baller.w:
Does anyone have a current recommendation for an in-wall application of a relay, ideally relatively inexpensive? I’ve purchased an Aeon Labs in-wall micro , but at $31/ea, it’ll hurt to automate everything I want to. Also, I’m unsure if I have space in the gang boxes. I was going to buy a dual toggle from Aeon, but Amazon no longer carries them.
I’ve considered sonoff’s dual wifi relay, but I’m concerned installing in-wall would be a fire hazard.
I’ve looked for this information just about everywhere I can think of, and everything useful I find seems to be outdated or the product is no longer sold.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
The older Aeotec dualmicro has been discontinued in favor of their new nano line, but that line is more expensive.
The vision relay is still widely available and is probably the least expensive zwave model.
https://www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zl-7432us-in-wall-switch-2-relay
Also, shop around. Amazon is often more expensive than some of the specialty retailers, particularly for items which Amazon does not stock it self, because the specialty retailers have to pay a commission to Amazon for every sale so the same item may be cheaper from their own site. Also you may be able to find some of the discontinued models still in stock.
Auction and second source sites
Sure, you can just look on eBay or BuyDig, but personally I prefer to buy from a place with a decent returns policy and a fair reputation. Too many reports of people buying from eBay and getting a different model than what they ordered (sometimes in the wrong box). Also note that some manufacturers (Aeotech is one) believe that everything sold on eBay is used and will not honor warranties for items purchased through this channel.
You can buy Chinese made items from AliBaba express. I myself don’t use this as a source – – too many issues with the product description, or even counterfeits. But a lot of people do.
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