Most homes need just one Ting sensor.
Typical homes have one (1) main breaker panel, so only one (1) Ting sensor is required for full home coverage.
If your home has more than one (1) main breaker panel (e.g., a main breaker panel has its own direct electricity feed from your electric meter or the utility), then your home will require more than one (1) Ting sensor. One (1) Ting sensor is required for each main breaker panel. For the purposes of determining the number of Ting sensors required for a home, any breaker panel with at least 200 amp service shall also be considered a main breaker panel. If you have more than one (1) main breaker panel, a single Ting sensor will only monitor one (1) main panel and will not detect the presence of electrical fire hazards on other main panels.
If your home has a sub-panel (less than 200-amp capacity) connected to a main breaker panel (e.g., a panel fed by a main breaker panel and not directly from your electric meter or the utility), one (1) Ting sensor will cover the electrical network of the main breaker panel and sub-panel if the sub-panel is installed in the same physical structure. If your home has a sub-panel installed in a detached or remote structure separate from where the main breaker panel is located, a second Ting sensor will be required.
#1 - MOST COMMON
Typical Home, Single Structure with One (1) Main Breaker Panel
If your home has a single main breaker panel, one Ting sensor is required. A large majority of homes fall into this scenario.
#2 - Single Structure with One (1) Main Breaker Panel with Subpanels
If your home has a sub-panel(s) connected to a main breaker panel, one Ting sensor is required provided the sub-panel(s) is installed in the same physical structure.
#3 - Single Structure with Two (2) Main Breaker Panels
- Some larger homes have more than one main breaker panel. If your home has more than one main breaker panel (i.e., the panel has its own direct electricity feed from your electric meter or the utility) then your home will require two (2) Ting sensors, i.e., each main breaker panel requires a Ting sensor.
#4 - Detached Structure, Separate Breaker Panel from Main House Breaker Panel
- If a separate breaker panel is installed in a detached structure from the main house, each structure requires its own Ting, i.e., two (2) Ting sensors, one for each structure.
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To work reliably, the detached structure must also have:
- Strong Wi-Fi signal from the home or its own router
- At least 4 Mbps upload speed
- Indoor, climate-controlled conditions
A Note on Internet and Wi-Fi
Ting requires good internet connectivity to function properly. We recommend internet connections that support at least 4 Mbps upload speed.
Typical broadband connections, such as cable, fiber, and many 5G home internet plans fall under this category, and support anywhere from 20 to 60 Mbps uploads.
Wi-Fi must be strong where the sensor is installed. Detached spaces may have weaker signal even if they're close by.
- Simple test: If streaming video or video calls don't work well in that spot, Ting likely won't either.
Reminder: Indoor Use Only
Ting must be used in temperature-controlled, indoor environments.
Recommended range: 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C)
Avoid installing Ting in:
- Unheated garages or sheds
- Attics or crawl spaces that freeze or overheat
- Outdoor or semi-exposed outlets
Still have Questions?
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