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Freeze & Water Leak Protection

Instantly detect water leaks under appliances and auto-close the main water shutoff valve to prevent flooding.

Authored by SmartHomeXa Team
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Updated Aug 17, 2026
Active Smart Home Ecosystem

Apple HomePod mini (Apple Home)

Select the hub or smart home system you use at home. Hardware suggestions will automatically adapt:

Automation Logic Flow

3 steps in sequence
TRIGGER
#1

Water moisture or puddle detected under sink/water heater

sensorzigbee
THEN ACTION
#2

Send emergency push notification to smartphones

Pure logic / Cloud alert
THEN ACTION
#3

Automatically rotate motorized main water shutoff valve closed

water_valve

Required Hardware Pieces (2)

Live catalog products verified for Apple HomePod mini

Est. Total Kit:$66.98
STEP #1Water moisture or puddle detected under sink/water heater
Aqara Motion Sensor P1
sensor

Aqara Motion Sensor P1

$24.99
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STEP #3Automatically rotate motorized main water shutoff valve closed
Smart Wifi Water Valve, Motorized Ball Valve, App Comtrol, Brass | Programmable ...
Smartwater_valve4.2

Smart Wifi Water Valve, Motorized Ball Valve, App Comtrol, Brass | Programmable ...

$41.99
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