What Plumbers Want,
What You Need.
What Plumbers Want,
What You Need.
WiFi-enabled, always updated, and co-engineered to deliver better results and a smoother experience. The fastest-installing smart valve on the market seamlessly integrates into your property’s new or existing plumbing system. Stop leaks before they start with a robust, intuitive solution built for plumbers and property owners alike.
PlumBuddy valves are installed and integrated into your property in under 25 minutes*.
Integrated ultrasonic sensors deliver peace of mind by automatically stopping leaks and providing comprehensive water usage data through the PlumBuddy Mobile App.
Hot, cold, residential, commercial, potable, or non-potable, PlumBuddy tackles all systems and is compatible with 3/4″ and 1″ water lines.
Avoid frozen lines and pipe bursts. Stay in the know 24/7, with live temperature updates direct from the valve to your mobile device.
Stay confidently protected whether at home or away, and customize your experience through the PlumBuddy Mobile App.
The industry’s choice brass flowbody provides robust durability that is built to last.
PlumBuddy valves connect via Universal USB-C and have an integrated internal battery to protect and defend against leaks during surges, storms, and outages.
Directly connects to your local Wi-Fi network.
Using PlumBuddy Mobile, the PlumBuddy valves alert you to unexpected changes and stops water leaks before they cause damage.
A smart valve that means well and does better.
The PlumBuddy valve is an intelligent, automated water-shutoff device engineered to reduce the risk of costly water damage. It installs on your main water line and can automatically close to stop the flow of water when leaks are detected by the ultrasonic flow sensors. PlumBuddy gives you remote control through our mobile app and automation options so you can stop leaks quickly and confidently.
The current 1” model is compatible with 3/4-inch and 1-inch main water lines.
The PlumBuddy 1-inch valve is designed to work with 1-1/4 inch NPS unions and adapters. The internal diameter of the flow body is 1 inch, and the external connections are male 1-1/4 inch NPS threads.
PlumBuddy operates in Home, Away, and Custom modes, allowing you to control how sensitive the system is to water activity based on whether you are home, away, or need a specific configuration. Using built-in ultrasonic flow sensing and time-based thresholds, the valve monitors flow rate and duration and can automatically shut off water when usage exceeds your defined limits.
Yes. You can open or close the valve remotely through the PlumBuddy Mobile App from anywhere with an internet connection.
PlumBuddy does not measure water pressure. It monitors ultrasonic flow rate, total water usage, and water temperature, providing real-time usage data, insights, and freeze-risk awareness through the app.
No. PlumBuddy is designed to allow normal daily water use and will not shut off during expected household activity. It only closes the valve when user-defined flow or time thresholds are exceeded, a connected leak sensor is triggered, or when you manually shut it off through the app.
When the valve shuts off, you will receive an alert in the app and by email explaining what triggered the event, such as a leak detection signal, abnormal flow, or temperature risk. Once the issue is resolved, the valve can be reopened directly through the app or manually on the device.
First, confirm the device is plugged in, powered on, and connected to a stable internet connection. Next, ensure the valve is properly paired and synced within the app; if it is not visible or responsive, repeat the onboarding process to reconnect it. If issues persist, please contact support@plumbuddy.co for assistance.
On the main incoming water line before any branch lines, downstream from the manual property shutoff valve. It should be installed before any water softener, RO devices, and before the water heater.
We recommend installing PlumBuddy valves inside a covered space to prevent weather-related damage to the exterior components.
Yes. A 10-foot USB-C cable and adapter are included with each valve, which can be plugged into a standard 120V outlet
Approximately three (3+) days. Battery time may vary depending on use.
The valve will function and will operate according to any customized settings based on the most recent settings received from the app. However, it will not provide app updates until Wi-Fi is restored.
Temperature and gallons per minute (flow rate).
You can remotely open and close the valve from the mobile app (when paired already). There is also an open and close button under the swivel top cover on the valve. And, if the power were to go out and the valve runs out of battery, the valve will default to the open position to always ensure water flow.
