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 $999.00 current U.S. direct-store reference. Select the exact FNPT or push-to-connect fitting and pipe size, confirm stock and price every Scout, cable, outlet and plumbing change separately. 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
$999.00 current U.S. direct-store reference
Select the exact FNPT or push-to-connect fitting and pipe size, confirm stock and price every Scout, cable, outlet and plumbing change separately. 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
The $999 FNPT 3/4-inch selection includes Control, power supply and guide; different CTS fitting sizes or push-to-connect kits, plumber, outlet, extensions and Scout point sensors change the complete installed system
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Sensor, valve and pipe
Control uses an in-line ultrasonic flow meter, pressure and water and ambient temperature sensing plus a motorized valve; the stated 0.1 GPM low-flow threshold is a test condition, not universal detection, and point-water Scouts are separate
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Automatic versus alert-only
Auto-Shut can close locally without Wi-Fi when enabled; Away, Manual and Smart alert thresholds differ, and a network outage removes remote reporting and control even if local closure logic continues
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Power and outage behavior
The included 12 V supply needs 100 to 240 VAC and a suitable outlet; no internal battery runtime is stated, so offline network behavior must not be confused with power-outage operation
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Connectivity, subscription and privacy
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, app, account and cloud provide usage, alerts and remote control, while StreamPlus tiers can change analytics or service; household water, temperature, pressure and account data have privacy, retention and provider-continuity boundaries
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Installation, backflow and freeze
Licensed-plumber installation is recommended for the in-line body and selected fittings, with straight run, access and code review around meter, PRV, backflow, irrigation and thermal expansion; temperature alarms do not guarantee freeze avoidance
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Maintenance, service and failures
Run its valve check, verify flow calibration and alert settings, inspect fittings and power and retain manual access; scale, air, incompatible pipe, power loss, cloud loss, frozen lines, upstream or drain water and bad thresholds 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 broad-pipe ultrasonic controller
Control suits a buyer who needs an ultrasonic path across several residential pipe sizes and wants configurable local offline closure plus remote monitoring.
Checked 5 days agoOur synthesis12 evidence items
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the Control is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01lower upfront
GROHE
Sense Guard Smart Water Controller
$876.00 current U.S. list-price reference
Best fit
In-line whole-home automatic shutoff
Tradeoff
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
The current 1-inch package combines valve, flow sensing, local panel and Gateway Connect, but licensed installation, pipe and wiring work, irrigation or recirculation interfaces and any monitoring service must be quoted
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
Control 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.
$999.00 current U.S. direct-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 fitting selection, calibration, app and support response, local closure and integration limits 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
fitting selection, calibration, app and support response, local closure and integration limits
Product-family owners report app, support and integration experiences. The small mixed-model sample flags checks but does not quantify Control reliability.
Verify the exact pipe and fitting variant, then test calibrated low flow, a higher-flow event, lost Wi-Fi and lost AC separately.
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.
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Control exact manufacturer recordStreamLabs · identity
StreamLabs identifies Control as an ultrasonic smart valve with configurable leak alerts, pressure and temperature monitoring and offline automatic closure.
Control exact current U.S. offerStreamLabs U.S. store · price
$999.00 current U.S. direct-store reference was retained for Control. Select the exact FNPT or push-to-connect fitting and pipe size, confirm stock and price every Scout, cable, outlet and plumbing change separately
Control manual and hardware boundaryStreamLabs · specification
Control uses an in-line ultrasonic flow meter, pressure and water and ambient temperature sensing plus a motorized valve; the stated 0.1 GPM low-flow threshold is a test condition, not universal detection, and point-water Scouts are separate Auto-Shut can close locally without Wi-Fi when enabled; Away, Manual and Smart alert thresholds differ, and a network outage removes remote reporting and control even if local closure logic continues Licensed-plumber installation is recommended for the in-line body and selected fittings, with straight run, access and code review around meter, PRV, backflow, irrigation and thermal expansion; temperature alarms do not guarantee freeze avoidance
Control power, connection and service boundaryStreamLabs · specification
The included 12 V supply needs 100 to 240 VAC and a suitable outlet; no internal battery runtime is stated, so offline network behavior must not be confused with power-outage operation 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, app, account and cloud provide usage, alerts and remote control, while StreamPlus tiers can change analytics or service; household water, temperature, pressure and account data have privacy, retention and provider-continuity boundaries Run its valve check, verify flow calibration and alert settings, inspect fittings and power and retain manual access; scale, air, incompatible pipe, power loss, cloud loss, frozen lines, upstream or drain water and bad thresholds 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.
Independent residential leak-device performance testingSouthern Nevada Water Authority · specification
Independent laboratory-style testing compares sensing architecture, flow thresholds, shutoff capability, installation, power, connection and subscription boundaries. Results are configuration-specific and do not prove future detection or damage prevention.
Control owner and app-operation discussionStreamLabs owners · consensus
Product-family owners report app, support and integration experiences. The small mixed-model sample flags checks but does not quantify Control reliability.
Automatic Water Shutoff System with Gateway Connect 1 inch defended alternativeFloLogic · alternative
Automatic Water Shutoff System with Gateway Connect 1 inch is the professionally configured whole-home automatic shutoff alternative at $2,190.00 current U.S. direct-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.