# Leak-Detecting Smart Devices The Intellecy Smart Water Meter is an Efficient Smart Home Product By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-product References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smart-water-meter-07-02-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/intellecy/the-intellecy-smart-water-meter-with-leak-protecti) The Intellecy Smart Water Meter is a new kind of smart home product that aims to provide home owners with peace of mind when it comes to their house's plumbing. The Intellecy Smart Water Meter works by instantly keeping an eye on water pressure and [detecting if a leak has occurred](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-leak-sensor-1) within a home. This will then trigger a sensor to send you a notification so you can know immediately when there's a leak that requires your attention. The Intellecy Smart Water Meter smart home product also works as a way to help decrease the amount of water that is used by a household. Users can check the device to see how much water they are using or saving in real-time to decrease water costs and increase conversation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Home Devices:** Opportunity to develop more smart home products that provide homeowners with peace of mind and efficient management of their homes. - **Leak Detection Technology:** Opportunity to create innovative leak detection technologies that help homeowners detect and address leaks in real-time, saving water and preventing damage. - **Water Conservation Solutions:** Opportunity to develop water conservation solutions that enable users to monitor their water usage in real-time and make adjustments to reduce waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the home automation industry to create advanced smart devices that enhance homeowners' control and management of their homes. - **Plumbing:** Opportunity for plumbing companies to integrate leak detection technology into their services, offering customers proactive solutions to prevent water damage and reduce costs. - **Environmental Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the environmental technology sector to develop water conservation solutions that help individuals and businesses monitor and optimize their water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leak-Detecting Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-monitor.md) - [AI-Enhanced Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor-and-shutoff.md) - [Automatic Leak-Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor.md) - [Accessible Smart Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-leak-monitor.md) - [Smart Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-water-sensor.md) - [Whole-Home Smart Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moen-smart-water-network.md) - [Water Leak Detection Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leak-detection-technology1.md) - [Multifunctional Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-smart-sensor.md) - [In-Shower Water Meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet.md)