Zooz dimmer switch - 3way with dumb switch with no load

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I know the Zooz dimmer can be used without anything connected to the load, making it just a button device. I also know you can wire it in 3way with a dumb paddle switch.

But can you do both at the same time? In other words, if I wire it 3way with the dumb paddle switch, does turning that switch on/off trigger the button presses on the Zooz, or would it only control a load (if one is connected)?

Trying to avoid replacing the dumb paddle switch with another Zooz, if I can.

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The 3-way can only change the on/off/dimmer state and does not activate any of the button events. This may work depending on what you want to do exactly.

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The Zooz dimmer will control a couple table lamps (Hue bulb) and a Hue strip via Hubitat rules rather than direct load.

Will Hubitat detect the on/off changes that are initiated by the dumb switch in 3way, so that I could write rules to control the bulbs/strip?

That's all I want. Turn on the dumb switch, Hue bulbs turn on. Turn off the dumb switch, Hue bulbs turn off.

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So I had a similar condition where i used a Zen74 to control Wiz connected bulb in a lamp and then I had a 3 way switch use to control the circuit. After 6 months it failed and i had a rather lengthy discussion with Zooz Support. Simply put using the switches in Smartbulb mode and using the 3-way function is not a recommended or supported configuration.

I was told with no ambiguity that if i wanted to use the switch in a 3-way i should not use it in smartbulb mode. If i wanted to control the smart bulb device from two locations i should use a switch in a virtual switch mode in place of the 3-way setup.

It has something to do with detecting load on the circuit. I wouldn't suggest doing this after my experience.

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Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just go the safe route and replace the dumb switch with another Zooz.

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This may help as well. It is a good support article that really points out what switch you should have where.

Full Guide to Zooz Smart Switches - Zooz Support Center (happyfox.com)

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