technology

Using the patented water pressure sensing technology debuted in its bigger brother, Phyn Plus, the Phyn Smart Water Assistant has two high-definition pressure sensors. Paired with the Phyn app on iOS and Android, the device can reveal in-depth insights on the amount of water each fixture in the home uses, track water consumption over time, highlight areas with excess water usage, and initiate action geared for water conservation and cost savings. Phyn accomplishes this by analyzing microscopic changes in water pressure 240 times every second, enabling it to learn the unique water-consumption signature of every fixture and categorize them.

Designed for homeowner self-installation, Phyn Smart Water Assistant can be deployed with the use of a simple adjustable wrench. Image: Phyn.
Designed for homeowner self-installation, Phyn Smart Water Assistant can be deployed with the use of a simple adjustable wrench. Image: Phyn.

“At Phyn, we’re passionate about protecting homes from leak damage and providing tools to enable conservation,” said Ryan Kim, CEO of Phyn as the product was announced. “The Phyn Smart Water Assistant represents an innovative breakthrough that is designed, packaged, and priced to help homeowners understand, appreciate and control their water better, smarter.”

Kim also highlighted the use of AI technology in this latest Phyn product. “The Smart Water Assistant pairs sophisticated industry leading sensor and AI technology,” continued Kim. “It has a consumer friendly design that allows for self installation, making enhanced everyday experiences with water accessible to everyone.”

Leak Alerts, Freeze Warnings, and Diagnostics Part of Package

The free Phyn app runs on iOS and Android devices. Image: Phyn.
The free Phyn app runs on iOS and Android devices. Image: Phyn.

All of that technology is manifested in the feature list of this new Phyn device, including the following additional capabilities:

  • Real-time Leak Alerts: Phyn can detect various types of leaks in the water system, and deliver mobile notifications around them. In the case of a major leak, Phyn can connect homeowners to a qualified nearby local plumber.
  • Freeze Warnings: By sensing ice crystals as they are beginning to form, Phyn can alert homeowners before pipes have a chance to freeze and burst—providing time to take pre-emptive corrective actions.
  • Diagnostic Plumbing Checks: A holistic Plumbing Check feature can—in just a few minutes—detect other hidden flaws and small leaks in the water system for pro-active resolution. It is used by turning off the main water valve.
  • Connected Home and Voice Assistant Integrations: Phyn works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control, as well as with the If This Then That (IFTTT) automation platform.
Cleaning products, meet Phyn. The smart water assistant neatly installs under the kitchen sink, and a blue glow tells you it's working. Image: Phyn.
Cleaning products, meet Phyn. The compact smart water assistant neatly installs under the kitchen sink, and a blue glow tells you it’s working. Image: Phyn.

Shipping Now

In keeping with the consumer-centric theme of the new Phyn product, the company announced it would be available directly from electronics retailer Best Buy, as well as from the Phyn and Belkin websites. The $299 product does not require any additional subscriptions for ongoing usage.

Why Belkin, you might ask? Phyn is backed by a joint venture between electronics maker Belkin International (makers of the WeMo connected home product line) and Finland-based plumbing systems manufacturer Uponor.

More About This Topic:

  • More from Digitized House | Guide to the Connected Home
  • Sign Up to Get Weekly Digitized House Updates
  • Phyn Adds Alexa, Europe Availability to Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant at CES 2019
  • Zilker Smart Water Timer Review
  • Infographic: Water Hero Smart Leak Detection + Shut-Off
  • 5 Best Smart Technology Upgrades to Boost the Value of Your Home
  • Hey Google, Control My Haiku Fan
  • Infographic: Take Control of Your Energy Bills
  • Are Smart Homes Normalizing Energy-Efficient Living?
TAGGED: Affiliate, Phyn Plus, Phyn Smart Water Assistant, smart leak detection
Tom Kolnowski 10 October 2019
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link Print
By Tom Kolnowski
Follow:
Tom Kolnowski is the Chief Content Officer & Founder of Digitized House Media, LLC, the publisher of Digitized House | Guide to the Connected Home. When he isn’t writing about smart home technology, sustainability, and high-performance architecture, you’ll find him exploring faraway destinations with his family.
Previous Article Facial recognition security is built into all of the latest iPhones from Apple. Image: Digitized House. How Facial Recognition Technology Is Changing Our World
Next Article Smart refrigerators, such as those in the Samsung Family Hub line, will be a forcing function for home warranty providers as these appliances become more commonplace and homeowners are seeking to protect their investment. Image: Samsung. Why Home Warranties and Smart Appliances Don’t Mix

Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate, Digitized House may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links, ads, or buttons on this page. See our full Affiliate Link, Sponsorship, and Ad Policy.

Latest News

The Resideo Total Connect 2.0 app is the mobile control center for their ProSeries security systems and the FirstAlert VX1 doorbell. Image: Resideo.
FirstAlert Video DoorBell and HomeKit Support adds to Resideo Pro Security Range
Apple HomeKit News Security Cameras Security Systems 14 April 2023
These new Resideo products can be implemented to achieve whole-home water monitoring and management. Image: Resideo.
Resideo Raises Water Networks With Smart Leak and Freeze Detector
Water Network 22 March 2023
smart home at twilight with smart shades
Smart Shade Buying Guide for 2023
Amazon Alexa Apple HomeKit Connected Home Google Home Privacy & Safety Product Guide Samsung SmartThings Security Network Smart Shades 3 January 2023

About Digitized House

We are the Guide to the Connected Home and help global consumers make their 
Connected Homes smarter, healthier, and safer through streams of original content. You can see our story here.

Like what you see on this website? You can also read us on our Apple News App Channel.

Contact Us

Registered Office
Digitized House Media LLC
517 Ocate Mesa Trail
Liberty Hill, Texas 78642
United States
Email: hello@digitized.house

Visit our Facebook Page

Latest Product Reviews

Kohler H2Wise+ Marks Rise of the Water Network
Connected Home Featured Articles Review Smart Water
Healthier Smart Home Air Filtration: Aura Air Review
Connected Home Featured Articles Healthy Home Review Sustainable Home
Digitized HouseDigitized House
Follow US
© 2015-2022 Digitized House Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?