Question

Best smart switch out there? Standard and flat switches? Doing some planning

Answer 1

Lutron Caseta

Answer 2

I'm a fan of the Jasco products. They make for GE and Honeywell.  

Answer 3

Shelly (use any switch you want)

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@wack6 There’s good switches and bad switches I’m planning to replace 10+ Geeni switches bought at Walmart. They are loosing connection and can’t tell me what’s the real status of the light  

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@verdie I've had great success with Shelly smart relays. They install behind your own switch so you can use any switch you want.  

Answer 4

Did I mention Lutron?  

Answer 5

How do you define best? Do you have neutral wires? Do you have any 3 or 4 way installations? Do you have a hub or ever thing you'll want one? What sort of automations do you anticipate in the future? Maybe best for you is just cheapest. Maybe best for you is no neutral + homekit. et cetera

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@unclothe1851 just looking to get the lights automated. I have some 3 way applications, just a general brand

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@rope360 still not enough info really.  

Answer 6

Lutron Caseta  Only downside that comes to mind right off is the Caseta fan controller doesn’t integrate with SmartThings. I’m sure someone here has some sort of workaround with writing some code or something?  

Answer 7

Very satisfied with my TPLink switch and dimmers.  

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@hayse2 I'm using tplink for plugs how's the quality for the switches?  

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For me it's flawless, works fine with Google Assistant and Home Assistant too. It's on the 2. 4Mhz wifi.  

Answer 8

Lutron comes up a lot for some reason but it’s really expensive and a proprietary protocol. The switches look nice but to be honest I’ve not seen the appeal. I run Jasco/GE Switches and dimmers in my home on Z-Wave via SmartThings and have had a very good experience. Maybe I’m just not advanced enough to see where Lutron offers something I currently am not aware that I need.  

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So you’re saying Lutron is more future-proof? That’s a valid argument and something I’ll have to look into. The trouble I see is that the future-proofing seems to depend on their proprietary protocol never changing versus say Z-Wave or Zigbee falling out of vogue the way X10 did which I can completely see as an upside but what happens if Lutron simply turns off their protocol? Is it all local so it continues to function? Or is there a cloud based aspect to it?  

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Basically “Can Lutron brick their systems rendering you helpless? ” I guess is my question

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@chiasma54569 The answer is no. The hubs have local control. Alexa/GH integration would go away if their cloud died, but HomeKit and local app control will still work. If you have the pro hub, then integration with Hubitat will still work. They make great products and are compatible with everything.  

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@unclothe1851 now THAT is a useful answer thank you. I’ll have to look more into it for future needs. I’ve been happy with what I’ve got so far but it’s all application specific and I’ve had to find other solutions to situations where GE and Jasco can’t give me what I want done.  

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@chiasma54569 I integrate with smart home APIs for a living - and have integrated with Lutron - and I can definitely vouch for not only the product, but the robustness & quality of their stack & software engineering.  

Answer 9

+1 for GE. I have about 50 of them. Zero issues to date. Can also use the double tap feature (custom DH) which I personally use a ton and I THINK they’re still the only one that acts as a repeater for the security credentials

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@backstroke8943 Hey Eric, could you help me set up the DH? I've been messing with it for a while now but haven't had much luck.  

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@western what do you need? You just log into the IDE, fo to the device and change it to the correct DH. You do have to select the correct one (per the switch model #)

Answer 10

Inovelli but I'm biased. Let me know if you have questions and I'll get you the right products. Whether they are mine or not. @bitolj CSO | Inovelli

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@mythology43802 I'd love that too. We will be looking at expanding into other markets in the future. Australia is definitely on that list.  

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@bitolj do they work on gas fireplace via relay lol

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Lucky Luke As long as it's under 300w, we have had some customers do it with an on/off switch.  

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@bitolj perfect thanks

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Just got them in just about to set up

Answer 11

The best is anything that uses a module and zwave but not the cheapest answer. There are good wifi switches but they are not as adaptive as modules for the price good. It's a bit of an open question

Answer 12

Went with Lutron Caseta. They are expensive. But they just work. have had ZERO issues with them. I have had issues with others I have tried.  

Answer 13

Any opinions on Leviton zwave? I have the DZS15 and DZ15S and they have been solid.  

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@darlleen7398 I have these primarily, but use lutron caseta for locations with out neutral and for the pico remotes. They have been solid, but I have had some range problems with the leviton 2 outlet plug. Also, they are FAT, make sure you have lots of room in the box.  

Answer 14

Lutron Caseta. Highly recommended!  

Answer 15

Do you want the switch to look cool or look like a plain switch?  

Answer 16

I guess "best" may be subjective. With that said, I use Lutron Caseta.  

Answer 17

Imho, the Lutron Caseta line. But not cheap. Another great option is to keep your switches (or get any "dumb" switch you like) and combine it with a Shelly device behind it.  

Answer 18

I've been happy with my leviton switches. Only ones I've tried but they've been great.  

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@twombly that's what I started with in our last townhouse but when we built I went with lutron and now am using inovelli switches to control various scenes and devices beyond just what is tied to that particular load.  

Answer 19

ZLink switches, provided you use ZWave. Even better if you have a hub that lets you use the extended features such as multiple taps, addressable LED status indicators, etc.  

Answer 20

Love my Lutron stuff

Answer 21

Lutron caseta or Ra2. Its the only lighting control that will still work 30 years from now and not burn down your house.  

Answer 22

I'm looking for an old style toggle switch that I can set up a schedule to run outdoor string lights . I have smartthings and a google home. I figured a toggle switch because i can put in a water proof switch box . Recommendations?  

Answer 23

That depends on your needs but as our smart home grows more robust I find myself changing out lutron switches for inovelli  
https://youtu.be/CAh7HSnkVOQ

Answer 24

Lutron caseta, not a single issue, always work

Answer 25

I use zwave ge, have maybe 40. Zero issues. Usually there are sales in the 30s

Answer 26

I have about 45 of the GE zwave and have been up and running for 6+ years. only had one Fan switch go bad. Very Solid.