GE Zwave switches - Disable Relay

[marktheknife (Mark)]

@orionrobert

That thread doesn’t answer my question though.

Right, I posted a link to a thread that had a link to another thread that did address your use case, sorry for the confusion.

The original thread is here, but your question has essentially been addressed by JD already.

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

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Why is it so important to have a mains-powered switch instead of a battery powered one? Not trying to give you a hard time, just want to understand your reasoning.