I am research the following 3 brands of Z-wave switches (ON/Off, Dimmer, and multi-way). Given they all are around the same price point and they all seem to be tested with SmartThings, which one are my better options? I think this may come down to which one has the 3/4-way options that work best f…

[image] dwchan69: implying Zooz will work with other brand Acc switches? At least some Zooz models work with dumb switches in multi-way configuration. One Zooz model works with their brand momentary contact aux switch. Don’t know about other vendors aux switches. Tagging @TheSmartestHouse

I have just recently switched to Inovelli Red Dimmers. I went with them after investigating options for my kitchen remodel (which is ongoing; new cabinets are in and the new floor is being layed as I type this). I have about half dozen older (non-plus) GE dimmers I’m switching out for them. Frankl…

When you comment on the dumb switch, are you referring to non-Z-Wave switches?

[image] dwchan69: none of my 3,4,or 5 ways (yes I have one 5 ways) have any dimmer 4-way switches are spawn of the devil! 5-way doubly so. Best thing I did was go over the electrical plan for our new house and eliminate anything more than 3-ways. With smart switches and voice control, there’s…

[image] dwchan69: dumb switch, are you referring to non-Z-Wave switches Although some brands of aux switches are “dumb”, I’m referring to standard switches. The stuff that’s been in use for decades.

[image] dwchan69: When you comment on the dumb switch, are you referring to non-Z-Wave switches? In this context, “dumb switches“ are ones which do not have a radio inside. For that reason, they will have to be connected to the master switch with physical traveler wires, they don’t have any o…

[image] JDRoberts: In this context, “dumb switches“ are ones which do not have a radio inside. For that reason, they will have to be connected to the master switch with physical traveler wires, they don’t have any other way of communicating. Just to be clear (it gets super confusing as our ti…

From a network engineering/device design standpoint, “dumb” means “no radio.” Those devices will not be assigned network IDs and will not show up in the app. From a home-improvement industry/building code standpoint, “auxiliary“ means “not the master“ whether it is a dumb switch or a smart switch. …

I started my smart home automation 4-5 years ago. At which time, I updated the garage door opener, front door lock, thermostat, smoke detector, and about half of my home wall switches (2nd floor and basement). I was using the Simon XTI panel with Guardian Protection through alarm.com . All of the …

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jlv October 19, 2020, 3:01pm 14

Yes (although I’m not doing that in my setup since my old switches are toggles, not Decora).

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