GE Z-Wave Plus Smart Lighting Control Light Dimmer Switch

Leaving home can make you worry. No one wants to show intruders that they aren’t home with a dark house for a few days, but the thought of leaving lights on and wasting all that energy doesn’t sound like an altogether good plan either. You could also set up a schedule, but getting it set up the old fashioned way is difficult and not very efficient. Thankfully, there is something out there to help you for when you are at home or away. General Electric is a brand that we all know and trust. It’s been around for years, and they are just getting started in bringing the smart home devices to the market. This light dimmer switch is an easy and affordable way to make your home more smart and safer for when you are away. It’s also a great way to save money on your energy bills, so you will benefit multiple ways by using this.

Best Features

This dimmer switch is compatible with many smart devices that you may already have set up in your home like Alexa, Vera, Connect, Iris, Wink, ADT Pulse, Trane, vivint, Nexia, Honeywell, and more. These hubs are very easy to use, and it makes the light switch even better. This light switch can wirelessly schedule, control, and adjust the brightness in your room. You can control it from anywhere with your mobile device, and it is compatible with all smart phones. By dimming lights or turning them off when you are away, you can save a lot of money on your energy bill. It requires a neutral wire and in-wall installation.

What’s Included

When you purchase this dimmer switch you will get the white and light almond paddles along with everything you need to install. However, it does not come with the wall plate, so that will need to be purchased separately.

Pros

Even though it does not come with the wall plate, this dimmer switch will work with the existing wall plates you have. This is a dimmer switch that is the same size as other light switched, so you don’t need to do anything special to install it. It works with a lot of different hubs, and most dimmer switches are required to be used with their own hub, so it’s nice that this one is versatile. It’s also really great that it is made by GE because everyone knows the brand and has some appliance made by them. They are a brand you can trust. To top it all off, this dimmer switch is under $40, so it’s a great buy!

Cons

Some users were confused about the install because the switch needs to have a load, line, and a neutral wire to install it correctly.

Final Verdict

If you are looking to make your home into a smarter and more efficient home, you can’t go wrong with this GE dimmer switch. It’s affordable and works great.