Question

So i ordered a couple of switches to try before I jump in and replace the whole house worth. GE and Honeywell are the two I got now. Any other suggestions? I’m Hubitat, so Zwave or zigbee. These two appear to be the same manufacturer. Are they?  

Answer 1

Several GE’s, been rock solid. Have had mostly Evolve and they are slowly failing after 4 years. can’t recommend.  

Answer 2

I personally opted for zigbee and am pleased I did. Apple, google etc also have thrown down behind it so its probably the way to go.  

Comments

That may change especially with zigbee and wifi issues

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@elene same here. Moved everything to zigbee and it's great.  

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I'm personally using the xiaomi aqara range of sensors and some portable switches mounted here there and everywhere at the moment. Average sensor cost is $8-10 (aliexpress) and have contact, motion, vibration sensors everywhere. Light switches on either side of the bedside cabinets etc. batteries (watch battery ) last a year or so, and they're reliable. I use zigbee2mqtt, so it's really easy to interact with them regardless of your "control system" as it's just mqtt.  

Answer 3

I went with shelly1's for the non dimming lights. I would probably opt for the power measuring one if I had to do it over.  

Answer 4

GE and Honeywell are same - Jasco.  

Comments

@kali55 figures. Just different packaging.  

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@dandiprat and they’re good switches. All my stuff is Jasco (branded GE or Honeywell)

Answer 5

There are lots of options: GE/Jasco, HomeSeer, Zooz, and Inovelli are popular in the Hubitat forums (where you can also find lots of similar questions asked--and answered). These all differ a bit in price and features: GE, in my opinion, is high on the latter and low on the former. :) (If you get those--or really anything--make sure it's Z-Wave Plus and not "classic" Z-Wave. Anything new should be, but GE in particular has a ton of old models that aren't, so if you buy used be aware. ) I'd take a look and see what features you want (multi-taps/scenes? notification LED? ability to disable local control for use with smart bulbs? ) and how much you're willing to pay.  

Answer 6

Shelly or Lutron Caseta. No idea I'd they work with Hubitat, but I've had zero luck with zwave.  

Answer 7

I have a couple of GE and several Inovelli. I like the Inovelli switches much better. Very good and personal tech support when you need it and more functionality with them.  

Answer 8

Zooz are awesome! Especially if you have 3 way switches. No more dummy switches it’s one and done.  

Answer 9

Inovelli switches are what power my entire home (almost, need to order a few more)! Feature packed and top notch support.  

Answer 10

@dandiprat What is your goal for the switches? I'll help answer any questions I can for you. @bitolj CSO | Inovelli