Features:

  • Provides ultimate flexibility with your GE in-wall smart switch, dimmer or fan control
  • Requires a GE home automation switch, not a standalone switch
  • Includes white and light almond paddles that will match most standard wall plates (wall Plate not included)
  • Screw terminal installation provides improved space efficiency when replacing existing switches compared to flying leads (neutral connection required for installation)
  • Compatible with GE in-wall z-wave, Bluetooth, and ZigBee switches, dimmers and fan controls. Note : Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for User Manual.
A top notch Z-Wave Plus switch brimming with features

Great piece of technology and a top notch addition to the z-wave devices enabling today’s smart home. I installed three of these to control the lights in each of my bathrooms. As with all GE Z-Wave switches, this one was a breeze to install. Unlike other Ge Z-Wave switches this one’s got some seriously stylish curves to it. I had no trouble pairing the switch with my SmartThings v2 hub and configuring all of its functions via the community-built device handler (exposes things like motion sensitivity, timeout interval, etc.). The motion sensitivity and radius of detection are stellar; the dimming functionality (both automatic and manual) is smooth. I also used the built-in motion sensors and a SmartApp to run my hot water recirc pump whenever someone enters one of the bathrooms which makes the whole system way more energy efficient. Overall a great product! Highly recommended!

The cheap and easy way to make dumb bulbs smart.

I have a few Phillips Hue bulbs and I love them, but to be honest, that is the expensive way to have smart lights and going multi-room with smart bulbs was more money than I was willing to spend. Just like infomercials would say, I thought there's got to be a better way. I searched for smart switches and there was the answer to my prayers. It's much cheaper to do a switch than putting in 3 or 4 smart bulbs in a fixture. so for the cost of a bulb, you can make the switch smart and accomplish the same thing using any old dumb bulb of your choice. Downside is I had to put in yet another hub. I went with a Samsung SmartThings Hub that supports Z-Wave. So now I have 3 hubs for 3 different things. On the plus size, the SmartThings / Z-Wave hub supports multiple products where my other two hubs are product specific. This works perfectly with Amazon Alexa which is what I exactly what I wanted. I plan on replacing 4 or 5 more of my switches with the GE Z-Wave ones.

Easy to install in multi-gang switch box

Worked great. To those people complaining that the tabs on the side of the switch prevent you from installing multiple switches inside of a multi-switch box.....read the directions or use common sense. The tabs on the sides are clearly perforated and designed to be broken off if needed. The tabs are designed to help sturdy the switch when installing in a single switch box only. They just snap off, no need for a dremel or a redesign from the manufacturer.

A fantastic addition to my SmartThings & Google Home smart home

I've replaced 7 of my "dumb" switches at home with the GE Z-Wave Plus Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer & Control Switch. Pros: + The installation process is simple, however, be aware that a pre-existing neutral wire is required. Yes, required. Don't attempt any workarounds at the cost of your safety or the safety of your family. + Integrates seamlessly into my SmartThings/Google Home/Alexa smart home + Signal range is adequate. My SmartThings base is installed on the first floor, and my switches are all over the house on the first and second level of a 3000 sq ft home. + Dimming control is intelligent. It remembers the last level of brightness you set, so if you turn on the switch it returns to its last brightness setting. Handy to set at night and use in the morning when baby duty calls. + This is a cost-effective alternative to replacing an entire series of bulbs with wi-fi enabled smart bulbs. + This is a great option for those who have a handicap or are disabled and need more accessibility to switches in the home through smart connectivity. Cons: - Cost of entry seems a little high right now, but the convenience is well worth it for many people.

Very Impressed

I bought this specifically because it is Z-wave 'Plus' which is the newer standard. For those just looking to get into Home Automation, the new Plus offers longer range and I believe improved security - and is the way to go if possible. All the 'big box' stores sell the GE switches, but so far, they all offer Zwave and and not Z-wave Plus. The box usually has a Z-wave symbol and will indicate 'Plus' if it is. Quite honestly, I'm impressed, very impressed. I have a Aeon multi-sensor (also Z-wave Plus) out in the 10x12 shed which is probably over 200 feet away. Of course the switch is mounted inside the house and the multi-sensor is also inside the shed. so both need to travel thru wood (OSB, I believe), sprayed foam, etc...and they haven't miss a beat...not once even during heavy rain or snow. For the record, I'm an EE that designs radios, so I'm familiar with link margins, propagation, etc., which essentially deals with "can the two radios talk to each other reliably?" While I don't have specific numbers to backup my comments, I'm sold on the Plus standard. Of course, your 'mileage will vary'. Would buy again, about the same price as the big box standard Z-wave switces

Don’t think twice about other brands. GE is the way to go.

So far so good. I managed to fit two of these side by side in a metal double gang box... I had to notch the corners of the box to make it fit though. The side tabs can be easily snapped off so the switches can sit next to each other. I haven’t looked for a faceplate for them yet... hope there won’t be any issues. Wiring was easy, although I do have some moderate knowledge of 120V electrical, so I’m only speaking for myself. You must have a line, neutral and ground in your box for these to work... not all switches have this wiring, so maybe check before you buy. I did notice that these GE switches have a much higher wattage rating than other similar switches... is most cases nearly double at 600 Watts for the GE. With these being a brand that’s I have come to trust over many years, I think I’ll stick with them. They integrated with my Smartthings Hub seamlessly. You do not need to have them near the hub in order to pair. Once you finish installation, just put your hub into pairing mode and wait for it to be recognized. If it doesn’t work for some reason, try it again but this time hit the switch in any direction right when you start pairing mode. At first it seemed like it didn’t pair for me but next thing I knew, the system detected it and asked me to confirm. I think the problem was mainly connection issues with my system being so spread out. Once I got the first one up, the second connected much quicker. These act as repeaters, so they are enhancing my z-wave mesh connection now that they are up and running. I easily configured the switch in Smartthings on a schedule so that it turns on and off at specific times. Super cool and now I never have to worry about leaving my lights on or off. I plan on adding a motion sensor in one room so that the lights are only on when someone is in the room.

There will be swearing; worth it!

If you have kids, send them somewhere while you install these because there will be swearing. Things to know: There’s a white wire packed in the little bag with the tan switch cover. You need this, the switch will not work without it. It hooks onto the bundle of white wires in the back of the junction box that are not used for anything. If you don’t have a bundle of white wires, google, there are answers. Or hire an electrician, but where’s the fun in that. If you put two of these switches in a 2-switch junction box, this is where swearing comes in handy. Use it. Often. Stop for a beer. Shove the wires in and try to stuff both switches in the box. Swear more, this is why you sent the kids out to play. Those metal tabs they say you may need to break off? You will need to break them off, just do it. If one of your switches controls a socket, change the socket instead. Far less swearing. If the blue light does not come on, it’s probably the white wire’s fault. The neutral screw is a pain in the ass to get the neutral wire under. Go ahead and swear, open another beer, then work on it some more. Most importantly: it’s totally worth the effort!

Works Great! Love it!

I was going to give this 4 stars because of how difficult it was to link up to my Wink Hub... but I decided that wouldn't be fair because the issue was with the Wink App / Hub not this device. The device was easy to install and it only actually took about 10 minutes to install in place of my existing fan switch. They include an extra "White" wire in the box so you can run the required "Neutral" connection to the device. If you aren't comfortable or knowledgeable with electrical wiring, get someone who is to install this as it does require some electrical skill. Once the unit was installed, I was able to test it manually. Tap the top of the switch to turn the fan on... tap the bottom to turn it off. Press and hold the top to increase the fan speed... press and hold the bottom to decrease the speed. Linking to my Wink controller wasn't as straight forward as I'd hoped. Wink includes a Bar-code Scan option to scan the device bar-code you're installing and Wink will automatically load up the configuration options for you. I scanned the bar-code and Wink told me this was an unsupported device... :( It's not really, it's just not automatic-out-of-the-box. So, I went the manual route. Now, when selecting the device to install, I picked a "GE In Wall Smart Switch" from the "Utilities and Climate" because that section shows ceiling fans. Tried several times and it kept failing with the "This is taking too long..." error. I finally called Wink support (They were very helpful BTW) and got it straightened out pretty quick. They told me I needed to install it as a "Lighting Dimmer Module"... I wish there was something in the documentation that mentioned this. Even the Wink support page for this device just says "Follow the manufacturers directions to install". But the included instructions just say to follow the Z-Wave Controllers Instructions to add the device.... kind of a catch 22. Anyway, with Wink support on the phone, we tried adding it as a "Lighting Dimmer Module" and that didn't work... still. So, the tech had me put the hub in "Z-Wave Exclusion Mode" (if you're not familiar with this, there's online information) to remove the device from the hub... then put the hub in "Z-Wave Inclusion Mode" to add the device... kind of "Back-Dooring it". Well, this worked fine and the device showed up as a GE Lamp in my device list. I was able to edit the device and correctly show it as a fan controller by picking a custom icon. The thing works great! It says on the box you can set High, Medium and Low speeds... You have to figure out what % Level in Wink triggers each speed as Wink will allow you to set any percent level 0 - 100% to the module just like a dimmer. But, the unit will only drive the fan in 3 speeds. I believe 20 - 35% is low, 36 - 80% is medium, 81 - 100% is high... at least on mine.

Very pleased!!!

We came close to installing Control 4 until it was explained to us we would have to use a vendor every time we wanted to reprogram a device, something that would become very expensive. This is when we started to explore other solutions. We ended up going with Wink and as such looked at several zwave. devices to prototype. We tried two other switches made by other companies, but ended up buying many many more of these GE switches as we continue to automate the whole house. The automation is just incredible and these switches work perfectly with the Wink system (though I am sure they work with any wave system). We have the house programed with these switches for multiple modes throughout the day. Wakeup for Running, Breakfast, midday, evening, and nighttime moods. Of course Wink robots take care of all that. Then we use the switches as part of If/ then scenarios. If somebody walks up to the front door the z-wave motion sends a signal to wink that confirms this switch is on so our porch, foyer, and living rooms lights are on automatically and this switch responds perfectly everytime. You pay a little more, but all I can say is they work every time. Given how frustrating electronics can be, it is nice to get something that works as advertised, everytime!! I also liked how this switch uses slots in the back, much like the push in slot on regular receptacles - except on these they use a screw to tighten them to ensure they are snug! Makes attaching the wires very easy and quick to install, leaving a lot of space to install the larger space taken up by the switch size itself (a downfall of all the zwave switches - resembles a GFI switch in size, so you can appreciate not needing to use the extra wire nuts. Don't leave many reviews, but these switches earned my recommendation. If I could improve one thing, it would be nice if they used a full LED line under or around the entire paddle to act as a night light or simple to highlight where the switch was at night.

Five Stars

I've been installing these in my house as well as a few buddies for home automation. A few notes on these... If your looking to automate your home, this is the best device I've seen for z-wave. I personally have been using Smartthings as a note to those who are looking to do HA. As others have noted, LED is on by default but is easily changed. I changed my to on only when the light is on the bedroom because I didn't want the light to shine in the room during the night. However, in the kitchen, I have the LED on when the light is on and vs. By far, these switches are going to run you about $10 more than the competition. But your going to save some time and effort with this switch. The box comes with the neutral wire which most do not and its a pain to make your own all the time given. Unlike the others out there, your house wires plug into the switch. This is an advantage for sure since you don't need wire nuts. Likewise, if your short on room in a box, this is perfect. The others out there have wires coming off the backs of the switch and add more of a mess inside the electric boxes. if you like this review, please indicate so by clicking the box below.

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