msgreenf Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HGW8N7R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 an extra 15% off coupon and an extra 15% reward using the Amazon CC. Crazy really! Picked up a 3 pack for some non-critical areas that don't have integration yet. These work super with the Chowmain driver - I have set these up many times.....solid. Jakelay and therockhr 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I just stumbled on this a few mins ago too https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M6RS2LC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2F6E975V906X0&psc=1&ie=UTF8&_encoding=UTF8&tag=bensbargaicenter&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325 Seems like 15% when you click to apply a coupon as well. Maybe its a Kasa sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therockhr Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Smart lighting has really took off in the past 5 years. Lots of players out there and the price keeps going down. I have never used these type of switches but I have used one of the plug in lamp modules from TP-Link for a Christmas tree and it worked every time. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakelay Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Are these switches programmable with the Chowmain driver? Thinking about some utility areas where we don’t need the expense of C4 switches like a laundry room motion with timer and a basement where we have a three way at the top and bottom of the stairs and only a bottom stair light for the rest of the basement. Would be nice to just use the switch at the top of the stairs to turn off the bottom stair switch too. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Yes these work w the chowmain driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Buy one and try the clicky clicky before you buy a bunch. So many of the smart switches feel super playskool and unpleasant. Its a personal choice, but I think many people overlook the feel of switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanDad Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 TP Link are a great budget alternative. One thing that I don't like is that over wi-fi there is a delay on updating status while the polling happens. Can be a bit confusing if you are looking at the on/off/light level status and it takes 20 seconds to update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 minute ago, OceanDad said: TP Link are a great budget alternative. One thing that I don't like is that over wi-fi there is a delay on updating status while the polling happens. Can be a bit confusing if you are looking at the on/off/light level status and it takes 20 seconds to update. This is where going to the options that support MQTT have an advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, OceanDad said: TP Link are a great budget alternative. One thing that I don't like is that over wi-fi there is a delay on updating status while the polling happens. Can be a bit confusing if you are looking at the on/off/light level status and it takes 20 seconds to update. yeah, for the areas I am using them for, not something I can complain about. Literally for $13 each there has to be tradeoffs! I wouldn't do a whole house of em... OceanDad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakelay Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, msgreenf said: Yes these work w the chowmain driver Thank you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecheech Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-HS103P2-Required-Google-Assistant/dp/B07B8W2KHZ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=38HJOU06OTZCJ&dchild=1&keywords=kasa+smart+plug&qid=1593552509&sprefix=Kasa+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-3 Does this one work with chowmain as well? If so, time to up my Christmas tree game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Oh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 10 hours ago, msgreenf said: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HGW8N7R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 an extra 15% off coupon and an extra 15% reward using the Amazon CC. Crazy really! Picked up a 3 pack for some non-critical areas that don't have integration yet. These work super with the Chowmain driver - I have set these up many times.....solid. I bought some, thanks for the tip. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I wish I can use these, forbidden in my house only regular toggle and on/off switches are allowed , no technology allowed ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Nice catch! These are perfect for my utility areas!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 The 3-way and the dimmers are priced well also. The 3 way if connected to load can be paired with a conventional non smart 3 way switch. So if you have a 3 way setup you can replace one of them with the smart switch. msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Got my switches in today. They look good but have a funky rocker that basically looks like a rocker switch but you have to press the bottom of it for both on and off like a clicker. Will take some getting use to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Yeah. It's not a rocker. But I am putting them in low traffic areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounce Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 4 hours ago, ejn1 said: Got my switches in today. They look good but have a funky rocker that basically looks like a rocker switch but you have to press the bottom of it for both on and off like a clicker. Will take some getting use to! Yea, that's why I mention up thread that you want to try them out before buying a lot. Its the clicky that bugs people. Some also make a really disappointing hollow sound when they click because the entire case is plastic. That why people like using Shelly pucks with mechanical switches. You get all the good switch choices backed by smart control. There are good drivers for Shelly now if you want to go down that path as another choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 I have to say after living with these for a week I am very happy. Of course they are not my main lighting they are in banks that are just less important and less often used but they work superbly they integrate with advanced lighting scenes and I've got no complaints. In fact I may pick up a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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