# Wall mounted buttons/scene controllers: any options? **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices & Integrations\ **Created:** [September 7, 2016, 11:15am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783 "2016-09-07T11:15:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![larry\_augustin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6de8d8/32.png) [@larry\_augustin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/larry_augustin)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:15am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/1 "2016-09-07T11:15:31Z")
I am looking for wall-mounted buttons/scene controllers. I have been using the Enerwave: Enerwave Z-Wave ZWN-SC7 This is a device that mounts in a single gang box in the wall, and wires up to the 12VAC to draw power. It has 7 switches. I use these to add wall switches controlling multiple devices or set scenes. It appears to be discontinued. I haven’t been able to find a replacement option. Any other options out there? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/2 "2016-09-07T18:56:12Z")
Very few that are mains powered. Quite a few options that are battery powered. For example, the remotec ZRC90 has eight buttons and each button has three options (tap, double tap and held). It fits in a one gang box space, but is battery operated. Available on both US and EU Z wave frequencies. Typically costs about $50. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/5/a/5abc181850a91eb31d8b796d4c9a10113797c0c0.jpeg) This and other devices are discussed in the following thread: > [@FAQ: Full list of buttons and remotes confirmed to work with SmartThings \[Not all devices listed work with the 2020 Platform\]](https://community.smartthings.com/t/faq-full-list-of-buttons-and-remotes-supported-by-smartthings-at-this-time/9729): > > I’d like to know which buttons and remotes are currently supported or might be supported in the future. Ideally, I’d like to find something similar to the following: [http://www.evolvecontrols.com/devices/control-devices/glass-series](http://www.evolvecontrols.com/devices/control-devices/glass-series) Though alternatively just a simple nice-looking button which actually works unlike this Aeon according to Amazon reviews: [http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Panel-Button-Switch-AL-001/dp/B00GL6B4GG/ref=sr\_1\_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421468320&sr=1-3&keywords=aeon+button](http://www.amazon.com/Touch-Panel-Button-Switch-AL-001/dp/B00GL6B4GG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1421468320&sr=1-3&keywords=aeon+button) There is an Aeon Key Fob as well, but it doesn’t seem to be very durable or stylish: What else is available? I’m assuming you’re in the US? There are a few additional options in Europe, so I just wanted to check to be sure. A very popular option is to wall mount a Wi-Fi phone or tablet and use the third-party dashboard, SmartTiles, on that. Since smarttiles is customizable, you can include only devices you want for each room. 🕶 www.smarttiles.click ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/2/f/2fac8cc2f3b8b5ea192b29ffe1b5b887909dd325.jpeg) ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/a/7/a7412c48c12a1eba0cd7569e6b2ee62d287f8f28.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/3 "2016-09-07T19:06:31Z")
We should also mention the Leviton VRCS4 which is still available. It only has four buttons and it’s kind of a pain to get set up, but it is mains powered and there are a number of community members using it. ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/original/3X/1/c/1cc2957d452512caf71a48173a9e26efaa1e7c89.jpeg) > [@\[OBSOLETE\] Leviton VRCS4](https://community.smartthings.com/t/leviton-vrcs4/4748): > > I’ve created a device type for the Leviton Vizia VRCS4 Scene Controller. Because of the way the scene commands work, I essentially turned it into a 4 button remote, 3 if there is a built in relay. Setting it up is a bit of work: Note: buttons are numbered 1-4 and dim, with dim at the bottom. To associate, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 on the VRCS4 for 5 seconds, the LEDs will start to flash amber. Hold the SmartThings Hub near to the device tell the SmartThings app to connect a new device. Note: you tell the device to connect before the hub. The hub should find a ZWave Remote. This will eventually be your scene controller. If you have a load connected to the VRCS4 (hardwired): Go back to the SmartThings app dashboard. Press and hold buttons 2 and 4 on the VRCS4 for 5 seconds. The le… ---
**Author:** ![Ac7ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/ac7ss/32/38325_2.png) [@Ac7ss](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ac7ss)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/4 "2016-09-07T19:10:00Z")
I use both the SmartTiles on an old Tab3 stuck to the wall and a “Mood Cube” (Box with a multi sensor installed, turn it to the face you want for the scene you want.). ---
**Author:** ![larry\_augustin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6de8d8/32.png) [@larry\_augustin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/larry_augustin)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/5 "2016-09-07T23:22:24Z")
Thanks. I saw that thread. Not really much useful there. The point of wall mount AC powered is so I don’t need to change batteries. Also, handheld remotes can wonder off. I’ve found that simple button switches (with labels) are the most user friendly. By user friendly I mean that most people can figure out how to turn lights on/off without asking me. I will look at the ZRC90. Looks like it’s powered off 3vdc. I should be able to fit 3vdc supply into a single gang box and power it off that instead of the batteries. That could work. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![larry\_augustin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6de8d8/32.png) [@larry\_augustin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/larry_augustin)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/6 "2016-09-07T23:25:23Z")
I use SmartTiles. but I find wall-mount tables are not a great solution. They are too fragile in the sense that people can too easily start playing with them and mess up the configuration. I need to look at a way to lock down a tablet to just the SmartTiles web page. They make sense in theory. But in practice people always seem to find a way to screw them up and then I have to go fix them. ---
**Author:** ![Ac7ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/ac7ss/32/38325_2.png) [@Ac7ss](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Ac7ss)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/7 "2016-09-07T23:32:56Z")
I am also setting up a Raspberry Pi with a touch screen. That can be configured to reset on a regular basis and not have to worry about people messing with it. (You can set the browser up in a kiosk mode, no decorations.) ---
**Author:** ![larry\_augustin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6de8d8/32.png) [@larry\_augustin](https://community.smartthings.com/u/larry_augustin)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/8 "2016-09-07T23:34:32Z")
I have a VRCS4 on order to try out. Four simple buttons is good. this is not a bad option. I like the Enerwave better. I’m really surprised that there’s not more options out there. I’ve installed Lutron systems and they have a lot of options. Definitely something that seems to be missing from the z-wave world. ---
**Author:** ![tgauchat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/tgauchat/32/49516_2.png) [@tgauchat](https://community.smartthings.com/u/tgauchat)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/9 "2016-09-07T23:57:48Z")
> [@larry\_augustin](#): > > I need to look at a way to lock down a tablet to just the SmartTiles web page. The “Fully” browser (and a few other “kiosk mode” browsers for Android), can be configured to limit access to specific web page(s); such as SmartTiles. Of course, it’s up to SmartTiles (us!) to provide “locked down” Dashboards to run within that particular kiosk; though, the current version of SmartTiles (v5.8) does use _distinct_ pages for control vs configuration, so you ought to have success. ---
**Author:** ![justinmiller61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@justinmiller61](https://community.smartthings.com/u/justinmiller61)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/10 "2018-02-28T15:42:29Z")
What usb switch are you using in that 3-gang box? Link? ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/11 "2018-02-28T16:15:02Z")
> [@justinmiller61](#): > > What usb switch are you using in that 3-gang box? Link? That project was done by @ash . I’m not sure of the specific parts used. See the following thread: > [@DIY SmartThings "Relay Touchscreen Controller"](https://community.smartthings.com/t/diy-smartthings-relay-touchscreen-controller/12086/): > > I’m thinking about building something like the sleek [Wink Relay](http://www.wink.com/products/wink-relay-touchscreen-controller/). I like the idea and look of the device, but I have issues with the platform ;). So I’m going to make my own for ST. I don’t know if I want to commit to mounting an entire tablet and I like the separate physical switch as well. I’m starting with an old iPod Touch (2nd generation) and the ActiON Dashboard. I’ve set up a dashboard specifically for the room this switch will be in as well as the smaller screen it’ll be on. I’ve also set up the iPod so it will not auto-lock or send any other sort of notification. (This puppy is on iOS 4 dot something so not really worried about too much going on with it) Doing a bit of digging for hardware, I could probably, very cheaply pickup one of these Leviton “mobile device stati… ---
**Author:** ![justinmiller61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@justinmiller61](https://community.smartthings.com/u/justinmiller61)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/12 "2018-02-28T16:37:03Z")
K. Thanks. Looking through that I didn’t see the specific part he used, but I did find this [http://a.co/7JwjRZ1](http://a.co/7JwjRZ1) which looks promising and what I’m looking for. ---
**Author:** ![JDRoberts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/jdroberts/32/56577_2.png) [@JDRoberts](https://community.smartthings.com/u/JDRoberts)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/13 "2018-02-28T16:46:12Z")
> [@justinmiller61](#): > > K. Thanks. Looking through that I didn’t see the specific part he used, but I did find this [http://a.co/7JwjRZ1](http://a.co/7JwjRZ1) which looks promising and what I’m looking for. Pass & Seymour has a popular line of that type, and their newest one both cost a little less than the Bryant and can handle USB 3.0 , so you might look at those as well. 🕶 [https://www.amazon.com/Legrand-Pass-Seymour-TM83USBWCCV4-Decorator-Vision/dp/B072Y2B2P5/](https://www.amazon.com/Legrand-Pass-Seymour-TM83USBWCCV4-Decorator-Vision/dp/B072Y2B2P5/) ---
**Author:** ![justinmiller61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@justinmiller61](https://community.smartthings.com/u/justinmiller61)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/wall-mounted-buttons-scene-controllers-any-options/56783/14 "2018-02-28T18:23:01Z")
Excellent. I’ll make it happen. Thanks!