Smart Light Switches Recommendations

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Hi guys, I am looking to change all my light switches to smart ones. Do you have any recommendations for smart light switches that are not the touch ones? I just think those will annoy me and I would prefer regular clickable switches. Also helps with spouse approval. Please help. Thanks.
 
Sonoff M5 series.

I understand perfectly what you need, but I went with the T3 touch switches because they're white. The M5 series resemble the Veti 2 type switches you can buy at Builders.

Wtf oh wtf did they not make the M5 in white also? They only come in black.

Note : you would need a neutral wire in each light socket too.
 
Bliksis said:
Sonoff M5 series.

I understand perfectly what you need, but I went with the T3 touch switches because they're white. The M5 series resemble the Veti 2 type switches you can buy at Builders.

Wtf oh wtf did they not make the M5 in white also? They only come in black.

Note : you would need a neutral wire in each light socket too.
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Saw white ones somewhere Matter version I think
 
Bliksis said:
Sonoff M5 series.

I understand perfectly what you need, but I went with the T3 touch switches because they're white. The M5 series resemble the Veti 2 type switches you can buy at Builders.

Wtf oh wtf did they not make the M5 in white also? They only come in black.

Note : you would need a neutral wire in each light socket too.
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Are these not the M5's in white? I have never bought from here but would want white to replace what we have already...

eiferer.co.za

SONOFF M5 SwitchMan · 1 Gang · Dark Grey · Matter WiFi · Eiferer SA

🔲 SONOFF M5 SwitchMan — Matter WiFi Wall Switch with eWeLink-Remote Premium smart wall switch with Matter support. Physical tactile buttons, eWeLink-Remote gateway built-in, and universal smart home integration. Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and eWeLink. Pair with SONOFF R5 for...
eiferer.co.za eiferer.co.za
 
Neuk_ said:
Are these not the M5's in white? I have never bought from here but would want white to replace what we have already...

eiferer.co.za

SONOFF M5 SwitchMan · 1 Gang · Dark Grey · Matter WiFi · Eiferer SA

🔲 SONOFF M5 SwitchMan — Matter WiFi Wall Switch with eWeLink-Remote Premium smart wall switch with Matter support. Physical tactile buttons, eWeLink-Remote gateway built-in, and universal smart home integration. Works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and eWeLink. Pair with SONOFF R5 for...
eiferer.co.za eiferer.co.za
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Wow that's great, thanks. If I knew they made them in white, I'd have bought them long ago!
 
Bliksis said:
Wow that's great, thanks. If I knew they made them in white, I'd have bought them long ago!
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You definitely want the white ones, they're the newer ones with Matter support.

Just got one of them to test yesterday, pretty happy with it so far. Does what it says on the box. Sits about 14mm proud of the wall so it's not flat but doesn't look bad.

I still prefer using bell press switches + Shelly relays but that becomes problematic if you want to do anything more than 2 gang switches and even 2 gang becomes difficult to get everything in the wall box.

So I think the Sonoffs are probably the next best thing and they're relative cheap compared to other solutions.

This is where I got mine: https://muthersa.co.za/product/sonoff-m5-3ch-matter-smart-wall-switch/
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
You definitely want the white ones, they're the newer ones with Matter support.

Just got one of them to test yesterday, pretty happy with it so far. Does what it says on the box. Sits about 14mm proud of the wall so it's not flat but doesn't look bad.

I still prefer using bell press switches + Shelly relays but that becomes problematic if you want to do anything more than 2 gang switches and even 2 gang becomes difficult to get everything in the wall box.

So I think the Sonoffs are probably the next best thing and they're relative cheap compared to other solutions.

This is where I got mine: https://muthersa.co.za/product/sonoff-m5-3ch-matter-smart-wall-switch/
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I had a look at the wiring diagrams, am I correct that these neutrals like a normal Sonoff Mini would need?
 
Neuk_ said:
I had a look at the wiring diagrams, am I correct that these neutrals like a normal Sonoff Mini would need?
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Yes, it needs a neutral. The Shelly relays also need neutral except for the Shelly Dimmer 2 which can work without a neutral.
 
Bliksis said:
Sonoff M5 series.

I understand perfectly what you need, but I went with the T3 touch switches because they're white. The M5 series resemble the Veti 2 type switches you can buy at Builders.

Wtf oh wtf did they not make the M5 in white also? They only come in black.

Note : you would need a neutral wire in each light socket too.
Click to expand...
Thank you! Do the M5 have dimming capabilities?
 
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