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

We needed to remotely turn on lights while we were away. This product work perfectly with the ring camera system alarm kit.

I replaced a vacuum cord my dog chewed. He actually chewed 2 vacuum cord and one required 3 prong and the other 2 prong. With a little soldering and time I got my vacuums working again.

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 purchased several of these when I first started using home automation. They are easy to install, even if you are new to z-wave like I was. I like that they are still functional after a power outage...some brands lose z-wave function if the power is interrupted and you have to physically be present to repair the z-wave network....these come right back online, which is huge when you are using them remotely for a vacation home or if you are on vacation and the power goes out. I use then with both an IQ panel and a smart things hub at two different locations.

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.

Got two of these and both have failed within a couple of years. I have over 50 z wave products and these are the only ones that failed.

Works great with zwave for controlling outdoor Christmas lights

I have it connect to Abode Security Iota hub. There is manual switch to turn it on and off. Pros: 1. Simple to setup and pair. 2. Simple to connect to Alexa (depends on your Z-wave hub). 3. Simply works. Could be better: 1. The size can be smaller as I think its kind big. It will cover a couple of outlets on surge protector unless you use the brick plug port. It takes up 1-outlet on normal 2-outlets wall plug. 2. The price is bit high but it works so I dont mind.

Works well. Easy set-up with Smart-Things Hub.

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.