20 Best Wireless Shut Off Valve [2024]

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1 E-SDS Water Leak Detector with Shutoff Valve,Sensors and Sounds Alarm,Automatic Water Leak Shut Off... E-SDS Water Leak Detector with Shutoff Valve,Sensors and Sounds Alarm,Automatic Water Leak Shut...
2 Automatic Shut-Off Valve by leakSMART includes 1” Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve (Only) Automatic Shut-Off Valve by leakSMART includes 1” Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve (Only)
3 Asifu Smart WiFi Water Gas Valve, Wifi Control Garden Hose Shut off Valve Voice and Timer Wifi... Asifu Smart WiFi Water Gas Valve, Wifi Control Garden Hose Shut off Valve Voice and Timer Wifi...
4 WATERWICH Remote Battery Disconnect Switch,Kill Switch for Car Boat Truck 12V Wireless... WATERWICH Remote Battery Disconnect Switch,Kill Switch for Car Boat Truck 12V Wireless...
5 leakSmart 888000 Automatic Shut-Off Valve (valve only) leakSmart 888000 Automatic Shut-Off Valve (valve only)
6 Smart Valve Controller and WiFi Water Leak Sensor Wireless Timer Gas and Water Valve Sprinkler Shut... Smart Valve Controller and WiFi Water Leak Sensor Wireless Timer Gas and Water Valve Sprinkler...
7 E-SDS Automatic Water Leak Shut Off Valve System,Water Leak Detector with 2 Valves,2 Sensors and... E-SDS Automatic Water Leak Shut Off Valve System,Water Leak Detector with 2 Valves,2 Sensors and...
8 YoLink DIY Automatic Water Leak Detection & Shut-Off Starter Kit, Bulldog Ball Valve Manipulator,... YoLink DIY Automatic Water Leak Detection & Shut-Off Starter Kit, Bulldog Ball Valve Manipulator,...
9 LgowithU Smart Wifi WaterGas Shut Off Valve ,Wireless Remote Control Voice Control Timing Controller... LgowithU Smart Wifi WaterGas Shut Off Valve ,Wireless Remote Control Voice Control Timing...
10 WATERWICH 12V Car Wireless Remote Control Battery Disconnect Switch Cut/Shut Off Marine Battery... WATERWICH 12V Car Wireless Remote Control Battery Disconnect Switch Cut/Shut Off Marine Battery...
11 LeakSmart Snap Water Leak Detection & Automatic Water Shut Off Valve Controller Starter Kit-... LeakSmart Snap Water Leak Detection & Automatic Water Shut Off Valve Controller Starter Kit-...
12 Orzero Ir Illuminator Infrared Light Compatible for Quest, Quest 2, Enhance Hand Tracking Immersive... Orzero Ir Illuminator Infrared Light Compatible for Quest, Quest 2, Enhance Hand Tracking...
13 Owfeel WIFI Smart Valve WIFI Control Water Valve Compatible With Alexa, Google and Application... Owfeel WIFI Smart Valve WIFI Control Water Valve Compatible With Alexa, Google and Application...
14 Smart Water Valve, Upgrade Smart Water Valve Shut off, Automatic Ball Valve Watering Timer,... Smart Water Valve, Upgrade Smart Water Valve Shut off, Automatic Ball Valve Watering Timer,...
15 Smart Wifi Water Valve Shutoff Timer, Smart Sprinkler Controller, Wifi Gas Shut Off Valve... Smart Wifi Water Valve Shutoff Timer, Smart Sprinkler Controller, Wifi Gas Shut Off Valve...
16 UJV Ufairy WiFi 3rd Generation Smart Water Valve Shutoff Manipulator Domotique Valve Controller... UJV Ufairy WiFi 3rd Generation Smart Water Valve Shutoff Manipulator Domotique Valve Controller...
17 Motorized Smart Valve Watering Timer WiFi & Bluetooth Electric Water Shutoff Controller Robot... Motorized Smart Valve Watering Timer WiFi & Bluetooth Electric Water Shutoff Controller Robot...
18 Accuform TDW216 Plastic'Main Shut-Off' Valve IDENTIFIER Tag, 2-1/2' H x 2' W, White on Red (Pack of... Accuform TDW216 Plastic"Main Shut-Off" Valve IDENTIFIER Tag, 2-1/2" H x 2" W, White on Red (Pack...
19 YoLink Smart Valve Controller with Motorized Ball Valve (3/4 Inch), 1/4 Mile World's Longest Range... YoLink Smart Valve Controller with Motorized Ball Valve (3/4 Inch), 1/4 Mile World's Longest...
20 Dome Home Automation Water Shut-Off Valve – DIY, Retrofit Solution for Copper, Pex, or PVC Water... Dome Home Automation Water Shut-Off Valve – DIY, Retrofit Solution for Copper, Pex, or PVC...
Bestseller No. 1
E-SDS Water Leak Detector with Shutoff Valve,Sensors and Sounds Alarm,Automatic Water Leak Shut Off...
  • Leak Detection Automatic Shutoff–Leak Prevention Device will automatically shut off the water to your appliances to keep your house from flooding...
  • Automatic Shutoff Valves & Easy installation–The brass NPT threaded 3/4 ball valves which allows you to control a flood; It will shut off the water...
  • Vacation Mode– This device gives you the ability to manually shut off the water while on your trip.
  • Water Leak Sensor– Comes with a sensor that will shut off the water when the water reaches it.Cable length of Water leak sensor:19.68ft/6m.
  • WARRANTY: Two year warranty; Contact our customer service and they will help with any issues and concerns that you may have.Note:The port inside this...
Bestseller No. 2
Automatic Shut-Off Valve by leakSMART includes 1” Automatic Water Shut-Off Valve (Only)
  • INCLUDES - One (1) leakSMART patented, 1” automatic water shut-off valve.
  • IMMEDIATE RESPONSE - When paired with the leakSMART sensors and smart hub (sold separately), leakSMART’s automatic shut-off valve quickly shuts off...
  • EASY-TO-READ INDICATORS - Colored green & red LED lights on display indicate open or closed valve status
  • PIPE INSTALLATION TYPES - Accommodates different pipe materials and installations (male and female NPT threaded, SharkBite, or PEX tubing)
  • AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE SIZES - leakSMART’s Automatic Shut-Off Valve comes in three sizes, 3/4″, 1″, and 1-1/4″ - Be sure to measure before you...
Bestseller No. 3
Asifu Smart WiFi Water Gas Valve, Wifi Control Garden Hose Shut off Valve Voice and Timer Wifi...
  • Voice Control - Asifu Smart Wifi Water Timer Compatible with Alexa(Echo Show/Echo Dot/Echo Plus), Google Assistant(Google Home), IFTTT, APP(Tuya Smart...
  • APP Control & Timing - Download "Tuya Smart / Smart Life" App on your Smart Phone, you can remote control water valve anywhere and anytime(Compatible...
  • Monitor Leaks - You can set water timer wifi work automatically with water leak detector that when the alarm is triggered it will automatically...
  • Wide Applicability - This Smart Home Automation System prevent water/gas leaks(add water leak sensors) etc.Valve Compatible with water pipe ball...
  • Installation & Service - This automatic shutoff valve applicable to new and old gas water pipeline valves, no additional piping, users can install it...
Bestseller No. 4
WATERWICH Remote Battery Disconnect Switch,Kill Switch for Car Boat Truck 12V Wireless...
  • 1.This is a More Convenient Car Battery Disconnect Switch System that can remotely master kill your car power system,A Proper maintenance will extend...
  • 2.With Silver Contact Surface, Current Amperage is Larger and More Durable,Rated Current180A Main Switch Silver Contact Surface,Universal for DC 12V...
  • 3.NOTE:The manual switch should be in the off state before the remote control can be used,The manual switch use it to protect battary safety when the...
  • 4.Remote operation,Comparing to tranditional battery switch, this Remote Control Electromagnetic Battery Switch Disconnect allows you to move the...
  • 5.Come with 160 Feet New Style Scrub Remote Control.You can even control it in your house,One button control on your dash for the whole car power...
Bestseller No. 5
leakSmart 888000 Automatic Shut-Off Valve (valve only)
  • INCLUDES - One (1) leakSMART patented, 3/4” automatic water shut-off valve.
  • IMMEDIATE RESPONSE - When paired with the leakSMART sensors and smart hub (sold separately), leakSMART’s automatic shut-off valve quickly shuts off...
  • EASY-TO-READ INDICATORS - Colored green & red LED lights on display indicate open or closed valve status
  • PIPE INSTALLATION TYPES - Accommodates different pipe materials and installations (male and female NPT threaded, SharkBite, or PEX tubing)
  • AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE SIZES - leakSMART’s Automatic Shut-Off Valve comes in three sizes, 3/4″, 1″, and 1-1/4″ - Be sure to measure before you...
Bestseller No. 6
Smart Valve Controller and WiFi Water Leak Sensor Wireless Timer Gas and Water Valve Sprinkler Shut...
  • This package involved 1 water sensor & 1 wireless smart valve shut off controller, the water sensor will detect water / gas leakage and sound the...
  • This wifi smart valve controller suitable to the pipe size: 1/2", 3/4", 1", compatible with IOS and Android system. There is a silver pull ring at the...
  • The wireless Gas and smart valve Sprinkler controller has been widely used in home office to turn on / off the valve of water or gas, garden and...
  • You can set the fixed time to automatically open or close the valve, including dedicated sunrise/sunset settings. Enjoying the great convenient...
  • Follow the below details and the Instruction Booklet closely to install the “Water leak sensor & Water valve controller” step by step. After the 2...
Bestseller No. 7
E-SDS Automatic Water Leak Shut Off Valve System,Water Leak Detector with 2 Valves,2 Sensors and...
  • Leak Detection Automatic Shutoff–Leak Prevention Device will automatically shut off the water to your appliances to keep your house from flooding...
  • Automatic Shutoff Valves & Easy installation–Two brass NPT threaded 3/4 ball valves which allows you to control a flood from two points; It will...
  • Vacation Mode & Backup Battery– This device gives you the ability to manually shut off the water while on your trip.With the backup battery your...
  • Water Leak Sensor– Comes with 2 sensors that will shut off the water when the water reaches them.2 sensors more safe that you could take it more...
  • WARRANTY: Two year warranty; Contact our customer service and they will help with any issues and concerns that you may have.
Bestseller No. 8
YoLink DIY Automatic Water Leak Detection & Shut-Off Starter Kit, Bulldog Ball Valve Manipulator,...
  • YoLink Smart Water Solutions: Our best-selling original Water Leak Sensors (3), smart Valve Controller, Bulldog Valve Manipulator and Hub
  • Protect Your Home From Costly Repairs: Will function during the loss of WiFi, internet, even during a power outage, thanks to YoLink Control...
  • Start Smart! Don't buy a standalone water leak alarm if you can instead start the foundation of your new smart home! The Hub is compatible with a...
  • Scalable, from Single-Family to High-Rise Condos, and powered by LoRa, YoLink offers industry-leading long-range (up to ¼ mile!) and capacity (300+...
  • Works With Alexa & Google Voice Assistants: Supercharge your YoLink system by adding the YoLink skill to Alexa or Google Assistant. Control your...
Bestseller No. 9
LgowithU Smart Wifi WaterGas Shut Off Valve ,Wireless Remote Control Voice Control Timing Controller...
  • 【Wifi Control Water/Gas Shut Off Valve】- Download Smart Life! Start enjoying home life that can be controlled remotely! Our water valve offer...
  • 【Compatible with Alexa Google】- Make your life more convenient with the start of using our water/Gas shutoff valve. Our water valve can be...
  • 【Timing Controler】- With our water valve, you can decide when to turn on or off you water pipe with a breeze. All you need to do is to tap you...
  • 【Easy to Install Valve】- In order to smooth installation, we provide free tools for installation. No extra help is needed. You can install the...
  • 【Wide Application】- This smart valve is suitable for controlling water pipe or gas pipe. Offer our users both indoors or outdoors use. For...
SaleBestseller No. 10
WATERWICH 12V Car Wireless Remote Control Battery Disconnect Switch Cut/Shut Off Marine Battery...
  • 1.This is a More Convenient Car Battery Disconnect Switch System that can remotely master kill your car power system,A Proper maintenance will extend...
  • 2.With Silver Contact Surface, Current Amperage is Larger and More Durable,Rated Current180A Main Switch Silver Contact Surface,Universal for DC 12V...
  • 3.NOTE:The manual switch should be in the off state before the remote control can be used,The manual switch use it to protect battary safety when the...
  • 4.Remote operation,Comparing to tranditional battery switch, this Remote Control Electromagnetic Battery Switch Disconnect allows you to move the...
  • 5.Come with 160 Feet New Style Scrub Remote Control.You can even control it in your house,One button control on your dash for the whole car power...
Bestseller No. 11
LeakSmart Snap Water Leak Detection & Automatic Water Shut Off Valve Controller Starter Kit-...
  • TRU 24/7 PROTECTION- No Wi-Fi, no power, no problem. LeakSmart operates off a smart home protocol with battery backup that functions and protects even...
  • AUTOMATIC 5 SECOND SHUT OFF- Be notified of the leak, location of the leak and automatically shut water off within 5 seconds of detection.
  • EASY TO USE, TOOL FREE INSTALLATION- Snap on automatic water shut off valve controller installs without pipe cutting and works with ball or gate...
  • SMART HOME COMPATIBLE- Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
  • STARTER KIT INCLUDES - One (1) Automatic Valve Controllers, One (1) LeakSmart System Hub 3.0, and three (3) water leak sensors. For added protection...
Bestseller No. 12
Orzero Ir Illuminator Infrared Light Compatible for Quest, Quest 2, Enhance Hand Tracking Immersive...
  • Invisible light: Activate headset's tracking system and increase the sensitivity of hand tracking, room light is no more needed. Not compatible with...
  • Immersive experience: The light can be controlled at any time.With this light, you can play VR Game in totally dark environment, the light from nose...
Bestseller No. 13
Owfeel WIFI Smart Valve WIFI Control Water Valve Compatible With Alexa, Google and Application...
  • Remote Control - You can connect WIFI through the Free "Smart Life" app. control the opening or closing of the water valve even when you are away from...
  • Voice control - Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google home, you just speak the command directly, it will execute immediately.
  • Humanized setting - In order to prevent power outages caused by the inability to use, there is a manual clutch at the bottom of the unit with a pull...
  • Timing control - Set the time, the valve automatically opens or closes, Compatible with standard (Wi-Fi 2.4GHz) home automation systems.
  • NOTE - Please check the using manual before installation or using. Any installation or quality problems, please feel free to contact us. We will help...
Bestseller No. 14
Smart Water Valve, Upgrade Smart Water Valve Shut off, Automatic Ball Valve Watering Timer,...
  • 【Firm installation】The water valve can be mounted more securely on the ball valve handle (only for ball valve, applicable size: 1/2", 3/4", 1"...
  • 【Voice Control】This smart wifi water valve is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant (Google Home), APP (Tuya Smart/Smart Life), etc. Tell it to...
  • 【Remote Control】You can connect to WIFI through the free "Smart Life" or "Tuya" apps. Even if you are not at home, you can control the opening or...
  • 【Timing Control】You can set an alarm clock on the mobile APP, and open or close the smart WiFi water valve within a specified time. It can be...
  • 【Product packaging】1xWIFI controller (without ball valve), 1x power adapter, 1x manual. If you don't know how to install or encounter any...
Bestseller No. 15
Smart Wifi Water Valve Shutoff Timer, Smart Sprinkler Controller, Wifi Gas Shut Off Valve...
  • A Smart Add-on for your Existing Water or Gas Ball Valve - Simply add this smart valve controller to your water valve or gas shutoff valve, you can...
  • Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home - When paired with the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, the smart shut off valve gives you hands - free...
  • Wide Application - The smart shut off valve is compatible with water pipe ball valves, electric/ manual control switches, and natural/ liquid/ tap gas...
  • Easy Installation - Just need screw to fix over your existing levered ball valve, no addition plumbing required. With specially designed metal...
  • Share with your families and set time schedule - The smart controller allows you to setup multiple users, and you can also set time schedule to turn...
Bestseller No. 16
UJV Ufairy WiFi 3rd Generation Smart Water Valve Shutoff Manipulator Domotique Valve Controller...
  • 【3RD GENERATION WATER VALVE CONTROLLER】-Use stainless steel double hose clamp for different pipes. Increase the mounting arm up to 40mm to leave...
  • 【USE ON BALL VALVES】- Works with 1/4-turn ball valves, even those found on water heaters and radiant heat systems. Compatible pipes'...
  • 【WORKS ON THE APP"TUYA SMART or SMART LIFE"】,remotely control On/Off anywhere any time. No Hub required,No invisible cost. Setup timer function...
  • 【SHUTS DOWN WATER LEAKS AUTOMATICALLY】 -Shuts off water valve automatically when your smart home system detects water leakage.(Water leakage...
  • 【COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA GOOGLE】-Voice Controll by Alexa(Echo Show/Echo Dot/Echo Plus), Google Assistant(Google Home),tell it turn on/off( just...
Bestseller No. 17
Motorized Smart Valve Watering Timer WiFi & Bluetooth Electric Water Shutoff Controller Robot...
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  • With two bracket,1x DN20 bracket,1x adjustable bracket. Note:This controller is only compatible with ball valves with long leverage show in the...
  • Download APP "Tuya Smart or Smart Life" App,you can remotely trun on/off your valve anywhere and anytime(Compatible with Android & iOS).Timer for...
  • Voice Control, This Smart Wifi Water Valve Compatible with Alexa(Echo Show/Echo Dot/Echo Plus), Google Assistant(Google Home),APP(Tuya Smart / Smart...
  • What you get:1xWIFI controller(without ball valve),1xPower Adaper,1x DN20 bracket,1x adjustable bracket,1x Manual. You can add water detector or gas...
Bestseller No. 18
Accuform TDW216 Plastic"Main Shut-Off" Valve IDENTIFIER Tag, 2-1/2" H x 2" W, White on Red (Pack of...
  • 2 1/2" H x 2" W with 3/8" metal Grommet
  • 15-Mil rigid vinyl plastic
  • Message printed on both sides of the Valve identifier tag
  • Withstands chemicals, tears, and abrasions
  • Pack of 5
Bestseller No. 19
YoLink Smart Valve Controller with Motorized Ball Valve (3/4 Inch), 1/4 Mile World's Longest Range...
  • Motorized Ball Valve: 3/4″ NPT Female Thread Connection, 20mm (0.79in) Full Bore; Applicable Water Pipe Size: ¾ inch (DN20)
  • Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Know and control the status of your gas and water valves, anytime, anywhere, using the convenient YoLink smartphone...
  • World's Longest Wireless Range: Powered by LoRa technology, the long-range yet low-power system offers the industry’s longest receiving range in the...
  • Works With Alexa: Supercharge your YoLink system by adding the YoLink skill to Alexa. Control your YoLink devices by voice command (“Alexa, turn off...
  • Plug, Plug & Play! Plug Hub into an outlet, plug Hub into your router, scan in new devices, and enjoy your new system, in minutes! Your Hub is the...
Bestseller No. 20
Dome Home Automation Water Shut-Off Valve – DIY, Retrofit Solution for Copper, Pex, or PVC Water...
  • WORKS WITH SMART HOME DEVICES - On-demand control from anywhere using your smart home hub's mobile app. Seamlessly integrates with Wink, SmartThings,...
  • SHUTS DOWN WATER LEAKS AUTOMATICALLY - Valve controller shuts off water automatically when your smart home system detects leaks.
  • SMART HOME AUTOMATION WATER ALARM - Receives notifications when water leaks are detected and shuts off water to keep your home safe even when you're...
  • DON'T RISK A WATER LEAK WHEN YOU'RE ON VACATION - Use your Z-Wave mobile application to remotely turn your water shut-off valve off when you know...
  • USE ON ANY QUARTER-TURN BALL VALVE UP TO 1-1/4 - Works with 1/4-turn ball valves, even those found on water heaters and radiant heat systems. Also...

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FAQ:

Q: Are wireless water shut off valves any good?

A: The wireless water shut off valve will be useless if their detectors are not sensitive and the range of detection is weak. Additionally, the number of detection points and long-range leak detectors will save you from the ordeal to position them around your home.

Q: What is the best smart water shut off valve?

A: Among all the smart valves we tested, the LeakSMART was the best of the lot. Kudos to its alert and detection system and the speed at which it turns off the water supply. When it detects a leak, it barely takes it five seconds to initiate the shutting.

Q: What are the different types of automatic water shut off valves?

A: What are the Types of Automatic Water Shut Off Valve? 1 Point-of-use Systems. As the name suggests, the point-of-use systems aim at preventing water damage from a specific source. 2 Whole House Systems. The whole house systems are different from the point-of-use systems. … 3 Flow-based Systems. The flow-based system makes use of flow sensors. …

Q: How do water shut-off systems work?

A: These are installed into the main water line into the house and usually include some sort of water flow monitoring and leak detection technology so they can respond on their own to automatically shut off the water supply with no dependence on anything else.