# Ever heard of TING? **URL:** \ **Category:** Electrical Inspections\ **Created:** [November 14, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064 "2024-11-14T16:13:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dwigger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dwigger/32/58670_2.png) [@dwigger](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dwigger)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/1 "2024-11-14T16:13:37Z")
My insurance carrier, State Farm, is offering this at no charge. It sounds like a pretty good thing to have. Anyone have any experience with this? > **[Home](https://www.tingfire.com/)** > > Ting helps you prevent the most devastating fires - those that start from hidden electrical faults - with one very smart DIY plug-in device. ---
**Author:** ![jfudge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jfudge/32/414352_2.png) [@jfudge](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jfudge)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/2 "2024-11-14T16:26:06Z")
> [@"Ting" Smart Plug Offered by Insurance Co?](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ting-smart-plug-offered-by-insurance-co/237100): > > Sorry if already addressed and I’m not really sure if the questions should be posted here or as a general question. I received an email from my HOI carrier offering a “free” Ting smart plugin that works similar to a AFCI, but is tied into a phone app that monitors the electrical system for arc faults etc. for potential fire issues. I’ve seen that the system appears to be legit somewhat in monitoring and maybe used as a insurance discount. Has anyone ever used or come across one during an … ---
**Author:** ![dwigger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dwigger/32/58670_2.png) [@dwigger](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dwigger)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/3 "2024-11-14T16:43:53Z")
Thanks, JR. My bad, didn’t do a search. 🙁 ---
**Author:** ![mgratton](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mgratton/32/58251_2.png) [@mgratton](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mgratton)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/4 "2024-11-14T19:06:51Z")
It sounds like you would need one for every circuit in your home, just like an AFCI breaker…at $99 each, it would get expensive. ---
**Author:** ![rkenney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rkenney/32/405447_2.png) [@rkenney](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rkenney)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/5 "2024-11-14T19:17:38Z")
. . . and then what about lighting circuits? They might be entirely separate from outlet circuits and old fluorescent fixtures can and do start fires. ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/6 "2024-11-15T14:10:49Z")
From the link: \*_The Ting sensor has been investigated with respect to risk of fire, shock and injury to persons. **UL does not investigate Ting’s efficacy or performance**._ My guess is that this product for the average homeowner is next to useless. ---
**Author:** ![ndegaris](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ndegaris/32/410567_2.png) [@ndegaris](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ndegaris)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/7 "2024-11-15T15:00:55Z")
> [@mgratton](#): > > at $99 each Plus this \*Ting Fire Prevention Service is $49 annually after the first year and required for product use. ---
**Author:** ![rkenney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rkenney/32/405447_2.png) [@rkenney](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rkenney)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/8 "2024-11-15T16:26:27Z")
Not worth the money. Probably not reliable. Just another way to separate you from your money. Ain’t America Great! ---
**Author:** ![dgrimes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dgrimes/32/56443_2.png) [@dgrimes](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dgrimes)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/9 "2024-11-15T17:00:37Z")
I actually saw this during a tour of the State Farm Research Facilities in Bloomington IL. I am a USAA insured and they don’t offer it but I bought one for my home and one for my office. I have been using it for about 6 months now, its very accurate at diagnosing issues. I highly recommend it, especially for older homes. ---
**Author:** ![dgrimes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dgrimes/32/56443_2.png) [@dgrimes](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dgrimes)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/10 "2024-11-15T17:14:27Z")
Except that it also finds issues with your transformer, main line, and meter and any appliance you have plugged in as well as stove, water heater, HVAC, service panels, and other large systems on service disconnects. I have found it to be very reliable and believe me, if State Farm is giving them to their insureds its because they have tested it extensively and you get the $100.00 unit and credit. ---
**Author:** ![megbert2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/megbert2/32/424064_2.png) [@megbert2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/megbert2)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/11 "2024-11-15T18:08:47Z")
Can you share what issues it was able to diagnose for you? I ask this out of curiosity more than skepticism. Often a simple tool, like a 3 light outlet tester can be quite useful even if it doesn’t do as much as a circuit analyzer. ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/12 "2024-11-15T18:11:41Z")
> [@dgrimes](#): > > I have been using it for about 6 months now, its very accurate at diagnosing issues. Can explain exactly what this device found? ---
**Author:** ![dgrimes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dgrimes/32/56443_2.png) [@dgrimes](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dgrimes)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/13 "2024-11-15T18:24:52Z")
Michael, The transformer at the pole had a bad connection that was causing periodic surges and brownouts (random blinking lights). I called the power company, showed them the report and they fixed it that day. One thing to know, the TING has to be plugged in for 7 days to get a baseline before it starts fully reporting. It also records power outages when you are away or sleeping and most importantly it finds arc faults and overload issues. ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/14 "2024-11-15T19:05:47Z")
Im curious as to how a 120 volt device plugged into a branch circuit on one leg can monitor the circuits on the other leg that is is not even connected to. ---
**Author:** ![rkenney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rkenney/32/405447_2.png) [@rkenney](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rkenney)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/15 "2024-11-15T19:14:07Z")
Should have called it “Ka-ching” after the sound your coin makes when it hits their cash drawer. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/16 "2024-11-15T19:14:55Z")
> [@rmeier2](#): > > Im curious as to how a 120 volt device plugged into a branch circuit on one leg can monitor the circuits on the other leg that is is not even connected to There you go Rob getting all technical on us…sheesh. lol ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/17 "2024-11-15T19:19:59Z")
> [@lkage](#): > > There you go Rob getting all technical on us…sheesh Sorry Larry. 🙂 I’m not saying a device like this cannot work to some degree but it does lead to questions. I’m typically skeptical of things like this until convinced otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/18 "2024-11-15T19:28:08Z")
> [@rmeier2](#): > > > [@lkage](#): > > > > There you go Rob getting all technical on us…sheesh > > Sorry Larry. 🙂 > > I’m not saying a device like this cannot work to some degree but it does lead to questions. I’m typically skeptical of things like this until convinced otherwise You forgot my: **lol** But I’m with you… humorously. ---
**Author:** ![rmeier2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmeier2/32/59909_2.png) [@rmeier2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmeier2)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/19 "2024-11-15T19:43:02Z")
> [@lkage](#): > > You forgot my: **lol** > > But I’m with you… humorously. 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![blinn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/blinn/32/349312_2.png) [@blinn](https://forum.nachi.org/u/blinn)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064/20 "2024-11-15T20:35:41Z")
> [@rmeier2](#): > > I’m not saying a device like this cannot work to some degree but it does lead to questions. I’m typically skeptical of things like this until convinced otherwise. I’ve had my Ting monitor for over a year and experienced similar issues to what Darius described. It detected multiple brownouts that our power cooperative wasn’t even aware of until I reported them. One leg of the power was running at 130 volts, while the other was down to around 60 volts—a clear sign of transformer issues that they eventually had to address. Ting reminds me of Sense energy monitors, which connect to your mains and can learn the unique usage patterns of every device in your home by analyzing their electrical signatures. Considering how advanced technology has become—like the ability to detect what someone’s typing based on keyboard acoustics—it’s not hard to imagine how Ting can identify electrical signatures through your home’s wiring. We’ve had so many issues with our power I have battery backup now. It auto switches over for brownouts, blackouts, etc. I usually don’t know the power is out on our street unless I get a notification from Ting or read a neighbors post on social media. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/ever-heard-of-ting/249064.md?page=2)