Next full checkAug 25, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact system and installed boundary
The retained reference is $540.04 current U.S. Kohler-store reference. Verify the live promotion, exact NA model, included fittings, app migration status and authorized support before purchase. Commission sensing, closure, manual recovery, alarms and every configured notification before relying on the installation.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Current price
$540.04 current U.S. Kohler-store reference
Verify the live promotion, exact NA model, included fittings, app migration status and authorized support before purchase. Confirm current stock, seller authorization, tax, delivery, fittings, valves, sensors, hubs, backup power, subscription, labor, permits and return terms before paying.
Checked 5 days agoDirect source1 evidence item
System branch
In-line whole-home automatic shutoff
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Complete-system boundary
K-33604-NA includes the valve and AC supply but requires compatible 1-inch fittings, unions, a nearby receptacle and installation; remote floor sensors and any monitored-security integration are separate
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Sensor, valve and pipe
H2Wise+ monitors pressure-wave events through a 1-inch NPSM in-line motorized valve powered by Phyn technology; it does not directly sense water on a floor without supported accessory sensors
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Automatic versus alert-only
The system can close automatically after configured and learned events and supports remote or manual override; irrigation and long legitimate uses can trigger intervention if the home profile and modes are wrong
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Power and outage behavior
Kohler specifies 120 V, 0.8 A, 60 Hz service through the included AC supply; no included outage battery is stated, so manual access and a separate approved backup plan matter
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Connectivity, subscription and privacy
Wi-Fi, the designated app, cloud account and notification permissions underpin remote status and learning; household plumbing events and account data cross manufacturer service and privacy boundaries, and any Alarm.com monitoring is a separate service relationship
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Installation, backflow and freeze
Use a plumber for the in-line potable-water cut, correct adapter, pipe support and service access and check meter, PRV, well, backflow, irrigation and thermal-expansion placement; freeze alerts cannot stop exposed pipe from freezing
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Maintenance, service and failures
Exercise the valve and manual override, confirm alerts and inspect joints after installation; current Kohler materials state a two-year smart-home leak-detector warranty, while power, network, app, scale, profile and external-water failures remain
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Insurance and no-prevention boundary
This system does not repair leaks, stop every water source, remove shock, hot-water, sewage, backflow, freeze or mold hazards, replace a plumber or required permit and backflow work or guarantee detection, closure, notification, runtime, reliability, flood prevention, insurance eligibility, coverage or a claim outcome.
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items
Current verdict
The Kohler-supported Phyn implementation
H2Wise+ fits Kohler-oriented service channels and buyers who value its current pricing and Phyn core more than buying Phyn's direct-branded package.
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis12 evidence items
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the H2Wise+ is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01ownership
Phyn
Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant and Shutoff 2nd Gen
$579.99 current U.S. manufacturer-store reference
Best fit
In-line whole-home automatic shutoff
Tradeoff
The $579.99 package contains Phyn Plus, power adapter, bracket tool and guides; 1-inch NPSM-to-site adapters, unions, plumber, outlet, UPS and optional floor sensors are separate
The listed controller includes its valve electronics and power path but still needs the exact adapters, plumber, outlet and commissioning; GROHE Sense floor sensors and app service are separate
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
notable
Exact current system, price and failure boundary retained
H2Wise+ was checked against manufacturer identity and support, current U.S. price, sensing and valve hardware, pipe and installation fit, power, connection and service, independent evidence and bounded owner or installer reports.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
$540.04 current U.S. Kohler-store reference
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner and installer evidence centers on adapter completeness, install difficulty, early alert behavior, manual override and app setup rather than a universal detection or prevention result.
These are self-reported or retailer- and manufacturer-presented experiences across different pipes, valves, pressure, water quality, sensors, power, networks, accounts, settings, installations, maintenance and leak events. They identify commissioning and service checks and do not establish standardized sensitivity, closure time, notification delivery, runtime, reliability, failure rate, flood or freeze prevention, safety, code approval, insurance eligibility, coverage or claim outcomes.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence
adapter completeness, install difficulty, early alert behavior, manual override and app setup
Exact-product owner reports address difficult adapter sourcing, professional installation, alert behavior and early use. Some were promotional, and none establish long-term reliability.
Treat the pipe adapter and service route as part of the purchase and test the exact app, local valve and power-loss response after installation.
1 evidence record
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Sources
Why we believe the current view
The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.
H2Wise+ exact current U.S. offerKohler U.S. store · price
$540.04 current U.S. Kohler-store reference was retained for K-33604-NA. Verify the live promotion, exact NA model, included fittings, app migration status and authorized support before purchase
H2Wise+ manual and hardware boundaryKohler · specification
H2Wise+ monitors pressure-wave events through a 1-inch NPSM in-line motorized valve powered by Phyn technology; it does not directly sense water on a floor without supported accessory sensors The system can close automatically after configured and learned events and supports remote or manual override; irrigation and long legitimate uses can trigger intervention if the home profile and modes are wrong Use a plumber for the in-line potable-water cut, correct adapter, pipe support and service access and check meter, PRV, well, backflow, irrigation and thermal-expansion placement; freeze alerts cannot stop exposed pipe from freezing
H2Wise+ power, connection and service boundaryKohler · specification
Kohler specifies 120 V, 0.8 A, 60 Hz service through the included AC supply; no included outage battery is stated, so manual access and a separate approved backup plan matter Wi-Fi, the designated app, cloud account and notification permissions underpin remote status and learning; household plumbing events and account data cross manufacturer service and privacy boundaries, and any Alarm.com monitoring is a separate service relationship Exercise the valve and manual override, confirm alerts and inspect joints after installation; current Kohler materials state a two-year smart-home leak-detector warranty, while power, network, app, scale, profile and external-water failures remain
EPA guidance emphasizes finding and repairing the physical leak. Monitoring or shutoff equipment does not itself repair pipe, fixture, appliance, drain or water intrusion.
Cross-connection and backflow control boundaryU.S. Environmental Protection Agency · specification
Backflow and cross-connection control are plumbing-system and public-health functions. A smart valve does not replace required devices, testing, permits or local authority decisions.
Connected-app privacy controlsU.S. Federal Trade Commission · specification
Connected-device users should review app permissions, accounts, data collection, security and deletion. A local valve function does not remove cloud-data and notification boundaries.
Flood coverage and claim boundaryNational Flood Insurance Program · specification
Flood coverage and claims depend on policy, peril, documentation and event facts. Owning a detector or automatic valve does not guarantee coverage, a discount or payment.
Kohler H2Wise+ 40-day field reviewDigitized House · specification
Independent field coverage reports 40 days of H2Wise+ use and distinguishes the Kohler implementation, Phyn core, setup, water events and automatic shutoff.
Kohler K-33604 owner reviewsThe Home Depot customers · consensus
Exact-product owner reports address difficult adapter sourcing, professional installation, alert behavior and early use. Some were promotional, and none establish long-term reliability.
Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant and Shutoff 2nd Gen defended alternativePhyn · alternative
Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant and Shutoff 2nd Gen is the in-line whole-home automatic shutoff alternative at $579.99 current U.S. manufacturer-store reference.
Manufacturer identity, exact current U.S. price, current specification, manual or support, independent editorial, test or professional-market evidence and bounded owner or installer evidence were checked on August 18, 2026. This desk covers supported complete residential whole-home flow or pressure monitors, motorized main shutoff systems, retrofit valve controllers with a coherent sensor branch, alert-only whole-home monitors and appliance-level automatic shutoff systems. It excludes loose sensors outside a coherent supported branch, standalone valves or actuators without the required controller, unsupported marketplace hardware, irrigation-only valves, commercial-only BMS, obsolete products and cosmetic multipacks or bundles. Sensor type and placement determine what can be observed. Flow, pressure-wave, utility-meter, clamp-on ultrasonic and direct-water sensors have different thresholds and blind spots. Valve size, connection, full-port geometry, direction, straight-run needs, pressure and temperature rating, potable-water approval, meter, PRV, well, treatment, irrigation, fire branch, thermal expansion, check valve and backflow placement are site facts. Alert-only systems never stop water. Automatic systems depend on configuration, learning, detector coverage, valve operation and available power. AC, batteries, backup modules and manual overrides have separate limits, and an internet-offline claim is not an electrical-outage claim. Apps, Wi-Fi, hubs, accounts, cloud analytics, subscriptions, monitored service, notifications, firmware and integrations have privacy, security, retention, outage, ownership-transfer and provider-continuity boundaries. Use qualified plumbing and electrical work and required permits, inspections and backflow review. Isolate electrical and water energy before service. Do not touch wet energized equipment. Hot water, contaminated floodwater, sewage, sewer backup, mold, frozen pipe, roof, drain, groundwater and water already stored in an appliance or tank can remain after a valve closes. Fix the source, dry and remediate materials and use emergency, utility, plumbing, electrical, public-health and insurance guidance. Product ownership or an insurer program does not guarantee a discount, eligibility, coverage or a claim. No sensor, valve, algorithm, test, alarm, app, cloud, battery, subscription, plumber, warranty or installation guarantees leak detection, automatic closure, flood or freeze prevention, notification, runtime, reliability, service life, mold prevention, property protection, code or permit approval, insurability, coverage or an insurance outcome.