“Well built device
Fast delivery and prompt service as always
Installation was simple when following Youtube Videos
However, its important to understand the calibration function since most smart modules dont have this...
Make sure you follow the guide on calibrating it to your specific setup and bulb type and then you wont have issues.”
“One of the best on the market for controls and installation,once you work out the complexities of the wiring and installed a deeper back box the screws are quite deep and allows you to tighten them nicely,lots of settings that other cheaper ones dont have and so causes issues, so its worth the money - more so when on offer.”
“UK two-wire install, coupled with Samsung SmartThings. Installed two of these. Chose 'dimmers' because of the two-wire install. Also got some bypass modules but there was no need couple with the LED bulbs.
The light switch wall boxes were too shallow to install behind the switch so went for above the light fitting (in the loft). Easy as was a bungalow. It meant snipping the two wires (live + switched live), leaving you with four tails, connected to the appropriate module connectors. So, easy to splice in. The light immediately goes into calibration mode going through the dim->bright range. Originally, my light fittings had CFL bulbs, but switched them out for LEDs.
Before adding the module to the Zwave network however, grab a copy of 'codersaur' Fibaro device handler for this module at:
https://github.com/codersaur/SmartThings/tree/master/devices/fibaro-dimmer-2
Then, add the zwave module. Two techniques, either pushing the small button on the module, or, the light switch. Whilst it's suppose to be done three (3x) times, i always go for 3-6x, just to make sure. I didn't have any problems adding them to teh Zwave network. They were immediately recognised by teh device handler.
Unsure about switch behaviour defaults, I also set parameter;
20 (switch type) = 1 (toggle)
22 (switch behaviour) = 1 (device status is synchronized with switch status)
Again, the device handler makes it easy to set the parameters, although, ensure that any highlighted in red have some defaults set (eg, logging level, night mode, etc).
I've automated the lights when we're "away", and also controlled the brightness level via the app. There is a very very small delay between hitting the switch and the light coming on, as the switch is now instructing the module rather than applying electricity directly.
Very pleased. After the first module install, the second one (now an expert) took 5 minutes.”
“For vesternet it took really fast to deliver. great packing.
I am totally new to the technology, so things going slower, but I have to say that it doesn't work smooth (sure i will be able to fix with some support) which is dissapointing, and the plastics and wire connections are fragile and weak.
Took me a lot (i mean a lot) of trials till it was included in the network (VeraPlus, 2-wire config.) even then it wasn't included in the normal way. and now it can't be turned on to 100% (it lights up and immediately shuts down and lights back on on 1%) and the toggle switch open's the light only to 1%. again, sure it will solve, just shame it doesn't work well straight from the box.”
“A good product when fitted, but not worth the money due to the time taken and complexity involved. By the time this is fitted, it will cost you more than Lutron or Rako lighting, so think carefully.”
“This took a little more work than I expected in order to set up but I wanted a 2 wire dimmer solution that could work with my smartthings hub. If you're using LED bulbs you will need to purchase a bypass too in order for this to work. I installed the Bypass in the light rose on the ceilings and the dimmer at the switch obviously (once I'd installed a deeper back box in the wall to accommodate it). Like I said it took time to get it working correctly but its working well with Alexa now. :-)”
“Took bit of time to wire up (2 way) but works great. Note if you have toggle switches (standard in U.K.) it two clicks to turn on and off. Got it hooked up to smart things and works a treat. Highly recommend”
