Any new competition for these switches? I have 2 light fixtures with 8 globe smart bulbs each, I have 1 standard switch for each fixture. I also wouldn't be apposed to a remote switch for each fixture as well. The reason for so many bulbs is for "wife approval" color temperature couldn't be decided on.

Has anyone found a switch that works with Google home, without using another hub?

the problem with most of these is that they can't run alexa routines. they only work with their own same brand devices.

I’ve installed Shelly relays behind most switches in my house. You can set the relay to “detached” mode which disables local control and the circuit stays live for smart bulbs. Then you can use the switch input sensor entity to trigger the bulbs to go on or off according to the switch input state. This keeps the switches manual functionality as well as allowing for smart control. Also some of the relays I used have power monitoring capabilities which is only really useful for geeky graphs which I like.

I have Nanoleaf essential bulbs with thread tech and I would LOVE a light switch that I can use manually without turning off the power to the bulbs. I have apple home pod minis as my hub, I wish there was an easy solution that didn’t cost a ton.

I have Philips wink smart color down lights. They work great but I'm trying to figure out what's the best switch to go with those. The TP link smart dimmer switch doesn't have constant power I don't think. Any ideas? Also, is there another hub that is similar to smart things that are cheaper?

In my mind, disabling local control is just not attaching any wire to the load side.

What is your opinion of the C by GE smart switches? Just curious because I have installed several of them and I feel like they limit some of my smart home functionality since they don't work with anything but Alexa/Google.

Wrong

God, American light switches are horrendously ugly.

I’d love a colour wheel style controller for smart lights on the wall.
I see these for wired led strip drivers, but want them for wifi smart bulbs!

The wizmote is great but the switch still has to be on the on position always.

Thanks for the info. i'm thinking of buying INNR bulbs but need a remote. Does the Philips Hue switch work with INNR? Thanks

Can I use philips hue dimmer switch to control my non philips wifi smart bulbs?

Question, I just tried to install two teckin switches in my house. One for the porch light, and one dimmer switch for my kitchen recessed lights. The porch install was a little shaky but i managed to install it but i now need to install a bigger electric box so the switch will fit. Which sucks….. but here's my big problem. the dimmer switch for my kitchen lights won't caught off or dim. I thought i had dimmable light but i don't know. There was an old school Lutron switch on there but not smart. But i had to unplug everything because i couldn't get the lights to turn off. First when the green light was on my lights were still on but with teckin that means your lights should be off. But i think i fixed that problem kind of, Because no matter on/off the lights wont turn off. Do you or anyone know what i could of did wrong to cause this.

Is there a smart switch, preferably wireless, or button in any kind that is compatible with smart life. Or is it possible to use a google home compatibe switch to control lights that are connected to smart life or any other app that is also connected to google home?

flic is crazy overpriced

Great review. I'm interested in larger buttons like the Echo Buttons for those seniors with dexterity issues. Have you tried the Aeotec Wall Mote? I can get it to work fine with SmartThings, but Alexa is not seeing it through the SmartHings Skill. I'm looking into 3D printing "button holders" for Flic and SmartThings buttons to make them easier to use.

Hi Reed, I have the Sonoff TXT2EU1C wired to Yeelight Ceiling light but if I turn off the wall switch I loose the connection with the light, can't use the app if the smart wall switch is off 😞 anyway to fix this? thanks

Any smart paddle switches that don’t require wiring available in the UK apart from Hue?

I bought a 4 pack of treatlife smart switches on Amazon for 36$. They turn on 2 ceiling fans and 2 ceiling fan lights independently and with google home or Alexa.

What is the difference between "smart things" and "smart life" which is better?

Your channel definitely deserves my subs!

I live in an older home that was constructed without ceiling fixtures in most rooms, but with switched outlets for plug-in lamps in every living space. About a third of the outlets in this house are controlled by a wall switch, and being that my rooms generally only have two or three total outlets, it's a nightmare for not only planning home automation, but also for just being able to find somewhere to plug things in that I don't want turned off accidentally. I've been considering replacing the switches for these outlets with smart switches, but not connecting the load side of the switch. Basically tying the existing line and load together in the box with a jumper to the smart switch line for power, assuming that there's an available neutral at the switch. I'd then use that switch's state to logically turn smart bulbs on and off logically in Home Assistant. The other option is going with Innovellis with the relay disabled and doing the same thing with HA, but then I'd also need to integrate Z-wave. What are your thoughts on this arrangement for my situation?