Disable GE Smart Switch From Turning Off?

[JDRoberts]

@Savio

DParker, they are the color ones, I have them set at a temp I like and when they are turned off and back on they reset to the original color. I’d ideally like to have the switch always stay on.

Do they make paddle switches that aren’t smart but have an always on feature or a tricky way to turn them off?

Thanks!

• Savio

If you check the FAQ that I linked to, there are a number of different options there, including smart switch covers that fit over an existing dumb switch. Those work great, you just leave the dumb switch turned on underneath, but there are buttons on the top piece that you can use for on and off. So there’s a switch where you expect there to be a switch, but the bulb is still always drawing power. Again, details in the FAQ:

FAQ: Philips Hue and Other Smart Bulbs - What sort of light switches to use with them? (Long FAQ)

Thinking on a big move to Hue lights, the real question is - what switches to use with them? If they’re all automatable via ST and other devices, do I really want to put them all on controllable switches too? There’s the advantage that I can arrange to ensure those switches are on so that the the Hue bulbs would be too…but it also leaves open the ability for folks to just turn them off and leave them off. Hmm. Thoughts?