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YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff vs YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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Key differences between YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff and YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

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Feature differences among your selected devices

Flow Sensor (leak protection): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — Yes (The ultrasonic meter reports the meter reading, water usage per day, per month and per use, and the water temperature.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Freeze Alerts (leak protection): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — Yes (Sends freeze warnings, and the app sets a high and low water temperature alert range.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — No.
Wired (power): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — No (Runs on a built-in 3.6 V lithium battery and has no AC adapter.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — Yes (The controller can run from the included plug-in 12 V adapter instead of, or together with, its batteries.).

Specifications to check side by side

Alexa (integrations): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — Yes (YoLink lists Alexa among the platforms this device works with, set up in the YoLink app under Settings, Third-Party Integrations.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Google Home (integrations): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — No; YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — YoLink Hub required.
Battery Life (power): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — 10 years (YoLink states up to 10 years of battery life for its actuators and sensors with the Device-to-Device and Radio Wake-Up technologies.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — 2 years (YoLink quotes 2+ years between battery changes in battery-only mode.).
Battery Type (power): YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff — 3.6V lithium 19000mAh (Non-rechargeable lithium battery, included. Replacing it means opening the battery cover and reconnecting the battery wires.); YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator — 4x AA.

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Option 1 · YoLink

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & 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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Battery Life

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff10 years
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator2 years

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
Catalog note
The manual states the device reaches the internet through a YoLink hub and does not connect directly to Wi-Fi.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Bluetooth

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Other

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: LoRa (YoLink hub required)
Catalog note
Uses the YoLink LoRa protocol, rated up to 1/4 mile in open air. A YoLink hub with an internet connection is required for the app and remote alerts.
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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Z Wave

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Zigbee

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Features

Automations

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & 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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
YoLink lists Alexa among the platforms this device works with, set up in the YoLink app under Settings, Third-Party Integrations.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Apple Home

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & 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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: YoLink Hub required

Home Assistant

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
YoLink lists Home Assistant for this device. The official Home Assistant YoLink integration covers the previous model of the same product (YS5008-UC, FlowSmart All-in-One).
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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

SmartThings

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & 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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff

Yes

Manufacturer source

The device measures water flow and usage.

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

The cited listing is the 3/4-inch pipe variant. It does not verify fit for every size in the broader catalog entry.

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

Catalog note

The ultrasonic meter reports the meter reading, water usage per day, per month and per use, and the water temperature.

YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator

Freeze Alerts

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
Sends freeze warnings, and the app sets a high and low water temperature alert range.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Micro Leak Test

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Offline Auto Shutoff

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
The leak threshold, maximum usage and maximum duration per use are set on the device with an optional auto shutoff, and schedules and timers run on the device with no internet. YoLink also states automatic shutoff keeps working during internet or power outages.
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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: No

Power

Battery Backup

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Not applicable / unspecified
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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: 10 years
Catalog note
YoLink states up to 10 years of battery life for its actuators and sensors with the Device-to-Device and Radio Wake-Up technologies.
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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: 3.6V lithium 19000mAh
Catalog note
Non-rechargeable lithium battery, included. Replacing it means opening the battery cover and reconnecting the battery wires.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: 4x AA

Wired

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: No
Catalog note
Runs on a built-in 3.6 V lithium battery and has no AC 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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Inline valve
Catalog note
Ultrasonic meter and motorized ball valve in one body that is plumbed into the pipe with female NPT fittings.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Retrofit actuator

Motor Torque

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Not applicable / unspecified
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Pipe Sizes

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2"
Catalog note
Sold as separate 1/2" (YS5018-15), 3/4" (YS5018-20, this listing), 1" (YS5018-25), 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" models (DN15 to DN50).
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

YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff: Yes
Catalog note
The Valve Maintenance function cycles the valve on a weekly or monthly schedule set in the app, and it can be disabled.
YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator: Not recorded

Specifications for YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff versus YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Specification	YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff	YoLink Valve Controller 2 with EVO Valve Operator
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No Catalog note The manual states the device reaches the internet through a YoLink hub and does not connect directly to Wi-Fi.	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Other	LoRa (YoLink hub required) Catalog note Uses the YoLink LoRa protocol, rated up to 1/4 mile in open air. A YoLink hub with an internet connection is required for the app and remote alerts.	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 YoLink lists Alexa among the platforms this device works with, set up in the YoLink app under Settings, Third-Party Integrations.	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	No	YoLink Hub required
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note YoLink lists Home Assistant for this device. The official Home Assistant YoLink integration covers the previous model of the same product (YS5008-UC, FlowSmart All-in-One).	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 Manufacturer source The device measures water flow and usage. YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model YoLink FlowSmart All-in-One Water Meter & Shutoff Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 The cited listing is the 3/4-inch pipe variant. It does not verify fit for every size in the broader catalog entry. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note The ultrasonic meter reports the meter reading, water usage per day, per month and per use, and the water temperature.	No
Freeze Alerts	Yes Catalog note Sends freeze warnings, and the app sets a high and low water temperature alert range.	No
Micro Leak Test	No	No
Offline Auto Shutoff	Yes Catalog note The leak threshold, maximum usage and maximum duration per use are set on the device with an optional auto shutoff, and schedules and timers run on the device with no internet. YoLink also states automatic shutoff keeps working during internet or power outages.	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	Not applicable / unspecified	Yes Catalog note When the controller runs on its adapter, the four AA batteries stay in as backup during a power outage.
Battery Life	10 years Catalog note YoLink states up to 10 years of battery life for its actuators and sensors with the Device-to-Device and Radio Wake-Up technologies.	2 years Catalog note YoLink quotes 2+ years between battery changes in battery-only mode.
Battery Type	3.6V lithium 19000mAh Catalog note Non-rechargeable lithium battery, included. Replacing it means opening the battery cover and reconnecting the battery wires.	4x AA
Wired	No Catalog note Runs on a built-in 3.6 V lithium battery and has no AC 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	Inline valve Catalog note Ultrasonic meter and motorized ball valve in one body that is plumbed into the pipe with female NPT fittings.	Retrofit actuator
Motor Torque	Not applicable / unspecified	Not recorded
Pipe Sizes	1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2" Catalog note Sold as separate 1/2" (YS5018-15), 3/4" (YS5018-20, this listing), 1" (YS5018-25), 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" models (DN15 to DN50).	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 Valve Maintenance function cycles the valve on a weekly or monthly schedule set in the app, and it can be disabled.	Not recorded

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