Light Switches - where to start? (UK)

[AdamV]

Not sure about the Hue dimmer switch - but only just seen this thread.

This was the exact issue I had when I first started using Smartthings (UK as well). The Solution I found was to us Z Wave.me’s wireless wall switches. They are awesome and can be fitted with loads of different faceplates and buttons in plastic, metal and glass. See here a selection of various finishes that I’ve used:

I created a device type and app (below) that can be used to make these control whatever you want.

For UK plug sockets - it’s not an easy solution but you can use the Fibaro Relay 2 x 1.5Kw to make these part of your automation system (or just use the smartthings plug socket if you don’t mind the budge)

Wall controller device type and app here:

[OBSOLETE] Z-Wave.me, Popp, & Devolo Wireless wall Controller & Key Fob (EU), with button controller dimming apps and CoRE integration

current device handler: 1.7.4, updated: 28/03/2017 current smartapp: 1.6, updated: 25/01/2016 What you can do with this This allows you to correctly set up Z-Wave.me, Popp, & Devolo Wall controllers and Key Fobs. The Device type alone will mean that they work as you (& ST!) would expect and plays nice with other apps, and if dimming is important to you this accompanying app will allow you to have dim events performed whilst rocker switches are held down. Other actions (like double clicks and click-holds) can be used with the Smartapp as well as CoRE. Some info on the Wall Controllers These wall controllers are very cool. You can buy the inside part, cover plate, and rocker switches separately, so you have a hell of a lot of flexibility in terms of how they end up looking. For example,…