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EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW vs YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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Key differences between EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW and YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Yes (Connects straight to the home 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with no hub, and the setup guide asks for a 2.4 GHz network.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Bluetooth (connectivity): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Yes (Bluetooth is used to commission the valve into a smart home app. The CSA listing for the control module is Matter over Wi-Fi with Bluetooth.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Apple Home (integrations): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Yes (EcoNet lists Apple Home, with HomePod, HomePod mini and Apple TV as Matter controllers. Apple Home has no water valve device type, so the valve is expected to appear as a switch. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No (YoLink's compatibility list for the valve controllers is Alexa, Google, IFTTT and Home Assistant, with no Apple Home path.).
Matter (integrations): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Yes (Matter over Wi-Fi, certified by the CSA in January 2025 (Matter 1.0). The certification lists the control module as a WIFI Relay Controller Board with the On/Off cluster, so a Matter app may show the valve as a switch or plug rather than as a water valve.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.

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Alexa (integrations): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Yes (EcoNet lists Amazon Alexa, with Echo Dot (3rd gen and later), Echo Studio and Echo Show as compatible Matter controllers. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Google Home (integrations): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Yes (EcoNet lists Google Home, with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Wifi Pro as compatible Matter controllers. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Wired Leak Sensor (leak protection): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Sold separately (Wired leak sensor kits are an optional accessory for spots such as a washing machine or water heater.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Battery Backup (power): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — Sold separately (EcoNet sells an optional battery backup kit (12 V / 5 V, 3000 mAh) that keeps the system working for up to 24 hours in a power outage.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — Yes (When the controller runs on its adapter, the four AA batteries stay in as backup during a power outage.).

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Option 1 · EcoNet

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · YoLink

YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MWYes
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve OperatorNo

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Matter

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MWYes
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve OperatorNo

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Connects straight to the home 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with no hub, and the setup guide asks for a 2.4 GHz network.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Bluetooth

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Bluetooth is used to commission the valve into a smart home app. The CSA listing for the control module is Matter over Wi-Fi with Bluetooth.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Other

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: LoRa (YoLink hub required)
Catalog note
Up to 1/4 mile in open air to the YoLink hub.

Thread

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Z Wave

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Zigbee

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Features

Automations

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Closes the valve automatically when a paired EcoNet leak sensor reports water, and Matter apps can add their own automations.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, app control and automations with YoLink leak sensors and other devices.

Integrations

Alexa

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
EcoNet lists Amazon Alexa, with Echo Dot (3rd gen and later), Echo Studio and Echo Show as compatible Matter controllers. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Apple Home

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
EcoNet lists Apple Home, with HomePod, HomePod mini and Apple TV as Matter controllers. Apple Home has no water valve device type, so the valve is expected to appear as a switch. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No
Catalog note
YoLink's compatibility list for the valve controllers is Alexa, Google, IFTTT and Home Assistant, with no Apple Home path.

Google Home

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
EcoNet lists Google Home, with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Wifi Pro as compatible Matter controllers. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Home Assistant

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Works through Matter. Home Assistant is a Matter controller, and Matter devices can be added to several controllers at once.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Yes
Catalog note
The official Home Assistant YoLink integration lists this controller as YS5003-UC (Water Valve Controller 2).

Matter

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW

Yes

Manufacturer source

The EVC400-MW supports Matter over Wi-Fi.

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The actuator fits over a compatible existing lever-operated ball valve; valve fit and required controller must be checked.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi, certified by the CSA in January 2025 (Matter 1.0). The certification lists the control module as a WIFI Relay Controller Board with the On/Off cluster, so a Matter app may show the valve as a switch or plug rather than as a water valve.

YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

SmartThings

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Works through Matter. EcoNet lists SmartThings 2018 and 2015 hubs and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub as compatible Matter controllers.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No
Catalog note
SmartThings is not on YoLink's compatibility list for this product.

Leak Protection

Flow Sensor

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Freeze Alerts

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Micro Leak Test

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Offline Auto Shutoff

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Works on its own without a smart home hub or an internet connection, and links up to 20 EcoNet leak sensors directly, so a wet sensor closes the valve with no cloud in between.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Yes
Catalog note
Once paired device-to-device, a YoLink water leak sensor closes the valve directly over LoRa, with no internet, no app and no AC power; the hub and internet are only needed for the app and notifications.

Wired Leak Sensor

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Sold separately
Catalog note
Wired leak sensor kits are an optional accessory for spots such as a washing machine or water heater.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Power

Battery Backup

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Sold separately
Catalog note
EcoNet sells an optional battery backup kit (12 V / 5 V, 3000 mAh) that keeps the system working for up to 24 hours in a power outage.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Yes
Catalog note
When the controller runs on its adapter, the four AA batteries stay in as backup during a power outage.

Battery Life

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not applicable / unspecified
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: 2 years
Catalog note
YoLink quotes 2+ years between battery changes in battery-only mode.

Battery Type

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not applicable / unspecified
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: 4x AA

Wired

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Yes
Catalog note
Powered by a 12 V DC adapter that plugs into the control module. The motor connects to the module with a cable of about 9.8 ft (3 m).
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Yes
Catalog note
The controller can run from the included plug-in 12 V adapter instead of, or together with, its batteries.

Valve

Installation Type

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Retrofit actuator
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Retrofit actuator

Motor Torque

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Pipe Sizes

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: 3/4" to 1-1/2"
Catalog note
The kit includes two mounting brackets for ball valves from 3/4" to 1-1/2". Quarter-turn ball valves with a handle only, not gate valves. Alternate mounting kits cover other sizes, from 1/2" to 2".
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: 1/2" to 2"
Catalog note
YoLink recommends the EVO for ball valves of 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2", attached directly to the valve shaft with a direct-drive adapter; it installs in about 15 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver and also fits PVC ball valves once the handle is removed.

Valve Exercise

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Specifications for EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW versus YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Specification	EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW	YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note Connects straight to the home 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with no hub, and the setup guide asks for a 2.4 GHz network.	No
Bluetooth	Yes Catalog note Bluetooth is used to commission the valve into a smart home app. The CSA listing for the control module is Matter over Wi-Fi with Bluetooth.	No
Other	Not recorded	LoRa (YoLink hub required) Catalog note Up to 1/4 mile in open air to the YoLink hub.
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Automations	Yes Catalog note Closes the valve automatically when a paired EcoNet leak sensor reports water, and Matter apps can add their own automations.	Yes Catalog note Schedules, app control and automations with YoLink leak sensors and other devices.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note EcoNet lists Amazon Alexa, with Echo Dot (3rd gen and later), Echo Studio and Echo Show as compatible Matter controllers. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.	YoLink Hub required
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note EcoNet lists Apple Home, with HomePod, HomePod mini and Apple TV as Matter controllers. Apple Home has no water valve device type, so the valve is expected to appear as a switch. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.	No Catalog note YoLink's compatibility list for the valve controllers is Alexa, Google, IFTTT and Home Assistant, with no Apple Home path.
Google Home	Yes Catalog note EcoNet lists Google Home, with Nest Mini, Nest Hub and Nest Wifi Pro as compatible Matter controllers. Needs a Matter controller (hub or speaker) on the home network.	YoLink Hub required
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Works through Matter. Home Assistant is a Matter controller, and Matter devices can be added to several controllers at once.	Yes Catalog note The official Home Assistant YoLink integration lists this controller as YS5003-UC (Water Valve Controller 2).
Matter	Yes Manufacturer source The EVC400-MW supports Matter over Wi-Fi. EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The actuator fits over a compatible existing lever-operated ball valve; valve fit and required controller must be checked. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter over Wi-Fi, certified by the CSA in January 2025 (Matter 1.0). The certification lists the control module as a WIFI Relay Controller Board with the On/Off cluster, so a Matter app may show the valve as a switch or plug rather than as a water valve.	No
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Works through Matter. EcoNet lists SmartThings 2018 and 2015 hubs and the Aeotec Smart Home Hub as compatible Matter controllers.	No Catalog note SmartThings is not on YoLink's compatibility list for this product.
Leak Protection
Flow Sensor	No	No
Freeze Alerts	Not recorded	No
Micro Leak Test	No	No
Offline Auto Shutoff	Yes Catalog note Works on its own without a smart home hub or an internet connection, and links up to 20 EcoNet leak sensors directly, so a wet sensor closes the valve with no cloud in between.	Yes Catalog note Once paired device-to-device, a YoLink water leak sensor closes the valve directly over LoRa, with no internet, no app and no AC power; the hub and internet are only needed for the app and notifications.
Wired Leak Sensor	Sold separately Catalog note Wired leak sensor kits are an optional accessory for spots such as a washing machine or water heater.	No
Power
Battery Backup	Sold separately Catalog note EcoNet sells an optional battery backup kit (12 V / 5 V, 3000 mAh) that keeps the system working for up to 24 hours in a power outage.	Yes Catalog note When the controller runs on its adapter, the four AA batteries stay in as backup during a power outage.
Battery Life	Not applicable / unspecified	2 years Catalog note YoLink quotes 2+ years between battery changes in battery-only mode.
Battery Type	Not applicable / unspecified	4x AA
Wired	Yes Catalog note Powered by a 12 V DC adapter that plugs into the control module. The motor connects to the module with a cable of about 9.8 ft (3 m).	Yes Catalog note The controller can run from the included plug-in 12 V adapter instead of, or together with, its batteries.
Valve
Installation Type	Retrofit actuator	Retrofit actuator
Motor Torque	Not recorded	Not recorded
Pipe Sizes	3/4" to 1-1/2" Catalog note The kit includes two mounting brackets for ball valves from 3/4" to 1-1/2". Quarter-turn ball valves with a handle only, not gate valves. Alternate mounting kits cover other sizes, from 1/2" to 2".	1/2" to 2" Catalog note YoLink recommends the EVO for ball valves of 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2", attached directly to the valve shaft with a direct-drive adapter; it installs in about 15 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver and also fits PVC ball valves once the handle is removed.
Valve Exercise	Not recorded	Not recorded

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