UK Dimmer Light Switches?

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Hi, I recently bought an apartment and I am looking to add all things smart to my place. I have got my head around most things HA and have started to put together a list of hardware I need for multiroom audio and smart lighting.
I have read through the forums and haven’t been able to find the answer I need for smart light switches. I am in Ireland which has the same light switches as the UK. I have neutral wires to my switches and I am looking to add smart dimmer switches to these. I really like the look of the sonoff switches but these aren’t dimmer. Can anyone recommend something similar that includes a dimmer?

Thanks for your help guys

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What about using relay dimmers wired with a non smart dimmer?

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Would I need to use a z wave solution to get that to work? I was thinking I’d like to use WiFi but I don’t really know pros and cons of each

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Sorry yes… Zwave stick about £30 and then a dimmer module

I have a zwave qubino and fibaro 2 way switch both working well with HA.

You do need a sightly deeper backbox behind the standard light switch but 10mins with a drill and chisel sorts that out :slight_smile:

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Is that hardwired? Can I use it to control non smart bulbs?

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That looks interesting. Is it just case of buying the z-wave stick and the devices will be found on HA?
What is the difference in using a neutral and not? I see this works either way

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It can be used as a remote to control lights or whatever you want. Runs off battery

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If I wanted to control my lights would I need to use smart bulbs instead of regular?

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Some relays are 2-wire and some 3 and some are 2 or 3

this will explain far better than I… :slight_smile:

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Thanks for that. Do you know of any modules that can dim 2 circuits from an existing dual dimmer switch? Would it require me getting 2 Fibaro modules?

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Let me check mine as I believe that one does even though I only use it for my kitchen lights but I am sure its two wire only…

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Found my amazon order

Its a 2 way switch/dimmer - not two load circuits. I have not seen a dimmer relay do that but I have not looked either :slight_smile:

Are you talking 2-way or two loads? Landing light switch on from upstairs or down?

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It’s 2 loads. I have open plan kitchen and living room. Each room can be dimmed independently from the current dimmer switch (2 knobs)

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Sorry I dont know of a dimmer to do two independent loads…

Both Fibaro and Qubino both do switches to do two loads. Two dimmers will do the job but thats expensive and requires a deep backbox… 45mm+ min

How many lights on each run and what type are they?

I had spots in mind… But if you have access in the celling (Floor above) then two relays could sit inline

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Can you let me know where did you buy the Z Wave Plus stick for £30.
I will wait for your reply before I guy.

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Trouble is the prices go up and down… At the moment I see they are £44 or £40 in the warehouse (yesterday 20% off)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00YETCNOE/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1511888869&sr=8-1&keywords=Aeotec+Z-Stick+Gen5

I paid £31 for mine from Amazon…

I like this because I can back it up (Windows) and I have had zero issues with it.

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what about this UK/EU wall switch dimmer :slight_smile:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LAIDEYI-1PCS-AC-110V-240V-Led-Dimmer-Touch-WiFi-dimming-Panel-Switch-Connected-To-Alexa-Google/32858878281.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.78d7975292unch&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722815_10342_10343_10340_5722915_10341_10698_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10307_5722715_5711215_10059_308_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5711315_5722515_10621_10620,searchweb201603_32,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=8840e4ba-1650-4428-8faa-91178735e1c4-0&algo_pvid=8840e4ba-1650-4428-8faa-91178735e1c4&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

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As per usual, it needs a neutral.