Olichops Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 So I have the C4 dimmer and not impressed with the size, reliability and price of the unit. I just want some reliable units for holiday lights. What are the forum recommendations to accomplish this and is the driver available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Tp link Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shupp872 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Does Tp-Link make an in wall dimmer outlet, or are they only switched outlets? I haven't seen a dimmer yet, but I may have just missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I don't believer dimmer outlet Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAV Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 NO DIMMERS built into receptacles, or dimmers before a receptacle, unless you use a special outlet and plug combo. https://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/048109c.pdf Otherwise people plug vacuum cleaners into a dimmed outlet and then poof. (or fan, heater, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Not sure how you are wired up and why you need to dim holiday lighting I am not an electrical by any means though I recall this device being discussed in the past: Lamp dimmer and lamp dimmer plus https://www.axxind.com/smarthome/lighting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olichops Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 So the TP Link is the Kasa line correct? How does the Kasa interface with control4 as they are on the Wifi? Native drivers in control4 or do I need to buy the driver for Control4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Yes, Kasa. https://drivercentral.io/platforms/control4-drivers/utility/tp-link-hs1xx-wifi-smart-plug-control4-driver-chowmain/ that is the driver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 10/6/2020 at 8:36 AM, Olichops said: So I have the C4 dimmer and not impressed with the size, reliability and price of the unit. I just want some reliable units for holiday lights. What are the forum recommendations to accomplish this and is the driver available? There is a GE Z-Wave outdoor dongle that I thought was on the z-wave compatible list, if you have z-wave module in a controller. Never used the C4 z-wave, but used them through a Vera hub at my old house. Worked like a champ in very harsh conditions. I also had the electrician add switched eve plugs and the price was a lot cheaper than I expected, which he said was because he had easy access in the attic and I didn't care where the switch was. I think with the switch the whole deal was $200. Very clean look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie3130 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Not sure if you have the original outlet dimmer or not, but the new outlet dimmers and switches that are part of the essentials line are a vast improvement. Still sort of bulky though. https://www.control4.com/docs/product/plug-in-outlet-dimmer/data-sheet/english/revision/B/plug-in-outlet-dimmer-data-sheet-rev-b.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olichops Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 The new dimmers look much smaller than the old ones and probably much better. TP link at $7 a pop can't be beat so I am going to try that route to see if it fills a simple need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olichops Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 So how do you get drivers off Drivercentral if you don't have the official Dealer BS credents? Here's my money, can I have the driver please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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