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Quick verdict
The Dome valve is the simplest path to Z-Wave water shutoff. It clamps onto your existing quarter-turn valve, no plumbing required, and gives you fully local control through Home Assistant. Pair it with Z-Wave leak sensors and you have automatic shutoff with zero cloud dependency. The plastic build quality is the main concern for long-term reliability.
Standout: No-plumber-required installation clamps directly onto existing quarter-turn ball valves for fully local Z-Wave water shutoff control.
Notes last checked May 31, 2026.
Compatibility snapshot
Home AssistantgoodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
Google HomenoneNo official support on this platform.
AlexanoneNo official support on this platform.
Works offlineyes
Setupmoderate
Extra hub neededyes
Powerplug-in
Local control facts
Home Assistant: zwave_js integration, Local Push (home-assistant.io, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Z-Wave JS: in the device database, listed as Elexa Consumer Products Inc. DMWV1 (Dome Water Main Shut Off) (github.com, checked Sep 10, 2026)
Why it stands out
fully local Z-Wave control with no cloud dependency
clamps onto existing quarter-turn ball valves without any plumbing modification
pairs well with Z-Wave water leak sensors for automated shutoff in Home Assistant
Reasons to hesitate
requires a Z-Wave hub or coordinator
motor can be slow to actuate compared to professional motorized ball valves
plastic construction raises durability concerns for a device clamped to a water valve long-term
Best for
Z-Wave Home Assistant users who want fully local automatic water shutoff paired with leak sensors
DIYers who want to add smart water control without calling a plumber
Avoid if
you want a professional-grade solution with water monitoring and pressure sensing
you do not already have a Z-Wave coordinator in your smart home setup
Privacy and local-control notes
Fully local Z-Wave device with no cloud component. All communication goes through your Z-Wave hub on your local network.
Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Z-Wave.
Buying reality check
Price notes: Mid-range pricing. Requires a Z-Wave coordinator sold separately. Much cheaper than professional whole-home water monitoring systems.
One verified price read so far: $83 at amazon on Sep 15, 2026.
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