The Aqara Valve Controller T1 is a smart motorised controller that opens and closes a compatible water valve on command. Installed on the valve, it lets users control the water supply from a smartphone or through automations in the Aqara ecosystem, and it can be combined with other devices, such as water leak sensors, to help limit damage when a problem is detected. This is helpful for homes, holiday properties and rental apartments where a leak could go unnoticed for hours or days, and for anyone who wants to shut off water remotely when travelling. The controller turns a compatible manual valve into part of a connected safety system without replacing the pipework.