Aeotec Quad Wallmote (Z wave, both US and EU models are available.) built-in rechargeable battery.
This device is like a touchscreen with four separate zones, rather than having four physically distinct buttons. it’s the size of a standard UK light switch, so square.
There are three different ways to use it with smartthings, and you will get different functionality depending on which way you choose.
- add it through the + using the stock DTH and then create rules using the + for Automations.
This is easy to set up, doesn’t require any custom code, works quite well, but has less functionality than the other options. It won’t recognize the slide gesture. You’ll basically get a press or hold option for each of the four zones. Note that smart lighting Automations may not work with this option.
- use a community created custom DTH and then create Automations with smartlighting, advanced button controller, or webcore. Note that the + Automations may not work well with this option.
[RELEASE] Aeon WallMote Dual & Quad - 2 & 4 Button
- use the Z wave tweaker and set up zwave direct associations to other Z wave devices. These commands will not be seen by the SmartThings Hub, so it limits what you can do. this method will only work to control other Z wave devices. And the setup requires the temporary use of custom code. The biggest advantage of this method is it will allow you to individually dim from each of the four zones, and once setup it will work even if the Internet is out or your hub is off-line.
Aeotec has a supportbase article which explains all of these methods:
The biggest complaint about this device has been the battery life: some people report it has to be recharged every couple of months. (Some of that may have to do with the strength of your Z wave mesh, as other people seem to get at least six months.)
A second complaint has been from people who thought it was four separate tactile buttons, not a glass screen with four zones. They typically wanted to use it on a nightstand, but they have to turn the lights on in order to know where to press.
Other people have been frustrated by the fact that the standard integration method doesn’t control dimming, but that’s pretty common with button Devices on smartthings, they often require custom code for that.
The product description will say “16 scenes” but that’s counting tap, long press, swipe up, and swipe down. You won’t get that from the standard smartthings integration, you only get tap and long press for a total of 8 controls.
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UK: