My family sets lighting levels by either using a remote or by voice
Yeah, until last night they didn't even know you could do that... 
Because it looks like a "standard" dimmer, then they want to use that functionality, so maybe I just replace it with a Fibaro/Aeotec module and use the switch for on/off and voice/HE rules to dim like you say...
Would they really object to having one pushbutton instead of a switch? Or a pair of buttons (up/down)?
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Probably not, and it's looking like that's my only option for now, so I'll look at the Aeotec/Fibaro dimmer modules and "standard" switches instead.
If I do find anything else, I'll come back and post it here 
I just tried my light switches from that link I gave you and it works. Never knew I could do that! lol
I just the momentary click switches by mini grid. They will probably moan that it's a bit stiff to push.
I prefer the fibaro over the aeotec. The dimming is a little smoother.
I would build a test rig on for them to try first before installing it and it will give you a chance to play with the settings too.
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If you prefer Zigbee, I also saw this recommendation in another thread:
By "test rig", you mean a simulated lighting circuit?
What would I need for that? A 3-pin mains plug going into the module and out to the bulb on the board, or would I need an RCD etc?
I have a plug with some cable wired into a module and a wall switch that I would be using and a table lamp with the plug removed. All wired up using wago conectors, wires, etc.
Cool, understood, thanks
Thanks, the Sunricher stuff looks interesting too.
I don't know enough about the differences between Zigbee and ZWave to make a decision if I'm honest, I just need something that's going to work first time every time without polluting my WiFI network with chatter 
I use z-wave for all lights apart from the bathrooms which I'm ikea's tradfri (zigbee) due to our pull cords but they will be soon changed to z-wave.
I only use zigbee for sensors and button controllers (remotes) and wall plugs (to act as repeaters) as they are cheaper.
ZigBee I would go for sunricher z-wave I would go with Fibaro (your only be disappointed with the aeotec).
If you want something that will work for longer /faster and is newest then it's ZigBee sunricher. Reason I say this is the sunricher is ZigBee 3.0 where as the Fibaro dimmer 2 is z-wave plus 500 standard and the latest is 700 series.
The real benefit to zigbee in the case of lighting dimmers and switches is the group commands...
With 50 zwave devices you need 50 separate commands to turn them off at once, those same 50 off commands using zigbee group messaging is one...
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How did things go on this in the end? I've finally got a stable setup using Aqara D1 wall switches, but they don't offer a dimmer option, so for rooms that must have dimming I'm a bit stuck.
I wouldn't even mind using the three-button models to provide low-medium-high control, but having had no luck with Zigbee repeating lamps (even Trådfri lamps proved to upset the Aqara gear) I'm not keen to venture down that route again - though I believe the Sengled ones are non-repeating?
Regardless, I doubt they make a replacement for the 118mm linear halogen lamps I have in the dining room. I'm still searching for a decent LED replacement for those. Currently a mere 200W a piece. 
Still not a solved problem, but as lockdown etc. has meant the building work hasn't even started yet, it's something I've still got time to resolve.
I swapped the "cold white" bulbs for "warm white" ones, which caused the AOne dimmer to stop working because although the new bulbs were dimmable, the combined wattage was less than the rated one for the switch, so I ended up with a disco! 
I switched out the AOne for a standard non-smart dimmer and now the bulbs have three settings - off, dim, or on, so there's clearly an issue with the bulbs that needs resolving...
Anyway, I'm digressing now, I'll let you know if I find anything...
Did you resolve this as I’m having a similar problem? I’ve got x4 6w led bulbs connected to the Aone dimmer switch and they just flash. I put in x4 halogen bulbs and they work but there is a buzzing sound in the dimmer and at the bulb. I’ve purchased a fibaro bypass and hoping this will help when fitted.
are the lamps dimmable?
worth a punt?
I'm thinking about those, I've not tried them out myself yet though.
There was another brand doing the rounds recently (the name escapes me) but when I spoke to them they said it only worked with their own hub, good to see more UK options entering the market though!
Nice to see more options in the UK.
"It only works with our hub" They all say that
