FireAvert Joins Works with Home Assistant: Auto Shutoffs
The Works with Home Assistant program has welcomed a new partner focused on safety: FireAvert, specialists in kitchen fire prevention. They bring the first certified automatic shutoff devices for electric and gas stoves, plus small appliances, all running on Z-Wave. A key ally for anyone who wants a smart home that's safer, too.
Who FireAvert Is and Why It Matters
FireAvert was founded by Peter Thorpe, a former firefighter who spent nearly two decades watching the same scene repeat itself: kitchens going up in flames because of a moment of forgetfulness. He built the company to tackle the problem at the source, launching with the Auto Stove Shutoff for electric stovetops — a product that even caught the attention of Shark Tank.
The idea is simple: where there's smoke, there often isn't a flame yet, and that's the window to act. The device listens to your standard smoke alarm and, when it sounds, cuts the stove's power before a fire can catch.
How the Automatic Shutoff Works
The principle is as effective as it is direct: plug your stove or appliance into the FireAvert device, and the device into the wall. As long as the appliance has power, the shutoff is on duty. It doesn't rely on batteries, and it doesn't need your Wi-Fi to work — if the smoke alarm sounds, it cuts power. Done.
That safety floor is critical: even if your network goes down, the device keeps protecting you. Extra peace of mind for anyone caring for aging relatives or with kids at home.
Z-Wave: Local Control, No Cloud
The devices joining the program run on Z-Wave, an open smart home protocol that lets devices talk to each other regardless of brand, without locking you into a single ecosystem. It also forms a mesh network: each device relays signals for the others, extending coverage throughout the house.
FireAvert certified its products with the Z-Wave Alliance and doubled down on local control — a philosophy that aligns perfectly with Home Assistant: no cloud dependency to keep your home protected.
The Certified Devices
These are the four models that passed the Home Assistant team's testing and are now part of the Works with Home Assistant program:
• FireAvert Electric 240V 3 Prong Auto Stove Shutoff (3-prong electric stoves)
• FireAvert Electric 240V 4 Prong Auto Stove Shutoff (4-prong electric stoves)
• FireAvert 120V Auto Appliance Shutoff (microwaves, air fryers, hot plates)
• FireAvert Gas Shutoff (gas stoves)
All of them ship with a lifetime warranty and are independently tested to CSA and UL standards, confirming strict, recognized electrical safety requirements.
What "Works with Home Assistant" Really Means
The badge isn't marketing: devices go through rigorous in-house testing by the Home Assistant team, validating the program's core requirements — local control, privacy, and real compatibility with the platform. On top of that, the manufacturer commits to long-term support so the devices keep working smoothly in your setup over time.
FireAvert also debuts a brand-new category within the program: automatic stove shutoffs, joining the water shutoffs that were already certified.
Our Take at EgeaINC
At EgeaINC we've been working with Home Assistant and open protocols like Z-Wave and Zigbee for exactly this reason: a smart home should be useful, safe, and under your control — not dependent on third-party servers that could disappear tomorrow.
FireAvert joining the program is especially exciting because it adds a layer of active safety that's rarely considered in home automation projects. If you have a project in mind or want to integrate smoke detection, gas shutoffs or power cutoffs into your Home Assistant setup, get in touch and let's build it together.