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Home Automation

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Home automation is the residential extension of building automation.

It is automation of the home, housework or household activity.

Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, security locks of gates and doors and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security.

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I'm in the process of planning the replacement of a number of 3 & 4 switches in my house (all were wired in the last year). Some of these, I'd like to turn into Dimmers - not just switches, since I'll have the opportunity now.

The question is, should I go with Zooz or GE/Jasco? In the past, I've used GE/Jasco Z-Wave switches & dimmers for replacement of standard switches, but going to 3-way & 4-way devices - I figured I would ask to see what others have done. Obviously, I don't want to have to run any new wires - simply replace the existing with "smart" switches.

I'm using a Hubitat Hub, and prefer Z-Wave (but will be open to suggestions on Zigbee or other switch products).

Thank you

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Innovelli or ZooZ. Both have way more features than GE. I also detest GE as 90% of my 500 series ones died on me.