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The Best Z-Wave Water Shutoff Valves

Z-Wave valve actuators that shut off your water from your phone or when a leak is found, ranked.

We pulled the Z-Wave water shutoff valves on Amazon and scored them on rating, review volume, and features: install without a plumber, pipe sizes, and leak sensors in the box.

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Our picks

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#ValvePriceRatingReviewsWorks withInstallValvesSensorScore
1Zooz ZAC36 Titan Water Valve Actuator$199.954.3124Clamps over your ball valve, no tools0.5 to 1.25 in. ball valvesPlug-in leak sensor included85
2EcoNet Controls Bulldog Valve Robot (EVC200-HCSML)$215.004.7280Mounts over existing valve, no plumbingQuarter-turn ball valvesNot included81

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The full ranking

Scored out of 100: 45% customer rating, 30% review volume, 25% features. How we rank

#1
Zooz Z-Wave Long Range 700 Series Titan Water Valve Actuator ZAC36 | Compatible with Z-Box, SmartThings, Works with Ring Alarm
Best Overall
Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range 700 Series Titan Water Valve Actuator ZAC36 | Compatible with Z-Box, SmartThings, Works with Ring Alarm

4.3 124 reviews
Score 85/100
$199.95
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50+ bought in past month

Shuts your main water off automatically when a leak is found, and installs in minutes.

Install
Clamps over your ball valve, no tools
Valve sizes
0.5 to 1.25 in. ball valves
Leak sensor
Plug-in leak sensor included
Z-Wave
700 Series

Pros

  • Leak sensor included
  • Powerful motor for stiff valves
  • Usable outdoors
  • Works with Ring Alarm

Cons

  • Needs 3 in. of clearance on each side
  • $199.95
  • Only 19 left at capture time
#2
EVC200-HCSML The Bulldog Valve Robot, Z-Wave Water Valve, Smart Home Controller Required, Easy to Install and No Plumbing Required, Valves up to 1.5"
Best Rated
EcoNet Controls

EVC200-HCSML The Bulldog Valve Robot, Z-Wave Water Valve, Smart Home Controller Required, Easy to Install and No Plumbing Required, Valves up to 1.5"

4.7 280 reviews
Score 81/100

A well-rated, long-running valve robot for Z-Wave hubs.

Install
Mounts over existing valve, no plumbing
Valve sizes
Quarter-turn ball valves
Leak sensor
Not included
Z-Wave
Z-Wave Plus

Pros

  • 4.7 stars
  • No plumbing
  • Wide hub compatibility

Cons

  • No leak sensor in the box
  • $215
  • Z-Wave Plus, not 800 Series

Buyer's guide

How does a smart water valve work?

A motorized actuator turns your main water valve (or replaces it), so you can shut water off from your phone or automatically when a leak sensor gets wet.

Do I need a plumber?

Actuators that clamp onto an existing quarter-turn ball valve install without cutting a pipe. In-line valves need a plumber.

Does it need a hub?

Z-Wave valves need a Z-Wave hub. Pair them with leak sensors on the same hub so a leak closes the valve automatically.

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