Thank you utuber1000 for suggesting it and Todd for demonstrating and testing it! I've been looking for something similar to the Switchmate for my apartment, but all the reviews say it no longer works with Alexa. Glad to see a working alternative exists!
Another great video Todd. How is it you don't have more subscribers yet? You are in my top 3 for smart home stuff. While I have already changed all my switches to smart ones, I do appreciate the effort you put in to your videos.
Another bullseye! Thanks for that Todd and youtuber1000. I live in an older house with all toggle switches. There is a light switch for the garage that is frequently left on and this looks like a great solution for remotely turning it off.
Great presentation, Todd! Enjoyed it, and thanks for the nice mention. :-) Your channel is one of the very best for home automation and improvement. I learn a lot watching your show, and glad I had a chance to reciprocate this time.
utuber1000, I'm so happy for your comments. ALL of them . . . You ADD a great value to my channel, JUST in the comments section. I'm sure we'll be "in-touch" many more times - through-out my future videos (I HOPE). Thanks, AGAIN for this tip on this Zigbee product! -Todd
Oh my goodness! You nailed it. Your comments and walk through of the set up were clear and so helpful. I know you saved me some frustration. Excellent. Thank you so much. I subscribed because your help was so useful.
Hi Todd. Another great view. Thanks for including the steps where you had to adjust the spacers. I've been using the gen 2 version for about a year now and it has been perfect. The gen 2 model had a different mounting method, but the gen 3 method looks great.
I Added multiple of these in my home and 2 of the somehow go into an unresponsive mode , have you had this issue at all ? I'm using The Amazon Echo 4 with zigbee to run animation. I've had the unresponsive mode happen a few times . Any clues ??
Hi Todd do you need the hub by ThirdReality in order for this switch to work with Alexa. I tried pairing the device with Alexa but it cannot find the device. Please help and thanks.
Great video, exactly what I needed, thank you! Do you know if there’s a remote that will work with the Zigbee once I’ve attached it and setup my echo device? My bathroom has an old toggle light switch in the most inconvenient place possible, so I was hoping that once I turned the toggle into a smart switch, there might be a remote for it that I can stick right outside the door and push on instead of using voice commands every time? 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you sooo much for the video. I hope you will have time to answer this question. How can I use this switch in an automation, if there is another switch controlling the same light? Switch#1 might still be on ON position because someone else turned off the light at e other switch. So if my routine asks switch#1 to turn on but it’s toggle is already on(but light off) what can I do?
Hi Todd - thanks for a great video! We have not upgraded our Alexa echo dots to Gen 4 yet. We ultimately want to set up these switches in multiple rooms that currently have 3rd gen echos in them. Do I need to upgrade to 4th gen, which has the hub in it, in every room if I want to control them verbally through Alexa from those rooms? Or can I get one 4th gen and once the switches are set up they become part of my Alexa network, so that I can command them from rooms that only have 3rd gen Alexa echo dots? Thanks!
Hi Jan. Yes, you only new one alexa with a hub in your household. All your other alexas will operate any smart device connected to your one alexa w/hub 😀 -Todd
I thought Google works with Zigbee, but maybe I'm wrong....I don't operate my SmartHome with Google....so, I'm sorry for the lack of information on that. -Todd
@@twHomeShow I have both Alexa and Google in my home and mostly use Alexa for controlling things but I do use Google Home to turn on a Samsung TV through a Smartthings hub which is Zigbee. so, yes, Google Home works with Zigbee.
Todd: Could you please send me the Amazon source page for these Units. I have the Yolink hub............ Bur cannot find these switches anywhere??? Many Thanks
Very interesting but too many downsides IMO. Mechanical device that will fail much sooner than typical light switch ending up in landfills as well as the batteries.
Well, the No hub is a lie. I’m an apartmeht dweller. The zigbee switch does need a hub. It only works with certain hubs. Does not work with Echo Show 8. It will not work solely with Alexa app unlike Switchbot. The real plus is the design because it won’t fall of the wall if it takes a hit like Switchbot. My preference would be Switchbot, if you don’t have kids or rowdy roommates, because it doesn’t require a hub or certain hub.
@@twHomeShow Thanks a ton I'm a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying your content and what you share please keep sharing because, I am literally doing alot of the things you suggest for our home. You have been a God send for many issues I have been trying to solve. Thanks again for everything and Bless you for helping others in our journey to have smart homes
Thank you utuber1000 for suggesting it and Todd for demonstrating and testing it! I've been looking for something similar to the Switchmate for my apartment, but all the reviews say it no longer works with Alexa. Glad to see a working alternative exists!
Your problematic installation was very useful to watch. It's very helpful to see the troubleshooting efforts in action. Great video, thank you.
Aspry, Thank you for your nice comments. -Todd
Wow, this is a game changer for those of us that just need some simple on/off functionality that we can work into our routines. Very nice.
Thank you for this video. I was searching Amazon for solutions and it just wasn’t showing up - your video helped me find the right product.
Another great video Todd. How is it you don't have more subscribers yet? You are in my top 3 for smart home stuff. While I have already changed all my switches to smart ones, I do appreciate the effort you put in to your videos.
Another bullseye! Thanks for that Todd and youtuber1000. I live in an older house with all toggle switches. There is a light switch for the garage that is frequently left on and this looks like a great solution for remotely turning it off.
Thanks Albert! -Todd
Great presentation, Todd! Enjoyed it, and thanks for the nice mention. :-) Your channel is one of the very best for home automation and improvement. I learn a lot watching your show, and glad I had a chance to reciprocate this time.
utuber1000, I'm so happy for your comments. ALL of them . . . You ADD a great value to my channel, JUST in the comments section. I'm sure we'll be "in-touch" many more times - through-out my future videos (I HOPE). Thanks, AGAIN for this tip on this Zigbee product! -Todd
Thank you so so much for this video! Fantastic video!
Oh my goodness! You nailed it. Your comments and walk through of the set up were clear and so helpful. I know you saved me some frustration. Excellent. Thank you so much. I subscribed because your help was so useful.
Thank you. 😊 -Todd
Hii... I'm from India... Thank you for this video... It was worked!!!!!!
Hi Todd. Another great view. Thanks for including the steps where you had to adjust the spacers. I've been using the gen 2 version for about a year now and it has been perfect. The gen 2 model had a different mounting method, but the gen 3 method looks great.
Thanks Frank, I appreciate your comment :) -Todd
Great info. I just found your page it is really helping me to automate my home. Keep the great videos coming.
Thank you 😊 I'm glad they are useful to you! -Todd
I Added multiple of these in my home and 2 of the somehow go into an unresponsive mode , have you had this issue at all ?
I'm using The Amazon Echo 4 with zigbee to run animation.
I've had the unresponsive mode happen a few times .
Any clues ??
Hi Todd do you need the hub by ThirdReality in order for this switch to work with Alexa. I tried pairing the device with Alexa but it cannot find the device. Please help and thanks.
No, it's a zigbee device and I was able to pair it directly to Alexa. But you must have an Alexa that has a hub built-in.
Thanks for your help and Happy Holidays.
Need something like this for homekit!
This would be great for my house's porch light switch!
NO Electrical Wiring! You have found the EASY Product to make your home a SMARTHOME!
Good stuff Todd, thanks. 👍🏻
Thanks Ron! -Todd
Great video, exactly what I needed, thank you! Do you know if there’s a remote that will work with the Zigbee once I’ve attached it and setup my echo device? My bathroom has an old toggle light switch in the most inconvenient place possible, so I was hoping that once I turned the toggle into a smart switch, there might be a remote for it that I can stick right outside the door and push on instead of using voice commands every time? 🤷🏻♀️
wow this is dope.. great way to make a dumb switch smart!
Thank you sooo much for the video. I hope you will have time to answer this question. How can I use this switch in an automation, if there is another switch controlling the same light? Switch#1 might still be on ON position because someone else turned off the light at e other switch.
So if my routine asks switch#1 to turn on but it’s toggle is already on(but light off) what can I do?
I don't have a echo device, can I put this on a schedule to turn off and on lights? Maybe from an app? Thanks
Would it work better(faster triggering of routines) if I use the third reality hub instead of the Echo internal Zigbee?
Hi Sir Charles, I don't think it would make much of a difference. BUT, that's a great question! -Todd
My wall switches have the screws on each side (left & right, as opposed to top & bottom). Is there a way to install this on such a wall switch?
Hi there, whats the product link? The one is the description seems wrong (at least for the UK)
Hello and Greetings from the USA :) I would just try to search this term in AMAZON: "All New, Made for Amazon-ALEXA Zigbee Smart Switch, Gen3" -Todd
Hi Todd - thanks for a great video! We have not upgraded our Alexa echo dots to Gen 4 yet. We ultimately want to set up these switches in multiple rooms that currently have 3rd gen echos in them. Do I need to upgrade to 4th gen, which has the hub in it, in every room if I want to control them verbally through Alexa from those rooms? Or can I get one 4th gen and once the switches are set up they become part of my Alexa network, so that I can command them from rooms that only have 3rd gen Alexa echo dots? Thanks!
Hi Jan. Yes, you only new one alexa with a hub in your household. All your other alexas will operate any smart device connected to your one alexa w/hub 😀 -Todd
@@twHomeShow Great - thanks!!
Pretty cool! Is there one that works with Google assistant?
I thought Google works with Zigbee, but maybe I'm wrong....I don't operate my SmartHome with Google....so, I'm sorry for the lack of information on that. -Todd
@@twHomeShow I have both Alexa and Google in my home and mostly use Alexa for controlling things but I do use Google Home to turn on a Samsung TV through a Smartthings hub which is Zigbee. so, yes, Google Home works with Zigbee.
Do I need a hub to be able to use this or can I run it through the app? Thanks in advance 👍🏼
You need an ALEXA with the hub built-in.
Can it work with 3rd echo dot
Todd: Could you please send me the Amazon source page for these Units. I have the Yolink hub............
Bur cannot find these switches anywhere???
Many Thanks
The product links are in the video DESCRIPTION (below this video). -Todd
Very interesting but too many downsides IMO. Mechanical device that will fail much sooner than typical light switch ending up in landfills as well as the batteries.
What about Bose500 Smart Speaker.?
I'm looking for one but for homkit
Well, the No hub is a lie. I’m an apartmeht dweller. The zigbee switch does need a hub. It only works with certain hubs. Does not work with Echo Show 8. It will not work solely with Alexa app unlike Switchbot. The real plus is the design because it won’t fall of the wall if it takes a hit like Switchbot. My preference would be Switchbot, if you don’t have kids or rowdy roommates, because it doesn’t require a hub or certain hub.
How long did the batteries last ?
A little over a year. It depends on how often the switch is used.
@@twHomeShow Thanks a ton I'm a new subscriber and I'm really enjoying your content and what you share please keep sharing because, I am literally doing alot of the things you suggest for our home.
You have been a God send for many issues I have been trying to solve.
Thanks again for everything and Bless you for helping others in our journey to have smart homes
@@free2bemebarbie345 Thank you very much! -Todd
@@twHomeShow my pleasure
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