I have all GEs and one Zooz Zen22. The Zooz is ok, but I like the finish and feel of the GEs better. The GE matches the white wall plates a little better, Zooz is a brighter white. GE click feels more solid than the Zooz. The Zooz LED is also a little bigger and brighter, which is a slight negative. The GEs also have more flexibility in setting parameters for ramp rates than the Zooz does.
The GE also have double tap capability to since scenes it secondary functions (driver coming soon hopefully).
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What about the homeseer switches or Zlink ones? I am going to buy $1k of switches when I remodel my house and want opinions. I plan to get some motion switches/dimmers which right now, GE is the only one. I have heard Zooz demoed a motion switch at CES though.. those Zlink ones look like clones of HomeSeer switches to me. Wish Inovelli was in the mix now, as I don't know when they will be ready.
Yes, homeseer, zlink, zwp, all good.
Wow all good info here.
Thanks a lot everyone. I really liked the idea of zooz not needing the companion switch but if it is not supported officially I am thinking I should rethink that
This is only my 2nd suggestion since I joined recently. But the more suggestions anyone can get is very helpful most times. I use the ZEN24 Dimmer from Zooz with the Generic Dimmer Driver and it works very well.
How about the Zooz S2 series switch (ZEN 26)? I've got a bunch of 3 way (and some 4 way) lights I'd like to automate, and not having to replace (or rewire) half the boxes sounds nice. I can do without the dimming of the ZEN 27, or use GE switches where dimming is necessary.
how'z that?, not following...
For the GE switches, to do a 3 way you have to replace both switches. For the ZEN 21 (or the 22 dimmer), you only have to replace one switch (you can keep the other dumb switch) BUT you have to rewire it. For the 26 and 27, you don't have to rewire the other switch at all.
So I'd like to use the 26s for 3 and 4 way switches I have where dimming is not needed, and I guess I'd go with GEs for any 3way where I need dimming (or maybe the ZEN 22). I understand your issue with the 27 and its excessive reporting during dimming, but I assume the 26 (not being a dimmer) does not have this problem. Does it have OTHER problems you know about?
Thanks!
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I would assume he's referring to bottom right "NEW" feature of the screenshot......I'm also curious as to if they have the same issues as the ZEN27 as I just bought a ZEN 26 last week?
Wayne -- please let us know how the ZEN26 works for you. I've got two old switches I'd like to replace with these.
Will do, but it will be awhile, as I can usually handle the simple stuff but with 3 ways I'll leave up to my neighbor (electrician) to do, but he won't be around for another month or so (summer home)
The multilevel reporting during manual operation was removed in the latest firmware and that new firmware was implemented in ZEN27 VER. 2.0 which will be released within a week. Anyone who'd like to update their existing ZEN27 dimmers can request an OTA firmware file as well. We hope to see both models officially integrated with Hubitat in the near future.
The only feedback about ZEN26 we received from the Hubitat team was that it didn't send a separate report for manual vs Z-Wave operation. This was also changed and implemented in the latest release of the switches (VER. 2.0).
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Do we need to get one of the zwave sticks from the smarthouse house, to update the firmware? Also, is there anything else needed if so?
Until Hubitat supports OTA firmware updates for Z-Wave, a Z-Wave stick is needed. Click here for a full description of the process.
If you only need the stick to update your switches, just get in touch and we'll send you a loaner stick with a prepaid return label. If you think you could use one, you can either get the GoodWay model (cheapest) or the ZST10 (use coupon OTA10 for 10% off).
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Right on, I will be in tough later after I get the zen26 installed, (probably a month or so out) Thanks again!
Sure no problem. Feel free to share our contact with your electrician in case he has any questions about the wiring process (electronic switches can be a bit confusing to electricians). We'll be happy to help!
Funny part is I got your part of the electrical process down for what is needed on the switch, its my house wiring is old and most switches only have 2 wires (with no neutral), therefore with this being a 3 way I need the electricians expertise on identifying what wires are what as they didn't use any color coordination in the original 3 way wiring.
Yikes, that sounds like fun. Good luck and if you need any clarification on the diagrams (or additional options), just let us know.
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