Do you need a controller/dimmer for this light or can it just be plugged in?
1072929
You can just plug it in. I use mine for filming, to through a slash of light across the background. It has frame for gels.
1953464
No, requires a transformer. I connected mine to a power station that controls my lighting.
2156492
No, this is only on/off. However, I too wanted to dim some outdoor lights (to one fixed dimmed position). I got a cheap plug-in dimmer (Lutron TT-300NLH-WH Credenza Lamp Dimmer White - $12) which I plugged into the output of this unit and my outdoor LED string to that. Now my controller turns them on and off and they're to the brightness I want. I can't program the brightness but I didn't want to anyway.
1332207
No, you do not need a can for this light but will need a box for high voltage connection. You might need a dimmer, try without it first.
623614
I learned the hard way - no. You must have a master. When installed without, the light stays on. It cannot be turned off/dimmed.
1134000
You can do either. It does come with a plug for an outlet. We added a dimmer switch and we are very happy with ours.
976364
This item is not dimmable. To make it dimmable, one would need to use a compatible constant current driver along with a dimmer switch.
1205124
You can turn the light on or in between. Not sure if that is a dimmer switch.
1672066
A dimmer switch? No you don't NEED one, in fact it probably works better without one.
1956115
Yes i believe you have to plug in the timer. And cannot just wire the light straight.. and the auto set timer on it is really nice..
2012092
The controller with these lights is on or off with several combinations available or full on (all 4 bulbs at once) They do not have a dimmer control.
1954384
It depends on what you want to do with it. If you're going to program it to automatically come on, etc., You'll need a controller like an isy99. If you want it to controll a light plugged into this receptacle from a switch then you need an insteon switch or remote.
1143890
I would get a led dimmer (wireless)and connect it in the line so u can control the entire lights with that dimmer.
1130271
It doesn't have a dimmer and no it doesn't have its own on and off switch, it needs to be wired to a wall switch
400561
I was told no when I asked my electrician. It either has to be hard wired or hooked up to the remote via the base can upon installation. But This switch is great because it does not burn out your non dimming light bulbs. sounds like you have to pick
1973269
No, I don't believe so. This is strictly a control to turn light on and off. I am sure there is a probably a remote control dimmer out there somewhere but I have 2 of these and see no way.
1051077
You can just plug in. I changed my entire ceiling light bulbs with LED ONES.