How do the Light Switches Work?

[schapper05 (Jason)]

Start Here: VFAQ: Connected Light Bulbs vs Connected Light Switch

I want to start connecting some recessed lights to smartthings…just curious what approach is better. Using a standard dimmer switch with connected lights or using a z wave switch and regular lights?

What's you favorite LED light bulb to go with the GE dimmer 12724?

So, I like the GE dimmer switches. They are easy to get, look good, you can turn off that LED if you want and comes in white and light almond colors. Also, it is rated for LED bulbs. Most of my switches control either one or two light bulbs that are in recessed cans on the ceiling (that’s how the house was built and don’t plan on changing it for now) where I can put either an A19 or a BR30 light bulb. I initially tried the Cree 4-flow LEDs (daylight, for all it matters) and they buzzed. I then changed to the new Philips A19 60-watt replacement, and that didn’t seem to buzz, but it had a subtle flicker when dimmed, which I was just ignoring. Today I got home and one of my Philips bulbs didn’t come on. Now I have to replace it and might as well get rid of the subtle flicker. I had some Eco…