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SONOFF Zigbee Smart Water Valve (SWV-NH)

SONOFF

budget HA: goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally. local: goodLocal control for everyday use; a few features may still touch the cloud. zigbee
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SONOFF Zigbee Smart Water Valve (SWV-NH) - a cheap Zigbee 3.0 hose valve that pairs straight into ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with flow metering, giving

Quick verdict

A cheap Zigbee 3.0 hose valve that pairs straight into ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with flow metering, giving fully local on/off and scheduling. As a standard Zigbee 3.0 device it joins ZHA/Zigbee2MQTT and is controlled entirely on your local Zigbee mesh with no cloud. Just note: Requires a Zigbee coordinator/hub.

Standout: A cheap Zigbee 3.0 hose valve that pairs straight into ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with flow metering, giving fully local on/off and scheduling.

Last checked: 2026-06-02

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant goodReliable local integration with minor caveats (a hub, manual config, or polling). Core function works locally.
Apple Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Google Home noneNo official support on this platform.
Alexa noneNo official support on this platform.
Works offline yes
Setup intermediate
Extra hub needed yes
Power battery

Why it stands out

  • Inexpensive and pairs locally with any Zigbee coordinator (no SONOFF cloud)
  • Exposes switch, flow, battery and irrigation modes locally
  • North American hose-thread variant on Amazon

Reasons to hesitate

  • Requires a Zigbee coordinator/hub
  • Single hose outlet; battery-powered
  • Schedules are richer in eWeLink; local scheduling via HA automations

Best for

  • Budget HA users with an existing Zigbee network wanting a local metered hose valve
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Avoid if

  • you don't want to run a Zigbee coordinator

Privacy and local-control notes

As a standard Zigbee 3.0 device it joins ZHA/Zigbee2MQTT and is controlled entirely on your local Zigbee mesh with no cloud.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT (local).

Buying reality check

Price notes: Around $30. Among the more affordable options in this category.

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