Stovyn vs FireAvert
Both aim to stop a forgotten pot from becoming a fire. They act at different moments, and only one of them shuts the stove off.
The short answer
Choose FireAvert if you need the stove to turn itself off. It acts once your smoke alarm has been sounding for 30 seconds.
Choose Stovyn if you want a warning before there is smoke, sent to your phone and to family, on any stove. Stovyn does not shut the stove off.
Side by side
| Feature | Stovyn | FireAvert |
|---|---|---|
| What it watches | The heat of each burner, with a thermal sensor | The sound of your smoke alarm |
| When it acts | A burner stays hot with no one near | The smoke alarm keeps sounding for 30 seconds |
| What it does | Beeps, alerts your phone, then texts trusted contacts if no one answers | Cuts power to the stove; the gas version also closes a gas valve |
| Shuts the stove off by itself | ||
| Phone alerts | Text or app push (FireAvert Connect) | |
| Texts backup contacts if no one responds | Not listed | |
| Reset after a shut-off | Never shuts off | From your phone |
| Stove types | Gas, electric and induction | Gas, and 3-prong or 4-prong plug-in electric |
| Installation | Adhesive or magnet above the stove, no wiring | Plugs in behind the stove; gas version adds a valve to the gas line |
| Power | Rechargeable battery | Wall outlet behind the stove |
| Camera | Pro only: event snapshots, no video stream | |
| Range-hood fan reminder | Beeps once if you cook with the fan off | Not listed |
| Safety certification | FCC, CE and UL in testing or planned, not granted | ETL-tested to UL 498A, certified to CSA C22.2 No. 42 (per FireAvert) |
| Subscription | None needed for alerts | App alerts with no monthly fee; PRO monitoring plan offered |
| Price (October 2026) | $99 Standard, $199 Pro (launch offer; normally $149 and $249) | $249.99 |
| Availability (October 2026) | Pre-order; ships December 20, 2026 | Sold out on fireavert.com |
FireAvert facts are from its own product page, gas product page, connectivity page and help center, checked in October 2026. "Not listed" means FireAvert's site does not say.
How each one handles a forgotten pot
Stovyn
The burner is hot and no one is near it. After several minutes, the device beeps. If no one waves at it or turns the burner off, your phone gets an alert. If no one answers that, your trusted contacts get a text. The stove stays on until someone turns it off.
FireAvert
The pot overheats and starts to smoke. The smoke alarm sounds. FireAvert waits 30 seconds so minor cooking smoke can clear. If the alarm is still sounding, it cuts power to the stove, or closes the gas valve on the gas version. You get a text or app alert, and you can reset the stove from your phone.
Stovyn tries to catch the problem earlier. FireAvert makes sure the stove stops. They can share a kitchen, with Stovyn as the early warning and FireAvert as the backstop.
Who should buy which
Pick FireAvert if…
Best for: The person cooking may not respond to an alert, for example because of advanced memory loss. You want the stove to stop by itself, and a unit plugged in behind the stove is fine. Landlords fitting one upgrade across a building also fit here.
Honest tradeoff: It acts after there is smoke in the room, and it needs a working smoke alarm it can hear. The gas version needs a valve fitted to the gas line. It showed as sold out online in October 2026.
Pick Stovyn if…
Best for: The person cooking still responds to a beep, and you want to know early, wherever you are. You want it on gas, electric or induction without touching the wiring or the gas line, or you rent.
Honest tradeoff: It does not shut the stove off. If no one responds, the stove stays on. It is a pre-order shipping December 20, 2026, and its certifications are not yet granted.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stovyn a FireAvert alternative?
Partly. Both deal with forgotten cooking, but they work differently. FireAvert shuts the stove off when your smoke alarm keeps sounding. Stovyn reads burner heat and alerts you and your trusted contacts earlier, but never shuts the stove off. If automatic shut-off is what you need, FireAvert is the better fit.
Does Stovyn shut off the stove like FireAvert?
No. Stovyn never cuts power or gas. It beeps at the stove, alerts your phone, and texts your trusted contacts if no one responds. Someone still has to turn the burner off.
Does FireAvert work on gas stoves?
Yes. FireAvert sells a gas version. It plugs in behind the stove and adds a valve to the gas line, which closes when it shuts the stove off. FireAvert describes the install as a DIY or handyman job.
Does FireAvert need a smoke alarm?
Yes. FireAvert listens for a standard residential smoke alarm and acts when it keeps sounding. Stovyn does not need a smoke alarm to work, but every kitchen should have one anyway.
Which is better for an elderly parent?
It depends on whether they will respond to an alert. If they still cook well and respond to a beep, Stovyn tells you early and leaves them in charge. If they may not respond at all, FireAvert's automatic shut-off is the safer choice. Our guide to stove alarms for elderly parents covers more options.
Can I use Stovyn and FireAvert together?
Yes. They work independently. Stovyn gives the early warning, and FireAvert stays in place as a backstop if the smoke alarm goes off.
Disclaimer: FireAvert details come from FireAvert's own website, checked in October 2026. Prices and stock change often, so confirm with FireAvert before you buy. Stovyn is a monitoring and notification aid, not a fire-suppression or life-safety device, and does not replace smoke or CO alarms. We try to be fair to competitors. If you spot something inaccurate, email press@stovyn.com and we will correct it. FireAvert is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with Augeas Technologies.
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