Set dimmer value without changing light state

[Ash (Ash Raj)]

@625alex

You need a simple smart app that would set level to 99 when switch is turned on. There will be a small delay, but this will override the preset dimmer value.

I tried this with my GE dimmers — the “small delay” was 5-20 seconds. This causes problems if someone wants to dim the lights after turning them on.

@Mike_Maxwell

The only dimmers I’m aware of that allow setting the dim preset values (via parameters) with the dimmer off are the Fibarro’s.

Leviton and Cooper dimmer switches both allow dim preset values.

@bravenel

Try turning it off right away instead of waiting a minute. I’ve been doing this and it’s been working well recently (after not working consistently). The light will only flicker momentarily.

I concur! Every time the SmartApp sees that the switch has been turned off, set it to 100%, and then immediately turn it off. I don’t get any flicker—It happens so fast that my LED lights don’t have enough time to turn on.