Aeotec Nano Dimmer with Momentary Switch in Home Assistant

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Paul1977

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#272373 22-Jun-2020 18:56

In my test setup i just changed from a standard toggle switch to a momentary switch.

I know you are meant to be able to dim the light from the physical switch with a momentary one, but I can't for the life of me figure out how. My google-fu is failing me.

Can anyone assist?

Thanks

EDIT: I have set it to momentary switch mode. But when I hold the button down nothing happens.

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#2510039 22-Jun-2020 20:47

Nevermind. I had forgotten I had disabled the dimming feature when I was testing with some non-dimmable bulbs.

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#2510042 22-Jun-2020 20:49

@Paul1977 which exact model momentary switch/modules did you end up going with in the end if you can please mention the model number or link to it?

Thanks

Do whatever you want to do man.

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#2510084 22-Jun-2020 22:00

billgates:

@Paul1977 which exact model momentary switch/modules did you end up going with in the end if you can please mention the model number or link to it?

Thanks

It will be this https://www.pdl.co.nz/products/detail?CatNo=PDL381M10PML&tab-document-1=0 for the actual fit-off, as this is the one for the PDL Iconic range that we are getting. It's a rocker style spring loaded switch, but for some reason they photographed the back if it for the website!

They didn't have any in stock today though, so for testing I just went with a PDL 600 series one.

The sparky has said he will install the Aeotec gear, but won't offer support - so I'm getting them all setup in advanced, which meant I needed a momentary switch ASAP as the fit-off has come around really quickly and is only a week away.

I don't know if it's just me, but Home Assistant has a lot of weird bugs and isn't very intuitive... but that's another story (and probably another thread very shortly).

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#2510096 22-Jun-2020 22:24

Thanks. That’s the same model momentary switch we have gone with.

I have been using Hubitat for HA controller and it’s great. If you want something very simple but reliant on an internet connection, Samsung Smarthings is also very good.

Do whatever you want to do man.

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#2510337 23-Jun-2020 10:45

Paul1977:

billgates:

@Paul1977 which exact model momentary switch/modules did you end up going with in the end if you can please mention the model number or link to it?

Thanks

It will be this https://www.pdl.co.nz/products/detail?CatNo=PDL381M10PML&tab-document-1=0 for the actual fit-off, as this is the one for the PDL Iconic range that we are getting. It's a rocker style spring loaded switch, but for some reason they photographed the back if it for the website!

Hi there, I just noticed your thread about this and looking for a dimming and wifi dimming switch. Looking through the iconic range I see these momentary switches and push button switched. Do they have the same effect? I assume holding in the switch causes dimming to occur in some modules (I'm thinking something like the Shelly Dimmer 2 - when it has certification).

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#2510343 23-Jun-2020 10:55

Shanemc:

Hi there, I just noticed your thread about this and looking for a dimming and wifi dimming switch. Looking through the iconic range I see these momentary switches and push button switched. Do they have the same effect? I assume holding in the switch causes dimming to occur in some modules (I'm thinking something like the Shelly Dimmer 2 - when it has certification).

I'm not an expert, but as far as I'm aware they need to me momentary switches - at least for the Aeotec stuff I'm using.

With the Aeotec holding the switch does the dimming, can't speak for the Shelly.