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This smart flood sensor drowns the competition

The Roost Smart Leak and Freeze Detector is one of the best deals in a flooded market.

David Priest
David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET.
David Priest
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The Roost Smart Leak and Freeze Detector will tell you if your basement's flooding or if a pipe bursts. It uses an alarm and mobile alerts.

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The Roost covers a larger area thanks to the dual coiled probes on the bottom of the device.

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The blue rubber bottom stops the Roost from sliding around easily.

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The Roost is a solid device for only $50 (that's about £40 or AU$65). If you don't have a smart hub such as SmartThings or Wink, it's one of the best sensor options out there.

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