Enhanced Shelly Flood Sensor Integration

S.C.O.R.E. → Safety → Security

Overview

The integration of Shelly’s 4th generation Flood sensors provides homeowners with real-time alerts for water leaks, significantly enhancing home safety. This capability reduces the risk of water damage and helps in prompt response to potential flooding situations.

Benefits

• Immediate notifications to prevent water damage and costly repairs.
• Integration with Shelly script events to customize actions based on sensor readings.
• Increased peace of mind knowing your home is monitored for water hazards.

Intent

This capability aims to provide homeowners with a robust solution for monitoring water levels and detecting leaks. The integration allows for automated responses and alerts, ensuring timely action can be taken to mitigate damage.

Preconditions

• Shelly Flood sensor 4th generation installed.
• Home Assistant configured with Shelly integration.
• Stable Wi-Fi connection for sensor communication.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Shelly.
• Device installed and reachable: RainMachine Version 2 (API 4.6.1).

Actors

• Homeowner monitoring home safety
• Family member responding to alerts
• Property manager overseeing multiple properties

Trigger

The capability is triggered by water detection through the Shelly Flood sensor.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Water Detected] -->|check| B{Notify Homeowner?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send Alert]
    C --> D[Activate Script Actions]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Water Detection

The Shelly Flood sensor detects water presence and sends a signal.

2. Alert Notification

Home Assistant processes the sensor signal and sends an alert to the homeowner.

3. Script Activation

If configured, Shelly script events execute predefined actions such as turning on a pump or sending additional notifications.

4. User Response

The homeowner receives the alert and can take immediate action to address the water issue.

5. System Monitoring

Home Assistant continues to monitor the sensor status until water is no longer detected.

Postconditions

After the capability is executed, the homeowner is informed of the water leak and can take necessary actions to mitigate damage.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart home security systems for comprehensive safety.
• Add voice assistant notifications for hands-free alerts.
• Implement additional sensors for temperature and humidity monitoring.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)