Beyond leaks, the system can monitor for frozen pipes, empty-unit fires, humidity (mold risk), wireless meters, irrigation inefficiencies, and door/room access, expanding property monitoring.

In occupied buildings, installation typically involves mounting five priority sensors and a gateway, then setting up rules and alerts; a pilot can be completed in about half a day.

Gateways use LoRaWAN; sensors run for years on battery, long-range signals can penetrate concrete, and one gateway can cover multiple buildings.

Real-world implications include reduced insurance costs, faster response to minimize damage, and improved resident satisfaction and renewal likelihood.

The four-part system (sensors, gateway, rules, alerts) integrates into a single platform (Kilo) with an AI assistant (Kilo AI) that can generate sensors, rules, and dashboards from plain-English descriptions.

Alerts are targeted to specific team members (maintenance for internal leaks, grounds crew for outdoor issues, manager for oversight) with escalation paths to ensure timely response.

The platform scales to monitor multiple devices across buildings, with a per-device pricing structure and a free starter plan; devices are wireless and battery-powered, so no remodeling is required.

Strategic sensor placement focuses on common water sources (water heaters, boilers, laundry areas, sinks, mechanical rooms, vacant units), and includes a motorized shut-off valve to stop water flow when leaks are detected.

Wireless, battery-powered sensors require minimal installation and do not disrupt residents, enabling deployment in occupied and older properties.

A water leak detection system helps property managers reduce ongoing work, cut costs, and minimize property damage by detecting leaks quickly and automatically shutting off water supplies.