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  "guide": {
    "slug": "aqara-valve-controller-t1",
    "archetype": "buyer",
    "title": "Aqara Valve Controller T1 Buyer Guide",
    "subtitle": "A practical buying decision for Aqara Valve Controller T1, framed by its mechanism, setup demands, and evidence limits.",
    "summary": "Aqara T1 adds a battery-powered actuator to a compatible indoor valve. Check DN15/DN20/DN25 fit and clearance before buying; an Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements, and the actuator is not rated for outdoor use or water ingress.",
    "category": {
      "slug": "home",
      "name": "Home",
      "description": "Design-forward home products, storage, lighting, floorcare, and small-space living tools."
    },
    "tags": [
      "smart-home",
      "water-leak-detection",
      "automatic-shutoff",
      "aqara",
      "buyer-guide"
    ],
    "version": "2026-10-18.2",
    "publishedAt": "2026-10-18",
    "updatedAt": "2026-10-18",
    "freshness": "Sources checked 2026-10-18. Product identity and feature claims are separated from independent observations; current price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, returns, and regional configuration remain purchase-time questions.",
    "heroLabel": "Smart Water Protection buyer guide",
    "vaultPath": "Research/Technology/Hardware/Aqara Valve Controller T1 Buyer Guide.md",
    "r2JsonKey": "guides/aqara-valve-controller-t1/2026-10-18.2.json",
    "thesisCards": [
      {
        "label": "The fit",
        "title": "Choose it for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit.",
        "body": "Aqara T1 adds a battery-powered actuator to a compatible indoor valve. Check DN15/DN20/DN25 fit and clearance before buying; an Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements, and the actuator is not rated for outdoor use or water ingress."
      },
      {
        "label": "The catch",
        "title": "The practical limit is part of the product choice.",
        "body": "Maker says no water-ingress protection and no outdoor installation; fit must be checked before purchase."
      },
      {
        "label": "The evidence",
        "title": "The source record has a clear boundary.",
        "body": "The available reviews and owner reports are useful for operating tradeoffs, but they do not establish a universal ranking, failure rate, or outcome."
      }
    ],
    "stats": [
      {
        "label": "Best fit",
        "value": "for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit",
        "detail": "Editorial fit synthesized from the available official and independent evidence."
      },
      {
        "label": "Mechanism",
        "value": "Battery-powered actuator on an existing lever or butterfly valve; no inline flow metering.",
        "detail": "Manufacturer description with the exact model boundary retained."
      },
      {
        "label": "Setup",
        "value": "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
        "detail": "Configuration and installation conditions can change the buying decision."
      },
      {
        "label": "Offer state",
        "value": "Identity only",
        "detail": "An indexed exact identity exists, but offer price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, and returns remain unverified."
      }
    ],
    "commerce": {
      "disclosure": "As an Amazon Associate, Field Guides may earn from qualifying purchases. This does not change the guide recommendation. Direct manufacturer links are not affiliate links.",
      "primaryLinkId": "amazon-aqara-valve-controller-t1",
      "priceApi": {
        "provider": "amazon-paapi",
        "status": "ready_when_configured",
        "note": "No live offer data was established in this research pass; treat price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, and returns as purchase-time questions."
      },
      "links": [
        {
          "id": "amazon-aqara-valve-controller-t1",
          "merchant": "Amazon",
          "title": "Aqara Smart Valve Controller T1, Matter Over Bridge, Zigbee 3.0 Hub Required",
          "label": "Check Aqara Valve Controller T1 on Amazon",
          "description": "Direct indexed Amazon identity page for Aqara Valve Controller T1. Confirm the exact variant, seller, fulfillment, delivery, returns, and final price before buying.",
          "url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8KS8Q3?tag=sourcebottle-20",
          "asin": "B0DB8KS8Q3",
          "relationship": "affiliate",
          "role": "target",
          "factCard": {
            "eyebrow": "Indexed product identity",
            "summary": "The indexed page identifies the Aqara Valve Controller T1 family.",
            "details": [
              "The identity read is cached/indexed evidence, not live checkout verification.",
              "Offer price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, and returns remain unverified."
            ],
            "caveat": "Controller only; hub and leak sensors are separate."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-official",
          "merchant": "Aqara",
          "title": "Aqara Valve Controller T1 official product page",
          "label": "Check Aqara Valve Controller T1 at Aqara",
          "description": "Official product page for Aqara Valve Controller T1. Confirm the exact configuration, regional terms, setup requirements, and final purchase details before ordering.",
          "url": "https://us.aqara.com/products/valve-controller-t1",
          "relationship": "direct",
          "role": "alternative",
          "factCard": {
            "eyebrow": "Manufacturer reference",
            "summary": "The official reference for Aqara Valve Controller T1 identity and configuration.",
            "details": [
              "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
              "This source does not establish a live marketplace offer, seller, delivery promise, or final price."
            ],
            "caveat": "Maker says no water-ingress protection and no outdoor installation; fit must be checked before purchase."
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    "relatedGuides": [
      {
        "slug": "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 1,
        "reason": "Choose it for whole-home usage, pressure and leak monitoring with automatic shutoff, budgeting for plumbing."
      },
      {
        "slug": "phyn-plus-2nd-gen",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 2,
        "reason": "Choose it for inline flow/pressure analysis and shutoff when professional installation is acceptable."
      },
      {
        "slug": "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 3,
        "reason": "Choose it to motorize a compatible existing ball valve without cutting pipe, using local sensor-to-valve pairing."
      },
      {
        "slug": "eve-water-guard-thread",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 4,
        "reason": "Choose it for a local audible leak alarm and Apple Home notifications along a sensing cable; it does not stop water."
      }
    ],
    "comparison": {
      "title": "Compare water detection and shutoff options",
      "intro": "Inline monitors, retrofit actuators and a detection-only alarm provide different protection. Installation, valve compatibility and offline behavior matter more than a shared smart-home label.",
      "alternatives": [
        "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff",
        "phyn-plus-2nd-gen",
        "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo",
        "eve-water-guard-thread"
      ],
      "includeCurrent": true,
      "dimensions": [
        {
          "id": "best-for",
          "label": "Choose it for",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "Choose it for whole-home usage, pressure and leak monitoring with automatic shutoff, budgeting for plumbing.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "Choose it for inline flow/pressure analysis and shutoff when professional installation is acceptable.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "Choose it to motorize a compatible existing ball valve without cutting pipe, using local sensor-to-valve pairing.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Choose it for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Choose it for a local audible leak alarm and Apple Home notifications along a sensing cable; it does not stop water."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "mechanism",
          "label": "How it works",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "Inline main-water monitor measures flow, pressure and temperature and controls a shutoff valve.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "Ultrasonic flow and pressure monitoring with an integrated motorized shutoff valve.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "YS5003S controller and YS5004 EVO operator turn an existing valve; no flow/pressure meter.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Battery-powered actuator on an existing lever or butterfly valve; no inline flow metering.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Mains-powered sensor with a two-meter sensing cable, siren and visual alert; no shutoff actuator."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "requirements",
          "label": "Installation and exact variant",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "900-001 is the 3/4-inch-or-smaller option; AC outlet, Wi-Fi and professional installation recommended.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "Main line up to 1.25 inches; one-inch threaded connections; current maker page calls for power within 12 feet.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "Remove the handle and fit the shaft adapter/clamp; verify clearance and that the valve already turns freely.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Place cable where leaks reach it; compatible Apple Home setup and home hub for remote notifications."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "control",
          "label": "Controls and dependencies",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "App alerts and learned shutoff behavior; core monitoring is described as subscription-free.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "App monitoring and a learning period before automatic shutoff; check current network and alert behavior.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "Configured Control-D2D sensor pairing can shut water without internet when powered and in range; app alerts need a hub and internet.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Zigbee 3.0, with Matter via a compatible bridge; it is not a native Matter valve controller.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Apple HomeKit over Thread/Bluetooth; Thread support does not establish Matter compatibility."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "maintenance",
          "label": "Maintenance",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "Learn normal usage, investigate alerts and follow maintenance instructions; keep manual access clear.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "Keep accessible for manual operation; follow plumbing and learning-period instructions.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "Battery/optional power checks, regular wet tests and manual-clutch access; verify exact bundle contents.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Check batteries, mounting alignment and periodic sensor-triggered closure; retain manual access.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Test the cable and alarm periodically, and check home-hub connectivity and extension compatibility."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "caveat",
          "label": "Main limitation",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "The selected 900-001 was shown sold out on October 18. Leak alerts can be false positives, and fixture-level usage attribution is imperfect.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "First-generation reviews do not establish second-generation performance. Current installation guidance requires power within 12 feet; sprinkler-branch suitability remains installation-specific.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "The base kit omits hub/sensors; the hub-plus-three-sensors option is a different configuration. No independent professional exact-kit review verified.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Maker says no water-ingress protection and no outdoor installation; fit must be checked before purchase.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Detection-only option: compare it as a smaller intervention, never as equivalent protection to automatic shutoff."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "independent-evidence",
          "label": "Independent evidence",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "Review describes the revised Flo app and good overall consumption tracking with weaker fixture attribution. The review describes an earlier app version; current fixture-identification accuracy remains unverified. The roundup discusses this product alongside other options; its older installation and subscription details are historical context rather than current purchase terms.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": "The second-generation review discusses installation and Wi-Fi setup. Its older power-distance figure differs from the current manufacturer requirement of power within 12 feet. The roundup discusses this product alongside other options; its older installation and subscription details are historical context rather than current purchase terms.",
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": null,
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Physical review documents brackets/clamps by pipe size and installation clearance. Check real mounting space rather than assuming a nominal valve size is sufficient. Reviewer physically installed the bulky actuator in a tight space, using an alternate bracket orientation, and paired leak sensors in Aqara Home. Installation evidence is home-specific.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Thread-generation review notes the core sensor design is unchanged and does not recommend replacing a working original solely for Thread. Exact Thread-generation article inspected for identity/setup, but detailed testing evidence is limited."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "community-evidence",
          "label": "Owner evidence",
          "values": {
            "moen-flo-smart-water-monitor-shutoff": "Moen owners report both useful leak intervention and false shutoffs during irrigation, guests or unusual usage; anecdotal, not prevalence.",
            "phyn-plus-2nd-gen": null,
            "yolink-valve-controller-2-evo": "Installed EVO owner describes removing the valve handle and fitting the operator; torque/speed impressions are not controlled benchmarks.",
            "aqara-valve-controller-t1": "Owner reports discuss clearance and test closure after several months; they do not establish valve-fit universality or battery life.",
            "eve-water-guard-thread": "Owners report different Thread experiences, including connection instability; individual network reports do not prove a universal hardware defect."
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    "sections": [
      {
        "id": "bottom-line",
        "eyebrow": "Bottom line",
        "title": "Choose it for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit.",
        "body": "Aqara T1 adds a battery-powered actuator to a compatible indoor valve. Check DN15/DN20/DN25 fit and clearance before buying; an Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements, and the actuator is not rated for outdoor use or water ingress."
      },
      {
        "id": "how-it-works",
        "eyebrow": "Mechanism",
        "title": "Aqara Valve Controller T1 earns its place through a specific mechanism, with setup attached.",
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          "columns": [
            "Area",
            "What the source record says",
            "Buyer implication"
          ],
          "rows": [
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              "Mechanism",
              "Battery-powered actuator on an existing lever or butterfly valve; no inline flow metering.",
              "This defines what the product changes directly."
            ],
            [
              "Installation and exact variant",
              "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
              "The selected size, bundle, layout, or hardware fit controls whether the advertised workflow applies."
            ],
            [
              "Controls and dependencies",
              "Zigbee 3.0, with Matter via a compatible bridge; it is not a native Matter valve controller.",
              "The control path determines what remains available when an app, network, membership, or ecosystem dependency is absent."
            ],
            [
              "Maintenance",
              "Check batteries, mounting alignment and periodic sensor-triggered closure; retain manual access.",
              "These recurring tasks are part of ownership rather than optional polish."
            ],
            [
              "Main limitation",
              "Maker says no water-ingress protection and no outdoor installation; fit must be checked before purchase.",
              "Treat this boundary as a condition of the purchase decision."
            ]
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "comparison-ladder",
        "eyebrow": "Buying matrix",
        "title": "Compare water detection and shutoff options",
        "body": "Inline monitors, retrofit actuators and a detection-only alarm provide different protection. Installation, valve compatibility and offline behavior matter more than a shared smart-home label.",
        "table": {
          "columns": [
            "Option",
            "Choose it for",
            "How it works",
            "Installation and exact variant",
            "Main limitation"
          ],
          "rows": [
            [
              "Aqara Valve Controller T1 Buyer Guide",
              "Choose it for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit.",
              "Battery-powered actuator on an existing lever or butterfly valve; no inline flow metering.",
              "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
              "Maker says no water-ingress protection and no outdoor installation; fit must be checked before purchase."
            ],
            [
              "Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor & Shutoff Buyer Guide",
              "Choose it for whole-home usage, pressure and leak monitoring with automatic shutoff, budgeting for plumbing.",
              "Inline main-water monitor measures flow, pressure and temperature and controls a shutoff valve.",
              "900-001 is the 3/4-inch-or-smaller option; AC outlet, Wi-Fi and professional installation recommended.",
              "The selected 900-001 was shown sold out on October 18. Leak alerts can be false positives, and fixture-level usage attribution is imperfect."
            ],
            [
              "Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff, 2nd Gen Buyer Guide",
              "Choose it for inline flow/pressure analysis and shutoff when professional installation is acceptable.",
              "Ultrasonic flow and pressure monitoring with an integrated motorized shutoff valve.",
              "Main line up to 1.25 inches; one-inch threaded connections; current maker page calls for power within 12 feet.",
              "First-generation reviews and older installation guidance do not establish this model's performance or sprinkler fit; use current 2nd Gen details for the purchase decision."
            ],
            [
              "YoLink Valve Controller 2 + EVO Operator Kit Buyer Guide",
              "Choose it to motorize a compatible existing ball valve without cutting pipe, using local sensor-to-valve pairing.",
              "YS5003S controller and YS5004 EVO operator turn an existing valve; no flow/pressure meter.",
              "Remove the handle and fit the shaft adapter/clamp; verify clearance and that the valve already turns freely.",
              "The base kit omits hub/sensors; the hub-plus-three-sensors option is a different configuration. No independent professional exact-kit review verified."
            ],
            [
              "Eve Water Guard, Thread generation Buyer Guide",
              "Choose it for a local audible leak alarm and Apple Home notifications along a sensing cable; it does not stop water.",
              "Mains-powered sensor with a two-meter sensing cable, siren and visual alert; no shutoff actuator.",
              "Place cable where leaks reach it; compatible Apple Home setup and home hub for remote notifications.",
              "Detection-only option: compare it as a smaller intervention, never as equivalent protection to automatic shutoff."
            ]
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "review-signal",
        "eyebrow": "Review signal",
        "title": "Independent observations explain the friction that a specification page cannot.",
        "table": {
          "columns": [
            "Source signal",
            "What it adds",
            "How to weight it"
          ],
          "rows": [
            [
              "SmartHomeScene (review)",
              "Physical review documents brackets/clamps by pipe size and installation clearance. Check real mounting space rather than assuming a nominal valve size is sufficient.",
              "Professional or lab evidence for this exact model; it remains sample- and condition-specific."
            ],
            [
              "HomeKit News (review)",
              "Reviewer physically installed the bulky actuator in a tight space, using an alternate bracket orientation, and paired leak sensors in Aqara Home. Installation evidence is home-specific.",
              "Professional or lab evidence for this exact model; it remains sample- and condition-specific."
            ],
            [
              "Reddit (community)",
              "Owner reports discuss clearance and test closure after several months; they do not establish valve-fit universality or battery life.",
              "Community signal that can surface setup friction; it is anecdotal and does not establish prevalence."
            ]
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "setup",
        "eyebrow": "Ownership",
        "title": "The setup and maintenance path is part of the value calculation.",
        "bullets": [
          "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
          "Zigbee 3.0, with Matter via a compatible bridge; it is not a native Matter valve controller.",
          "Check batteries, mounting alignment and periodic sensor-triggered closure; retain manual access.",
          "An indexed exact identity exists, but offer price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, and returns remain unverified."
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "decision",
        "eyebrow": "Decision",
        "title": "Choose Aqara Valve Controller T1 when its main benefit matches the problem you are solving.",
        "table": {
          "columns": [
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            "Answer",
            "Why it matters"
          ],
          "rows": [
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              "Choose it for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit.",
              "These choices address different household needs; they are not an overall performance ranking."
            ],
            [
              "Setup",
              "DN15/DN20/DN25 valves; four AA batteries; compatible Aqara hub and leak sensor are separate requirements.",
              "Match the exact size, bundle, layout, and installation path before ordering."
            ],
            [
              "Daily control",
              "Zigbee 3.0, with Matter via a compatible bridge; it is not a native Matter valve controller.",
              "This is the practical dependency to weigh against the product's main benefit."
            ],
            [
              "Evidence",
              "Maker says no water-ingress protection and no outdoor installation; fit must be checked before purchase.",
              "The available reviews and community signals do not prove universal performance."
            ],
            [
              "Marketplace",
              "An indexed exact identity exists, but offer price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, and returns remain unverified.",
              "Treat the current offer as unknown until the purchase surface confirms it."
            ]
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "product-links",
        "eyebrow": "Product links",
        "title": "Use the official identity and configuration pages for the purchase decision.",
        "body": "Use {{commerce:amazon-aqara-valve-controller-t1|the product page}} to confirm the exact identity and configuration. An indexed exact identity exists, but offer price, stock, seller, fulfillment, delivery, warranty, and returns remain unverified."
      }
    ],
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      {
        "id": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-official",
        "title": "Aqara Valve Controller T1 official product page",
        "publisher": "Aqara",
        "url": "https://us.aqara.com/products/valve-controller-t1",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "spec"
      },
      {
        "id": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-smarthomescene",
        "title": "Aqara T1 review and disassembly",
        "publisher": "SmartHomeScene",
        "url": "https://smarthomescene.com/reviews/aqara-t1-water-gas-valve-controller-review/",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "review",
        "role": "background"
      },
      {
        "id": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-homekitnews",
        "title": "Valve Controller T1 review",
        "publisher": "HomeKit News",
        "url": "https://homekitnews.com/2024/12/09/aqara-valve-controller-t1-review/",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "review",
        "role": "background"
      },
      {
        "id": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-community",
        "title": "T1 real-world feedback",
        "publisher": "Reddit",
        "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Aqara/comments/1lf6v13/hows_the_valve_controller_t1_holding_up_realworld/",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "community",
        "role": "background"
      }
    ],
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        "claim": "Choose it for an Aqara-based retrofit shutoff when the valve and indoor clearance fit.",
        "sourceId": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-official",
        "evidenceType": "inference",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "This is a use-case synthesis from the cited evidence, not an overall ranking.",
        "guideLocation": "Bottom line",
        "sectionId": "bottom-line"
      },
      {
        "id": "claim-aqara-valve-controller-t1-mechanism",
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        "sourceId": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-official",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "high",
        "caveat": "Feature and setup wording applies to the exact model and configuration named in the source record.",
        "guideLocation": "Mechanism",
        "sectionId": "how-it-works"
      },
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        "id": "claim-aqara-valve-controller-t1-requirements",
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      },
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        "sourceId": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-official",
        "evidenceType": "official",
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        "sectionId": "how-it-works"
      },
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        "evidenceType": "official",
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        "sectionId": "how-it-works"
      },
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        "sourceId": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-official",
        "evidenceType": "inference",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Buyer interpretation of current manufacturer specifications and the separately cited review limits; not a manufacturer performance guarantee.",
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      },
      {
        "id": "claim-aqara-valve-controller-t1-evidence-1",
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      {
        "id": "claim-aqara-valve-controller-t1-evidence-2",
        "claim": "Reviewer physically installed the bulky actuator in a tight space, using an alternate bracket orientation, and paired leak sensors in Aqara Home. Installation evidence is home-specific.",
        "sourceId": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-homekitnews",
        "evidenceType": "review",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "This is a source-specific observation, not a universal performance or reliability result.",
        "guideLocation": "Review signal",
        "sectionId": "review-signal"
      },
      {
        "id": "claim-aqara-valve-controller-t1-evidence-3",
        "claim": "Owner reports discuss clearance and test closure after several months; they do not establish valve-fit universality or battery life.",
        "sourceId": "aqara-valve-controller-t1-community",
        "evidenceType": "community",
        "confidence": "low",
        "caveat": "This is a source-specific observation, not a universal performance or reliability result.",
        "guideLocation": "Review signal",
        "sectionId": "review-signal"
      }
    ]
  },
  "publicUrl": "https://fieldguides.co/g/aqara-valve-controller-t1"
}