frontpageMeowssi | Staff posted Aug 25, 2025 09:46 PM
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frontpageMeowssi | Staff posted Aug 25, 2025 09:46 PM
Smartest House Home Automation: Zooz 800 Z-Wave Long Range S2 Dimmer Switch
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Z-Wave is still the best performing platform out there the whole "oh but you need a hub" is just BS. so what, spend $30-$80 once and get a stick or hub or whatever, and you can connect multiple devices to it.
Wi-Fi devices work OK, Matter is steaming bag of disappointment. Matter over Thread is even worse.
Zigbee works well also - but crowds the 2.4ghz space and depending on your router's channels, might interfere with your 2.4ghz network. You need to pre-plan deployment.
I'm waiting on ordering the Home Assistant "Paper towel holder" z-wave coordinator/hub. It's a beast and will allow me to reach further into my property.
Z-wave is, in my opinion, the current king of home automation protocols. That's a hill I'm willing to die on.
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Personally I've had 14 switches in my house for the last couple years and they've been flawless. A couple ZEN71 (on/off), a couple ZEN30 (dimmer + relay double switch) and the rest ZEN72 (dimmer). Installed at least 5 ZEN71/72 at my parents. I also use some dimmer remotes and outdoor motion sensors from Zooz. Running ZWave-JS and Home Assistant with the Zooz USB 800 series controller.
I feel like I sound like a schill right now, but that's really my experience. Love Z-Wave in general and Zooz is top tier.
I've been using these Zooz switches (various series) all over my house for at least 5 years and have never had a single one fail. Maybe you have a wiring issue?
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Z-Wave is still the best performing platform out there the whole "oh but you need a hub" is just BS. so what, spend $30-$80 once and get a stick or hub or whatever, and you can connect multiple devices to it.
Wi-Fi devices work OK, Matter is steaming bag of disappointment. Matter over Thread is even worse.
Zigbee works well also - but crowds the 2.4ghz space and depending on your router's channels, might interfere with your 2.4ghz network. You need to pre-plan deployment.
I'm waiting on ordering the Home Assistant "Paper towel holder" z-wave coordinator/hub. It's a beast and will allow me to reach further into my property.
Z-wave is, in my opinion, the current king of home automation protocols. That's a hill I'm willing to die on.
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Sorry to hear about your experience, but add another here that have nothing but great things to say about Zooz.
I have over 25 Zooz switches (among other Zooz products) in my house with some near/at least 7 years old. Literally have not had a single one fail. Their customer service is top notch as well. They're quick to respond to any issues or general questions I've thrown their way.
GE switches on the other hand are hot garbage. I started with them before going all in on Zooz and had at least 6-8 fail over the years.
Happy shopping!
Inovelli I belive has switches that dont require neutral.
Yes. Way better and locally controlled.
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