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Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Ok so would dual button mode allow holding the button in one direction brighten and holding it the other dim?

Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Yeah so looking at the user guide for dimmer 2

https://kb.shelly.cloud/__attachments/63897613/User%20&%20Application%20Guide?inst-v=dd456c15-eb79-423d-82f6-ed9064a7cc66

I'm guessing I set the relay as an edge switch so any press of the switch will turn it on or off. I see there is "fade rate" which as you stated indicates controls the dimming when the button is held. However what I don't see is the ability to set it so if you hold the button an "up" position it brightens or if its held in a "down" position it dims.

Unfortunately if I cant replicate that behavior with the switch I wont pass the "wife acceptance test" which means no smart lights.

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Question about shelly relays and 2 way lights. (alien.top)
 

So I'm currently getting my kitchen replaced and am planning on putting in shelly smart relays. I will be putting in a mix of dimmer 2 and shelly plus 1 minis

I will have 1 light that will be 2 way (operated by 2 sperate switches). This light will not be a dimmer. Does the 2 way setup impact what relay I get? Do I just get 2 plus 1 mini's (1 for each switch and install them as normal?

Thanks.

Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Last question. Assuming I got the switch above is there any way to press the switch to turn on and off as well as hold in to dim/brighten. Sorry if my question is not clear.

Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yes and actually the first review of the the first link states it was used with a shelly dimmer 2. Thanks for your help!

Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (9 children)

Right so what's the key terminology that I need to know when talking to the electrician.

Retractive dimmer switch?

Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? in c/[email protected]
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Shelly Dimmer 2. Can you use it with a dimmer switch? (alien.top)
 

Can you use a dimmer 2 relay with a dimmer switch?

Will Matter/Thread Devices Take Pressure off my Router/Internet? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I'm not going to weigh on what everyone has said about thread vrs WIFI. However I will point out that if you do go down the thread route you will need a Matter controller AND a thread border router. Not every Matter controller is a thread border router and I'm fairly certain the echo show is not one (I believe the echo dots are).

So if you do go for thread do a quick google and make sure you have thread border router (it doesn't have to be the same device as the Matter controller, it also doesn't have to be from the same manufacturer as the controller either).

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Question about local automation (alien.top)
 

I've read a lot about locally run automation on ZigBee hubs like the Hue and Aqara hubs for example. Basically my understanding is that automations on these hubs would continue to work without internet connectivity.

I have a question about a hypothetical situation. Say you have the following hardware. A hue bridge, an Aqara hub, a hue bulb and an Aqara ZigBee motion sensor.

A routine in configured in Google Home which turns on the bulb when the sensor detects movement,

Would this routine still run if internet connectivity was lost? The communication is all ZigBee and in theory local to the hubs however does the fact that the routine is setup in Google Home mean its still reliant on internet connectivity?