The smart stove sensor that catches what reminders miss.
Stovyn is a smart stove sensor that 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 is a device mounted on or near your cooktop that detects whether a burner is on, how hot it is, and whether someone's actually attending the cooking. Sensors range from passive plastic reminder discs that flag knob position, to plug-load sensors that detect electric-stove power draw, to thermal monitors with smartphone alerts.
Smart stove sensors connect to Wi-Fi, send phone notifications when cooking goes unattended, and can escalate to family or neighbors if you don't respond. Stovyn falls in this last category — it's an active sensor with three independent detection layers (thermal + acoustic + 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 using a thermal sensor (not a camera). It learns your stove's normal heat curve during calibration, so a hard sear doesn't false-alarm but a forgotten pot does.
Smartphone push + 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 + hand-wave dismiss
A loud buzzer fires near the stove regardless of Wi-Fi status — the always-on safety layer. Wave your hand near the device to dismiss the alert without picking up your phone.
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 (on-device only)
Pro adds a camera that captures snapshots during cooking-state transitions. Image bytes stay on the device flash by default — never uploaded to a cloud video stream. Cover the lens anytime via a physical slider.
Smart sensor vs reminder disc — which one fits?
If you're comparing Stovyn to BurnerAlert reminder discs: BurnerAlert is a $35 passive plastic disc that visually flags whether a knob is in the on position. It works only when you're standing in front of the stove. Stovyn is an active smart sensor that thermally 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. Different problems, different price points, different value.
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. Image bytes stay on the device flash by default.
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 SMS escalation to trusted contacts — those features need internet. The local buzzer on the device, hand-wave dismiss, and on-device thermal detection all 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.
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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