Wall Switches?

[JDRoberts]

Wall switch discussion starts around post 40 in the following thread:

Bulbs, switches and sensors, oh my....what to buy (device class features FAQ)

So, I’m pretty new to this internet of things world. Originally bought 2 OSRAM tunable LED bulbs with the Wemo Hub and a WEMO insight switch, now I’ve “upgraded” the hub to the SmartThings hub, and looking at ditching the WEMO insight switch for the SmartThings plug, just so I have have support now and not have to wait or deal with adding custom code to the IDE. I’m on Amazon and etc pretty much every day trying to decide what I want to play around with next, or what’s better, etc. I’m here to see what your opinons/preferences are for plugs bulbs sensors: motion, open/close and temp It’s a confusing world out there…Just for bulbs I’m finding LIFX, WEMO, OSRAM, GE Link, Phillips Hue, Cree. For plugs I’m finding WEMO, SmartThings, Aeon Labs, GE…etc It’s hard to decide which is the way…

[JDRoberts]

BTW, all certified Z wave devices are listed on the official Z wave alliance website. Note, however, that a device being certified doesn’t mean it’s yet on the market, sometimes there’s a lag of 6 to 8 months from certification to full production. But if you’re looking for a particular type of device, it can be a good place to start.

http://products.z-wavealliance.org

[joewom (Joe)]

I enjoy the toggle always being in central position. The light tells me if it’s in of off. I push up it clicks and turns on and back center. Push down clicks and turns off. Simple.

there is both for you as one is the light and the other is fan. They don’t offer toggle for fans.

[helios (Jim Archer)]

I like the Leviton switches, although if I were buying today I would buy a Z-Wave Plus switch. The LEviton switches are nice, push it once the light goes on, and again it goes off. If it’s a dimmer switch then there is a rocker for brighter / dimmer. I probably have 15 of them, plus three scene controllers.