When using a light switch does it always need to be in the on position? Could I control an LED light via phone and wall switch?
194411
Yes, you can control a LED light via phone and wall switch, it does not need to be in the "on" position all time.
194412
No, the switch doesn't have to always be on. With this device, you can use either the regular switch as a toggle, or a zwave compatible remote to change the light. For example, if the light is off and the switch is in the down position and you flip the switch up, the light will come on. Then, if you turn the light off from a z-wave compatible remote, the light will be off and the switch will be up. If you then flip the switch down, the light will come on. The switch becomes a toggle with this device.I'm not aware of any phones that control z-wave devices natively. They usually require computer software the phone talks to or perhaps some other controller that the phone sends a wi-fi command to. No, the switch doesn't have to always be on. With this device, you can use either the regular switch as a toggle, or a zwave compatible remote to change the light. For example, if the light is off and the switch is in the down position and you flip the switch up, the light will come on. Then, if you turn the light off from a z-wave compatible remote, the light will be off and the switch will be up. If you then flip the switch down, the light will come on. The switch becomes a toggle with this device.I'm not aware of any phones that control z-wave devices natively. They usually... » Read More No, the switch doesn't have to always be on. With this device, you can use either the regular switch as a toggle, or a zwave compatible remote to change the light. For example, if the light is off and the switch is in the down position and you flip the switch up, the light will come on. Then, if you turn the light off from a z-wave compatible remote, the light will be off and the switch will be up. If you then flip the switch down, the light will come on. The switch becomes a toggle with this device.I'm not aware of any phones that control z-wave devices natively. They usually require computer software the phone talks to or perhaps some other controller that the phone sends a wi-fi command to. « Show Less
194413
No, the switch doesn't have to always be on. With this device, you can use either the regular switch as a toggle, or a zwave compatible remote to change the light. For example, if the light is off and the switch is in the down position and you flip the switch up, the light will come on. Then, if you turn the light off from a z-wave compatible remote, the light will be off and the switch will be up. If you then flip the switch down, the light will come on. The switch becomes a toggle with this device. I'm not aware of any phones that control z-wave devices natively. They usually require computer software the phone talks to or perhaps some other controller that the phone sends a wi-fi command to.
172321
No, it works like any standard switch. When not physically pressing up/down on the switch it drops to a neutral position in the middle. A little LED light will turn on indicating the light switch is in the off position. The on/off and LED will react to the app and/or remote. Press and hold up/down to dim.
1792557
Stays on or off. Just set it where you want it to be, works the same as a light switch on a wall. It is either on or off.
881053
I believe there is a setting for always on. But if you put it on a switch, it may revert to the auto setting when you turn it off. That would mean it would not come on until the light sensor decides it is dark enough. That may not be a big deal if you only plan to switch it on when it is dark and you need the light.
1940931
No you can't just leave it on. There is no real on and off switch for that. BUT it does turn on once movement is detected. It is very sensitive. Right now, mine is set for movement up to about 50'. I don't know how long it will run with constant movement. Light is very bright. I was impressed for a solar LED light. It is excellent when used as a security light or when needing help to find your way in the dark. Only had it up for about a month so can't say much about how long it will last.
1130270
No to both. It is designed to use the light switch on the wall. If the wall switch has a dimmer you are good to go.
1960038
well, sort of. I use the remote to on/off the fan and control the speeds. The original wall mounted power switch controls the light.
1774457
It can be controlled without a "wall switch", but you need an insteon compatible controller. I have many of these in my home and none have wall switches. I use insteon motion detectors and an ISY944i that tells them what to do. ie: dimming the bathroom at night
90286
If you mean by turning the lights on and off. You will have to unplug it from the wall.
1359165
No, only in the off position. Keep in mind that if lights are on, the brightness of the switch lighted probably wouldn't be noticeable anyway. There wouldn't be enough light level contrast to notice. Our bedroom is very dark when the lights are off, and it's nice too have this lighted switch to easily find the light switch panel in the dark.
783636
Based on other answers, "yes" is incorrect. Apparently, you cannot have constant light -- the motion sensor times out. The indoor switch would only serve to disable the motion sensor during the day.
1550450
With the switch set to the right place motion will turn the light on at any time. In another position it will come on with motion at night and stay off during the day.
372200
The short answer is no. Not a bit. In fact I like how simple it is to engage either setting. On top of this you can give the knob on the end a short twist to keep the light from coming on accidentally. For example in your pocket.
1620798
If you put the light on a switch, you can control the light manually by turning the switch on/off/on. If you do not have the light on a switch you can put the light in test mode to keep the light on, but you need to be able to reach the light to do that.
1490882
The default position is to the left (low setting). You have to remove the device from the wall to change this setting. Sliding the switch to the right is the high setting
457074
I believe that you will need to adjust the timer. There are various settings that you can adjust to meet your lighting and security purposes. You may have the timer set in the test position. I would check here first, the switch is located on the bottom side of the sensor.
983472
If you leave it turned on via the remote, you can then use a wall switch for on/off. We've mounted the remote beside the wall switch and sometimes just use the switch that way.