First Alert WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector with Cable Sensor - L1
- Alerts if water is detected on the alarm or included 5-foot sensing cable.
- Tracks temperature and humidity shifts to alert of potential leaks or freezing pipes.
- When activated, provides an audible 100dB alert and mobile push notifications.
- Quick and easy setup, battery operated (up to 2 years) and compatible with the Resideo Smart Home App.
- Can be used repeatedly, simply dry off the detector and sensing cable.
Wi-Fi Water Leak and Freeze Detector with Sensing Cable Product Description
First Alert L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector with Cable Sensor
The First Alert L1 WiFi Water Leak and Freeze Detector is a sophisticated smart home security device engineered to protect your property from the devastating and costly effects of water damage and burst pipes. Water leaks are often silent and hidden, occurring behind appliances or in utility rooms where they can go unnoticed for days or even weeks. This compact, smart detector acts as a continuous monitor for your home, utilizing advanced WiFi connectivity to provide real-time awareness whether you are in the next room or across the country. By integrating directly with the Resideo Smart Home App, the L1 provides instant mobile push notifications and email alerts the moment water is detected, allowing you to take immediate action before a minor leak becomes a major disaster.
One of the standout features of the First Alert L1 is its comprehensive environmental monitoring capability. Beyond simply detecting liquid, the device tracks temperature and humidity shifts within your home. This dual-purpose monitoring is critical for identifying potential freezing pipes during winter months or high-humidity conditions that can lead to mold growth. When an event is triggered, whether it be a leak, a drop in temperature, or a humidity spike, the device activates a powerful 100-decibel internal siren and an LED status light, ensuring that anyone inside the home is immediately notified. The system is entirely battery-operated, offering up to two years of life on a single set of batteries, and requires no extra hubs for operation, making it a truly plug-and-play security solution.
The L1 package includes a specialized five-foot sensing cable that can detect water along its entire length, significantly expanding your coverage area compared to localized spot sensors. This cable can be looped under washing machines, draped around water heaters, or laid through basement utility runs to create a wide safety perimeter. If the device is triggered, it is fully reusable; simply dry the detector and the sensing cable thoroughly, and the system is ready to be reset and put back into service. This smart leak detector is a proactive investment in home maintenance, designed to provide peace of mind by delivering essential trends and emergency alerts directly to your smartphone, helping you avoid expensive repairs and insurance claims associated with indoor flooding and environmental damage.
- Instant Smart Alerts: Receive mobile push notifications and emails via the Resideo App.
- 100dB Audible Siren: High-volume internal alarm ensures immediate on-site notification.
- Expanded Sensing Range: 5-foot cable detects water along its entire length for broad coverage.
- Environmental Tracking: Monitors both temperature and humidity to prevent frozen pipes and mold.
- Hub-Free Setup: Connects directly to your home WiFi without the need for additional hardware.
- Reusable Design: Easily reset the device after a leak by simply drying the sensing cable.
- Long Battery Life: Operates for up to 2 years on included batteries with low-power consumption.
- Smart Home Integration: Yes
- Freeze Detection: Yes
- Power Source: Battery Operated
- Cable Length: 5 ft.
- Number of Batteries: 2
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Product Dimensions (LxWxH): 2 x 1.1 x 3.9 in.

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Wi-Fi Water Leak and Freeze Detector with Sensing Cable Reviews
Installed this unit about 30 days ago. Install was easy to connect to the app and to my home wifi. I ran the cable around my water heater and nearby a sump pump as I imagine most people will do. So far it has not gone off so no leaks. To my surprise the unit also shows room temperature and humidity in the app. I did not know it did that prior to installing so that is a bonus. Based on my experience I'd recommend.
