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Aqara Valve Controller T1 vs Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
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Key differences between Aqara Valve Controller T1 and Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
A summary of selected recorded differences between these water shutoff valves. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- Freeze Alerts (leak protection): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — No; Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — Yes (A built-in temperature sensor (-40 to 257 F) can trigger custom alerts and automations when temperatures drop near freezing.).
- Wired Leak Sensor (leak protection): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — No; Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — Yes (Includes a 4.75 ft wired water probe on a 3.5 mm input, extendable with a headphone-type extension cable. After a leak the valve stays closed until you press the button.).
- Wired (power): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — No; Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — Yes (Runs on the included 12 V DC, 1 A power supply (ETL certified) with a 9.5 ft cord. If power is lost the actuator stays in its last position.).
Specifications to check side by side
- Z Wave (connectivity): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — No; Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — Z-Wave Hub required (Z-Wave 700 series with Z-Wave Long Range (version 2.0 of the ZAC36), S2 Authenticated security and SmartStart. It controls remotely only through a Z-Wave hub, and the wired leak probe works with no hub at all.).
- Zigbee (connectivity): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — Zigbee Hub required; Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — No.
- Alexa (integrations): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — Aqara Hub required (Aqara lists Alexa among the platforms the valve reaches through Matter over Bridge on an Aqara Zigbee hub (an Alexa Matter controller is also required). The bridge exposes it as an on/off switch, a Matter device type Alexa controls, rather than as a water valve.); Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — Z-Wave Hub required (Zooz says Alexa speakers have no Z-Wave radio and reach Z-Wave devices through a compatible hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat.).
- Apple Home (integrations): Aqara Valve Controller T1 — Aqara Hub required; Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — No.
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Option 2 · Zooz
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
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Apple Home
- Aqara Valve Controller T1Aqara Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve ActuatorNo
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Matter
- Aqara Valve Controller T1Aqara Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve ActuatorNo
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Connectivity
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Z-Wave Hub required
Catalog note
Z-Wave 700 series with Z-Wave Long Range (version 2.0 of the ZAC36), S2 Authenticated security and SmartStart. It controls remotely only through a Z-Wave hub, and the wired leak probe works with no hub at all.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Zigbee Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
Features
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Yes
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
Closes automatically when a paired Z-Wave leak sensor reports water, through the hub's automations.
Integrations
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Aqara Hub required
Catalog note
Aqara lists Alexa among the platforms the valve reaches through Matter over Bridge on an Aqara Zigbee hub (an Alexa Matter controller is also required). The bridge exposes it as an on/off switch, a Matter device type Alexa controls, rather than as a water valve.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Z-Wave Hub required
Catalog note
Zooz says Alexa speakers have no Z-Wave radio and reach Z-Wave devices through a compatible hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Aqara Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Aqara Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Z-Wave Hub required
Catalog note
Zooz says Google speakers have no Z-Wave radio and reach Z-Wave devices through a compatible hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Yes
Catalog note
Zigbee2MQTT supports the valve directly (model VC-X01D, the other model number Aqara publishes for the Valve Controller T1), exposed as a switch with its battery level. Aqara also lists Home Assistant through Matter over Bridge on an Aqara hub.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
The Z-Wave JS device database lists the ZAC36 (Zooz Titan Water Valve Actuator) and Zooz lists Home Assistant among its compatible hubs.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Aqara Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Aqara Hub required
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
Zooz lists SmartThings as a compatible hub and publishes an Edge driver for the ZAC36.
Leak Protection
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
A built-in temperature sensor (-40 to 257 F) can trigger custom alerts and automations when temperatures drop near freezing.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- No
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Yes
Catalog note
With an Aqara water leak sensor paired to the same Aqara hub, the leak-to-shutoff automation runs on the hub over Zigbee. Aqara states the Hub M3 executes automations between its devices locally, so they keep working during internet or cloud outages (push notifications still need the internet).
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
The included wired leak probe closes the valve even if the hub or all wireless communication is down, so it works as a standalone leak stop.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
Includes a 4.75 ft wired water probe on a 3.5 mm input, extendable with a headphone-type extension cable. After a leak the valve stays closed until you press the button.
Power
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Sold separately
Catalog note
Zooz sells an optional backup battery pack (smart power bank) that keeps the Titan powered during an outage and shuts the valve off before the battery runs dry.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- 2 years
Manufacturer source
The advertised battery life is up to two years.
Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- 4x AA
Manufacturer source
Four AA batteries power the actuator.
Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- No
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
Runs on the included 12 V DC, 1 A power supply (ETL certified) with a 9.5 ft cord. If power is lost the actuator stays in its last position.
Valve
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Retrofit actuator
Manufacturer source
The actuator retrofits a compatible existing valve.
Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Retrofit actuator
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- 3.6 N·m
Catalog note
Maximum torque stated by Aqara (3.6 N·m or less).
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- 6 N·m
Catalog note
Zooz states 6 N·m, and says it stress-tested the actuator for more than 20,000 actions at 8 N·m of resistance. A normal valve needs about 1.5 to 3.5 N·m.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- 1/2" to 1"
Manufacturer source
Supported nominal pipe sizes are 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch.
Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Catalog note
DN15, DN20 and DN25 valves (1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch) with a lever or butterfly handle. The standard bracket fits pipes up to DN20; DN25 pipes use the pipe clamp from the accessory kit.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- 1/2" to 1-1/4"
Catalog note
Quarter-turn ball valves only, not gate valves or 180 degree valves, and not CPVC pipe. It needs 3 in of clearance each side of the valve center, 1.25 in between the handle and the pipe and 1 in between the pipe and the wall.
- Aqara Valve Controller T1
- Partially
Catalog note
The Aqara Home app sends a self-check reminder every 30 days, which cannot be turned off, so you cycle the valve and confirm it has not seized. The valve does not run the cycle on its own: Aqara recommends being present to watch it.
- Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
- Yes
Catalog note
Check-in mode turns the valve about 1/8 of a turn on a schedule you set with the Auto Test parameter (every 30 days, for example) to confirm it still moves.
| Specification | Aqara Valve Controller T1 | Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | Z-Wave Hub requiredCatalog noteZ-Wave 700 series with Z-Wave Long Range (version 2.0 of the ZAC36), S2 Authenticated security and SmartStart. It controls remotely only through a Z-Wave hub, and the wired leak probe works with no hub at all. | |
| Zigbee Hub required | No | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteCloses automatically when a paired Z-Wave leak sensor reports water, through the hub's automations. | |
| Integrations | ||
Aqara Hub requiredCatalog noteAqara lists Alexa among the platforms the valve reaches through Matter over Bridge on an Aqara Zigbee hub (an Alexa Matter controller is also required). The bridge exposes it as an on/off switch, a Matter device type Alexa controls, rather than as a water valve. | Z-Wave Hub requiredCatalog noteZooz says Alexa speakers have no Z-Wave radio and reach Z-Wave devices through a compatible hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat. | |
| Aqara Hub required | No | |
| Aqara Hub required | Z-Wave Hub requiredCatalog noteZooz says Google speakers have no Z-Wave radio and reach Z-Wave devices through a compatible hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat. | |
YesCatalog noteZigbee2MQTT supports the valve directly (model VC-X01D, the other model number Aqara publishes for the Valve Controller T1), exposed as a switch with its battery level. Aqara also lists Home Assistant through Matter over Bridge on an Aqara hub. | YesCatalog noteThe Z-Wave JS device database lists the ZAC36 (Zooz Titan Water Valve Actuator) and Zooz lists Home Assistant among its compatible hubs. | |
| Aqara Hub required | No | |
| Aqara Hub required | YesCatalog noteZooz lists SmartThings as a compatible hub and publishes an Edge driver for the ZAC36. | |
| Leak Protection | ||
| No | No | |
| No | YesCatalog noteA built-in temperature sensor (-40 to 257 F) can trigger custom alerts and automations when temperatures drop near freezing. | |
| No | No | |
YesCatalog noteWith an Aqara water leak sensor paired to the same Aqara hub, the leak-to-shutoff automation runs on the hub over Zigbee. Aqara states the Hub M3 executes automations between its devices locally, so they keep working during internet or cloud outages (push notifications still need the internet). | YesCatalog noteThe included wired leak probe closes the valve even if the hub or all wireless communication is down, so it works as a standalone leak stop. | |
| No | YesCatalog noteIncludes a 4.75 ft wired water probe on a 3.5 mm input, extendable with a headphone-type extension cable. After a leak the valve stays closed until you press the button. | |
| Power | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | Sold separatelyCatalog noteZooz sells an optional backup battery pack (smart power bank) that keeps the Titan powered during an outage and shuts the valve off before the battery runs dry. | |
2 yearsManufacturer sourceThe advertised battery life is up to two years. Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Not applicable / unspecified | |
4x AAManufacturer sourceFour AA batteries power the actuator. Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| No | YesCatalog noteRuns on the included 12 V DC, 1 A power supply (ETL certified) with a 9.5 ft cord. If power is lost the actuator stays in its last position. | |
| Valve | ||
Retrofit actuatorManufacturer sourceThe actuator retrofits a compatible existing valve. Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | Retrofit actuator | |
3.6 N·mCatalog noteMaximum torque stated by Aqara (3.6 N·m or less). | 6 N·mCatalog noteZooz states 6 N·m, and says it stress-tested the actuator for more than 20,000 actions at 8 N·m of resistance. A normal valve needs about 1.5 to 3.5 N·m. | |
1/2" to 1"Manufacturer sourceSupported nominal pipe sizes are 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch. Aqara Valve Controller T1 manufacturer product page →
Indoor installation only; the device is not protected against water ingress. Automatic leak response requires a compatible separate sensor and hub. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog noteDN15, DN20 and DN25 valves (1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch) with a lever or butterfly handle. The standard bracket fits pipes up to DN20; DN25 pipes use the pipe clamp from the accessory kit. | 1/2" to 1-1/4"Catalog noteQuarter-turn ball valves only, not gate valves or 180 degree valves, and not CPVC pipe. It needs 3 in of clearance each side of the valve center, 1.25 in between the handle and the pipe and 1 in between the pipe and the wall. | |
PartiallyCatalog noteThe Aqara Home app sends a self-check reminder every 30 days, which cannot be turned off, so you cycle the valve and confirm it has not seized. The valve does not run the cycle on its own: Aqara recommends being present to watch it. | YesCatalog noteCheck-in mode turns the valve about 1/8 of a turn on a schedule you set with the Auto Test parameter (every 30 days, for example) to confirm it still moves. | |
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