Phyn vs MyWatchtower

Phyn lets you speak the language of water. From the free Phyn app you can understand how much water your family uses and where they are using it the most. Get alerted the minute a leak issue occurs and run diagnostic "Plumbing Checks" to proactively catch tiny leaks before they become big problems. PHYN SMART WATER ASSISTANT Leak alerts: SMS and push notifications alert you at the first sign of a possible issue. Take action by connecting to a HomeAdvisor plumber in minutes through the app. Plumbing Checks: Turn off your water at the main and run Phyn’s Plumbing Check feature. In minutes Phyn will detect pinhole leaks and poor seals in your water system. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly to get ahead of your water costs, and see how your home compares to others. Over time, Phyn learns your system and communicates your water usage down to each fixture. See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Pre-Freeze Warnings: Phyn’s patented pressure sensing sees the ice crystals forming in your pipes before they have a chance to freeze and burst, giving you precious time to take action and avoid damage. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app. PHYN PLUS SMART WATER ASSISTANT + SHUTOFF Auto and Remote Water Shutoff: After Phyn learns about your home’s water use, it can turn your water off automatically to prevent damage from leaks. You also have the choice to turn your water off yourself via the app, from anywhere. Leak alerts: Phyn constantly monitors your home for leaks and potentially harmful changes in pressure and temperature. As soon as an issue is detected, Phyn sends you SMS and push notifications to tell you what is happening and gives you the power to turn your water off to mitigate water damage. Water Use: Stay ahead of your water bill. Graph views of your monthly, daily and even hourly water use. Water Use Plus: Track and view your water use daily and monthly and see how your home compares to others. Phyn learns about your plumbing system and communicates your water usage to each fixture type (showers, sinks, toilets, etc…). See every water event in your home so you can teach Phyn about your water use. Plumbing Checks: Phyn automatically runs daily diagnostic checks to give you and your plumber insights into your plumbing so that you can ensure that your system is watertight. Smart Home Integrated: Use voice commands to learn about your water use and control your shutoff valve. Phyn works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. And with IFTTT you can have Phyn trigger actions with other smart home devices. Manage multiple properties: Monitor water use and receive leak alerts for up to 6 properties from one account in the Phyn app.

MyWatchtower is the resident app for gated communities, HOAs, and CDDs. Add guests, send QR codes, and see who came through the gate, all from your phone. GUESTS AND VENDORS Add a guest before they arrive and the gate has their name. You can include a photo, a vehicle, and notes for gate staff. Make housekeepers, dog walkers, and other regulars permanent guests and you only add them once. SCHEDULES Choose the days and hours each guest can come through the gate. Your lawn service can have weekdays from 8 to 5 and nothing else. QR CODES Send a guest a QR code by text or email, and they scan it at the gate when they arrive. You don't need to call ahead or wait by the phone. GATE PIN Get your own PIN for unstaffed gates. Set a custom code, or generate a new one anytime. WALLET AND DOORS Your QR codes, PINs, and doors are in your wallet. Open community doors from the app. ENTRY HISTORY See every entry at your address, allowed or denied. Search by name, address, or plate. NOTIFICATIONS Get a notification each time a guest is let in or turned away. FOR YOUR COMMUNITY Community managers handle resident onboarding, access permissions, vendors, announcements, and reports from one dashboard, with a comprehensive activity history. On-site gate staff use the Mission Control dashboard to verify visitors, log entries with notes, and look up resident information. MyWatchtower connects to Brivo or HID access control hardware and Eagle Eye camera feeds. It supports mobile credentials, QR codes, key fobs, PINs, and license plate recognition, for one gate or many entrances. The platform runs in the cloud with encrypted data storage. If you need help, contact our support team.