Inovelli NZW30S Z-Wave Switch W/scenes and Instant Status Update. Been great (so far)

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I’ve been looking for a more reliable Z-Wave switch to replace my old GE switches. I say reliable but what I really mean is that “Instant status update” or any update for that matter. With my current GE switches (I know) the status change only seems to make to HA about half the time when the switch is activated manually.
I know the HomeSeer HS-WS100+ will do this but it’s also one of the more expensive switches. Plus an add-on switch for 3-4 way circuits can be an additional $20.

Even though the required command_control_classes are not listed in the database I decided to give Inovelli NZW30S a shot. Mainly because this Z-Wave switch works with existing switches in 3/4 way configurations.

I haven’t had much time to get it installed in its final location (which will be a 4-way light) but in the mean time I have this installed in my bedroom and I’m already extremely happy with this switch. So far it’s been solid and status updated are reflected near instantly in HA when the switch is activated manually. It’s been about a week now and not one time has the actual light vs that status in HA been out of sync! This switch also has 10 scenes that were recognized by Home Assistant.

Here’s this I scanned from the manual.

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Just wanted to share for anyone looking for a slightly cheaper alternative to the HomeSeer

And to save a few minutes… Here’s a head start on the event triggers for all 10 scenes

Add this to your automations.yaml 
#- alias: 'Inovelli POWER ON - single tap up'
#  trigger:
#    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
#      platform: event
#      event_data:
#        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
#        scene_id: 2
#        scene_data: 0

- alias: 'Inovelli - push/hold up'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 2
        scene_data: 1
  action:
  - service: light.toggle
    entity_id: light.bedroom_lamp

- alias: 'Inovelli - 2 tap up'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 2
        scene_data: 3
  action:
  - service: light.toggle
    entity_id: light.bedroom_closet

- alias: 'Inovelli - 3 tap up'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 2
        scene_data: 4
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

- alias: 'Inovelli - 4 tap up'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 2
        scene_data: 5
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

- alias: 'Inovelli - 5 tap up'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 2
        scene_data: 6
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

# --------------------------------------
#- alias: 'Inovelli POWER OFF single tap down'
#  trigger:
#    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
#      platform: event
#     event_data:
#        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
#        scene_id: 1
#        scene_data: 0

- alias: 'Inovelli - push/hold down'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 1
        scene_data: 1
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

- alias: 'Inovelli - 2 tap down'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 1
        scene_data: 3
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

- alias: 'Inovelli - 3 tap down'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 1
        scene_data: 4
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

- alias: 'Inovelli - 4 tap down'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 1
        scene_data: 5
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:

- alias: 'Inovelli - 5 tap down'
  trigger:
    - event_type: zwave.scene_activated
      platform: event
      event_data:
        entity_id: zwave.inovelli_nzw30
        scene_id: 1
        scene_data: 6
  action:
  - service:
    entity_id:
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Hey, @troy so are these still working good? I have been keeping an eye on some Inovelli on/off wall switches from amazon.ca and they are listed today at $29.96 CAD, considering the current USD/CAD exchange rate, that is an amazing deal. I would love to get a few and use them

Thanks

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@adamg Still working great. I’ve been waiting to buy more of these myself.
The only thing to consider is using these in a 3 or 4 way configuration. It’s great to not have to buy expensive auxiliary switches BUT you only control scenes and/or dimming from the Inovelli. Existing dumb switches in this configuration will only turn control on and off.

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Awesome, thanks! I wont be using it for 3 or 4 way setup, so I am not worried there. I was just amazed to find a z-wave switch for $30CAD.

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Ditto for the Inovelli love. My first purchase direct from them was a bit slow to ship so I reached out to them and the owner wrote me back to let me know he updated it to the latest firmware and personally tested it to work before sending it to me. He could have been blowing smoke I guess but it made the experience good at least!

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I’m having issues with tinge new RED series switches not dimmer — i have if added and everything seems to work but it takes two toggles to turn on and two to turn off … really weird

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Hi folks, I am planning buying my first zwave switches/dimmers (more than 40 units in total) and my two options are Inovelly(Red Series) or Jasco(UltraPro, aka honeywell).

The love the idea that Inovelly has a LED that I can use for alert but is it stable ?
Have you had any issue with these switches ?

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Did you make a decision?

I’m exploring new switches as well. Previously had GE/Jasco, but I believe they were older than the Instant Status patent expriation, so I’m trying to make sure whichever ones I purchase support real-time updates to HA. Inovelli Reds look promising, but haven’t made a decision yet.

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They work great, as long as you are not trying to still use the depreciated zwave 1.4 integration.

I’ve been an Inovelli fan since I bought the Gen 1 NZW30S - ( still in use today ) – The dimmers have given some people grief but that’s usually limited to using them without a neutral wire and or with certain LEDs and can usually, (not always) be solved by adding a bypass adapter. – Strictly from a point of real-time updates to HA. the dimmer are great.

Their regular switches (both Black and Red Series) are solid all around, IMO.

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I decided to purchase the Inovelli Red Series. If you search for “< brand > issues” you can see their team is eager to support and solve issues. In addition to that they support regular switches (no need to buy “smart” add ons) and I love the idea of having a notification led. The single thing it is missing would be a temp/humidity sensor, but it would be asking too much :slight_smile:

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Just thought I’d share a little inovelli love myself. I’m swapping out every switch in my house with these things (so far 30+) lol. I ran into a problem where I kept blowing them up. Turned out it was my own fault, but all the same, at the end of it Eric Inovelli (company CEO) sent me a PM offering to send me a couple replacements free of charge.

I can’t say enough good about these switches. It’s definitely a company that backs their stuff. My ONLY gripe - and it’s a minor one - is that the dimming isn’t smooth. It’s a bit steppy.

But man you can’t beat the configurability, sheer flexibility and the price of these things. Pick some up, you won’t be disappointed.

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