So I’m differentiating by a couple different catagories…
One is whether it’s powered or battery operated, as to whether it’s replacing an existing switch.
The second is whether its a “switch” or “remote”, where a remote is sending a request. If it’s powered, I want it to be able to control the power as per my first thread (where you helped me when I was asking the wrong question).
edit: To clarify the above, without getting back into, I don’t want to lose the ability to cut power for maintenance or if the system goes screwy. If I have a wired remote operating a smart bulb installed in a closed light fixture, and for some reason it keeps turning on at 2 in morning, I going to want to cut it off. Obviously, this doesn’t apply with a battery remote. /edit
The third criteria is design. I don’t want dimmer buttons if it’s just operating an on/off device (or maybe designed such that it’s a moot point). Likewise with a fan, a generic sort of multi-function design may suit the need, but it shouldn’t have buttons marked as dim up/down, like with a little icon of bright and dim bulb.
I think maybe the confusion is from that I want a mix of ALL of these (though, again, not to be installed all at once). But, obviously I’d prefer to have a single design regardless of how it’s doing what it’s doing. Fans would be remotes, but some battery powered add-ons and some wired. Lights will a mix of remotes and switches, with some smart bulbs and dumb. And the oddball stuff.
Lemme know if my explanations still don’t make sense (or have been made worse), or if I missed any item.
“(Also, I’ve moved this to projects so you can get individualized responses based on your own needs and preferences.
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Ummmm… Thanks… Sounds reasonable.