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Moen Smart Leak Detector vs X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
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Key differences between Moen Smart Leak Detector 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
- Freeze Temperature Alerts (alerts): Moen Smart Leak Detector — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- Temperature Alerts (alerts): Moen Smart Leak Detector — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Moen Smart Leak Detector — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- Automations (features): Moen Smart Leak Detector — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Other (connectivity): Moen Smart Leak Detector — No; 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)).
- Home Assistant (integrations): Moen Smart Leak Detector — Partially; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — Yes (Community X-Sense integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which lists this model and reads it from the X-Sense cloud account).
- Battery Life (power): Moen Smart Leak Detector — 2 years (Powered by a 3-volt CR123A lithium battery that lasts up to 2 years.); X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — 3 years.
- Battery Type (power): Moen Smart Leak Detector — CR123A; 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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Home Assistant
- Moen Smart Leak DetectorPartially
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak DetectorYes
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Battery Life
- Moen Smart Leak Detector2 years
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector3 years
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Alerts
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Not recorded
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Connectivity
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- 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)
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Features
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
Emits a blinking LED light when water, excess humidity or extreme temperatures are detected.
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
Sounds an audible alarm of up to 51 decibels when water, excess humidity or extreme temperatures are detected.
- 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
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
Includes a Remote Sensing Disc with an extension cable that extends up to 48 inches for hard-to-reach spaces.
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Integrations
- Moen Smart 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
- 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
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Partially
- 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
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Power
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- 2 years
Catalog note
Powered by a 3-volt CR123A lithium battery that lasts up to 2 years.
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- 3 years
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- CR123A
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- 2x AAA
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Sensors
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
Monitors the room's temperature and humidity to help protect against frost and mold risk.
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Moen Smart Leak Detector
- Yes
- 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 | Moen Smart Leak Detector | X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| Yes | No | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | 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 | ||
| Yes | No | |
YesCatalog noteEmits a blinking LED light when water, excess humidity or extreme temperatures are detected. | No | |
YesCatalog noteSounds an audible alarm of up to 51 decibels when water, excess humidity or extreme temperatures are detected. | YesCatalog note110 dB on the detector (the SBS50 base station alarm is 100 dB) | |
| Included Accessories | ||
YesCatalog noteIncludes a Remote Sensing Disc with an extension cable that extends up to 48 inches for hard-to-reach spaces. | 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 | |
| No | No | |
| Partially | 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 | ||
2 yearsCatalog notePowered by a 3-volt CR123A lithium battery that lasts up to 2 years. | 3 years | |
| CR123A | 2x AAA | |
| No | No | |
| Sensors | ||
YesCatalog noteMonitors the room's temperature and humidity to help protect against frost and mold risk. | No | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | 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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