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๐Ÿ”Œ GE myTouchSmart WiFi Smart Light Dimmer: Works with Alexa & Google Assistant, No Hub Required Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”Œ GE myTouchSmart WiFi Smart Light Dimmer: Works with Alexa & Google Assistant, No Hub Required

VOICE COMMANDS โ€“ Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for the hands-free convenience of easy voice control with no hub required. UNIVERSAL WI-FI โ€“ Uses your 2. 4GHz Wi-fi network for scheduling, full-range dimming and ON/OFF operation from anywhere. USER-FRIENDLY APP โ€“ Easy-to-use myTouchSmart app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play allows hassle-free remote operation of dimmable LEDs and CFLs as well as incandescent and halogen bulbs. EASY SETUP โ€“ One-touch presets, personalized my on/my off times and custom countdown options are simple to program and support any schedule. FAST INSTALLATION โ€“ Space-saving screw terminals and metal yoke support fast, reliable installation โ€“ neutral wire required.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Update: Fixed 3-step installation issue

You should read these instructions carefully. There are two before and after graphs, one for the load side and one for the line side. This confused me and made me think that the switch can be installed anywhere and the instructions depend on that. no The instructions show how to rewire a regular old fashioned 3 position switch on the line side. It is very important. You need to rewire this switch as shown in the picture. Then the standard installation of a new WiFi switch on the load side willโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Ease of use
Cons
  • Exchange availability

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for one and three position switches

I have purchased several smart dimmers and smart switches for various one and three position switches in my home. Installing a single switch is fairly easy, but three position switches require a little extra work. It is best to read and follow the printed instructions inside to install a 3 position switch, otherwise there is a risk that the smart switch/dimmer will only work when the other normal switch is on. Looks like someone commented that the 3 position switch doesn't always work for them.

Pros
  • Sturdy finish
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Disappointing. The light goes on and off slowly - not bad, but the effect wears off. Does NOT work if you have additional GE switches. The documentation says "Installations with one or more switches: No additional switch required." Great, but doesn't say it WON'T WORK with additional switches. Why is it important? I have a 4-way setup with a GE Avion-On main switch and two additional switches. Works great BUT now I want a wifi connection instead of bluetooth. This switch does NOT replace theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Difficult to say

Revainrating 2 out of 5

From now on I will have to avoid GE switches.

I only have one GE switch out of 20+ smart devices in the house. One thing I forgot about GE shifters is the louvers on the side of the shifter. If you put it in a box with other switches, you'll have trouble lining everything up. The reason I couldn't get off this switch is because I just couldn't get it to work with my Orbi router. As I mentioned earlier, I have over 20 other devices that I have added to the network. Most of them work at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. None gave me setup problemsโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Annual trial
Cons
  • unreliable

The most obscure part of these great dimmers are the written instructions. Ignore them, just throw them away as they are too confusing unless you are an electrician. I asked an electrician how best to install them, he went through the instructions, dimmers, then instructions and then gave me advice without looking at the paper. Watch a YouTube video instead as it's a lot less confusing. Also make sure you have a line/load tester handy as if you didn't. You'll be confused as to which ending andโ€ฆ

Pros
  • GOLS Certified
Cons
  • Ribbon

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not like other GE Smart Switches

I really like other GE Smart Switches. So much so that almost every single light switch in my house has been replaced. The only ones I was looking forward to were 3 position switches as they are a bit more complex and require the purchase of two switches. This one specifically advertised on the box that it didn't need an extra switch, so I was excited to try it out. Well, it's technically correct that the light works without the extra switch, but if someone accidentally presses the secondโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Having problems

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Tips and tricks for this 5-star dimmer

Flawless. Even with the best smart technology, you can't always count on an easy setup. It's all software and sometimes requires problem-solving skills. I'm a techy guy and I love playing with cool toys, so I'm going to share some of the features that you might not know about. There is an on/off switch; You want this to always be on (so that technology allows it). You can control it with some nice advanced features in its app, Alexa or Google. In order to be able to drive manually in additionโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Big and chunky

Revainrating 5 out of 5

High quality dimmer with more complex installation

This dimmer is a QUALITY device electrically equivalent to an expensive Lutron dimmer. Smooth on and off in 2 seconds. Quiet electric operation with no ringing or noise when accelerating, running or shutting down until shut off. Good mechanical shifting with minimal harsh sound by default; I'm returning a smart switch from another manufacturer that makes electrical noise and cheap mechanical noise. Nice Google Home setup with full Google Home operation. The missing Android software has beenโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great price
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Doesn't even work on 2.4GHz networks

Got my switch and installed it. The manual controls work perfectly. The blue light flashes like crazy. I'm trying to find it with my phone (Android) and tablet (iPad). Do not go. OK, sometimes it happens. Let's do the manual setup. Follow all the instructions in the app, don't leave it. Does not switch to manual tuning mode. I call their tech support who keeps pushing me to 2.4GHz (unaware he's talking to a 25+ year network veteran) and then says - you understand - the model probably has oldโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Stable test results
Cons
  • Some difficulties