Black Series On/Off Switch (Z-Wave)

Using the device handler for Smartthings, I was amazed at the number of options I had for customizing. I enjoy the product and the community support.

If you’re reading this to compare against other switches, take my research and just buy these. Their way of connecting the wires is smooth, the LED bar helps communicate status, and they’re foolproof to integrate. One thing: Install these UPSIDE DOWN. That’s right, because the configuration button looks like a button that everyone wants to press. Install these upside down, set the switch to Invert state, and no more household confusion. Second, get the latest firmware that removes the button press delay (from scene detection) and these are even more responsive. Enjoy!

I could take the time to write a full on detailed review, but I feel it's most important to state that this is a switch. I don't mean that in a belittling of the product way either. I mean this switch does it's job so well, that it seamlessly replaced a dumb switch, in a house with occupants that have historically been against smart stuff. The fact that they still haven't noticed this switch has replaced an old decora switch over 2 weeks ago is a testament to the fine engineering done by the Inovelli team. I'm currently budgeting to replace all the switches in my home with Inovelli's affordable and great performing smart switches. One important note, this black series is great, but if you're in need of features like scenes and energy monitoring, you'll want to go with the Red series.

Inovelli makes great smart switches. They are hands-down the best I've used. Inclusion is easy, operation is smooth and intuitive, and they look great. Also, Inovelli updates their firmware to make improvements: my switches are already better than when I bought them. That said, get the Red Series if you can. The extra features, especially Central Scene and notifications are worth the few bucks extra. You may not think so now, but you will. I really like my Black Series switches, but after using a few Red Series I'm going to replace most of my Black Series with Red, and move the black ones to places like closets where nobody is looking at notifications.

Notification LED, LED with effects, more affordable, and a company that actually knows what firmware is and puts out updates. These products and the support behind them are superb.

I love the new switches - especially the ability to see an LED and know they are in pairing mode, instead of guessing like I had to do with the previous generation switches.

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