Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch, 1-Outlet Plug-In (2nd Gen.), Weather-Resistant, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, for Landscape & Seasonal Lighting, ZWave Hub Required, 14298,Black

Worked Great for the Christmas Lights. Nothing like saying ok google, turn on Christmas

This thing works great while it worked. I had it turning lights on and off for about 2 years and recently it completely crapped out. The relay inside I believe is the culprit. A $3 part (Hongfa 012-1H3AF) that failed in a $45 product. With average soldering skills you could probably replace it yourself. Electrical relays really should last longer than that though.

I used this product for the first time during the 2021 Christmas season. I controlled most of my outdoor lights with just one of these. It easily connected to my Hubitat Z-wave network. It worked flawlessly. It is constructed out of quality materials. One nice feature is the on/off, lighted button on the device that allows for easy testing without pulling out my phone and programmatically turning the device on/off. I would recommend this device for wireless, outdoor lighting control.

Works great with zwave for controlling outdoor Christmas lights

The fist generation had a pass through plug. Always on. This one, both are controlled, not separately but both are either on or off. Love the light to show you if it is on, miss the pass through plug. 15 Amp so you can run a line voltage heater (space heater) with it. Works great with ADT Pulse. Pairing is a piece of cake.

I have it connect to Abode Security Iota hub. There is manual switch to turn it on and off. Pros: 1. Simple to setup and pair. 2. Simple to connect to Alexa (depends on your Z-wave hub). 3. Simply works. Could be better: 1. The size can be smaller as I think its kind big. It will cover a couple of outlets on surge protector unless you use the brick plug port. It takes up 1-outlet on normal 2-outlets wall plug. 2. The price is bit high but it works so I dont mind.

I purchased this switch as a much cheaper alternative to the

Setup was flawless with my SmartThings server. Apparently device is indeed controlled directly, not through the internet (Z-wave, vs Z-wave plus). Both outlets are controlled together (not separately) which I expected but really did not see described anywhere. Top has a square button in the center which is lit when the outlets are off. Pressing the button enabled the outlets and dims the button. Quality seems good. Unit designed to go on your upper outlet. Doing so leaves enough room for most plugs you would use for some other item.

This review is written on the Gen 2 product and mirrors my Gen 1 review. I have used the Gen 1 version for a couple of years. It works fine and has excellent range, although I do have repeaters (Aeotec) around the house. The Gen 2 is about $9 more currently (May 2020). This time I bought a Gen 1 and a Gen 2 and tried them out on an outlet outside and about 100 from my house. Both worked fine. The Gen 2 is smaller, maybe one-third smaller. The Gen 2 has an indicator light on the front which can be programmed to be on when switch is off or vice versa. Thats a nice plus as with Gen 1 you have to just listen. Gen 1 also has a nice cover over the outlet while Gen 2 does not. So unless one of the features of the Gen 2 is something you require, smaller size or the status light, for the money, Id stay with the Gen 1 for the time being.

I will first state that this is my second GE outdoor Z-Wave switch, I also own the Gen 1 model as well. Similarities between Gen 1 and Gen 2: 1. Lets just start with this. Either model will just work and work well, Ive had no issues. They easily connected to my Hubitat hub. They are both obviously outside and so not exactly super close to my Hubitat hub but Ive never had an issue with them losing connection or not working. 2. They both have physical on/off buttons Why is Gen 2 better then Gen 1: 1. Smaller 2. Includes the ability to mount to something 3. Removes the stupid rubber plug cover Gen 1 has that is literally useless Connecting to Hubitat hub and usage: I had no problems connecting this to my Hubitat hub. I plugged it in near the hub, Hubitat picked it up right away and it was added. From there I added it to my controls and processes and it just works flawlessly. Theres nothing really more to say about this product, its a simple outdoor Z-wave plug. It just works and doesnt add complication. If you are looking for a outdoor Z-wave plug to control things like lights, holiday lights or decorations or similar this should be high on your list. Others products might be cheaper or have 2 plugs instead of just one (I saw a few when looking for a second plug) but I went with this one out of a little fear those other generic name brand plugs might cause me more of a headache in the end by giving me issues with my hub, disconnections or not always responding to commands. I cant tell you if that fear is warranted, I can tell you this is my second GE Z-wave outdoor plug and Ive used Gen 1 for over a year and now Gen 2 through this years holidays with no issues to speak of. My Hubitat hub automatically knew what this device was and used the GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Smart Switch driver that Hubitat has built in, no need to use the generic driver or add a driver. I am currently running Hubitat v2.2.4.158. When I originally added the Gen 1 plug last year Hubitat did not have this specific GE driver and instead used the generic plug driver, which also worked just fine so you should be set either way.