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Multiple devices and types of ZWave / Zigbee switches, plugs, and sensors.
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I own several of these and they work very very well:
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the location where the 77 will be needs neutral and that is the only additional wiring needed. the remote switch wiring remains same.
zooz is an excellent company. they answered support over weekend. When it was known I needed the 77, they said wait for the sale.
Great people make a great company.
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I have had terrible luck with GE switches failing lately from power outages (common problem others mentioned). Ended up switching to TP-Link kasa ones and honestly they work great for the price, have been solid with no issues whatsoever. Timing is everything, maybe would have went the zooz route.
If it's an outlet you're needing then you'll either need a smart plug or buy and wire in a smart outlet
I have had terrible luck with GE switches failing lately from power outages (common problem others mentioned). Ended up switching to TP-Link kasa ones and honestly they work great for the price, have been solid with no issues whatsoever. Timing is everything, maybe would have went the zooz route.
There are other ways to do it, too, as others have mentioned.
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There are other ways to do it, too, as others have mentioned.
I like how it looks like a real switch. Does it actually have to go into a switch box? I have those signee ones from ikea, but they don't look like switches
Every time I see an Zooz offer, I can see my failed Zooz z-wave 15amp powerstrip next to my "to be salvaged bin". Contacted Zooz customer services to find out that I should have check with them to see if a specific types of hardware can be plugged-in and covered under warranty. Apparently a 4-port switch that uses 25W and 1amp is NOT acceptable. A laptop is OK if not on all the time. But a fan, TV, or a lamp is OK. You have to contact Zooz to see if your product is blessed. So I'm not covered under warranty. I wish I was kidding.
I was hoping to build out using more Zooz products. Even bought a Zooz relay switch. But now need to reconsider using it in important places. I've lost trust in Zooz products and customer service.
Any other suggested vendor?
Would love to stay with zwave/zigbee, but it is hard to compete against the WIFI devices.
Get the Zen 51 relay, cap s1, wire the rest as directed in the instructions. Use the button on the relay to pair it to your hub or home assistant, do the same for your zen 34. You can use s2 mode while pairing for greater security and less overhead (use the included security card or read the code from the relay or remote switch to pair).
Then set up an automation to associate a tap up or down with turning the relay on and off.
Zooz doesn't technically *want* you doing this since some areas require a physical switch to be hooked up to a light for code reasons, but it does work.
Get the Zen 51 relay, cap s1, wire the rest as directed in the instructions. Use the button on the relay to pair it to your hub or home assistant, do the same for your zen 34. You can use s2 mode while pairing for greater security and less overhead (use the included security card or read the code from the relay or remote switch to pair).
Then set up an automation to associate a tap up or down with turning the relay on and off.
Zooz doesn't technically *want* you doing this since some areas require a physical switch to be hooked up to a light for code reasons, but it does work.
Exactly what i thought! Thank you for that. I just didnt know that there is a relay to do that and wanted some confirmation. Thanks again
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Zooz makes quite a few CYA statements to avoid conflicts with common issues, code, and common sense, since an uninformed homeowner + electricity = bad times.