***2.5 Years Update***
This switch continues to perform flawlessly! I have had no issues with this switch. The only new negative is that this switch uses the 500 series z-wave chip and the 700 and even a few 800 series chips are out with some nice additional capabilities. However, this switch is still great and one of the most reliable I have (I have added several switches from a couple other brands too).
This is my first Z-wave switch (just starting to automate my house) so YMMV. I am reviewing the Black Series On/Off switch
First I will go over the Pros and Cons (as I see them) of this switch then I will get into more detail later. As with all of my reviews, I will try to remember to come back after using the switch for a while and update my review.
Pros:
Can control the color of the LED next to the switch (It is RGB)
Easy to connect to Hubitat Hub (and likely any other Z-wave hub)
Can control the brightness of the LED
Solid connection to the Hub
Fairly easy installation
Easy Three-way installation (although I did not use this)
Cons:
Slow response to physical switch activation
Slow response to commands from the Hub
Requires a neutral wire?
I used this switch (at first) primarily as a repeater for the new Z-wave lock (Yale YRD226 which is a great lock BTW) that I added to my front door as it was a bit far from where I wanted to have my Hub (Hubitat Elevation loving this too). However, since having it installed (~3 months now), I have added to the functions I use this for. I now have it set to have the LED glow at 10% brightness in blue if the front porch light is off, the front door is locked, and the garage door is closed. Because I pass by this switch each night on my way up to bed, it is an easy thing to check to make sure the house is secure (well at least the things I have connected to my hub are) before going to bed. If one of these things is not true, the led will glow at 100% in red (unless the front porch light is on then it is 100% green).
Installation and connecting it to my hub were fairly easy and straight forward, I didn't even have to move the hub closer which was nice! I did have the switch fail to connect during the first attempt but it succeeded on the second try. I won't go into details on the installation instructions other than to say they are fairly straight forward and easy enough to follow that a home automation newbie like me had no issues with it.
As far as reliability, I have had zero issues in the three months since installing this switch. The only times it has not functioned was during power outages but well.... I will say that it takes a few moments (less than 5 or 6 seconds) to "reboot" following restoration of power during which time it does not do anything. However, once it is back on-line, it returns to its previous state and then continues about its schedule as planned (although this is more a function of the Hubitat).
The only negative things I have to say about this switch is that it does seem to respond slowly to input either physically at the switch or from the Hub. It is not a long pause between input and change in state (on or off) but it is there and is noticeable. I would say physical changes (actually tapping the switch) is followed by a half second to one second delay in response. Changes from the hub can take 1 to 2 seconds. I know I am complaining about a second or two delay how entitled of me!
One additional thing to note (this surprised me but I should have expected it) the switch basically stays in a physically "neutral" position all the time. It doesn't tilt either up when on or down when off like a traditional switch so it is visually different from the traditional rocker switch it is next to in the box. This is neither positive or negative for me and is likely common to this type of switch but I was not aware of this before I purchased it.
Overall, I would highly recommend this switch and will likely be adding more Inovelli gear to my house as I automate other things!
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