I am looking to install a Smartthings network. Can I operate these switches as "dumb" 3-way switches until I install the z-wave network later?
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Yes. Check out a GE 45600 remote for under $10 as a temp controler until you get your system ready.
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Homelink does not use Zwave RF. So you cannot control this switch direclty using homelink.
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Hi, I would say yes on the voltage. If you go that route, Make sure your Output Voltage is right (Also It's micro usb). What I would be concerned about is the Lag you would get. SmartThings is cloud based. So all communications would go from Europe to the States (Amazon Servers I think) . For a quick example. I have a motion sensor in the hallway. It has one basic function. Turn on hallway light. Even in the States, I'm sometime two or three steps in hallway when it comes on. If I was in Europe I could be at the other end when it comes on. :( Also I think Europe has different z-wave frequencies. I would wait until they get there Euro server going. Just my 2 cents. I hate it for ya, because SmartThings is so Awesome.
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I put in a 4 function switch but only had 3 wires. I left one wire unconnected. [My contractor left my 3 way Nutone switch in place when he replaced the Nutone fixture with Panasonic, and the Panasonic worked for a year (without being able to turn on the night light). When the light switch malfunctioned, I replaced it with the 4 wire switch.]
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I strongly recommend hiring an electrician if installing this in an existing 3-way configuration. There are several different ways 3-way circuits are wired and there is no universal standard. The Aeon device can be burned out very easily with a miswired configuration. The installation from a professional electrician should be relatively inexpensive as it is a quick installation.
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No, this is a single pole switch. A 3-way switch has a different configuration
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It's extremely simple. Just pay attention to the wiring as you remove the existing 3-way switch, and follow the wiring diagram in the box. It took me about five minutes before it was up and running.
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You need an existing Z-Wave network and controller to use this device, not WiFi. An example of Z-Wave controllers: MiCasa Verde, 2Gig, Aeon, SmartThings.
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As long as both are 2477D you are OK going 2, 3 or 4 way. You can not use generic switch for the second switch. GE Link will supports up to 6 way, why you would want that I have no idea but it will do it.
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This device utilizes the Insteon protocol which I do not see listed on the Smartthings website. I do not believe the Smartthings hub will be able to operate this at this time.
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well this would work for this situation that you're talking about it would be pointless to do because you act just like the switch that you are replacing. you need to have the control panel and use the wave to communicate to it to set up the timer and everything else. so I guess I'm saying is I wouldn't spend the extra money for this unless you're using the Z Wave.
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I would say a 2-way switch IS a "regular" dimmer switch..versus a 3-way that is used when you control the same device from either of two switch locations. I use my Z-wave 2-way switch in conjunction with my Nexia app to remotely turn on:off or dim a light at home. It works great!...hope this helps.
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The 3way wiring becomes useless. I use the 5 associated with a 15 or LRM dimmer. You will need an Aeon Labs Minimote or similar to associate them unless you have a controller like Vera. The 5 is basically a scene controller. Actually just replaced a 4way with this configuration today.
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Yes, you can use it to add for example a doorbell to your Z-Wave network, but then you have to forgo the magnetic sensor part.
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Yes, I have the same situation. You can leave the switch on the light on and control it from inside, or you leave the inside switch on and control it at the light. It WON'T work like a 3-way.
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Hello,This hardware right out of the box will not work with a Nexia/Schlage Z-Wave network. You can, however use other devices such as using a controllable outlet via Insteon Network (Smart Home) to control this hardware. In my application I have a controllable outlet which this box is plugged into to turn on or off Water Heaters, Well Pumps, Etc.-Shawn
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You must use the Z-wave slave switch for your three way. It wires up a little differently than your standard three way, it wires up as a two way switch. You will need to identify your travelers and use one for the load and the other for the slave switch. The slave also requires a neutral. You can also purchase the slaves separately to create a four way etc. or convert any other ge z-wave to a three way.