Water Shut Off Valve
The Liberty Security Water Shut Off Valve is an automated Z-Wave valve controller that mounts directly onto your existing ball valve and shuts off your water supply the instant a leak is detected — or remotely via the Liberty Live app from anywhere in the world. For Canadian homeowners, an automatic water shut-off is one of the most cost-effective investments in home protection, preventing the thousands of dollars of damage a burst pipe or appliance leak can cause.
What is the Water Shut Off Valve?
It is a Z-Wave valve shut-off controller — a motorized actuator that attaches to your existing manual quarter-turn ball valve without replacing the valve itself. When your Liberty alarm system detects water via a paired Water Tile or flood sensor, an automation rule triggers the unit to close your water supply within 5–10 seconds. The unit also acts as a Z-Wave repeater, strengthening your home’s wireless signal network while delivering reliable, battery-less valve control.
Key Features
- Automatic water shut-off — closes valve within 5–10 seconds of leak detection
- Works with any quarter-turn ball valve up to 1-1/2″ diameter — no valve replacement needed
- Z-Wave wireless — integrates directly with Liberty’s alarm system automation
- Remote open/close — control your water supply from anywhere via Liberty Live app
- Automation rules — automatically shuts off water when paired Water Tile detects a leak
- 12V DC powered — stable, always-on connection (no batteries to replace)
- 30-metre wireless range — reliable signal in most home environments
- Torque: 30–60 kg-cm — sufficient force for all standard residential ball valves
- Operating pressure up to 1.6 MPa — compatible with standard residential water systems
- Compatible with Liberty alarm system and automation rules
- Valve status visible in Liberty Live app — confirm open/closed state remotely
Technical Specifications
Model | Fibaro GR-105 Valve Shut-Off Controller |
Valve Compatibility | Any quarter-turn ball valve up to 1-1/2″ diameter |
Wireless Protocol | Z-Wave |
Wireless Range | Up to 30 metres |
Open/Close Time | 5–10 seconds |
Power | 12V DC / 1A (wired — no batteries) |
Torque | 30–60 kg-cm |
Operating Pressure | Up to 1.6 MPa |
Z-Wave Repeater | Yes — acts as signal repeater |
Dimensions | 195 x 130 x 74 mm |
Installation | Clamp-mount onto existing ball valve — no plumbing modification |
App | Liberty Live (powered by Alarm.com) |
Note | Installation by certified Liberty technician recommended. Water Management add-on service required. |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The water shut off is a motorized controller that clamps directly onto your existing manual quarter-turn ball valve — no plumbing replacement or pipe cutting required. It adds automated, remote, and sensor-triggered control to your existing valve.
When your Liberty alarm panel receives a water detection signal from a paired flood sensor or Water Tile, an automation rule triggers the unit to close your water supply — automatically, within seconds, even if you’re not home. You’ll also receive a push notification via the Liberty Live app. You can then reopen the valve remotely once the leak is resolved.
The unit is installed on your home’s main water supply valve — typically located where the water main enters your home, such as the basement utility area. Liberty’s certified technicians will assess your plumbing during installation and ensure the controller is properly aligned and configured.
Yes. The physical ball valve remains manually operable at all times — the controller can be unclamped and the valve turned by hand. The unit does not lock or disable the manual valve in any way.
The Water Shut Off is powered by 12V DC and requires continuous power to operate. Liberty recommends connecting it to a circuit protected by an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for coverage during power outages. The physical valve remains manually operable regardless.
