FlowSmart All-In-One
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Introducing YoLink's FlowSmart All-In One, letting you monitor and control the water flow in your home as an ultrasonic water meter and built in shut-off valve.
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01:10 Product Features
04:07 Device to Device
04:47 Installation
10:04 Setup & App
15:57 Conclusion
I love this !!! definitely getting one
Hey Ryan, so glad that you did an installation and operation video! Detailed info on this device is quite sparse on both the YoLink website as well as on Amazon. Even the product PDF on the YoLink website is poorly written, denoting its intended use.
I called YoLink and the person that I spoke with didn't seem to know much at all about the product. I'm not sure if it's due to the Flowsmart being a new product or they were new to their job but they gave me the impression that it was for use with a garden hose or irrigation system and not for whole home use.
I'm wondering like others that have posted... is the lithium battery user replaceable?
YoLink offer so many different versions of their water valve that it's very confusing trying to figure out which one to buy. Maybe you could do a video comparison of all of them, to help others know which product would best meet their needs.
Many thanks for all your helpful videos!
Hey @wscottfunk! I need to talk to the YoLink team about giving me access to the TH-cam channel so I can answer as them. But I want to make sure everyone has the info they need.
The battery is not user replaceable. I think it is a standard lithuim battery, so it "might" be replaceable. But you can use the power supply if you are worried about the battery dying. But they said it has a 10 year life. The power brick will keep it running so it won't use the internal battery.
As far as the different version, I think that this new all-in-one will work best for most users. Because the meter and the valve are directly integrated, plus it is cheaper. Plus it is more accurate. The only reason you won't want the all-in-one would be because the ultrasonic won't work for you (air in your lines) or you need to separate the valve from the meter.
Glad you found the video helpful! I love working with the YoLink team.
@@ThisSmartHouse did you get in touch with yolink team?
Is there any restrictions through the valve body? I just read a review that said the diameter reduces from 3/4” down to 1/2” which reduces the water flow.
Can this valve be used on a shower and be programed to run for 10 minutes and then shut off. I want it to monitor when some one starts the water in a shower, and auto shut off the water after 10 minutes from the time anyone turns on the shower.
As the children in this family think its ok to take 20 minute showers, and completely drain the hot water tank to cold.
I want to reduce electricity use.
I want to reduce water use.
I want the family to get out of the shower and bathroom sooner.
Is the battery rechargeable?
No the battery is non-user replaceable, non-rechargable lithium battery (not li-ion). But it does have an expected battery life of 10 years.
@@ThisSmartHouse thank you for the response. I hope YoLink does not go this route with other products. If so, I will be looking for other options.
@@thirdnormalform I can totally get the concern, but you can use the power adapter to run without the battery. It is a trade off, because if you use standard batteries you will have to replace them numerous times over the years and the voltage drop off is more significant.
@ThisSmartHouse Understood on tradeoffs. I bought YoLink because the two(ish) year battery life is just fine. It's just not practical to hardwire. A replaceable or rechargeable option is a must.
Yes, the battery is replaceable. Little bit hard to do, you will need to cut the seal wire and open the case. It is 19000 mAH 3.7V lithium battery.
For the battery model, is the battery user-replaceable, or do we need to replace the entire unit?
I have the same question. The info on the YoLink site, their product PDF and on Amazon are really lacking sufficient details. On Amazon as though it were for a water hose type fitting that you would use in your yard.
The battery is not user-replaceable, but it has a 10 year life. As I had answered for scott, you can get a power adapter that will keep from using the battery.
@@ThisSmartHouse My concern is that often these 10-year batteries don't have a 10-year life, at least not from when we purchase them. That's what I see in smoke/CO detectors (even the bigger, more reputable brands that probably don't have stale merchandise siting in stores).
@@woofinu Completely understood. But you can always keep it running with the power adapter. I would be concerned about a rechargeable battery over 10 years anyway.
@@ThisSmartHouse The main thing is that I don't want to have to remove or replace the FlowSmart every so often, whether it's 10 or 15 years. It can be a huge or unknown burden to a future homeowner who may know little about its history and operation.
why is it installed upside down in vertical orientation? If it is supposed to be a design joke, it is not funny at all...