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Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor vs YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
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Key differences between Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor and YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
A summary of selected recorded differences between these water leak sensors. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
- Freeze Temperature Alerts (alerts): Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor — Yes (Alarm when the temperature drops to 0-3°C (32-37.4°F)); YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No.
- On Device Alert Sound (features): Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor — Yes (75 dB); YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No (Silent sensor, a SpeakerHub or YoLink siren adds audible alerts).
- Other (connectivity): Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor — 915 MHz RF (Heiman Gateway required) (The sensor talks to the Heiman Gateway over RF (up to 200 m in open space); the gateway is what connects to Wi-Fi and the app); YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — LoRa (YoLink hub required).
- Battery Life (power): Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor — 10 years; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — 5 years.
- Battery Type (power): Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor — CR123A; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — 2x AAA.
- Temperature (sensors): Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor — Low Temperatures (Triggers the freeze alarm when the temperature drops to 0-3°C (32-37.4°F)); YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No.
- 3 of 28 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
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These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
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Battery Life
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor10 years
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 15 years
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Alerts
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
Alarm when the temperature drops to 0-3°C (32-37.4°F)
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
Catalog note
App, email and SMS alerts
Connectivity
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- 915 MHz RF (Heiman Gateway required)
Catalog note
The sensor talks to the Heiman Gateway over RF (up to 200 m in open space); the gateway is what connects to Wi-Fi and the app
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- LoRa (YoLink hub required)
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Features
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
Catalog note
Control-D2D triggers YoLink sirens or shutoff valves directly, even with no internet
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
Catalog note
Multi-color status LED
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
Catalog note
75 dB
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Catalog note
Silent sensor, a SpeakerHub or YoLink siren adds audible alerts
Included Accessories
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Integrations
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- 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
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- 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
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Not recorded
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Not recorded
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Not recorded
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Power
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- 10 years
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- 5 years
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- CR123A
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- 2x AAA
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Sensors
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Low Temperatures
Catalog note
Triggers the freeze alarm when the temperature drops to 0-3°C (32-37.4°F)
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
| Specification | Heiman Smart Water Leakage Sensor | YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
YesCatalog noteAlarm when the temperature drops to 0-3°C (32-37.4°F) | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteApp, email and SMS alerts | |
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
915 MHz RF (Heiman Gateway required)Catalog noteThe sensor talks to the Heiman Gateway over RF (up to 200 m in open space); the gateway is what connects to Wi-Fi and the app | LoRa (YoLink hub required) | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteControl-D2D triggers YoLink sirens or shutoff valves directly, even with no internet | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteMulti-color status LED | |
YesCatalog note75 dB | NoCatalog noteSilent sensor, a SpeakerHub or YoLink siren adds audible alerts | |
| Included Accessories | ||
| No | 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 | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | No | |
| Power | ||
| 10 years | 5 years | |
| CR123A | 2x AAA | |
| No | No | |
| Sensors | ||
Low TemperaturesCatalog noteTriggers the freeze alarm when the temperature drops to 0-3°C (32-37.4°F) | No | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
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The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.
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