Updated November 2026
Data from the official Aeotec and Fibaro sites.
2026 verdict
An alarm on the sensor itself and tamper sensing put the Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) ahead of the Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro in this water leak sensor comparison.
The Fibaro sounds and flashes where the leak is, detects tilt with tamper alerts, measures temperature for freeze warnings, pairs with Apple Home over Bluetooth and works with Home Assistant, and it can run from a 12/24V DC supply. The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro is the lower priced option for a Z-Wave home on SmartThings or Home Assistant, with a probe on a cable for a drain pan, the same temperature and freeze alerts, and an ER14250 battery rated for 3 years against 2 on the Fibaro's CR123A, but it is silent on its own. Neither works with Alexa, Google Home or Matter. Choose the Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) for Apple Home, and the Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro if your hub speaks Z-Wave.
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| Feature | Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro | Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3 years | 2 years | Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro |
| Sensors | Water Leak, Temperature | Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt | Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) |
| Alerts | Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts | Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts | Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) |
| On Device Alert Sound | NO | YES | Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) |
| On Device Alert Light | NO | YES | Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.1 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | Z-Wave | Bluetooth | Tie |
| Integrations | Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Radio and platform
The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro is Z-Wave and works with SmartThings and Home Assistant through a Z-Wave hub. The Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) is Bluetooth and works with Apple Home through an Apple TV, HomePod or iPad, and with Home Assistant. Your hub decides this one.
Local alarm
The Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) sounds an alarm and flashes a light on the device, so someone nearby hears it right away. The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro has neither and warns only through your hub.
Tamper and tilt
Only the Fibaro detects tilt and sends tamper alerts, so it knows if a pet or a person moves it. Both measure temperature and send freeze alerts.
Probe and power
The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro includes a probe on a cable and runs 3 years on an ER14250. The Fibaro detects through its body, runs 2 years on a CR123A, and can be wired to a 12/24V DC supply with the battery as backup.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs on Apple Home
The Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) pairs directly into the Home app; the Aeotec has no Apple Home support.
- your hub speaks Z-Wave
The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro joins your Z-Wave mesh on SmartThings or Home Assistant.
- you want to hear the alarm without a phone
Only the Fibaro sounds and lights up on the sensor.
- the leak point is a narrow drain pan
The Aeotec's probe on a cable reaches where the Fibaro body would not fit.
$29.99
- + Battery Life: 3 years
- - Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature vs Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt
- - Alerts: Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts vs Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts
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- + Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt
- + Alerts: Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts
- + On Device Alert Sound: YES
- - Battery Life: 2 years vs 3 years
What owners say
Owners of both sensors report leaks caught early, use the temperature reading as a freeze warning, and describe batteries that last. Both groups also hit connection trouble, in different forms. Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro owners praise the probe on its cable and smooth automations on Home Assistant and SmartThings, but several needed factory resets before a Z-Wave hub recognised it, and a few saw the probe corrode in a constantly damp spot. Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) owners like the onboard alarm and light, the tilt and tamper sensing and quick pairing into the Home app, yet in larger homes some needed another Apple TV to reach it over Bluetooth, a few had it drop offline, and some wanted a way to silence the alarm remotely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro or Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit)?
The Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit), for Apple Home users. It adds an alarm and light on the sensor, tilt and tamper alerts and optional wired power. The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro is the lower priced pick for Z-Wave homes, with a probe cable and a longer battery rating.
Does the Fibaro flood sensor work with HomeKit?
Yes. The Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) pairs with Apple Home over Bluetooth through an Apple TV, HomePod or iPad, and also works with Home Assistant. The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro does not work with Apple Home.
Do both warn about freezing pipes?
Yes. The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro and the Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) both measure temperature and send temperature and freeze alerts.
Which has the longer battery life?
The Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro, rated for 3 years on an ER14250 cell. The Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit) is rated for 2 years on a CR123A but can also run from a 12/24V DC supply.
Who should buy the Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro?
Z-Wave households on SmartThings or Home Assistant that want a probe on a cable, freeze alerts and a battery that lasts about 3 years.
Who should buy the Fibaro Flood Sensor (HomeKit)?
Apple Home users who want a leak sensor with its own alarm and light, tamper alerts and temperature monitoring, placed within Bluetooth reach of a HomeKit hub.
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