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EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW vs Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator

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Key differences between EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW and Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator

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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.); Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — 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.); Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — 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.); Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — No.
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.); Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — No.

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Z Wave (connectivity): EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW — 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.).
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.); 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.).
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.); Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator — Z-Wave Hub required (Zooz says Google speakers have no Z-Wave radio and reach Z-Wave devices through a compatible hub such as SmartThings or Hubitat.).
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.); 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.).

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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 · Zooz

Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MWYes
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve ActuatorNo

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Matter

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MWYes
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve ActuatorNo

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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.
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: 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.
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: No

Other

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: No

Thread

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: No

Z Wave

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

Zigbee

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: 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.
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

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.
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.

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.
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: No

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.

Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator

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.
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

Flow Sensor

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: No

Freeze Alerts

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
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.

Micro Leak Test

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: No
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: 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.
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.

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.
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

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.
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.

Battery Life

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not applicable / unspecified
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: Not applicable / unspecified

Battery Type

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not applicable / unspecified
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: Not applicable / unspecified

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).
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

Installation Type

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Retrofit actuator
Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator: Retrofit actuator

Motor Torque

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
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.

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".
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.

Valve Exercise

EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW: Not recorded
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.

Specifications for EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW versus Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
Specification	EcoNet Bulldog Valve Robot Matter over Wi-Fi EVC400-MW	Zooz ZAC36 LR Titan Water Valve Actuator
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	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	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.
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 Closes automatically when a paired Z-Wave leak sensor reports water, through the hub's automations.
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.	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.
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
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.	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.
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 Z-Wave JS device database lists the ZAC36 (Zooz Titan Water Valve Actuator) and Zooz lists Home Assistant among its compatible hubs.
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.	Yes Catalog note Zooz lists SmartThings as a compatible hub and publishes an Edge driver for the ZAC36.
Leak Protection
Flow Sensor	No	No
Freeze Alerts	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note A built-in temperature sensor (-40 to 257 F) can trigger custom alerts and automations when temperatures drop near freezing.
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 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.
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.	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
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.	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.
Battery Life	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Battery Type	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
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 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
Installation Type	Retrofit actuator	Retrofit actuator
Motor Torque	Not recorded	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.
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 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.
Valve Exercise	Not recorded	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.

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