![]() The dimmer switch has 4 buttons (on,off,dim up,dim down) but Its response time is fast, and setup is nearly foolproof. It can connect to and control any Zigbee 3.0 lights, but in order to get the full functionality (see scene control below) you’ll have to connect it to the Hue hub. ![]() One of the most popular options for integrating smart lights with smart switches is the Philips Hue dimmer switch. Consider these devices a retrofit that work with your existing switch rather than replacing it. These smart switches don’t require any wiring. This is no longer necessary so don’t be that guy. However, most people with smart bulbs reverted to simple, low tech solutions such as the always fashionable switch cover: If you had some electrical knowledge and some serious DIY spirit you could hack together a decent solution. However, additional functionality is always welcome if it can be done without sacrificing usability or aesthetics.Ī couple years ago, there were not any decent commercial solutions for using switches with smart bulbs. I’ve found that I usually only use wall switches for quick on/off control and use voice control for setting different colors or scenes. (Optional) A smart switch should have the ability to select color ![]() Nobody wants to walk into a dark room, hit the switch, and have to stand there blind for 2 seconds.Ĥ. Anything less will not feel like an adequate solution. We are used to the nearly instant on/off with traditional lighting. However, when it comes to automating lighting, it’s important that the lights turn on as fast as possible. For example, if I ask Alexa to open my garage door, it takes about 2 seconds before the garage door starts to open, and that delay doesn’t bother me. Minimal delay between pressing the switch and the light turning onįor many automations, a minor delay is not a problem. There needs to be a way to cover or disable the old switch for these accessory products to work well.ģ. In those cases, the old switch can become a nuisance if someone who doesn’t know any better turns the switch off. The “acccessory” (see below) smart switch solutions don’t actually replace the old manual wall switch. An existing switch should not become a source of confusion Each of the products listed below has a method for doing this.Ģ. They would effectively become dumb lights until you turned the switch back on.įor a smart switch to be compatible with a smart light, it needs to let constant power through to the fixture. Without power, the smart lights can’t be controlled by your smart home. This is a problem if you have smart lights connected to the fixture. A smart bulb needs to have constant powerĪ standard switch and most smart switches cut power to the light fixture when you turn the switch off. ![]() What makes a perfect smart switch for controlling smart bulbs?ġ. What makes a perfect smart switch for controlling smart bulbs?. ![]()
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