Smart Light Switches Recommendations

[Heisenborg]

Thanks these look perfect for what I'm looking for. Do they have dimming capabilities?

No. These are just switches

 

[SAguy]

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/

Fok thanks... I was about to drop R5k on the grey ones

 

[Neuk_]

Yes, it needs a neutral. The Shelly relays also need neutral except for the Shelly Dimmer 2 which can work without a neutral.

Bugger! They won't work me with our current light wiring which has no neutral's at the switches.

 

[wilbur]

Bugger! They won't work me with our current light wiring which has no neutral's at the switches.

I know these are the touch versions and not buttons, but I'm pretty happy with them. Did have to print a surround for them, as they are bit small for the existing holes in my wall.

Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches Live Cable Only Required - Qualitel Transmission

www.qualitel.co.za

 

[Neuk_]

I know these are the touch versions and not buttons, but I'm pretty happy with them. Did have to print a surround for them, as they are bit small for the existing holes in my wall.

Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches Live Cable Only Required - Qualitel Transmission

www.qualitel.co.za

Thanks, you use them with Home Assistant?

 

[Bliksis]

Thank you! Do the M5 have dimming capabilities?

I don't think so.

 

[squirrel]

Thanks, you use them with Home Assistant?

I have about 10 of these working in HA no problems.

 

[Neuk_]

I have about 10 of these working in HA no problems.

Another reason to get HA back up and running, I am between eWelink, Smart HT and CBI Home at the moment.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I have about 10 of these working in HA no problems.

Are they Tuya-based?

 

[squirrel]

Are they Tuya-based?

Not sure, I added them to eWelink and with the eWelink / HA integration they automatically show up. Didn't have to flash and whatnot.

 

[Neuk_]

Not sure, I added them to eWelink and with the eWelink / HA integration they automatically show up. Didn't have to flash and whatnot.

So they work with eWelink as well?

 

[SureThing]

Hi, has anyone used BELBOK HOME AUTOMATION KITS? Need to know feedback. They have a variety of units for different applications such as dimming, gate etc Are the part readily available and easy to use?

 

[wilbur]

Thanks, you use them with Home Assistant?

Yes.

 

[wilbur]

Are they Tuya-based?

Yes, the one's I mentioned previously from Qualitel are Tuya based so are the CBI units.

Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches Live Cable Only Required - Qualitel Transmission

www.qualitel.co.za

 

[SAguy]

I'm seeing indications that the new white Sonoff M5 can't be flashed
I've tried flashing it and I get an error: ESP Chip Auto-Detection Failed

I saw someone mentioned something about some security efuse which prevents flashing

 

[dalmine007]

I'm seeing indications that the new white Sonoff M5 can't be flashed
I've tried flashing it and I get an error: ESP Chip Auto-Detection Failed

I saw someone mentioned something about some security efuse which prevents flashing

From my understanding the white ones are matter based so no need to flash, just pair them into home assistant for full local control.

 

[SAguy]

From my understanding the white ones are matter based so no need to flash, just pair them into home assistant for full local control.

Going to give that a go today, if I haven't bricked my new switch messing with it

 

[SAguy]

From my understanding the white ones are matter based so no need to flash, just pair them into home assistant for full local control.

Done and sorted!
Had to install the Matter server on another docker instance, but it's all connected and working well

Only pain is that I can't get matter devices to talk across my vlan's, so I can't put it on my IoT vlan

 

[Ma’bad]

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.

I use the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral). This device sits behind your light switch and allows you to use your regular light switches to operate the lights as usual, while also enabling smart control.

Aqara Single Switch Module T1 (No Neutral)

Even if your wall box doesn't have a neutral wire, the Aqara Single Switch Module T1 can be installed and used. Enjoy the benefits of the fastest, most stable, and energy-efficient smart home technology. Can be connected to your existing 2-way switches and make them smart. You will be able to...

www.geewiz.co.za

Aqara also offers a single or double rocker switch that replaces your existing light switch. However, you will need to purchase a plate to fit South African sockets, as the switch is sized for EU standards.

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[DrJohnZoidberg]

Done and sorted!
Had to install the Matter server on another docker instance, but it's all connected and working well

Only pain is that I can't get matter devices to talk across my vlan's, so I can't put it on my IoT vlan

Got mine working on my iot vlan. Make sure when you adopt the switch that you do it from a mobile device on the same vlan and just change it back when you’re done.

You may have to open a few ports too.