Connected Sump Pump Monitoring Device That Works With Verizon Now in Some Home Depot Stores

Pump Alarm, a sump pump monitoring device that works on the Verizon Wireless network, is available in 96 Home Depot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio, the companies said Monday. The device is targeted to the 43 percent of U.S. homes with basements that have sump pumps installed, allowing property owners to remotely monitor pumps, dropping temperatures and power outages, said the companies. The product's built-in wireless capability bypasses power outages giving homeowners an immediate notification when the power goes out and when it returns, the companies said. Pumpalarm.com is a partner in Verizon’s Innovation Program that is designed to help innovators bring machine-to-machine and wireless technology innovations to market, they said.