Smart Dimmer Switch Single Pole, Meross Smart 2.4GHz WiFi Light Switch for Dimmable LED, Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant and SmartThings, Neutral Wire Required, Remote Control Schedule,1 Pack
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Homestar
> 24 hourI was really excited to get these because of all of the great reviews. Unfortunately, I am disappointed with my purchase. I just installed one of these switches and immediately noticed that the minimum dim level is not nearly as dim as my lutron dimmer. I enjoy having very dim lights while watching TV at night so I can still see my surroundings, but also not blind me and glare on the TV. My picture shows the comparison of the Lutron dimmer (left) and the Meross dimmer (right) both set to their minimum levels. The lights are exactly the same so this is strictly the dimmer causing the difference. Excuse my mess, I am in the middle of a remodel. I will likely be returning these switches because the minimum dim level is very important to me. I still left 4 stars because everything else worked very well. Google integration was easy, installation was easy, and the Meross app was very easy to use.
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Beskil
> 24 hourI bought these smart switches to control lights in my home. Most of the smart switches went to outdoor lights as it was the best option for me to have the best control of lights I needed to operated remotely. The install is super easy and they connect to my wifi with no issues. Every one that I have installed needed a firmware update immediately after installing but they were operational in minutes. Pairing with Alexa app was also easy and I was turing on and off my lights using my echo dot in minutes after install. They are a little bulky compared to normal switches so make sure you push the wires and wire nuts to the far back of the box you are installing them in or you wont fit them in on the first shot evenly. They do need to be grounded and I had to ground them to a metal electrical box in one installation as I have some older wiring in my home along with some newer but the switches work great and wifi signal is not an issue in plastic or metal boxes. I also love that when the lights are off you see a little red light in the body of the switch. You can instantly tell if the lights are on or off and if it is dark in the room you can easily find the switches. They also make a satisfying click when depressed and I havent had a single issue with any of the switches that I’ve got.
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Robert WC
> 24 hourI was wary of the getting this for the price as most others were 2 to 3 times the price, but I was not disappointed. I was able to replace my two single-pole switches in minutes and connected up to both my Samsung Hub and Alexa all within 20 minutes. The switch controls are easy for non-connected use and the app control is on par with the big guys. I would definitely purchase Meross product again - getting their garage door opener now.
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DDJ
> 24 hourWorks great with recessed kitchen LED lighting, providing a wide range of brightness to dimming. Requires a large amount of room in electrical box to accommodate the switch along with all its wire nuts. Not sure how this happened but I needed to return/replace original two-pack due a wrong switch that didnt match switch it was supposed to pair with (also both switches were not new (used). I bought this brand because the units have proved to be reliable elsewhere in my house for about a year so far.
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P J Little
> 24 hourLoved the product and features. However, you MUST have power (black, white, and ground) to the switch box. Sometimes power is at the fixture and the switch only has circuit connective functionality.
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Mudkicker
> 24 hourEverything is included with this switch kit. They even include labels for the different wires. There are some basic tools required (screwdriver, needle-nosed pliers, and a voltage meter). The Meross app takes through setting up, step by step. It is very easy to set up. Once I got it all setup and linked to the app, it was great! I have mine connected to my Alexa and SmartThings. The Meross app also has some functions, like a timer. I set my timer to dim the light after bedtime, which gives just enough light to walk around at night. Very impressed with this product for the value!
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Dave Ringwalt
> 24 hourI have decided to use only Meross products for my home automation project. They all are of high quality, easy to install and work trouble-free. The company’s customer service is great. Prompt replies and eager to solve any problem. I strongly recommend this company.
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C. Nolte
> 24 hourI have a number of these throughout my home and have been happy with them. But these latest ones did not work at all. They refused to dim properly. If I reduced the brightness, they refused to return to full brightness until I power cycled them. Meross Support was less than useless, telling me they changed the hardware and they were not compatible with my lighting anymore. They offered me a smart plug as a replacement which isn’t even close to what I need. Not sure they understand their own products. Highly disappointed and have started transitioning my switches to Belkin Thread switches that, while more expensive, do work.
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Yossi A
> 24 hourI have both Lutron and now this product in my house...this product is cheaper than Lutron and at the end doing what it supposed to do, but it isnt comparable to the Lutron Cassetta which in my own opinion is a much better product. First when installing it for some reason which is not clear to me and didnt have the patient to explore why, I couldnt attach one of the wall plates to the switch, no matter what I did it kept popping out. Eventually I took the other wall plate (it is a 2 switches pack) and it fits without any problem. When I dry tested the problematic plate on the other switch, it did fits properly...not sure what was going on here. I also think the switch is very big and you might have a problem fitting it in a standard 1-gang box, I did and had to cover the little space left between the plate and wall with silicon. As for the functionality of the switch here are my takes and comparison to the other switches I have from the Lutron brand: 1) This switch has 3 buttons, power, dimmer-down, and dimmer-up. To turn on the switch you can only press on the power button, pressing on the dimming button will do nothing. I find it very in-convenient as you always find yourself rubbing the switches trying to figure out the lower power button. ** Lutron has 4 buttons, On, Off, dimmer-down, and dimmer-up. You can click on On button to turn on the switch in full/max light strength. Clicking on the on the dimming buttons will turn the lights On in low light. 2) With Meross, Every time you turn the light On it turns On in the last dim settings it was set to. Sound like not a big issue but after a week using it it is very annoying. ** With Lutron, Clicking On button always start with max light. Starting clicking on the dimer button will start low. 3) The response time of the Meross is very slow, you click a button and theres a short delay...short but annoying. ** Lutron is much more responsive, almost on spot. 4) The layout of the buttons on the Meross is very in-convenient. The power button at the bottom, dimmer down in the middle, and dimmer up at the top. The problem is with the design, all buttons are very close together and has the same size and thickness which like I mention before, when room is dark, you need to rub the switch in order to locate the power button. ** On Lutron, the power On button is on the top, power Off button is at the bottom, the dimmer up/down buttons are in the middle (right & left). At the end, I didnt bother installing the other Meross switch and will wait until I have the budget to buy the Lutron switches.
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Jukens
> 24 hourI was pleasantly surprised that this was indeed a kit to re-wire and control both ends of a 3 way switch setup! My biggest complaint has been mis-matching switches on either end and this resolves that and both switches act as one. Actually works better than typical mechanical 3 way switches where one switch will end up opposite of the other. You toggle either switch and they communicate and will always be in the same state. And with the added smart functionality you only add one switch since they act as a single unit! Meross has been bringing a lot of great new smart products and this one really sets the bar high. As far as installation goes they have improved the wire leads by soldering them, no more need to twist the wires prior to putting on the wire nuts. Included instructions were easy to understand and within 10 minutes I had both switches replaced and full functional. I set these up to control my kitchen LED lighting which I wasn’t even sure were dim-able but after testing they work perfectly! Each level of brightness is a clear change and absolutely no light pulsing. As well the switch will remember the last brightness level after being toggled off and back on. I set these up with HomeKit as well they popped right into my Alexa app since I already had the Meross skill setup, so no user intervention there. I have been using them for about a week now and have 0 issues. I would highly recommend these to anyone wanting to setup 3 way smart switches. Now I hope they release regular non-dimmable 3 way switch kits.