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The crackling sound came from a frayed wire to a light switch ... says it's aiming to change that with "Ting," a small sensor that can detect electric hazards before a fire even starts.

Simple electrical wiring that puts smart home technology in the hands of electricians would be the new company's goal, and draw from Baldwin's early work at Apple and satisfy his obsession with Nest.