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Use Fibaro Dimmer 2 as switch
MariusBrand
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If you only need to switch one light (on/off) is there any reason why you would not use the Dimmer 2 for this purpose? The Double Switch 2 from Fibaro can switch two devices with higher power but if you don't need that? The Dimmer 2 is typically better priced and you get a dimmer function for free!
If I read the specification I see that the Dimmer 2 mentions a power consumption of 1.3W, but is this also applicable when using it in switch mode? The Double Switch 2 does not mention any power consumption.
Please advise
If I read the specification I see that the Dimmer 2 mentions a power consumption of 1.3W, but is this also applicable when using it in switch mode? The Double Switch 2 does not mention any power consumption.
Please advise
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Not really sure if this is true as I was only developing with a lamp connected to the device.
In the settings I turned off the dim function and selected "no soft-start".
The double switch 2 also uses a bit of power similar with the dimmer 2. You can select this in the device settings and it will show up then.
thanks!