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Direct answer: is the Aqara Water Leak Sensor T1 (Zigbee 3.0, IP67) right for you?
A Rs1,990 device whose entire value is measured against the cost of the thing it prevents.
Aqara Water Leak Sensor T1 (Zigbee 3.0, IP67)
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: A Rs1,990 device whose entire value is measured against the cost of the thing it prevents. Placed under a geyser or behind a washing machine it detects a leak within a second, and because the alert path is Zigbee to a local hub, it works during the power-cut-and-outage combination when leaks tend to go unnoticed longest.
Who should buy this
Anyone with a geyser, water tank, or washing machine on a floor that would be expensive to water-damage.
Who should avoid this
Anyone without a Zigbee hub -- there is no standalone siren on the sensor itself.
Key strengths
- IP67 means the sensor survives sitting in the water it is detecting
- Triggers within a second of contact
- Alert path is fully local -- no internet needed for the hub siren to sound
Limitations
- The sensor itself has no buzzer; the alarm comes from the hub, so hub placement matters
- Requires a Zigbee hub
- Detects contact only, not humidity or slow seepage
Technical specifications
- Brand
- Aqara
- Model SKU
- SJCGQ11LM
- Type
- Water leak sensor
- Protocol
- Zigbee 3.0
- Hub required
- Yes -- Requires an Aqara hub or another Zigbee coordinator
- Local control
- Yes. The hub sounds its siren and runs automations with no internet connection
- Neutral wire
- Not applicable
- Works with
- Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant via the hub
- Power source
- CR2032 coin cell
- Battery life
- Approximately 2 years
- Weather rating
- IP67 -- survives full immersion, which is the point
- Detection
- Two contact probes on the underside, triggers within 1 second
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Alarm
- Hub-side siren and push notification
- Placement
- Under sinks, behind washing machines, near water tanks and geysers
- Warranty
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Product overview
A Rs1,990 device whose entire value is measured against the cost of the thing it prevents. Placed under a geyser or behind a washing machine it detects a leak within a second, and because the alert path is Zigbee to a local hub, it works during the power-cut-and-outage combination when leaks tend to go unnoticed longest.
Key capabilities
- Protocol: Zigbee 3.0
- Hub required: Yes
- Local control: Yes
- Works with: Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant via the hub
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aqara Water Leak Sensor T1 (Zigbee 3.0, IP67) worth buying?
A Rs1,990 device whose entire value is measured against the cost of the thing it prevents.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Aqara Water Leak Sensor T1 (Zigbee 3.0, IP67)?
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty. Includes a 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the Aqara Water Leak Sensor T1 (Zigbee 3.0, IP67) best suited for?
Anyone with a geyser, water tank, or washing machine on a floor that would be expensive to water-damage.