How to Set Up Your Eve Water Guard Leak Sensor

10-20 minutes

What You'll Need

  • Eve Water Guard
  • iPhone or iPad with Home app
  • Power outlet near monitoring location
  • HomeKit code (on device)
  • Home hub for remote notifications (HomePod or Apple TV)

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Position the Device: Place Eve Water Guard near potential leak sources (water heater, washing machine, sink).
  2. Attach Sensing Cable: Insert the included 6.5ft/2m sensing cable into the socket on the device.
  3. Route the Cable: Lay the sensing cable along areas where water might collect during a leak.
  4. Plug In Device: Connect Eve Water Guard to a power outlet.
  5. Open Home App: On your iPhone, tap (+) and select "Add Accessory."
  6. Scan HomeKit Code: Scan the code on the Eve Water Guard to begin pairing.
  7. Assign to Room: Choose the room and give the device a name.
  8. Enable Notifications: In the Home app, use 3D Touch on the device icon, tap the gear, and enable notifications.

Key Features

  • 6.5ft/2m sensing cable detects water anywhere along its length
  • Extendable up to 490ft/150m with additional cables
  • 100dB siren and flashing red LED when water detected
  • Bluetooth and Thread connectivity (no bridge needed)
  • Full HomeKit integration with automations
  • Instant notifications on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Troubleshooting

  • No remote notifications: Ensure you have a HomePod or Apple TV set up as a home hub.
  • Thread not connecting: Thread requires HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K (2nd gen or later).
  • Notifications not working: Enable in Home app: 3D Touch device > gear icon > Status and Notifications > toggle on.
  • Create water shutoff automation: Pair with Eve Energy on washing machine for automatic shutoff when leak detected.
  • Only works with Apple: Eve Water Guard is HomeKit-only and doesn't support Alexa or Google Assistant.