I’m looking to replace a few in-wall light switches for lights that are not easily replaced with smart bulbs. I currently use Home Assistant with z2m for all my smart lights and switches, so zigbee switches would be preferred. Does anyone have recommendations for smart in-wall switches?
If you dont have a neutral wire i have a few of these that are working quite well.
I have these sonoff modules in some spots too.
Another vote for the zooz zwave switches. I think I have 6 of them so far and plan to put in more.
I know you’re in zigbee, but I’ve tested many different wall switches and IMO Zooz Zwave switches are the best option.
They’re cheap, reliable, and most importantly don’t cause LED lights to flicker like every other brand I’ve tested. They also have replaceable paddles so you can change the color of the paddles. I purchased black paddles and used a sand blaster to make them matte like the rest of the outlets and plates around my apartment.
Inovelli is also great however those switches are overkill for most situations and very pricey.
I’ve been happy with the GE Enbrighten series, though they do require a neutral wire. I use the Z-Wave models, but I can’t imagine the ZigBee models would work any differently.
Neat feature of the Enbrighten line is they recognize several gestures including short tap, long press, double tap, and I think even triple tap. I configured mine so that short taps on/off toggle the lights between off and 100% on, long press on/off brightens/dims, and double tap on activates the preferred evening lighting scene.
I think Minoston are also a GE product line? Again, Z-Wave, but rated for higher wattage in my case. They also require a neutral wire.
I had a pair of no-neutral ZigBee switches sold as ‘Martin Jerry’ brand, but they were super dodgy. Terrible feel to them, and they made a sort of electrical whine when the fixture was on. I pulled them right out and sent them back.
The Enbrighten Z-Wave switches have been awesome for me for several years now. The only thing I’d recommend is that you get the UltraPro brand. Jasco makes both brands, and they are identical, except that GE usually charges more. https://byjasco.com/ultrapro-z-wave-in-wall-smart-switch-quickfit-and-simplewire-2-pack-white
Anyone in Australia, as an electrician, the best option is Clipsal Wiser switches, dimmers, relays etc.
Zigbee that defaults to standard push button operation when the network drops out.
If using HA you DO NOT need to purchase the hub that they say is required to use the switches.
