GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Light Dimmer (1st Gen, White & Light Almond)

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12-19-2019 at 08:03 AM #3

Is this one just the addon that won't work as a standalone device?

EDIT: nope, it's not an addon. I looked up my previous order history. Have these in the house and have been using them for a little over a year. No problems at all. I use the samsung smartthings hub, and they attached to google home as well.

I paid 30 for them last november.

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12-19-2019 at 08:26 AM #4

Good deal. I'd get a couple if I hadn't already gotten the Inovelli dimmers. The GE switches are solid.

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12-19-2019 at 09:16 AM #5

Any idea what is pros and cons of 2nd gen vs 1st gen? i.e. worth the extra five bucks?

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12-19-2019 at 09:22 AM #6

Quote from karazi :

Any idea what is pros and cons of 2nd gen vs 1st gen? i.e. worth the extra five bucks?

my understanding is that 2nd gen is smaller in the back. If you are installing in a cramped box already, every little bit helps.

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12-19-2019 at 09:29 AM #7

I feel like the zooz switches from thesmartesthome.com are a better deal and comparable in price.Only issue is shipping.

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12-19-2019 at 09:33 AM #8

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Any idea what is pros and cons of 2nd gen vs 1st gen? i.e. worth the extra five bucks?

Second gen also doesn't have the three fins on the right and left sides. This makes them easier for multi-gang installs as well.

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12-19-2019 at 09:50 AM #9

Need a hub for this it looks like eh? Are there switches that don't require a hub?

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12-19-2019 at 09:57 AM #10

Quote from dhettinger :

Second gen also doesn't have the three fins on the right and left sides. This makes them easier for multi-gang installs as well.

You're supposed to remove those tabs if installing next to each other.

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12-19-2019 at 09:58 AM #11

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Need a hub for this it looks like eh? Are there switches that don't require a hub?

The Kasa doesn't need hub. On sale right now

https://www.amazon.com/Kasa-Smart...121&sr=1-4

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12-19-2019 at 10:13 AM #13

In for a 2nd Gen, also picked-up a 46119 Add-on switch to complete a 3-way

Thanks, OP!

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12-19-2019 at 10:16 AM #14

Quote from wenovias :

You're supposed to remove those tabs if installing next to each other.

Quote from Mancolt :

I think you *can* remove them, but I wouldn't say supposed to. They're for cooling, so I wouldn't remove them unless you have. That said, I installed 2 Gen 1s into a 3 gang box and it was tight enough that I had to remove some of the fins.

Removing the fins derates the load capacity of the switch. Typically with LED lights that's not going to be an issue, but if you've still got halogens or incandescent lighting loads it should be something to keep in mind.