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This smart leak detector can warn you if your fish tank is draining.

SwitchBot claims its new Water Leak Detector can not only alert you to leaks and drips but also monitor water levels, thanks to an optional immersion cable.

This sounds handy for warning you if your fish tank is draining, your bathtub is too full, or your sump pump levels are rising. It doesn’t need a hub, works over Wi-Fi, and costs $17.99 ($19.99 with the cable).

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<em>The SwitchBot Water Leak Detector has an optional cable that can monitor water levels.</em>
<em>SwitchBot claims it can detect water levels as low as 0.5mm and will sound a 100dB alarm and send an alert to your phone.</em>
<em>The device also detects drips and works on two AAA batteries that should last 18 months.</em>
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The SwitchBot Water Leak Detector has an optional cable that can monitor water levels.
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