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Eve Water Guard vs Shelly Flood

Full Smart Water Leak Sensors comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Eve and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
The Eve Water Guard takes this water leak sensor matchup on the strength of its higher owner rating, weather-resistant build, and a longer list of supported connectivity options, plus an on-device siren and alert light the Shelly Flood simply does not have. Its extendable sensing cable is also the more capable detection method, watching an entire appliance run rather than a single spot. The Shelly Flood pushes back with a lower price, a longer warranty, and far broader integrations and sensor variety, including temperature and freeze alerts alongside water detection, plus Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings support the Eve Water Guard lacks entirely. Buyers who want a wired, HomeKit-native sensor with local alarms should lean toward the Eve Water Guard, while anyone building a budget WiFi leak network around Home Assistant or Alexa will get more mileage from the Shelly Flood.
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FeatureEve Water GuardShelly FloodWinner
Price$109.95$24.99Shelly Flood
Rating4.53.8Eve Water Guard
Warranty1 year2 yearsShelly Flood
Weather ResistanceYESNOEve Water Guard
ConnectivityBluetooth, Thread Protocol2.4 GHz WiFiEve Water Guard
IntegrationsApple HomeKit, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantShelly Flood
SensorsWater LeakWater Leak, TemperatureShelly Flood
AlertsWater Leak AlertsWater Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature AlertsShelly Flood
On Device Alert SoundYESNOEve Water Guard
On Device Alert LightYESNOEve Water Guard

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eve Water Guard or Shelly Flood?

The Eve Water Guard comes out ahead overall thanks to its higher rating, weather resistance, wider connectivity, and on-device siren and light. The Shelly Flood remains a smart pick for buyers focused on price, warranty length, and broader smart home integrations.

What is the biggest difference between the Eve Water Guard and the Shelly Flood?

Power and platform. The Eve Water Guard is a wired, HomeKit and Thread device with an extendable sensing cable and local alarm, while the Shelly Flood is a battery-powered WiFi sensor that plugs into Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant but skips HomeKit entirely.

Which sensor covers more integrations and sensor types?

The Shelly Flood does. It supports Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, and SmartThings, and pairs water-leak detection with a built-in temperature sensor and freeze alerts, categories where the Eve Water Guard offers less breadth.

Does either sensor have a built-in alarm?

Only the Eve Water Guard does. It includes a 100 dB on-device siren and an alert light, while the Shelly Flood relies entirely on app and hub notifications with no local sound or light.

Who should buy the Eve Water Guard?

Choose it if you run Apple HomeKit or Thread, want a wired sensor with no batteries to replace, and value the sensing cable's ability to monitor a whole appliance run plus a loud local alarm.

Who should buy the Shelly Flood?

Pick it if you want the more affordable option with a longer warranty, need Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings support, or want a single sensor that also tracks temperature and freeze risk.

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