I’m new to this and plan on getting the Smartthings V3 hub this weekend. I’m going to add a smart lock and want to add some smart light switches to my rooms. (preferably toggle switches to fit my current boxes and switch covers) The first is a room with a 3 way switch and the others are regular sing…

You’re right! But it is a feature :wink:

I’ve had great luck with the GE switches and have bought them from Amazon. I agree with the poster who commented on the look and feel. They look and operate like normal light switches, but they are smart!

[image] Personally I could use either a paddle or a toggle but I have strange switch configurations like this that I think mandates toggle switches. My kitchen switches are even more strange and I’m not sure how to make any switch fit. I’ll take a picture tonight and see if anyone can recommend wh…

Now that I’m looking at that pic I realize the two on the left are the same as my kitchen switches but they are turned 90 degrees. What can I do with switches like that?

They do make these switches, but they’re not smart. https://smile.amazon.com/Leviton-5634-W-Single-Pole-Combination-Commercial/dp/B003AVLWGM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548275375&sr=8-3&keywords=double+decora+switch In wall relays may work if you have the room. You may also just be able to cut in a b…

This is what I meant by cut in a new gang box. https://smile.amazon.com/Carlon-B355R-5-72-Inch-2-79-Inch-3-69-Inch/dp/B000BQOXAG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548275512&sr=8-3&keywords=old+work+3+gang+box

[image] dmoncla: Now that I’m looking at that pic I realize the two on the left are the same as my kitchen switches but they are turned 90 degrees. What can I do with switches like that? Two choices. Either use a dual micro relay in the wall behind the existing switches, or replace the switch…

[image] Vision Z-Wave In-Wall 2-Relay Double Switch ZL 7432US Control one or two switches with just a single click! Vision In-Wall Switch is super small and easy to install with pigtail wiring. Price: USD 32.95

"[image] The Smartest House [image] Vision Z-Wave In-Wall 2-Relay Double Switch ZL 7432US Control one or two switches with just a single click! Vision In-Wall Switch is super small and easy to install with pigtail wiring. Control one or two switches with just a single click! Vision In-Wall Switc…

Are those in wall relays hard to wire up? Or would going to the euro style be the easiest?

Best light switches and best place to purchase them?

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dualtronic (Joe) January 29, 2019, 9:12pm 25

CE certified (EU). I don’t know which standard is more rigorous, but if typical EU 220V is safe, then 120V is probably safe as well.

http://www.ce-marking.org/directive-7323eec-low-voltage.html

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