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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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. We’ll also connect you with emergency water mitigation services*.

*Available in TX, GA, LA, FL, NY, NJ, PA, AL, NC, SC, and TN. (Additional states coming soon.)

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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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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