South Africans prove their love for smart technology with 87% user approval for Sensor Connect app
Cape Town, South Africa – Sensor Networks, South Africa’s leading smart geyser technology developer, has announced a major milestone: its flagship Sensor Connect app now boasts an 87% user approval rating, with an average of 4.8 stars across Google Play and the Apple App Store.
The Sensor Connect app transforms the way households interact with their geysers – one of the biggest electricity guzzlers in any South African home. By connecting users directly to their geyser via smartphone, Sensor Connect empowers them to monitor, schedule, and optimise their hot water usage anytime, anywhere. The solution presents itself as smart tech with real impact, as large households currently can save up to R500 per month on electricity through the app, which results in efficient geyser management.
“Smart geysers are no longer a luxury, they’re a necessity in a country grappling with rising energy costs and grid instability,” says Mark Allewell, CEO at Sensor Networks. “Our mission has always been to put control back in the hands of homeowners, and the high app approval rating shows that South Africans are ready to embrace energy-efficient innovation.”
With built-in AI that learns usage patterns and heats water only when needed, Sensor Networks’ smart geyser system doesn’t just cut costs, it cuts waste. The system also provides real-time fault detection and leak alerts, further protecting households from water damage and costly insurance claims.
Allewell adds, “We’ve always believed that innovation should be intuitive. That’s why Sensor Connect was designed to integrate seamlessly with everyday South African life. In a country where over 90% of households use mobile phones exclusively, our solution meets people exactly where they are, on their phones, in control, and moving forward.”
As Sensor Networks continues to lead the smart home revolution, it’s clear that the geyser is no longer just a tank on the roof, but a means to enjoy smarter living instantaneously.
“The future is being shaped, rapidly and irreversibly, by smart technology. For us, it begins with intelligent innovations like smart geysers and intuitive apps that meaningfully reduce household energy bills. But this is just the start. Soon we’ll have kitchen appliances that learn our cooking habits, and virtual assistants that anticipate our needs and manage everything from our schedules to relationships. We’re already knee-deep in the smart tech revolution. It’s no longer a question of if, it’s simply time to dive into the deep end,” Allewell concluded.