just got into the smartthings world and like the app and how it works
I have the z wave module fitted in a Yale connexis l1 and it works really well, also with a TV has its limited uses.
I have a 3 dimmer light switch which controls 15 gu10s across the 3 switches/dimmers/buttons
I would like to be able to control these from the smartthings app
I think i need the Fibaro Dimmer 2 micro modules and just want to check that if i get the module fitted to each switch will it be OK to control all the lights
left switch controls - 6 lights
middle controls 2 lights
right controls 7 lights
also i guess due to the size of module i will have to add it in a different place as the switch is in a brick wall?
Given you have a triple dimmer I don’t think it is possible to have a single width switch box in the wall, and must be double, in which case you might be able to put them behind the new wall switches you are replacing with. It does depend on what switches you pick in their place, but it isn’t impossible to fit them behind in this case, and might be the easiest option… That said you might actually struggle finding a replacement triple switch which occupies a double socket width… Just to add to what Robin said!
If you’re not fixed to the idea of dimming then the dual relay module FGS-223 could be an option. The module is the same size and switches 2 circuits instead of 1. You would need a neutral though.
problem i would have is that 1 switch does 7 lights so without dimmable that is going to be all bright or no light - dimmable is what we have had for 11 years so not sure i could persuade the missus to adapt
thanks Robin useful diagram - i probably wouldnt feel comfortable doing this so might get brother in law to do as he is an electrician and get him to set like this , think this might work well also as the modules would be more in the centre of the rooms and the smartthings hub is in the middle so would be a good signal.
just need to locate a competitive price for 3 modules and then get electrician around to sort it out.
ill post back on experience and how it all went when done
thanks again
couple of things I forgot to ask/check
when module is in place and working the current switches will still function as normal?
and with the app i will be able to dim / turn on or off the lights?
also see if the lights are on via the app.
also would i be able to set a routine up to make sure all off at set time.
Yes to all of your questions, but the switches you replace with are not dimmable switches (i.e. a dial to turn). They have to be normal wall switches.
You can use normal toggle (on/off and they stay in their position like a normal UK light switch) switches, or momentary ones (these return to a default position after every press) - sometimes called retractive. The momentary ones bring some advantages in that you can press and hold to dim/brighten, while the toggle switches dont allow this. You can also get up/down momentary switches, hence you can have a momentary button for up/on (hold/press) and a button for down/off (hold/press).
