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Shelly Flood vs X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
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Key differences between Shelly Flood 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): Shelly Flood — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- Temperature Alerts (alerts): Shelly Flood — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Shelly Flood — Yes (802.11 b/g/n); X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
- Automations (features): Shelly Flood — Yes; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Other (connectivity): Shelly Flood — 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)).
- Battery Life (power): Shelly Flood — 1.5 years; X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — 3 years.
- Battery Type (power): Shelly Flood — 1x CR123A (Not included); X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector — 2x AAA.
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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Option 2 · X-Sense
X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
Last updated October 2026
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Battery Life
- Shelly Flood1.5 years
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector3 years
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Alerts
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
Catalog note
The Shelly Smart Control app offers "Enable low battery email notifications" and "Enable low battery push notifications"
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Connectivity
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
Catalog note
802.11 b/g/n
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- 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)
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Features
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- 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
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Integrations
- Shelly Flood
- 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
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- 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
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Power
- Shelly Flood
- 1.5 years
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- 3 years
- Shelly Flood
- 1x CR123A (Not included)
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- 2x AAA
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
Sensors
- Shelly Flood
- Yes
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- No
- X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector
- No
- Shelly Flood
- 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 | Shelly Flood | X-Sense Wi-Fi Water Leak Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| Yes | No | |
YesCatalog noteThe Shelly Smart Control app offers "Enable low battery email notifications" and "Enable low battery push notifications" | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
YesCatalog note802.11 b/g/n | 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 | |
| No | No | |
| No | YesCatalog note110 dB on the detector (the SBS50 base station alarm is 100 dB) | |
| 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 | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteCommunity X-Sense integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which lists this model and reads it from the X-Sense cloud account | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Power | ||
| 1.5 years | 3 years | |
| 1x CR123A (Not included) | 2x AAA | |
| No | No | |
| Sensors | ||
| Yes | 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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