Stovyn vs BurnerAlert, FireAvert, iGuardStove and Inirv
An honest look at the options people ask about most: BurnerAlert knob discs, Inirv smart knobs (now sold as Ome), and the FireAvert and iGuardStove automatic shut-offs. Stovyn is not the right answer for every kitchen, so here are the trade-offs.
Looking for a BurnerAlert alternative? BurnerAlert is a thin, battery-powered disc that fits over a stove knob. It beeps and blinks on a schedule while the knob is on, and costs $34.99 for one (burneralert.com). Stovyn is a different kind of device. It reads burner heat, alerts your phone, and texts trusted contacts if no one responds.
| Feature | Stovyn | BurnerAlert | Inirv (Ome) | FireAvert | iGuardStove | Wallflower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-burner thermal sensing | ||||||
| Smartphone app and alerts | Only through an Alexa routine | iOS app | Text or app push | |||
| Texts backup contacts if no one responds | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | ||
| What sets off an alert or action | Burner hot, no one near | Knob on (beeps on a schedule) | Timer, 15 min by default | Smoke alarm sounding | No one in the kitchen | Unusually long cooking |
| Listens for sound | Kettle whistle, smoke alarm, hood fan | Smoke alarm | ||||
| On-device camera (optional) | Pro: event snapshots | |||||
| No drilling / no rewiring | Knob swap | Electric: plug-in; gas: valve on gas line | Plug-in model: yes | Plug-in adapter | ||
| Works with gas, electric, and induction | Gas or electric with knobs | Gas or electric, removable knobs | Gas and plug-in electric | Plug-in electric now; gas listed for 2027 | Electric only | |
| Shuts the stove off by itself | Yes (timer) | Yes (cuts power or gas) | Yes (when unattended) | |||
| No mandatory subscription | App alerts free; PRO plan optional | None listed | ||||
| Battery operated | Rechargeable knobs |
"Not listed" means the maker's website does not say. Facts were checked on each maker's site in October 2026. Inirv's old website now redirects to Ome. iGuardStove's current models are sold as iGuard. Wallflower's website was offline when we checked, so it may no longer be sold; its column is based on a January 2026 review by Easterseals Crossroads.
Which one is right for you?
Pick Stovyn if…
Best for: If you want broad detection (heat, sound, and an optional camera), alerts that reach trusted contacts, and a few minutes of setup with no change to your stove.
Honest tradeoff: Stovyn does not shut the stove off. That is deliberate: a sudden shut-off mid-cook is its own hazard, and many people would rather be alerted than overridden. If you need the stove to stop on its own, choose FireAvert, iGuardStove, or an Ome smart knob.
Pick BurnerAlert if…
Best for: If you want the cheapest reminder ($34.99 for one disc) for someone who stays in the kitchen and only needs a nudge that a knob is still on. Useful for elderly users with mild forgetfulness.
Honest tradeoff: It is a knob reminder, not a heat sensor. It beeps and blinks on a fixed schedule while the knob is on, whether or not anyone is cooking. It won’t alert you once you’ve left the house, won’t catch a grease fire, and won’t tell anyone if you don’t respond.
Pick Inirv (now Ome) if…
Best for: If you want automatic shut-off and are happy to replace your stove knobs. Ome turns a burner off after a set time, 15 minutes by default, and sends a phone notification. It suits someone who may not respond to alerts at all.
Honest tradeoff: One knob is $129, and you need one per burner. The stove needs removable knobs that fit Ome’s size limits, and the app is listed for iOS. It works on time, not heat, so a long simmer needs a timer set. In October 2026 Ome’s product page showed the knob as unavailable, so confirm stock first.
Pick FireAvert if…
Best for: If you want the stove to shut itself off as a backstop. FireAvert listens for your smoke alarm. If the alarm keeps sounding for 30 seconds, it cuts power or closes the gas valve, then sends a text or app alert. FireAvert says it is ETL-tested to UL 498A and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 42. A good fit for landlords doing one upgrade across a building.
Honest tradeoff: It acts after the smoke alarm sounds, so there is already smoke in the room. It is a backstop, not an early warning. The gas version adds a valve to the gas line. It was listed at $249.99 and showed as sold out online in October 2026.
Pick iGuardStove if…
Best for: If the person cooking may not respond to alerts and you want the stove to switch off when they leave the kitchen. The current iGuard warns before it shuts off, has a timer for long simmers, and lets family lock the stove from the app.
Honest tradeoff: Today it covers plug-in electric ranges. The gas and hardwired cooktop models are listed for 2027, and the gas one needs a certified gas plumber. The plug-in page showed $549, with a $699 total also listed, shipping extra.
Pick Wallflower if…
Best for: If you have an electric stove and want phone alerts when it is switched on or left on longer than usual.
Honest tradeoff: It reads power draw, not heat, so it knows the stove is on but not what is on the burner. It does not shut the stove off and does not work on gas. Its website was offline in October 2026, so it may no longer be sold.
Looking for an alternative to one of these?
BurnerAlert alternative
BurnerAlert reminds the cook that a knob is on. Its alerts away from home work only through an Amazon Echo set up to listen for its beeps. Stovyn is the alternative if you want to know when a burner is hot and no one is there, with alerts sent to your phone directly. If you only need a nudge in the kitchen, BurnerAlert costs less.
Inirv alternative
Inirv now sells as Ome. Its knobs turn a burner off on a timer and need compatible removable knobs. Stovyn is the alternative if your knobs do not fit, you are not on iOS, or you would rather be alerted than have the burner turned off. If you need automatic shut-off, Ome does that and Stovyn does not.
FireAvert alternative
FireAvert shuts the stove off once the smoke alarm sounds. Stovyn is the alternative if you want a warning before there is smoke, on any stove, with nothing installed behind it. If you want the stove to cut out on its own, FireAvert does that and Stovyn does not. Full comparison: Stovyn vs FireAvert.
iGuardStove alternative
iGuard switches the stove off when no one is in the kitchen. Stovyn is the alternative for a gas or hardwired stove today, or if you want alerts without changing how the stove is powered. If you need automatic shut-off on a plug-in electric range, iGuard does that and Stovyn does not. Full comparison: Stovyn vs iGuardStove.
Wallflower alternative
Wallflower's website was offline when we checked. If you wanted it for phone alerts on an electric stove, Stovyn sends phone alerts too, and it also works on gas and induction.
How Stovyn decides something’s wrong
Most stove devices watch one signal: a knob position, a timer, a power draw, or a smoke alarm that is already going off. Stovyn is designed to combine three, so it can tell the difference between normal cooking and a burner left running with no one there.
Heat
Per-burner thermal sensing reads how hot each burner is. The same infrared array also tracks the thermal scene for change.
Presence
Infers whether someone is near the stove from shifts in that thermal scene. Pro adds an on-device camera check.
Sound
Listens for a kettle whistle or a smoke alarm, and for the range-hood fan.
The idea
"Burner hot + no one in the room for several minutes" across multiple signals is a better read than any one signal alone. It is built to catch the real "I walked away and forgot" moment and ignore the everyday simmer.
What Stovyn is, and isn’t
Stovyn is
- An awareness layer that watches the stove and tells you the moment something looks wrong.
- A second set of eyes for forgotten burners, unattended pots, and overheating.
- Universal. It works on gas, electric, and induction because it senses the stove, not the wiring.
- No install. It mounts near the stove, with nothing to plumb, rewire, or replace.
Stovyn isn’t
- A fire-suppression or shut-off device. It never cuts power or gas.
- A replacement for your smoke or CO alarms. Keep those; Stovyn works alongside them.
- A guarantee. It is an early-warning aid, and no monitor catches everything.
- A surveillance product. The dashboard is scoped to safety, not cooking analytics.
Why we alert you instead of shutting your stove off
No false shut-offs
A device that cuts power on a bad reading can ruin dinner, or turn off a burner you were using. Keeping you in the loop means a wrong guess costs a glance at your phone, not your meal.
Nothing in the critical path
A sensor that only observes can’t fail dangerously the way an inline gas valve or 240V interrupter can. Smaller failure surface, fewer ways for the safety device itself to cause a problem.
Works on any stove
Shut-off devices have limits: a specific outlet, a plumbed gas valve, or knobs that must match. A sensor near the stove works on gas, electric, and induction, in a rental, with no electrical or gas work.
If you need the stove to stop on its own, for someone who cannot respond to an alert, a shut-off device is the right tool. That means FireAvert, iGuardStove, or Ome smart knobs (formerly Inirv). We will tell you so.
Disclaimer: Comparison built from each maker’s own website, checked in October 2026, plus one independent review for Wallflower, whose website was offline. We compare on structural facts (sensing, install, intervention). Prices and stock change often, so confirm with each maker. Stovyn is a monitoring and notification aid, not a fire-suppression or life-safety device, and does not replace smoke or CO alarms. Its FCC, CE and UL certifications are in testing or planned, not granted. We try to be fair to competitors. If you spot something inaccurate, email press@stovyn.com and we will correct it. BurnerAlert, Inirv, Ome, FireAvert, iGuard, iGuardStove and Wallflower are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with Augeas Technologies.
Sources: burneralert.com, omekitchen.com, fireavert.com, support.fireavert.com, iguardfire.com, iGuard plug-in model, Easterseals Crossroads on Wallflower.
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