![]() ![]() So, we thought we’d share a little bit about installing Legrand Light Switches and a night light as well!! And, to make it that much harder, why not make it a 3-way switch? Easy, right? … well, sort-of … I’ll try to walk you through it step-by-step.įirst, you’ll need some items to install – the first image below is the light switches along with a plate – I think the total combination below would have been $27 (yep, they are more expensive than the standard light switches). We also had 2 outlets. For the upgrade, we kept everything functioning as it was but we converted the 1-gang switch into a 2-gang in order to add a nightlight. Onward to the project! We had three light switch locations: one 3-gang switch (foyer light, porch light, & exterior flood light), 1-gang switch (upstairs hall light), 2-gang switch (living room dimmer light & foyer dimmer light). (By far, we are not experts on this topic.) This example that we are sharing is just one of a few different situations that we encountered just in our own home. We cross checked the information we did find to make sure the tutorials had good information… because you never know. We did a good bit of research and watched multiple how-to videos. If you want to control lights from multiple switch locations (for example, at the top and bottom of the stairs) or in any other nonstandard layout, you need to shop around.Just like we upgraded the outlets and switches in the kitchen, we decided to upgrade the foyer as well.īefore I start: DISCLAIMER! This is electrical work – what worked for our situation may be different for your situation. More control options: Only a few companies offer smart switches and dimmers that work in three- and four-way configurations or have alternative button layouts.Wireless technology: Most of the smart switches and dimmers on our list use Wi-Fi, but we also consider models that use other wireless technologies, such as ClearConnect, Zigbee, and Z-Wave.None of the models we’ve tested currently support Matter or Thread, two wireless standards intended to increase compatibility and make the smart home work better (for a deeper dive, see our article about Matter). ![]() Some models can also tie in to Apple HomeKit, IFTTT (If This Then That, which lets you create your own smart-home rules, called “recipes”), or Samsung SmartThings. Smart-home and voice integration: Most of the models on our list offer some type of voice control, with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home being the standard.We consider it a bonus if a model offers scheduling based on sunrise and sunset or the status of other devices, as well as scheduling for every day of the week or an Away Mode (for security that simulates occupancy by turning lights on and off randomly). ![]()
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