THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Switch (2 Pack),Toggle/Rocker,No Wiring Needed. Hub Required, Compatible with Echo Devices with Zigbee Hub Built-in,Home Assistant,Hubitat,SmartThings,Homey

The media could not be loaded. The THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Switch has completely changed how we control the lighting in our rental apartment. We're on a quest to make our apartment as smart as possible while playing within the “rules” of renting and decided to start with these smart switches, after much research on other options that didn’t require wiring (our final decision was between this and Switchbot, but went with this due to aesthetics).We now have 5 of these installed, and it’s honestly one of the best smart home upgrades we’ve made without doing any electrical work. If you're renting or just don't want to mess with wiring, this switch is your answer.See the video for a walk through on how to install it (it’s pretty easy) and how to connect it with Alexa 😊PROS:• No wiring required – Perfect for renters or anyone uncomfortable with electrical work.• Works with Alexa & Zigbee hubs – Seamless integration with Echo devices, SmartThings, Home Assistant, etc.• Aesthetic design – Sleek and more streamlined than alternatives like SwitchBot.• Voice control is a dream – “Alexa, turn off the living room lights” just works.• Removable – Easy to pop on and off when needed (our maintenance guy was impressed).• Reliable performance – 5 switches installed and only one minor issue with connectivity (see below), which was fixed by moving the hub.• Easy setup – Once you get the spacer + screw tension right, it works like a charm.CONS:• Initial install takes trial & error – Getting the spacer and screw plate just right may take a few tries.• One-time connectivity glitch – One switch disconnected once, possibly due to hub placement. Once we moved the hub to a more central location in our apartment, we’ve had no issues.• Voice command sensitivity – Alexa sometimes gets confused if the phrasing isn’t clear (not really a ThirdReality issue, more an issue with Alexa / how we programmed Alexa, but worth noting).If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your lighting to a smart setup without touching a single wire, this is your sign. The THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Switch is renter-friendly, easy to install, and works reliably once set up correctly. We’ve had a few minor hiccups, but nothing that outweighed the convenience and satisfaction of having smart lighting in every room.We highly recommend it—especially for renters or anyone seeking a non-invasive smart home upgrade!

The media could not be loaded. I have several of these. I use them with Alexa to turn toggle-style light switches on and off for non-light bulb devices (I already have smart bulbs for all my lights).I mostly use them to turn ceiling fans on and off since the fans themselves aren't smart and can only be turned on and off at the actual switch.Yes, it is a little slow. Yes, it is a little noisy. Does it bother me? Not at all. Even our dog got used to the motorized clicking noise within a few days. I also haven't had the issue of them randomly disconnecting except for one time after a power outage, and I've had these for over 3 years.Here's the best part: I figured out how to make a routine to let me say "Alexa, fan on" and it turns on the fan of whatever room I'm in (as long as that room has an Echo/Alexa device). This was initially tricky because Alexa only does room-specific control for lights, not for third party switches like this one. This does disable the ability to say "Alexa, lights on" for specific rooms but that's easily worked around by cleverly naming each room's light groups (I use Bedroom, Guest Room, Kitchen, etc).Here's how you do the room-specific fan routine (this would also work for any "dumb" device on the other end of the switch (like a lamp or exhaust fan or garbage disposal or whatever you're turning on and off):1) When you add the switch into the Alexa app, go to its settings and change the type to "light." This won't work otherwise.2) In the Alexa app, create a room group for each fan (Primary Fan, Guest Fan, etc).3) Add both the switch and the Echo for that room to the group.4) Create a routine. For the trigger, use a voice command (fan on, fan off, etc). For the action, do a custom command and enter the exact phrase "Alexa, turn on the lights." Set the "Hear Alexa from" to "the device you speak to."That's it! Make sure to create two routines (one for "Alexa, fan on" and one for "Alexa, fan off").

I have now purchased 7 of these, along with their Matter hub. While set up is quite easy and they do initially connect to Apple HomeKit, be prepared for repeated "device is not responding" issues. This can often be noticed before you try to control them via HomeKit by the devices blinking blue. This means they have lost connection to the internet. Taking the batteries out and putting them back in will most often resolve this. However, sometimes you have to completely removed the device from the Third Reality app (which then removes it from HomeKit) and set it up all over again. I have never had the batteries go below 70% so this is not a power issues.Short version: they are flaky and not dependable.Long version: I live in a 900 sq. ft. home (very small) with high speed wifi coverage throughout. I have an Eero pro router with 2 other Eero access points (overkill for such a small space). Aside from these 7 Third Reality Zigbee Smart Switches, I have Phillips Hue Bulbs and Eufy cameras throughout the house and outside. These 7 switches were needed for lights that do not take regular bulbs (and could not use Phillips Hue). I am renting, otherwise I would use Lutron Casseta switches. In any case, everything in my HomeKit home works perfectly except for these Third Reality switches. They are not dependable. Save your money and look elsewhere. If you own your home, the Lutron Casseta switches are bit more expensive but they work flawlessly (I have had them in my entire other home for 4 years and never had a single issue with HomeKit or otherwise. To this day, they are operating flawlessly).