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Essential Flood Protection

Prevent costly
home damage

Each year, 1 in 4 homes sustains thousands of dollars in water damage. Protect your home and avoid expensive repairs with a water sensor that notifies you of excess moisture, leaks, and standing water before major damage occurs.

Monitor Cold Temps

Keep pipes from freezing

Pipes that freeze and burst leave your home vulnerable to leaks, mold, and even major flooding, requiring you to shut off the water—and the electricity in extreme cases—and contact a professional plumber. Avoid the cost and the hassle with Vivint Water Sensor. This pipe leak detector’s built-in temperature monitoring alerts you to extreme drops in temperature, giving you time to act and prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.

Home Integration

Easy placement for complete coverage

With battery power and wireless connectivity, this compact smart device is easy to place in locations prone to flooding like basements or near appliances connected to water lines. Installing water sensors may also save you money on home insurance premiums. 

Water sensor specs

COLOR
White
BATTERY
CR123A 3V lithium battery
3-6 years, depending on usage
SIZE
2.5” h x 2.5” w x 1” d
OPERATING TEMPERATURE LIMITS
-5° to 113°F (-20° to 45°C)
FREQUENCY
345 MHz
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5-95% non-condensing
PROTECTION PLAN
The Vivint Protection Plan* (VPP) offers ongoing support and coverage when you invest in a Vivint system.
SKU
VS-FLD001-345
GTIN
198715711738

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water sensor

Early water detection.

Fast and accurate

Provides rapid water detection before it causes home damage.

Cold temperature

Monitors for extreme temperatures to prevent freezing/bursting pipes.

Instant alerts

Sends notifications through the Smart Hub and the Vivint app.

Damage prevention

Identifies water where it shouldn’t be before costly home damage occurs.

Battery powered

Easy installation and consistent power with a 5-year battery life.

24/7 Monitoring

Our support team receives instant alerts with specialists ready to help.

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Cameras use vision based AI and automated light/sound to deter crime Yes No No No Yes
Doorbell detects and protects packages Yes No No No No
Professional installation from experts on staff Yes Yes No No Yes
Products designed/developed in-house Yes No Yes Yes No
60 month interest-free financing Yes Yes No No No

(As of June 2026)

Frequently asked Water Sensor questions

How does a water sensor work?

Flood or water sensors are small devices placed near areas in your home that are prone to flooding or leaks. If water is detected, it will sound an alarm so you can act quickly before serious damage occurs.

Vivint Water Sensors expand protection from water damage with the following:

  • Moisture monitoring. They alert you of excess moisture before even water is detected. You can take action before a minor leak becomes a major issue.

  • Temperature monitoring. Freezing temps can quickly lead to burst pipes and costly damage. Vivint Water Sensors detect drops in temperature, notifying you before costly damage occurs.

  • Alerts and notifications. An alarm doesn't help when you're not around to hear it. If a Vivint Water Sensor goes off, you'll immediately be alerted on your smartphone.

Where should water sensors be placed?

We have reviewed water loss claims data to help prioritize where water sensors should be placed to avoid the costliest home damage.

  1. Near the sump pump if you have a basement
  2. Behind the washing machine
  3. Under the hot water heater
  4. Behind the toilet
  5. Under the kitchen sink
  6. Behind the dishwasher
  7. Behind the refrigerator
  8. Under bathroom sinks
  9. Under/near the AC condenser

While these are some of the most common sources of standing water and leaks, it’s not an exhaustive list — water damage can occur throughout your home from multiple sources. A Vivint professional will help you determine the best locations for water sensors in your home.

How are water leaks detected?

Simple. Water sensors do the work. Place them next to appliances, toilets, pipes, or basement windows that could potentially leak. The sensors detect increases in moisture and water before serious damage occurs and notify you via your smartphone. Early detection gives you the opportunity to quickly address the situation and fix the issue before things get out of hand, saving you time, money and headaches.

What is a water leak sensor?

Water leak sensors are small devices that monitor the presence of water, moisture and, in some cases, temperature levels. Placed in areas of your home prone to leaks or flooding, they’ll alert you if moisture, water or freezing temperatures are detected so you can take action before a pipe bursts or costly water damage occurs.

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Vivint made, pro installed

We design and build our family of products in-house and our Smart Home Pros take care of home automation installation to ensure your devices connect and work together seamlessly.

SUPPORT AND CARE
In your corner, every step

Once your system’s up and running, we provide ongoing service support. And our monitoring team is available 24/7 to respond to alarms and help in an emergency.

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Customer reviews

Real water sensor reviews tell the true Vivint story

Diana Edwards

Sep 13, 2026

Could do better showing activities

Could do better showing activities

Nathan Balasubramanian

Sep 12, 2026

Can come in handy

Can come in handy

Louis

Sep 12, 2026

A simple product that does not need to be mounted permanently just put it next to your sump pump

A simple product that does not need to be mounted permanently just put it next to your sump pump

MARY SMITH

Sep 10, 2026

Haven’t had any reason to use it yet. I’m sure it’s equally as reliable as the rest of your products.

Haven’t had any reason to use it yet. I’m sure it’s equally as reliable as the rest of your products.

Shirley Williams

Sep 10, 2026

I don't have this product

I don't have this product

Charlotte Roberts

Sep 7, 2026

Good great Wonderful

Good great Wonderful

Lance Burton

Sep 3, 2026

It works well

It works well

Dan Wei

Sep 2, 2026

works great

works great

ERIC KRUEGER

Sep 1, 2026

i feel this will be a good product for me as my hot water heater is 20yrs old and this will provide some assurance that hopefully I'll be able to catch a bad situation in time.

i feel this will be a good product for me as my hot water heater is 20yrs old and this will provide some assurance that hopefully I'll be able to catch a bad situation in time.

Mrs. Hubbell

Aug 30, 2026

No problems so far

No problems so far

Melissa

Aug 27, 2026

This was a nice part of the basic package that we hope we never have to use! I'm hoping it will give us a discount on our homeowner's insurance.

This was a nice part of the basic package that we hope we never have to use! I'm hoping it will give us a discount on our homeowner's insurance.

Charles

Aug 26, 2026

Perfection & Accuracy

Perfection & Accuracy

Dakota

Aug 26, 2026

It’s a good idea to have.

It’s a good idea to have.

Gregory Jette

Aug 26, 2026

Sensor isn't noticeable and works.

Sensor isn't noticeable and works.

La'Shawn Davis

Aug 25, 2026

It works so far

It works so far

Sarah

Aug 23, 2026

Here's 5 stars to hoping it works great if I get flooded.

Here's 5 stars to hoping it works great if I get flooded.

Kim Daniel

Aug 23, 2026

Great product to have

Great product to have

Mark & Patti

Aug 21, 2026

Piece of mind

Piece of mind

Deborah Midkiff

Aug 20, 2026

I have to wait and see.

I have to wait and see.

Selina Schell

Aug 20, 2026

It is a small device that is good for water detection.

It is a small device that is good for water detection.

Debra Brown

Aug 19, 2026

Everything was fine. I was very pleased. Also pleased with the workers.

Everything was fine. I was very pleased. Also pleased with the workers.

Sandra Poterbin

Aug 19, 2026

It's doing great. D

It's doing great. D

Rhonda White

Aug 19, 2026

No problems!

No problems!

Erica Kizzee

Aug 18, 2026

Perfect nice size

Perfect nice size

Noe Guerra

Aug 18, 2026

Haven’t use it

Haven’t use it

Bruce VanDerven

Aug 18, 2026

Production against flooding when gone on vacation. Excellent option for flood insurance.

Production against flooding when gone on vacation. Excellent option for flood insurance.

Jonathan

Aug 17, 2026

Great idea to have just expensive for no reason

Great idea to have just expensive for no reason

Steven Prince

Aug 17, 2026

Great product. Great features. Love it.

Great product. Great features. Love it.

Joseph Christopher

Aug 14, 2026

Very handy to help notify of any water leaking.

Very handy to help notify of any water leaking.

Nora Cartwright

Aug 14, 2026

Great to have

Great to have

Rudriene Winfield

Aug 14, 2026

Very good

Very good

Thomas Baskin

Aug 13, 2026

ease of use

ease of use

Sharon Vanmarter

Aug 13, 2026

Easy to use, very worthwhile

Easy to use, very worthwhile

BARBARA KLINE

Aug 11, 2026

It’s on the floor by my hot water heater. So far I’ve been lucky enough not to have it test its worth.

It’s on the floor by my hot water heater. So far I’ve been lucky enough not to have it test its worth.

Thomas Covington

Aug 10, 2026

We like that a smart water sensor is active

We like that a smart water sensor is active

Thurmond

Aug 7, 2026

Very helpful and transparent

Very helpful and transparent

Yasmeen Ferrell stokes

Aug 7, 2026

great product

great product

Bev K-moses

Aug 6, 2026

It's great

It's great

Cynthia McDonald

Aug 6, 2026

Like feature

Like feature

Nikkita Sandefur

Aug 5, 2026

It's always good to have never know what could happen while your not home or home.

It's always good to have never know what could happen while your not home or home.

John

Aug 5, 2026

Great overall product

Great overall product

Justin Somerset

Aug 3, 2026

Freeze sensitive, went off at 44 degrees fahrenheit

Freeze sensitive, went off at 44 degrees fahrenheit

Cynthia Wise

Aug 3, 2026

It appears to be doing its job.

It appears to be doing its job.

Jennifer

Aug 2, 2026

I think you should create a water sensor that can be put under the crawl space of a home to alert for water leaked under a house that can cause major damage & costly repairs

I think you should create a water sensor that can be put under the crawl space of a home to alert for water leaked under a house that can cause major damage & costly repairs

PETER NJENGA

Jul 30, 2026

Very good

Very good

Tracy Young

Jul 29, 2026

I enjoy it now

I enjoy it now

MACKENZIE ROBERTS

Jul 28, 2026

Who knows if this works but hopefully it does.

Who knows if this works but hopefully it does.

Abbie Shabazz

Jul 28, 2026

Will make me aware if something is leaking.

Will make me aware if something is leaking.

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All offers are subject to availability and may not be available in all states, provinces, or zip codes. Taxes and additional fees may apply.

HomeProtect Offer Terms

Vivint’s standard HomeProtect package includes 1 Vivint Security Hub, 3 Vivint Door & Window Sensors, 1 Vivint Motion Sensor, 1 Vivint Keypad, and 1 Vivint yard sign. The HomeProtect equipment package is regularly priced at $349.99, with professional installation priced at $199 and Vivint system monitoring at $29.99/mo., unless otherwise advertised. Offer for new Vivint customers only.

HomeProtect Pro Offer Terms

The HomeProtect Pro Offer is available to new and existing Vivint customers and requires a minimum $749.99 expenditure on equipment (after discounts), professional installation and execution of a Vivint services agreement. Monthly service fees vary based on the products and services you select. HomeProtect system purchases and reactivations of previously-installed systems are not eligible for this offer.

Financing Options

Financing for equipment purchases is subject to credit approval by one of Vivint’s third-party financing partners. Qualified customers may finance at 0% APR for up to 60 months, with terms varying by offer. Financing requires a separate agreement with the financing partner. Month-to-month service agreements are available when equipment is purchased upfront.

Vivint Systems & Services

System can support multiple cameras, subject to sufficient WiFi speeds. Without a Vivint services plan, product and system functionality is limited (including loss of remote connectivity). Contact a Vivint representative for complete equipment, services, and pricing details. Products and services in Louisiana provided by Vivint Louisiana Commercial Certificate #58280. See Vivint license numbers here. Click here for full terms of service.