I have 7 3-way circuits with power to light. I am looking for the best smart controller. I read all the threads and I still can’t choose the best controller for my scenario.
So far I checked:
Lutron Caseta (requires a bridge)
Aeotec Micro
Aeotec Nano
Fibaro dimmer
Leviton smart switch (I hate the design)
What’s the difference between the Aeotec micro and nano?
Is there a reason why the Fibaro is more expensive than Aeotec
Is it possible to wire Aeotec or Fibaro in the switch box instead of the light box? One of my light is very high over a staircase. It’s not easy to access. Others are recessed lights, I don’t know where the circuit starts so it will be a lot of “fun” to find it. I have so many recessed lights.
Is there an other device compatible with my setup?
Main differences between aeotec micro and nano is the size of the devices, and nano supports z-wave plus. Aeotec claims the nano can work without a neutral wire, but I believe people have reported inconsistent experiences with that.
No idea really, probably mostly a brand name premium, but I’ve never looked closely at the fibaro’s features.
If your neutral wires are in the ceiling fixture boxes, then no, I don’t think so.
Not 100% sure what you mean, but the SmartThings hub is a z-wave controller. So if you have a ST hub, then no, you didn’t.
I have an Aeon micro switch wired into a fixture on a 3-way circuit just like yours in the diagram that works great. I bought a nano switch and dimmer several months ago and haven’t gotten around to installing them yet because it’s a PITA to wire these things into the fixture boxes in the ceiling.
Depends what you’re referring to. SmartThings device handler? Not working well without a neutral? Something else?
I also have a couple caseta switches and dimmers for the lights that I couldn’t install an Aeon switch in the ceiling. I think they work great, even though the integration with ST is cloud-to-cloud. As you mentioned, you’ll need a lutron bridge though.