Smart Light Switches Recommendations

[Syphonx]

I am currently using the Sonoff T0 wifi for all the light switches in the house. We are moving to a much larger place at the end of the month so I would like some suggestions on what to install in the new place. I am leaning towards the Sonoff M5. I like the looks and with my mom's failing eyesight a tactile switch would be better. I can do a few smart bulbs but some of the rooms have downlights.

Requirements

Fully compatible with home assistant.
I would like some lights to be dimmable
Tactile switches will be a bonus
Neutral wires will be installed so it's not an issue

I like the M5s and replaced all my switches with them. They don't do dimming so I used Shelly dimmers for that.

I don't really change dimming levels so I have that in Home Assistant and not linked to any buttons. My M5 buttons for the dimmers aren't actually wired at all, Home Assistant handles the communication between the buttons and the dimmer modules.

You could use a 3 gang M5 to control on/off and dimming for a single circuit by using each button for a different action, or you could program long press etc. on a single button to handle it.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Anyone using Apple Homekit? What are the best light switches to use?

What are your requirements besides Homekit compatibility?

If you don't care too much about how it looks or how the switches feel then Sonoff has these: https://www.geewiz.co.za/sonoff-pro...n-123-channel-white.html#/464-switches-2_gang

I have one but not a fan of the cheap feeling switches, works as advertised though.

 

[PowerFactor]

I looked at the Sonoff switches on the Geewiz website. Do any of you know if the switches they sell have the nrcs approval?

 

[BonesJones]

I've had some good experiences with Lutron Caseta Wireless switches. They offer that traditional click feel instead of a touch interface, and they're reliable, easy to install, and work well with most smart home systems.

 

[dksaarth]

I really battled to find 4 gang light switches I could incorporate into my local only home assistant setup. I have a couple of touch ones but the user experience is pretty subpar (have to push hard on one of them, no tactile feedback etc).

I've eventually found https://henractech.co.za/shop/smart...h-4-gang-neutral-wire-bt-wifi-tuya-smart-life which gives proper mechanical support and it can be flashed with OpenBeken for a Tasmota like experience integrating to home assistant. The link has pictures of measurements, and the pcb board is practically identical to the below link if anybody wants to flash it. You'll need pretty fine probes and/or a jig to touch the pins but routine if you are setup for it. https://www.elektroda.com/rtvforum/topic3946831.html#20372981

It does require a neutral wire.

The only negative is that the switches act as toggles by default so you'll have them pointing up or down depending on if what combination of app or mechanical lever you used last etc. You can't avoid this with traditional switches so it's a non issue for me.

Posting here so others can find it and avoid all the searching I had to do. Hope that helps!

 

[Thestealth]

I really battled to find 4 gang light switches I could incorporate into my local only home assistant setup. I have a couple of touch ones but the user experience is pretty subpar (have to push hard on one of them, no tactile feedback etc).

I've eventually found https://henractech.co.za/shop/smart...h-4-gang-neutral-wire-bt-wifi-tuya-smart-life which gives proper mechanical support and it can be flashed with OpenBeken for a Tasmota like experience integrating to home assistant. The link has pictures of measurements, and the pcb board is practically identical to the below link if anybody wants to flash it. You'll need pretty fine probes and/or a jig to touch the pins but routine if you are setup for it. https://www.elektroda.com/rtvforum/topic3946831.html#20372981

It does require a neutral wire.

The only negative is that the switches act as toggles by default so you'll have them pointing up or down depending on if what combination of app or mechanical lever you used last etc. You can't avoid this with traditional switches so it's a non issue for me.

Posting here so others can find it and avoid all the searching I had to do. Hope that helps!

Ewelink WiFi Smart Touch Switch-L-US - Black (NO NEUTRAL REQUIRED) (EW

Overview: The light switch can be controlled remotely using your phone. The light switches work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant which let you turn on or off your lights with a voice command, perfect for those who love to multi-task. Additionally support 433MHz remote controls.Compatible...

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Have you tried this one? We've been using one for about 4 years (Tasmota) with no issue