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Meshify Defender sensors detect water leaks and other hazards
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The sensors are characterized by a longer battery life and a greater range
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The water shutoff stops the flow of water with the faucet of a mobile app
Detects and stops leaks, any time of the day or night
HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Specialist insurer HSB today introduced Meshify Defender™ Sensors, its next-generation LoRaWAN® Internet of Things (IoT) device suite, and the new Meshify Defender Water Shutoff, which together help Avoid property damage and device damage with a mobile app.
Developed by Meshify, HSB’s IoT subsidiary, Meshify Defender Sensors monitor commercial and residential buildings and appliances 24/7 for water leaks, frozen pipes, temperature changes and humidity.
Once a sensor detects a leak, HSB sends an alert to customers, who can activate the Meshify Defender’s water shutoff by using the Meshify Protect™ mobile app to stop the water supply.
“HSB has provided IoT solutions to a number of companies for nearly a decade,” said John B. Riggs, HSB chief technology officer and president of Meshify. “The Meshify Defender sensors and water shutoff are the culmination of what we have learned about the needs of our customers and our insurance industry partners. Our state-of-the-art sensors and water shut-offs have been extensively tested and made accessible and affordable for insurers and their policyholders to reduce costly water losses.”
A seamless and secure connection
Meshify Defender sensors offer long range and longer battery life with more robust performance to support commercial environments with an enhanced customer experience.
LoRaWAN wireless technology, a low-power wide-area networking protocol, seamlessly connects Meshify Defender to the Internet of Things with end-to-end security.
Installs in 10 minutes, no pipe cutting
Developed through years of research and testing, the Meshify Defender Water Shutoff stops water leaks at the source, with design options that don’t require pipe cutting.
With the Meshify Protect mobile app for iOS and Android, customers can turn off the water from anywhere at any time with a tap of a mobile device screen.
Prevent casualties, provide peace of mind
In the past, water leaks from pipes, water heaters, HVAC systems, boilers, and other sources could go undetected for hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays, causing serious damage.
Now customers can have peace of mind knowing that Meshify Defender sensors and Smart Shutoff can detect leaks and shut off water supplies to prevent or reduce property damage.
Available exclusively from HSB
The Meshify Defender Sensor Suite and Water Shutoff are available exclusively in the United States and Canada through HSB and its partner insurance carriers.
Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB)
HSB, part of Munich Re, is a multi-line specialty insurer and provider of inspection, risk management and IoT technology services. HSB insurance offerings include equipment failure, cyber risk, specialty liability and other coverages. HSB combines its technical expertise, technology and data to develop inventive insurance and service solutions for existing and emerging risks resulting from technological change. Throughout its 150-year history, HSB’s mission has been to help clients avoid losses, advance sustainable energy use and build deeper relationships that benefit businesses, governments and consumers. HSB holds AM Best Company’s highest financial rating, A++ (Superior). For more information, visit www.hsb.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Munich Re
Munich Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. The group consists of the business fields reinsurance and ERGO as well as the capital investment company MEAG. Munich Re operates worldwide and is active in all lines of insurance business. Since it was founded in 1880, Munich Re has been known for its unique risk expertise and solid financial position. It offers clients financial protection in the event of extraordinary losses – from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to Hurricane Ian in 2022. Munich Re has outstanding innovative strength, which enables it to also deal with extraordinary risks such as rocket launches, renewable energies or cyber attacks. The company is driving the digital transformation of the insurance industry and has further expanded its risk assessment and range of services. Tailor-made solutions and proximity to its customers make Munich Re a risk partner in demand for companies, institutions and private individuals around the world.
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Dennis Mileski
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Source: Hartford Steam Boilers (HSB)
