SmartThings Smart Switch and Smart Bulb Strategy?

[JDRoberts]

First rule of home automation: the model number matters.“

I’m pretty sure I never mentioned an aeotec smart switch cover, and if I did, it was an error, because they don’t make one. They make a wall mount device, but it doesn’t fit over an existing switch.

As for the Sylvania, see the following FAQ

[OBSOLETE] FAQ: Sylvania battery-power dimming Switch (model 73743): why there are three different DTHs to choose from

Sylvania/Osram has a battery powered switch device which is popular and can work in one of three different ways with SmartThings depending on the device type handler would you choose. It’s important to understand the differences, because this will cause the device to work in very different ways. The Device This FAQ applies only to the Sylvania “dimming switch” model 73743. It does not apply to any of the other Sylvania switches, battery powered or not. ( please don’t ask questions about other models in this FAQ thread – – look for the other device threads under devices and integrations.) This device can be used on a tabletop or on the wall, although it’s pretty big on the wall. But it will fit over the top of an existing switch, which makes it an excellent choice for when you want to…

Edited to update: you caught me. The post did indeed say “Aeotec“ I probably said “Nortek” and autocorrect “fixed“ it. (I use voice dictation software. I don’t have much use of my hands.) I’ve updated the FAQ post. Thanks for the correction!