Whisker Labs Announces Groundbreaking Fire Prevention Technology

TingÔäó Sensor Service Senses Danger to Alert to
Electrical Fire Hazards Throughout the Home with Simple DIY Install

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whisker
Labs, Inc., developer of advanced home intelligence technologies,
today announced a breakthrough in fire safety with Ting, sensing
technology that detects potential fire hazards to help prevent fires.
The device installs in minutes to monitor the homeÔÇÖs entire electrical
network for the precursors to electrical fires, micro-arcs and sparks
that develop over time in cords and wires. Ting then alerts
homeowners to potential fire danger and provides instructions on what to
do next.

Every year, electrical fires kill hundreds and injure thousands.
Property damage is estimated to be $1.5 billion per year, with more than
80% of electrical fires happening in older homes. Whisker Labs is poised
to reduce loss by identifying fire hazards before they develop into
fires.

Current technology, Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, are required in most
states for new home construction and work on a circuit-by-circuit basis,
requiring an electrician to do the install. Retrofitting all U.S. homes
could cost as much as $200 billion.

By plugging Ting into any outlet in a home and pairing to WiFi,
the service measures electromagnetic data from the homeÔÇÖs electrical
network to look for arcs and sparks occurring in any part of the home.
Whisker LabsÔÇÖ expertise in electromagnetic sensing, signal processing
and machine learning enables the companyÔÇÖs platform to efficiently
detect these possible fire hazards.

ÔÇ£Protection of loved ones and property are consistently the top ranked
value propositions for the smart home. Smart home solutions that detect,
prevent, or mitigate safety issues in the home create clear value for
consumers,ÔÇØ said Tom Kerber, Director of IoT Strategy, Parks Associates.

Ting, which enhances electrical fire prevention in all new and
existing homes, includes the following features:

DIY Install in Minutes

The Ting sensor takes the form-factor of a simple smart plug and
will work when plugged into any outlet in the home. The homeowner uses a
Mobile App to pair the device to WiFi. The device has been optimized for
quick and easy DIY installation, and typical installation can be done in
one minute. No installers or electricians are needed to activate the Ting
service.

Whole Home Protection

Only one Ting sensor is needed to provide whole home protection.
The Ting sensing and real-time analytics platform mines the
electrical network to monitor and alert to tiny arcs and sparks that are
happening in any room within the home. These alerts give a homeowner
time to determine the cause of the fire hazard and mitigate the
situation.

Enterprise Dashboard

As part of the its enterprise service, Whisker Labs provides a dashboard
to enterprise customers. The dashboard enables a quick and comprehensive
view of all homes within a customerÔÇÖs deployment and gives detailed
insight into key metrics such as current fire risks, detection
efficiency, WiFi signal strength, and many more.

Additional Benefit: Power Quality Monitoring

The Ting sensor offers additional value to home owners and
enterprises by monitoring power quality in the home. Fluctuations in
power quality, such as changes in voltage or line frequency, can cause
damage to devices and appliances which often requires a full replacement
of the appliance. Ting will continuously monitor power quality to
the home, and provide real-time visibility through both the enterprise
dashboard and homeowner app.

ÔÇ£We are delighted to announce a simple DIY solution that can protect all
homes through intelligent fire hazard sensing,ÔÇØ remarked Robert
Marshall, CEO of Whisker Labs. ÔÇ£My family has seen first-hand the damage
and destruction that electrical fires cause, so I am personally excited
to bring Ting to market to protect families and homes from fire,
especially existing homes which are the most vulnerable.ÔÇØ

Availability

Whisker Labs is teaming with insurance, security platform and other
companies to bring Ting to market. The ongoing business model
includes an upfront activation fee plus a monthly monitoring fee. At
present the company is engaged in demonstration pilots with production
expected to ramp up in the second half of 2018.

Whisker Labs will demo and discuss Ting at the Connections
Conference in San Francisco on May 22-25, 2018. CEO Bob Marshall
will also be speaking at a panel on smart monitoring on May 24.

About Whisker Labs

Whisker Labs develops advanced home intelligence technologies for safety
and savings. Our TingÔäó monitoring service alerts homeowners to
electrical fire hazards with just one plug-in sensor that installs in
minutes to protect the whole home. Our energy management services
thoughtfully reduce demand during peak load times and optimize
thermostats for savings and comfort. We partner with insurance, security
and energy providers to bring our offerings to market. Visit www.whiskerlabs.com
to learn more.

Contacts

Whisker Labs, Inc.
Sofie Norris
[email protected]