Smart Water Leak Detector, Requires Tapo Hub, T300

Part of this review is about the device and the other is about the customer service I received. The guys that plumbed our house 30+ years ago used substandard materials and coupled that with shoddy work. We have had several leaks in various places in house causing thousands in water damage over the years. I have used the basic battery operated leak sensors and they work well enough but you have to be home for them to do any good so I have been searching for a way to detect leaks when we are away. I tried using a Zircon wifi leak sensor but it ate batteries like I eat cookies and it didn't always alert me when the batteries needed to be changed, It was also much more expensive than these Tapo sensors. It sent alerts through email and you do not always see those for a while so after just a few months, I stopped feeding my unit batteries. I decided to give these Tapo sensors a try because the Tapo hub requires a very low power usage to stay connected and you can use their phone app to check the battery strength. I have had these for several months now and the batteries strength is still practically new. I have one behind every toilet, next to the water heater pan, washing machine, dishwasher and under each sink in the house (and I am going to order a few more because I just thought of a couple places that might benefit). I do test them occasionally either by simply putting a wet finger across the contacts or setting them on a wet surface just for piece of mind that they are still operating and they always trigger an alert on my mobile devices (iphone and Ipad). The leak notification pops up almost immediate on my phone. They also have a test button which allows you to just test that the device is working and communicating with the hub. Getting a leak notification when you are away is a game changer which I hope will help avert a disaster because you know that these things usually happen when you are on vacation. Now I can get my neighbor to run next door and turn off my water to minimize damage. I cannot believe how cheap they are. Except for one unit, the setup process for these through the app was about as easy as it can get. Within minutes, it was activated and sending alerts when I tested them. I disconnected my phone from WiFI to also test that I got alerts when away. Unfortunately one unit activated but had a "local only" error status meaning that it would not give me updates while away. The good news is that the app was smart enough to know that there was a problem and flagged it with a big red flag but alerts would trigger on my phone only when connected to WiFi. I contacted their customer service and the assigned tech seemed to take this problem personally and over a few days (not sure they had seen the error before) of doggedness got it working as it should. The dedication that CS tech Graham showed to solving this issue has given me the confidence to invest in other TP-Link smart home devices. I now have several others and the Tapo/Kasa and TP-Link ecosystem in my home continues to grow. I have tried several different smart home brands over the last 5 or 6 years and the this one gets my vote as the best envisioned so far. Note that I also use Alexa for some automatons and these devices work seamlessly with Alexa as well. My only complaint is that the automatons you can create in the Tapo app are still evolving but Alexa fills that void nicely for now and there has been nothing that I wanted to do that I could not. Also note that TP-Link has an excellent forum for asking questions. TP-Link is dedicated helping people utilize their technology by answering questions there but you also get other users providing input as well which greatly enhances the knowledge base.

Effortless installation, both online and physical. Connected the first try to my WiFi. Placed it at the base of the pipe sticking up from my concrete slab in the basement, which serves as my A/ C drain. The compact size allowed me to place it where the first drops of overflow would land. I tested it by dripping water on it: the alarm sounded as it should, loud enough to be heard over the HVAC unit. And then I forgot about it. It's been in my device list, doing it's one task for a year without a problem. I literally forgot it was there, until the previous weekend, when I received a "leak detected" message on my phone. I fly to the cellar and yep, the drain is overflowing. About a quarter cup of water is on the floor. I clear the drain with bleach, mop up the water, dry off my sensor, and all is well. Later I receive a notification that the leak has been resolved and the device has reset itself. I find it very reassuring that even when forgotten, this leak detector does it's job 24/7 without complaint, with no connectivity issues, and no supervision. This is what the Smart Home should look like. I am very satisfied.

I've been using the TP-Link Tapo Smart Water Leak Detector for a few months now, and I can't recommend it enough. It’s a small device that packs a big punch when it comes to peace of mind. Setting it up was a breeze; I had it connected to my Wi-Fi in no time. Once it's up and running, you can place it anywhere you suspect water might be a problem, like near hoses, sinks, or in the basement. The real magic happens with the notifications. If it detects even a little moisture, it sends an alert straight to my phone. That feature really gave me confidence, knowing I could catch potential leaks before they turn into major issues. What I appreciate most is how sensitive it is. I've tested it a few times, and it picked up even the smallest drops of water. Also, the battery life has been impressive; I haven't had to replace it yet, which is a plus. And since it's part of the Tapo ecosystem, it works perfectly with my other Tapo devices, so I can monitor everything easily through one app. Overall, if you're looking to safeguard your home from water damage, this little detector is worth the investment. It’s reliable, efficient, and just makes life a bit easier!

I bought these because the previous homeowner had a leak on the water heater which is located in the attic I'd like to get some sort of notification when there is a leak before it becomes a huge problem. I tested this by dripping water over it and also under it and it does create an alarm. It sends a notification to your phone. It's fairly discreet. And because pretty cheap, i'm able to buy multiple and put it in different locations such as the water heater in the ATT, behind my fridge where the water line is, under the pipes in the sinks, and also in the washer and dryer area

This thing saved my house. This was located in a back corner of my basement and I could hear it clearly on the floor above on the other side of the house. I had a water leak and this thing saved my entire basement. It was easy to set up and worked exactly as I needed it to. Some things you should do to make the most out of the app/features: Sometimes the app will log you out, which means you wont get an alert to your phone. As such, the best way to ensure you'll get an alert is to connect it to other services, like Alexa and Google. For example, I have automation set up that will make all of my smart devices in my house announce that a water leak is detected in the basement. Set up some sort of automation that will wake you up/alert you in a way that's best for you. While the physical alarm works well, if you're asleep, you may not hear it. Spending that extra 10 minutes will save your basement/house. It did for me.

This is likely the best water leak detector out there. tp-link/Tapo offer great platforms at no cost and their accessory products are always good. This detector is no different, although it requires a $25 hub for wifi connect. It's ok in my case because I use other Tapo hub devices. Tapo does say the hub greatly extends device battery life, so it's worth something if that's the case. Anyway, they connect quickly (I have 3) and test well. My only gripe is the high profile. I came from Phyn, which offered a hockey puck that could fit under things like a washing machine. But Tapo never disconnects like other brands do, and that's worth a ton.

These are super easy to use and set up (hub required!) and have an alarm that’s super loud just in case WiFi fails. The app is easy to use and set automations on. I have 10+ of these in my house and very happy with them. Highly recommended!

Battery has lasted a year and silently works in the background without any maintenance. Great peace of mind purchase. Works well with the rest of the tapo ecosystem.

I have extensive TAPO system 8 security cameras, contacts, door bell , motion sensors for over 2 years . The Tapo Phone App is very informative and intuitive . Added 2 water detectors . Tapo system is pretty robust and seldom disconnects . Can access videos and alerts on cruise ships, Asia, Europe. S. America Antarctica . So network is very stable

The sensor itself is really useful and I have multiple T300 sensors. However this one was ordered from the US and it didn't work with my H200 hub because of different wireless frequencies used in the US vs. rest of world. Had to return the item.

Un produit bien fait qui travaille très bien avec l'application Tapo et le Hub H100.

Need to keep an eye on a leak in the basement. This sensor was really easy to add to my existing network and showed up right away in my phone. Customization and the app makes sense. I’d buy it again.

For the price, even though you need to buy a hub, it's worth it for the piece of mind. Knowing you've got a leak before your home floods could save you thousands, plus eliminating the headaches that come with water damage. It works works well with other TP-Link devices so I have it setup with a TP-Link smart switch which will turn off a water valve so even if I'm not home I don't worry about flooding. I've got one by my water heater, another under the dishwasher, and one under the washing machine.