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Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor vs X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
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Key differences between Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor and X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
A summary of selected recorded differences between these water leak sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor — Yes (The indoor bridge joins Wi-Fi, the sensor links to the bridge on its own radio at up to 1000 ft); X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- On Device Alert Sound (features): Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor — No; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — Yes (110 dB on the detector (the SBS50 base station alarm is 100 dB)).
- Google Home (integrations): Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Other (connectivity): Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor — Yes (Proprietary long-range radio between the meter sensor and the bridge); X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — Sub-1G (SBS50 Base Station required) (The SWS51 detector links to the X-Sense SBS50 base station over 915 MHz (US) / 868 MHz (EU), up to 1,640 ft (500 m) in open air; the base station carries the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection (802.11b/g/n)).
- Battery Type (power): Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor — Proprietary lithium pack; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — 2x AAA.
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Option 2 · X-Sense
X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
Last updated October 2026
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Alerts
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
Catalog note
Alerts on both bursts and slow continuous flow such as a running toilet
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Connectivity
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
Catalog note
The indoor bridge joins Wi-Fi, the sensor links to the bridge on its own radio at up to 1000 ft
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
Catalog note
Proprietary long-range radio between the meter sensor and the bridge
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Sub-1G (SBS50 Base Station required)
Catalog note
The SWS51 detector links to the X-Sense SBS50 base station over 915 MHz (US) / 868 MHz (EU), up to 1,640 ft (500 m) in open air; the base station carries the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection (802.11b/g/n)
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Features
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Not recorded
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
110 dB on the detector (the SBS50 base station alarm is 100 dB)
Included Accessories
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
Catalog note
Ships with mounting straps and a Wi-Fi bridge instead
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Integrations
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
Catalog note
Alexa has no water leak sensor type: the Matter Water Leak Detector has no Alexa capability mapping, and bridges such as SmartThings or Home Assistant cannot expose a moisture sensor either
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Catalog note
Alexa has no water leak sensor type: the Matter Water Leak Detector has no Alexa capability mapping, and bridges such as SmartThings or Home Assistant cannot expose a moisture sensor either
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
Catalog note
Official Home Assistant Flume integration, which reads the Flume water monitor from the Flume account
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
Community X-Sense integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which lists this model and reads it from the X-Sense cloud account
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Power
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Not recorded
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- 3 years
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Proprietary lithium pack
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- 2x AAA
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
Catalog note
The sensor runs on batteries, the indoor bridge plugs into mains
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Sensors
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor
- Yes
Catalog note
Reads the existing water meter magnetically, so it sees every drop the whole house uses
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
4 bottom sensor probes and 2 top sensor probes to detect water leaks and floods, providing an early warning of water damage; suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and more
| Specification | Flume 2 Smart Water Monitor | X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteAlerts on both bursts and slow continuous flow such as a running toilet | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
YesCatalog noteThe indoor bridge joins Wi-Fi, the sensor links to the bridge on its own radio at up to 1000 ft | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteProprietary long-range radio between the meter sensor and the bridge | Sub-1G (SBS50 Base Station required)Catalog noteThe SWS51 detector links to the X-Sense SBS50 base station over 915 MHz (US) / 868 MHz (EU), up to 1,640 ft (500 m) in open air; the base station carries the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection (802.11b/g/n) | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
| Not recorded | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | YesCatalog note110 dB on the detector (the SBS50 base station alarm is 100 dB) | |
| Included Accessories | ||
NoCatalog noteShips with mounting straps and a Wi-Fi bridge instead | No | |
| Integrations | ||
NoCatalog noteAlexa has no water leak sensor type: the Matter Water Leak Detector has no Alexa capability mapping, and bridges such as SmartThings or Home Assistant cannot expose a moisture sensor either | NoCatalog noteAlexa has no water leak sensor type: the Matter Water Leak Detector has no Alexa capability mapping, and bridges such as SmartThings or Home Assistant cannot expose a moisture sensor either | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
YesCatalog noteOfficial Home Assistant Flume integration, which reads the Flume water monitor from the Flume account | YesCatalog noteCommunity X-Sense integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which lists this model and reads it from the X-Sense cloud account | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| Not recorded | 3 years | |
| Proprietary lithium pack | 2x AAA | |
NoCatalog noteThe sensor runs on batteries, the indoor bridge plugs into mains | No | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteReads the existing water meter magnetically, so it sees every drop the whole house uses | YesCatalog note4 bottom sensor probes and 2 top sensor probes to detect water leaks and floods, providing an early warning of water damage; suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and more | |
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