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| Feature | Aqara Water Leak Sensor | Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $18.99 | $34.99 | Aqara Water Leak Sensor |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor |
| Weather Resistance | IP67 | IP65 | Aqara Water Leak Sensor |
| Integrations | Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Home Assistant | Aqara Water Leak Sensor |
| Sensors | Water Leak | Water Leak, Temperature | Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor |
| Alerts | Water Leak Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | Water Leak Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts | Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Battery Life | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Connectivity | Zigbee | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| On Device Alert Sound | NO | NO | Tie |
| On Device Alert Light | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Hub and ecosystem
The Aqara Water Leak Sensor is a Zigbee device: it pairs directly with a Home Assistant Zigbee setup, and with an Aqara Hub it also appears in Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter. The Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor needs a Eufy HomeBase and reaches Home Assistant but not Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings or Matter.
Freeze warning
Only the Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor has a temperature sensor, and it uses it for freeze alerts, which is the reason to buy it for a crawl space, garage or cabin where pipes can burst. The Aqara Water Leak Sensor detects water and nothing else.
Water resistance
IP67 on the Aqara Water Leak Sensor against IP65 on the Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor: the Aqara is rated to survive being submerged, which matters for a sensor whose job is to sit in a puddle.
Size and battery
At 50 x 50 x 15 mm and 18 g, the Aqara Water Leak Sensor slips into gaps behind a dishwasher where the 66 x 66 x 30 mm Eufy does not. Both are rated for about 2 years, the Aqara on a CR2032 coin cell and the Eufy on a CR123.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs on Apple Home or an Aqara hub
Through an Aqara Hub the Aqara Water Leak Sensor shows up in Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter, which the Eufy never does.
- you already have a Eufy HomeBase for your cameras
The Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor pairs straight into it and can sound the HomeBase siren, with no second hub to buy.
- pipes in an unheated space could freeze
It is the only one of the two that measures temperature and sends a freeze alert.
- you run a Zigbee network in Home Assistant
The Aqara Water Leak Sensor pairs with it directly, while the Eufy still needs its HomeBase in the middle.
- + Price: $18.99
- + Weather Resistance: IP67
- + Integrations: Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- - Sensors: Water Leak vs Water Leak, Temperature
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature
- + Alerts: Water Leak Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts
- - Price: $34.99 vs $18.99
- - Weather Resistance: IP65 vs IP67
What owners say
Owners of both sensors open with the same praise: an alert that fires from a few drops of water, often within a second, and a battery that lasts long enough to forget about. From there they diverge. Aqara Water Leak Sensor owners like how small it is under a sink and use it to drive automations, shutting off pumps or feeding routines, while the complaint they repeat is Zigbee pairing that can be unstable on hubs other than Aqara's, plus a few units whose seal gave out. Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor owners single out QR code pairing into the Eufy app and getting the alert both on the phone and as a HomeBase siren, but many find that siren uses the same tone as a camera alarm, and some describe pairing failures or alerts delayed by the HomeBase schedule.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Aqara Water Leak Sensor or Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor?
The Aqara Water Leak Sensor for most homes. It is the more affordable, better sealed at IP67 and reaches Apple Home, SmartThings, Matter and Home Assistant. The Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor is the better choice only inside a Eufy HomeBase setup, or where a freeze alert is needed.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Water Leak Sensor and the Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor?
The ecosystem each one lives in. The Aqara Water Leak Sensor is a Zigbee sensor that works with Home Assistant directly and with Apple Home, SmartThings and Matter through an Aqara Hub. The Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor requires a Eufy HomeBase and adds a temperature sensor with freeze alerts.
Does the Aqara Water Leak Sensor or the Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor work with Alexa or Google Home?
Neither. The Aqara Water Leak Sensor and the Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor both lack Alexa and Google Home support, and both work with Home Assistant.
Can the Aqara Water Leak Sensor detect freezing temperatures?
No. The Aqara Water Leak Sensor detects water only. The Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor has a temperature sensor and sends freeze temperature alerts through the Eufy app.
Who should buy the Aqara Water Leak Sensor?
Anyone with an Aqara hub, an Apple Home or SmartThings household, or a Home Assistant Zigbee network who wants a small, IP67 leak sensor to place in several spots around the house.
Who should buy the Eufy Water and Freeze Sensor?
Eufy Security owners who already have a HomeBase and want leak and freeze alerts in the same app as their cameras, especially for a water heater, sump pump or pipes in an unheated space.
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