Which smart light switches are the best?

When I moved into my new home I needed a solution to make my ceiling lights smart. In this video I show you the process I went through to chose the best smart switches for my home.

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[NebulaNeoca]

FINALLY! someone reviewing EU style switches

[jameshammond]

Thanks so much for the analysis of these, your checklist is exactly what most of us will need. UK based person here, can’t wait to set switches up as the first thing in the new flat!

[EdwinPWeston]

Endpoint, Router. Not sure why I assumed every Zigbee device was a router, but now that I know where to find this information, my troubleshooting abilities just went to the next level. Thank you so much!

[TexSweden]

I use Shelly whenever I can, local control, use regular wall switches and regular bulbs. I have over 100 different wifi/zigbee devices around the house from all manufacturers and the only one that always works is the Shelly stuff. The relays are absolutely rock solid.

[peaslaker]

I lucked in on the Candeo as my first selection. It is exactly as described . Completely familiar to any member of the family or to guests. Really good tactile feel. No dropouts.

[gibberingidiot]

Great to see more UK content on this sort of thing. I went with a Shelley relay at the light fitting when I first started, because it meant keeping the existing switches and 2 way functionality. It's been flawless, though it doesn't solve the dimming problem of course. The Candeo look to be a good solution, if costly. I know that Scolmore Click (A huge brand in the electricial industry) are getting into the market with zigbee options too, so there may be more good choices in the future finally.

[varunaeeriyaulla]

You missed one important thing. Most cheap smart switches do not remember the last power state after a power cut. The default state is usually ON. Imagine in the middle of the night, all your lights are flashing after a power cut recovery. 😅 I have a couple of Mose switches. They don't remember the last state. I had to create manual power state reminders for each switch gang to prevent this issue. It was a pain. Now I always buy Aqara switches. They remember the last power state and are reliable.

[sagikazarmark]

I'm so glad I didn't have to go through this process myself. Based on your review I can confidently say Aquara is the best for my home. Thanks for making this video! I'd love to see more comparisons of various smart home devices.

[BMWMike]

Thank you so much for this. Your requirements are more or less the same as mine. I was considering the Moes but you've opened my eyes to the Candeo. I think I'll end up getting those for the dimmable rooms.

[photorealm]

Very useful video. Anyone considering using automated lighting should see this first.
Great job.

[Mooba]

I'm so glad I found this channel. We're currently building and I want easy smooth automation. I may be binging these videos

[sygad]

that's a pretty decent review, thanks for making this, given me quite a head start on some of the decisions I need to make for myself

[andyanthka-lbhj]

Was asking the same thing a couple of months ago, I found out that Legrand/Bticino switches were the best option for me.
They also meet all of your criteria except they don’t report the power consumption and don’t offer 3-4 gangs.
I have mixed both wired (no neutral) and wireless switches. It offers look and feel consistency across my home. The dimming will probably never be as good as the candeo one!
Good luck on your journey and thanks for sharing

[nikoscoulson]

Fantastic video and perfectly timed as I’m hunting around for the perfect switch to couple with motion sensors. Good luck with the rest of your smart home

[bmxmellie]

Thanks for the grate info we are redoing the kitchen and living room and I now have a good understanding what switches to use

[lsismeiro]

Great video, I'm loving this series. I suggest in the end a video with your partner talking about the smart home and how improved both your lives. 😊

[patrickpaganini]

Excellent video - look forward to the next one!

[LeonJoosse]

Really liked the video an the detail you put into it. Thumbs up, good work!

[bogorad]

Great video, very informative, as always! Thanks!

[paulofthebailey]

Excellent video. And it made me feel great about last week’s Candeo purchase! Reckon they’ll be getting a bit more of my money for other rooms now 😁