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SwitchBot Water Leak Detector vs YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
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Key differences between SwitchBot Water Leak Detector 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.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): SwitchBot Water Leak Detector — Yes; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No.
- Bluetooth (connectivity): SwitchBot Water Leak Detector — Yes; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No.
- On Device Alert Sound (features): SwitchBot Water Leak Detector — Yes (100dB); YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No (Silent sensor, a SpeakerHub or YoLink siren adds audible alerts).
- Apple Home (integrations): SwitchBot Water Leak Detector — Yes; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — No.
Specifications to check side by side
- Other (connectivity): SwitchBot Water Leak Detector — No; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — LoRa (YoLink hub required).
- Battery Life (power): SwitchBot Water Leak Detector — 2 years; YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 — 5 years.
Information still to confirm
- 1 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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1rows with missing or unspecified information
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Apple Home
- SwitchBot Water Leak DetectorYes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1No
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Battery Life
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector2 years
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 15 years
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Alerts
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Not recorded
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
Catalog note
App, email and SMS alerts
Connectivity
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- LoRa (YoLink hub required)
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Features
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
Catalog note
Control-D2D triggers YoLink sirens or shutoff valves directly, even with no internet
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
Catalog note
Multi-color status LED
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Catalog note
100dB
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Catalog note
Silent sensor, a SpeakerHub or YoLink siren adds audible alerts
Included Accessories
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Integrations
- SwitchBot 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
- 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
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Power
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- 2 years
Manufacturer source
The advertised battery life is up to two years.
SwitchBot Water Leak Detector manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Battery life varies with use. The detector connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate hub.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- 5 years
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- 2x AAA
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- 2x AAA
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
Sensors
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- No
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- No
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The device detects leaks and dripping water.
SwitchBot Water Leak Detector manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- SwitchBot Water Leak Detector
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Battery life varies with use. The detector connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate hub.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
- Yes
| Specification | SwitchBot Water Leak Detector | YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Alerts | ||
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteApp, email and SMS alerts | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | No | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| No | 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 note100dB | 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 | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | No | |
| Power | ||
2 yearsManufacturer sourceThe advertised battery life is up to two years. SwitchBot Water Leak Detector manufacturer product page →
Battery life varies with use. The detector connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | 5 years | |
| 2x AAA | 2x AAA | |
| No | No | |
| Sensors | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe device detects leaks and dripping water. SwitchBot Water Leak Detector manufacturer product page →
Battery life varies with use. The detector connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Yes | |
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