I got a bunch of these switches to replace old Control4 switches where the controller had died. That proprietary system was ok 10 years ago, but the closed system (non-DIY) was frustrating and requiring a dealer to do anything was expensive and reliant on dealers that I didn't trust.
These switches go in very easily if you have a modern home. You need line, load, neutral and ground and it works great. I have replaced most of the bulbs around my house with LEDs and these switches seem to dim them fairly well. I have had some buzzing at low dimming levels and I have a few bulbs that will strobe at low dimming levels, but that seems to be a function more of the light/bulb rather than the switch. Above a minimum dimming level (low setting) they seem to work great and have a good tactile feel.
Adding them to SmartThings was very easy and they have all worked pretty much first try when identifying them to SmartThings. No regrets so far, other than cost. I will continue to buy these for the rest of the switches I have to replace.
A few thoughts about them...
1) you can't set the ramp rate for the on/off dimming, so you can't make it work like a standard switch (0 ramp - immediate on/off), so be aware of that if you have fluorescent lights with a non-dimming ballast.
2) there is no switch back light. There is a small blue LED at the bottom of the switch that is on when the switch is off. You can't control this (color or brightness), so there may be some conditions where it's hard to see the switch.
3) these require a separate switch add-on for 3-way/4-way setups. The add-on switch takes 2 wires from the master switch to signal it. There is a very small delay between the switch use and the light responding (low lag).
4) there is no way to set a minimum or maximum level at the switch, although this may be possible with the automation controller (I haven't found out how to do this with SmartThings yet). This means you can dim down to a level that cuts off the light from an LED bulb (or causes flicker), but the switch may not be "off". Similarly, you can't set an upper limit for the dimmer for an "on" command. Incandescent bulbs will have a much longer life if you don't go to 100% on, I used to keep the Control4 switch max at 90% and there was no noticeable loss of light an the bulbs lasted a lot longer. Probably not a big issue with LED bulbs, but it's something to be aware of if you haven't converted everything yet.
| Operation Mode | Off |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Brand | GE |
| Terminal | Spdt |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.25 x 1.85 x 3 inches |
| Circuit Type | 3-way |
| Actuator Type | Push Button |
| International Protection Rating | IP00 |
| Specification Met | Z Wave |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 40 Degrees Celsius |
| Controller Type | nexia, Google Assistant, vera, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, Z-Wave |
| Color | White & Light Almond |
| Wattage | 600 watts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Jasco Products Company, LLC |
| Part Number | 14294 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.25 x 1.85 x 3 inches |
| Item model number | 14294 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Style | Dimmer (1st Gen.) |
| Power Source | AC |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 In-wall Dimmer |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2-year limited warranty |
