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Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff vs YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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Key differences between Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff and YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Yes; YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Flow Sensor (leak protection): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Yes (Discrete sensors measure flow rate, pressure and temperature every second.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Freeze Alerts (leak protection): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Yes (Sends a Freeze Warning when the water inside the valve drops to 36°F.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Micro Leak Test (leak protection): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Yes (Runs a daily MicroLeak test with the valve closed that detects leaks as small as one drop per minute.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Other (connectivity): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — No; YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — LoRa (YoLink hub required) (Up to 1/4 mile in open air to the YoLink hub.).
Alexa (integrations): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Yes (Moen lists Amazon Alexa among the Flo Shutoff integrations, through its cloud account link (the same Alexa link the Ring integration relies on).); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Google Home (integrations): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Yes; YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Battery Backup (power): Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff — Sold separately (The optional Moen Flo Battery Kit (920-008) keeps the shutoff running for up to 4 hours during a power outage; it plugs in between the valve and its AC adapter.); 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 · Moen

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff

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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Reading layout

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Bluetooth

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Other

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Z Wave

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Zigbee

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Features

Automations

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Moen lists Amazon Alexa among the Flo Shutoff integrations, through its cloud account link (the same Alexa link the Ring integration relies on).
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Apple Home

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Home Assistant

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Official Home Assistant Flo integration (cloud polling): valve switch, flow rate, pressure, temperature, consumption and alerts.
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

SmartThings

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Discrete sensors measure flow rate, pressure and temperature every second.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Freeze Alerts

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Sends a Freeze Warning when the water inside the valve drops to 36°F.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Micro Leak Test

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Runs a daily MicroLeak test with the valve closed that detects leaks as small as one drop per minute.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Offline Auto Shutoff

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
FloSense runs on the device: without internet it keeps its latest learning locally and still shuts off the water when a leak threshold is met (Local Mode), with no alerts or remote control until it reconnects.
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Power

Battery Backup

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Sold separately
Catalog note
The optional Moen Flo Battery Kit (920-008) keeps the shutoff running for up to 4 hours during a power outage; it plugs in between the valve and its AC adapter.
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: 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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Not applicable / unspecified
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: 4x AA

Wired

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Runs on the included 12 VDC AC adapter (100-240 VAC) with a 10 ft cable; 25 ft extension cables are sold separately.
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Inline valve
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Retrofit actuator

Motor Torque

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Not applicable / unspecified
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Pipe Sizes

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"
Catalog note
Sold as 900-001 (3/4"), 900-006 (1") and 900-002 (1-1/4"), each with NPT threaded tailpieces.
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

Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
The automatic MicroLeak test closes the valve at least once a day and reopens it, so the valve is cycled daily.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Specifications for Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff versus YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Specification	Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor + Shutoff	YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Other	No	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	Yes Catalog note Schedules, app control and automations with YoLink leak sensors and other devices.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Moen lists Amazon Alexa among the Flo Shutoff integrations, through its cloud account link (the same Alexa link the Ring integration relies on).	YoLink Hub required
Apple Home	No	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	YoLink Hub required
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Official Home Assistant Flo integration (cloud polling): valve switch, flow rate, pressure, temperature, consumption and alerts.	Yes Catalog note The official Home Assistant YoLink integration lists this controller as YS5003-UC (Water Valve Controller 2).
Matter	No	No
SmartThings	No	No Catalog note SmartThings is not on YoLink's compatibility list for this product.
Leak Protection
Flow Sensor	Yes Catalog note Discrete sensors measure flow rate, pressure and temperature every second.	No
Freeze Alerts	Yes Catalog note Sends a Freeze Warning when the water inside the valve drops to 36°F.	No
Micro Leak Test	Yes Catalog note Runs a daily MicroLeak test with the valve closed that detects leaks as small as one drop per minute.	No
Offline Auto Shutoff	Yes Catalog note FloSense runs on the device: without internet it keeps its latest learning locally and still shuts off the water when a leak threshold is met (Local Mode), with no alerts or remote control until it reconnects.	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	No	No
Power
Battery Backup	Sold separately Catalog note The optional Moen Flo Battery Kit (920-008) keeps the shutoff running for up to 4 hours during a power outage; it plugs in between the valve and its AC adapter.	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 Runs on the included 12 VDC AC adapter (100-240 VAC) with a 10 ft cable; 25 ft extension cables are sold separately.	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	Inline valve	Retrofit actuator
Motor Torque	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Pipe Sizes	3/4", 1", 1-1/4" Catalog note Sold as 900-001 (3/4"), 900-006 (1") and 900-002 (1-1/4"), each with NPT threaded tailpieces.	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	Yes Catalog note The automatic MicroLeak test closes the valve at least once a day and reopens it, so the valve is cycled daily.	Not recorded

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