Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch, 1-Outlet Plug-In (2nd Gen.), Weather-Resistant, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, for Landscape & Seasonal Lighting, ZWave Hub Required, 14298,Black

The Zwave switch integrated perfectly with my home security system. It easily allowed me to schedule outdoor Christmas lights through my security system or turn them off and on manually with the system’s app. Love the Enbrighton Zwave products. I have their interior switches as well.

Works as advertised. I used it this season for remotely turning on and off my holiday lighting systems. And my Smart home Z-Wave system allowed me to set timing programs. Its a dual three prong outlet.

Perfect solution to my SmartThings issue., I could not operate a door lock, as it was too far from the hub.. I installed this control halfway between my hub and the lock and it functions as a repeater also.. ALL works now!

I will first state that this is my second GE outdoor Z-Wave switch, I also own the Gen 1 model as well. Similarities between Gen 1 and Gen 2: 1. Lets just start with this. Either model will just work and work well, Ive had no issues. They easily connected to my Hubitat hub. They are both obviously outside and so not exactly super close to my Hubitat hub but Ive never had an issue with them losing connection or not working. 2. They both have physical on/off buttons Why is Gen 2 better then Gen 1: 1. Smaller 2. Includes the ability to mount to something 3. Removes the stupid rubber plug cover Gen 1 has that is literally useless Connecting to Hubitat hub and usage: I had no problems connecting this to my Hubitat hub. I plugged it in near the hub, Hubitat picked it up right away and it was added. From there I added it to my controls and processes and it just works flawlessly. Theres nothing really more to say about this product, its a simple outdoor Z-wave plug. It just works and doesnt add complication. If you are looking for a outdoor Z-wave plug to control things like lights, holiday lights or decorations or similar this should be high on your list. Others products might be cheaper or have 2 plugs instead of just one (I saw a few when looking for a second plug) but I went with this one out of a little fear those other generic name brand plugs might cause me more of a headache in the end by giving me issues with my hub, disconnections or not always responding to commands. I cant tell you if that fear is warranted, I can tell you this is my second GE Z-wave outdoor plug and Ive used Gen 1 for over a year and now Gen 2 through this years holidays with no issues to speak of. My Hubitat hub automatically knew what this device was and used the GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Smart Switch driver that Hubitat has built in, no need to use the generic driver or add a driver. I am currently running Hubitat v2.2.4.158. When I originally added the Gen 1 plug last year Hubitat did not have this specific GE driver and instead used the generic plug driver, which also worked just fine so you should be set either way.

This review is written on the Gen 2 product and mirrors my Gen 1 review. I have used the Gen 1 version for a couple of years. It works fine and has excellent range, although I do have repeaters (Aeotec) around the house. The Gen 2 is about $9 more currently (May 2020). This time I bought a Gen 1 and a Gen 2 and tried them out on an outlet outside and about 100 from my house. Both worked fine. The Gen 2 is smaller, maybe one-third smaller. The Gen 2 has an indicator light on the front which can be programmed to be on when switch is off or vice versa. Thats a nice plus as with Gen 1 you have to just listen. Gen 1 also has a nice cover over the outlet while Gen 2 does not. So unless one of the features of the Gen 2 is something you require, smaller size or the status light, for the money, Id stay with the Gen 1 for the time being.

The outdoor switch plug is perfect for adding flexible automation control to a variety of outdoor electrical devices. I use several of these plugs for different seasonal and permanent lighting systems. Installation and setup could not be any easier - my only recommendation for improvement would be to have a bit longer cord.

Used to control light in front yard. Programming was easy and it works great.

Almost 2 years to the date since I bought these switches. I bought 2 of them for my Kitchen area and bar area. Initial installation and pairing with SmartThings was just fine had no issues. The outlet pretty much worked as expected for the most part for 2 years. Then one day we removed one from the outlet to plug something else in temporarily. Plugged unit back in and the switch no longer works. It continues to turn on and off and on and off over and over. So I decided to try my 2nd switch at the other side of the room. It does the same thing. After much troubleshooting with the app and SmartThings support I get one of them to stop and start working again. One of them will not. That was the case for about a week or so when further troubleshooting by SmartThings suggestions and my 2nd switch starts doing it again. On and off and on and off over and over. You cannot reset the switch it is worthless now both of them and $70. Smart things now says that this GE switch is not supported and I need to contact the Mfg of the switch. The Mfg says its supported by Smart Things. So its the blame game now. In the end.. This switch should NOT be advertised as supported by Smart Things. I have multiple devices on my Smart Things home and most of them work fine. This one does not. I would avoid if you are on Smart Things. Im frustrated with both so I may end up leaving Smart Things for another system all together.

This thing works great while it worked. I had it turning lights on and off for about 2 years and recently it completely crapped out. The relay inside I believe is the culprit. A $3 part (Hongfa 012-1H3AF) that failed in a $45 product. With average soldering skills you could probably replace it yourself. Electrical relays really should last longer than that though.

Ive always liked the Enbrighten Z-Wave controls, until this one. It works fine, its just difficult to install because the CORD IS TOO SHORT to plug-in to the waterproof electrical outlet and attached the switch to the wall facing down like the instructions describe. I cant believe they missed this design flaw.