Smart Light Switch, WiFi Switch Touch Wall Switch 1 Gang, Compatible with Alexa Google Home

After 6 months, one of the 2 switches just dropped off the radar. Tried repeatedly over a couple of days to reinstall onto WiFi with no success. The mate to it never had a problem in the same period. Contacted the e-mail support and got some advice but initially that did not solve the issue. After a couple of days, tried a fresh whole new install and it worked. Switch works well with Alexa to the extent that nothing works really well with Alexa. Mostly the problem on the Alexa side is Alexa also forgetting what WiFi it is using and name mis-recognition for the light switch.

It took about 2 hours to install which was longer than I expected, but I was able to find all the help and instructions that I needed. Connecting took many attempts but I think that was because my WiFi was on the same circuit as my switches. Some of the help sources I found instructed me to press the reset button at the bottom left of the switch but it does not exist. Once I found that I could reset by holding the button for 5 seconds, I was successful. I have to retrain myself on turning on the light switch manually. If I stop in front of the switch and carefully press the middle of the button firmly, the light will come on. If I am sloppy, it will reject me, which offends me.

Very easy to install and link to Alexa with general electrical knowledge. Save on electric with routines or timers set up.

Of all the light switches we have purchased and installed, this product is the only one that loses its connection at random, does not reconnect after a power outage, and can take 2-3 seconds to respond when it does decide to work. And to reconnect, you have to delete from Alexa, then the phone app, add back in the phone app, add back in Alexa. A waste of time. Can not recommend this, and wont be buying this brand again.

Just installed one purchased earlier for Christmas lights. Plan to use it as timer. The switch install is not that difficult if you have the basic knowledge of circuits. The original wires that come with switch look too thin to me. If you plan to use wire nuts, this could be potential safety issue, so I replaced them with common 12 gauge wires. The instructions for device pairing is really not good at all. Looks like either instructions have not been updated, or just poorly written for something else, not for the smart switch. If you have some knowledge about wifi and device pairing, you probably could figure it out through trial and error. They should really update the setup instructions, especially they seem to have quite a lot of different types of smart devices. Not having accurate instructions causes confusions and frustrations, which you can feel reading previous reviews. App UI design is good, clear to follow. A few tips. When you pair it the first time, either power cycle as per instructions, or just hold the power button long enough until you see the wifi indicator flashes. Then follow instructions on the app to complete. Process is basic the same if you want to erase and reset the switch, except you don’t need to input info in the app if you have created an account. App will find the device, and you just need to go through the setup and make necessary modifications.

We feel so much safer being able to control our lighting with Alexa no matter where we are. The face itself is a touchplate you can turn on and off with a light tap. However, this was incredibly difficult to install. Im sure its because we we were switching out standard plates/wiring in an older home. If you will be doing the same, you will need a larger electric box to hold this. Otherwise great upgrade for any home.

What an absolutely cool little gadget! And why did I wait so long to try it? I started out by trying one of these switches on a ceiling light that is turned on when I first enter my house. It worked out so well that Ive been replacing switches all over the house. What a marvelous invention. I now have these smart switches in all of the rooms in the main living area of the house. Its so cool to be able to control them with the Smart Life App combined with Google Home. I can control all of the lights and ceiling fans by use of a cell phone, or even more convenient, by just giving the voice command. I cant comment on its use with Alexa, but Im sure it will, but it works very well with Google Home. These are so convenient that I cant imagine not having them. The only cons are that they sometimes can take a couple of tries to activate them. The process is easy, but it just may not take the first time and may need to be repeated. Once integrated into the system, they stay connected to the wi-fi in the home and have never lost the signal. I have also experienced a slight delay in getting the Smart Life app to link up to Google Home when adding a new switch, but so far it has always worked well. I did have a problem with one of the switches. I had an extremely difficult time getting it to program. After several attempts it would work only intermittently. I contacted tech support and they agreed to send out a replacement, and it has worked perfectly ever since. The only other con is that they only work in locations that have the white neutral wire. My home does have the neutral wire in MOST locations, but not all. Therefore there might be locations that you would like to use this smart switch but cant unless you go through the work and expense of running a neutral wire to that location. This is not a flaw with the switch, its just that it needs the neutral wire in order to do its job. I would suggest taking off the light switch cover and checking to see if you have two or three white wires all connected together with a wire nut. If you do, youre fine. Other than that, this is one of the most fun and the most useful devices Ive ever purchased. To anyone watching and not realizing what you are doing when you give a voice command, it might appear that you are talking to yourself, but its worth appearing a little crazy when you gain so much in convenience. You never have to enter a dark house ever again, and when going to bed at night, you can turn off the lights all over the house without taking a step. Absolutely fantastic.

ok first, I love this 2 gang light switch. I just installed it on fathers day( gift to myself) BTW. They do exactly what I was hoping they would do. Nice touch panel switch, they have a click sound that lets u know u touched it. nice little blue indicator that stays on when u turn on the lights and turn off when lights are off. paring them with my google home mini was just what I wanted it for. no more getting out of bed walking all the way to the light switch or drawing straws with the wifey whos gonna get up and turn the light out before bed lol. Now we just say ok google , turn off bedroom lights and off they go. ill definitely by more for the other bedrooms. wifi indicator stays on to let u know its hooked to your homes wifi network. absolutely love it

Switches worked great! Connected instantly to WiFi. I do not have Alexa etc. so didnt try that functionality. As long as you know basic electrical work IE knowing load, line, neutral and ground, installation is easy and straight forward. Only reason did not give 5 starts as I was disappointed there was really no programming instructions provided. Tech support gets 5 stars as I queried about programming and they answered same day! Great Tech Support.

Wasn’t the easies to setup. And now one stopped working and unreachable by WiFi. They are both installed in the same socket?!?! Looks good quality but something is just a bit too messed up with the setup.