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Zwave wall Dimmer
I have several dimmers like this :
Just old skool 2 in 1 dimmers. I want to replace them for zwave versions. But just ones that are looking semilar. (better for de WAF) Is it just me or does this type of product doesn't exit (yet)? And if it doesn't what is the best way to solve it? its really expensive to buy zwave wall switch and aan built in dimmer for al the places i want to do this!
Just old skool 2 in 1 dimmers. I want to replace them for zwave versions. But just ones that are looking semilar. (better for de WAF) Is it just me or does this type of product doesn't exit (yet)? And if it doesn't what is the best way to solve it? its really expensive to buy zwave wall switch and aan built in dimmer for al the places i want to do this!
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indeed very well replaceable but a Fibaro dimmer2 device with a 2in1 puls (momentary) switch
Depending on you switches brand.
I think there are no devices because of the limits z-wave has.
(not able to send 2 different percentages to 1 controller, and 2 controllers will be too big for behind a wall switch)
So don't expect any modules with this soon.
The best way, maybe don't look for a switch replacement, but a lamp replacement (if possible)
Or a lamp socket replacement.
a second fibaro dimmer could be placed in ceiling socket. Or as you suggest use a lamp (bulp) that can be dimmed. Or find a device that goes in between the fitting and the lamp.
welcome to the difficulty of home automation choices
For a better WAF you could then add the triple push to a flow thats named "Sexy time "....
http://aeotec.com/z-wave-wireless-switch
It's true it has 2 inputs (normal switches, so no dimmers)
This is for like hallways with a switch at each end.
@p0nts
It looks like it has no outputs at all, so it's like a wall switch with 4 buttons that can controller multiple devices.(a homey with 4 buttons, putting it crudely) So you would still need 2 modules for replacing a dual wall dimmer, and if you have multiple like the OP is talking about, it adds quickly
Ye you are right, but im not even sure if its even possible to use a "regular" dimmer on any z-wave devices at all? They should measure the power coming trough and set a percentage according to that. Can't recall any device capable of that...
If this option is to be added to a Z-wave device it would mean a new capability, so not very likely to come with this z-wave(+) version indeed.
To sum it up, just replace those hideous dimmers with some nice push switches
Or put a fibaro dimmer in there, and a blind plate on top of it. Then force the wifey to control the lights trough the homey app or speech
Tried it that way myself tho, not very successfull but you should give it a shot.
This works for me on Domoticz but I'm in the progress of moving it to Homey. Does anyone have experience in tweaking all the indivual settings of z-wave devices like the Fibaro 2 dimmer? I'm looking for the syntax of changing multiple settings at once.
Talked to Emile about the scene activation, not sure if it will be integrated from the start but he will eventuelly.