Performance:

As I mentioned earlier there has been only one hiccup in this device running the set schedule and that was due to a crazy storm. Otherwise this is about as set and forget as you can get. I have used the manual on/off button which works quickly as expected as does on/off commands through the app. Schedules are easy to change, enabled or disable and best of all do not require a hub or the mobile device that set them up to be around to be executed. This is all done by the switch itself. I currently have these hooked up to a set of Jasco Enbrighten Café lights for some accent lighting on our lemonade porch to come on at sunset and go off at 10:45 every night.



Conclusion:

Sometimes being an early adopter can be a bad thing; in this case I am not sure you have much to lose. These are currently selling for around $45 at places like Newegg, so you can test out the latest protocol without having to invest in a hub or other supporting equipment. The only potential pitfall I could see is if these devices will be supported by hubs like Iris and Smart Things when Bluetooth is enabled. Without this tie in to a hub you do not have remote access capability.



My only complaint is with the very short pigtail. If you are using this with a covered outdoor receptacle it is very difficult to get the wire routed under the cover and keep the switch in the correct orientation if the receptacle is close to the ground.

Ultimately if you just want to automate some outdoor lights to be on a consistent schedule and don’t need remote access this is a great option.



Pros:

» Really easy to install and set up
» Does not require a hub
» Relatively low price for so many features.
» 2 year warranty

Cons:

» May not be compatible with hubs when Bluetooth is enabled.
» Without a hub you do not have remote access.
» Temperature range might not be wide enough for all climates.

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