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MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller vs YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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Key differences between MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller 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): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — Yes; YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Offline Auto Shutoff (leak protection): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — No (The valve has no leak detection of its own. It closes when a Tuya leak sensor triggers an app automation, which runs through the Tuya cloud, so it needs the internet.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — Yes (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.).
Battery Backup (power): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — No (The package holds only the DC adapter; MOES lists no battery or backup accessory, so a power outage leaves the valve in its last position.); 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.).

Specifications to check side by side

Other (connectivity): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — 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): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — Yes (MOES states the controller works with Amazon Alexa through the Smart Life app.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Google Home (integrations): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — Yes (MOES states the controller works with Google Assistant and Google Home voice control.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Pipe Sizes (valve): MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller — 1" to 1-1/4" (MOES lists 1 inch and 1.25 inch valves, with a lever (spanner) or butterfly handle.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — 1/2" to 2" (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.).

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Option 1 · Moes

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller

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Option 2 · YoLink

YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Yes
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Bluetooth

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Not recorded
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Other

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: 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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Z Wave

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Zigbee

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Features

Automations

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules and timers in the Smart Life app, plus scene linkage that closes the valve when a Tuya water leak sensor detects water.
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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Yes
Catalog note
MOES states the controller works with Amazon Alexa through the Smart Life app.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Apple Home

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: 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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Yes
Catalog note
MOES states the controller works with Google Assistant and Google Home voice control.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Home Assistant

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Works through Home Assistant's official Tuya integration, which exposes the devices of a Tuya / Smart Life account; MOES's other Tuya water valves in the catalog are YES for the same reason.
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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

SmartThings

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: 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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Freeze Alerts

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Micro Leak Test

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Offline Auto Shutoff

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
Catalog note
The valve has no leak detection of its own. It closes when a Tuya leak sensor triggers an app automation, which runs through the Tuya cloud, so it needs the internet.
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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Power

Battery Backup

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: No
Catalog note
The package holds only the DC adapter; MOES lists no battery or backup accessory, so a power outage leaves the valve in its last position.
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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: 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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Not applicable / unspecified
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: 4x AA

Wired

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Yes
Catalog note
Runs on the included 12 V / 1 A DC adapter.
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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Retrofit actuator
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Retrofit actuator

Motor Torque

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: 5.9 N·m
Catalog note
MOES states a torque of 30-60 kg·cm (about 2.9-5.9 N·m); the maximum is recorded. Opening and closing take 5-10 seconds.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Pipe Sizes

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: 1" to 1-1/4"
Catalog note
MOES lists 1 inch and 1.25 inch valves, with a lever (spanner) or butterfly handle.
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

MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller: Not recorded
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Specifications for MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller versus YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Specification	MOES WiFi Smart Water/Gas Valve Controller	YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Not recorded	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 Catalog note Schedules and timers in the Smart Life app, plus scene linkage that closes the valve when a Tuya water leak sensor detects water.	Yes Catalog note Schedules, app control and automations with YoLink leak sensors and other devices.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note MOES states the controller works with Amazon Alexa through the Smart Life app.	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 Catalog note MOES states the controller works with Google Assistant and Google Home voice control.	YoLink Hub required
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Works through Home Assistant's official Tuya integration, which exposes the devices of a Tuya / Smart Life account; MOES's other Tuya water valves in the catalog are YES for the same reason.	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	No	No
Freeze Alerts	No	No
Micro Leak Test	No	No
Offline Auto Shutoff	No Catalog note The valve has no leak detection of its own. It closes when a Tuya leak sensor triggers an app automation, which runs through the Tuya cloud, so it needs the internet.	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	No Catalog note The package holds only the DC adapter; MOES lists no battery or backup accessory, so a power outage leaves the valve in its last position.	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 V / 1 A DC adapter.	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	5.9 N·m Catalog note MOES states a torque of 30-60 kg·cm (about 2.9-5.9 N·m); the maximum is recorded. Opening and closing take 5-10 seconds.	Not recorded
Pipe Sizes	1" to 1-1/4" Catalog note MOES lists 1 inch and 1.25 inch valves, with a lever (spanner) or butterfly handle.	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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