UK light solutions

[John_Crighton]

I’m using the Fibaro Dimmer 2, although I’m pretty sure the same stands for the Dimmer 1 as well. My advice would be to use momentary/retractive switches if you can, as these are way more intuitive than toggles for dimming and everyday use.

Also, I would get the Dimmer 2s and try them out with your LEDs without addressing the wattage issue. It may be that you need a Bypass 2 to address the low wattage, but I’ve heard stories of others not needing the bypass for very low wattage setups.

This is a great thread for UK options, here I talk about the switches I’m using:

VFAQ: Lighting Control Options for UK SmartThings

I have used the Schneider momentary switches for quite a while now (previously with X10, will be reusing them with ST). The best place to get them that I’ve found is here: That’s a screwless polished chrome retractive switch (with black insert). I’ve gone for these as they matched the existing electrical outlets, although they really do show up fingerprints so brushed might be better if you’re trying to avoid that. The price seems like it’s at least a few quid cheaper than anywhere else, and they seem to have almost any combination of finishes and inserts that you could want I have also used Schneider’s modular system ‘Ultimate Grid’: Plus 2x: http://www.rbstarelectrical.co.uk/products/gug102rbms This has replaced my hallway light with two retractive switches. I have one dimmer mi…