The smart stove sensor that catches what reminders miss.
Stovyn watches your cooktop in real time: per-burner thermal sensing, push notifications to your phone, and SMS escalation to up to 5 trusted contacts when you don't respond. From $99, no subscription required for safety alerts.
What is a stove sensor?
A stove sensor mounts on or near your cooktop and detects whether a burner is on, how hot it is, and whether anyone's attending it. Types range from passive reminder discs that flag knob position, to plug-load sensors for electric stoves, to thermal monitors with phone alerts.
Smart stove sensors connect to Wi-Fi, send phone notifications when cooking goes unattended, and escalate to family or neighbors if you don't respond. Stovyn is one of these: an active sensor with three detection layers (thermal, acoustic, and optional camera) and tiered alert escalation.
What makes Stovyn a smart stove sensor
Per-burner thermal sensing
Stovyn reads each burner's temperature 30 times a second with a thermal sensor (not a camera). It compares each burner against calibrated thresholds, so a hard sear doesn't false-alarm but a forgotten pot does.
Smartphone push and SMS escalation
Phone notification first. If you don't respond in your chosen window (default 60 sec), Stovyn texts up to 5 trusted contacts you've set up, TCPA-compliant consent recorded for each.
Local buzzer and app acknowledgement
A loud buzzer fires near the stove no matter your Wi-Fi status, the always-on safety layer. Acknowledge by tapping "I'm here" in the app. Hand-wave dismiss is on the roadmap and ships via firmware update once bench-validated.
Works on the home Wi-Fi you already have
No separate gateway. No subscription required for safety alerts. Pairs in 5 minutes via the Stovyn app, no drilling, no rewiring, no stove modification.
Optional Pro camera (event snapshots, no streaming)
Pro adds a camera that captures snapshots during cooking-state transitions. With the Pro AI feature on, each snapshot goes to our cloud AI for risk analysis and we keep only the result, not your image, never a continuous video stream. Cover the lens anytime with the physical slider.
Smart sensor vs reminder disc, which one fits?
Comparing Stovyn to BurnerAlert reminder discs? BurnerAlert is a $35 passive plastic disc that flags whether a knob is on, and only when you're standing at the stove. Stovyn actively measures each burner, sends phone alerts when you're across the house or out of it, and texts trusted contacts if you don't respond.
Full comparison: Stovyn vs BurnerAlert vs Inirv vs FireAvert vs Wallflower →What Stovyn does NOT do
We list this loudly because the alternative, implying we replace certified safety devices, kills people:
- Stovyn does not replace a UL 217 smoke alarm. Always keep a working smoke alarm.
- Stovyn does not replace a UL 2034 carbon monoxide alarm.
- Stovyn does not auto-shutoff the stove. It alerts you; you turn it off. (See Inirv or FireAvert if you specifically need physical shutoff.)
- Stovyn does not call 911 automatically. In an emergency, dial 911 yourself; the app has a one-tap dialer for that.
- Stovyn does not stream video from the Pro camera. Event snapshots are sent to our cloud AI for analysis; we keep only the result, not your images.
Stove sensor FAQ
What is a stove sensor?
A stove sensor is a device mounted on or near your cooktop that detects whether a burner is on or unattended. Sensor types range from passive plastic reminder discs that flag a knob position (BurnerAlert), to plug-in plug-load sensors (Wallflower), to thermal monitors that read per-burner temperatures and send phone alerts (Stovyn). Smart stove sensors typically connect to Wi-Fi, send notifications when cooking goes unattended, and escalate to trusted contacts if no one responds.
How is a smart stove sensor different from a stove reminder?
A stove reminder is passive, it flags whether a knob is in the on position so you visually notice. A smart stove sensor is active, it actively measures temperature, runs detection logic, and reaches out via push notification or SMS when cooking is unattended. Reminders catch "did I turn it off?" while you're still in the kitchen. Smart sensors catch "I left the house with the burner on" 15 minutes after you walked away.
Does Stovyn need Wi-Fi to work?
Stovyn uses Wi-Fi for push notifications and trusted-contact alerts (where enabled and supported) — those features need internet. The local buzzer on the device and on-device thermal detection still work offline. If your Wi-Fi drops, Stovyn keeps monitoring and beeping at the stove; you just won't get phone alerts until Wi-Fi comes back. Hand-wave dismiss also works offline since it runs entirely on the device.
What does Stovyn cost vs other stove sensors?
Stovyn Standard is $99, Pro is $199 (with on-device camera). BurnerAlert reminder discs are $35 for a 5-pack but only flag knob position. Inirv smart knobs that auto-shutoff start at $300. FireAvert gas-valve cutoff is ~$50 but requires gas-line install. Wallflower for electric stoves is $99. Stovyn is the only smart sensor option in this price range that combines thermal sensing with phone alerts and SMS escalation.
Can a stove sensor replace a smoke alarm?
No. A stove sensor is an early-warning layer that fires before smoke develops. A UL 217 smoke alarm is the certified safety device that fires when smoke is already present, required by code in most jurisdictions, and the device that's tied into your home's emergency response. Use both: the smart sensor catches the unattended pot before it becomes a fire, the smoke alarm catches the fire if the sensor missed it.
Is a stove sensor safe to leave on 24/7?
Yes. Smart stove sensors like Stovyn are designed for continuous low-power operation. Standard sleeps between cooking sessions; Pro's camera stays on but only processes frames during cooking-state transitions (no live video stream). Both meet FCC Part 15 requirements for unattended residential use. Battery options are also available for kitchens without a dedicated outlet near the stove.
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