Wifi light switches - do they work if the wifi or internet is down? (and any other advice and feedback...)

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jonathan18

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#2747774 21-Jul-2021 17:10

richms: Not all the deta switches are wifi. One linked to was a touch dimmer with no wifi. Not sure why you would bother IMO and I have seen other touch switches on clearance at Bunnings in wairau.

Good point re non WiFi on that second link, but the first is, even though link to it above doesn’t work. Here’s the WiFi dimmer switch - can someone please confirm that dimmable led bulbs would be required with this?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-white-grid-connect-smart-touch-single-dimmer_p0237206

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#2747999 22-Jul-2021 09:55

jonathan18: Here’s the WiFi dimmer switch - can someone please confirm that dimmable led bulbs would be required with this?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-white-grid-connect-smart-touch-single-dimmer_p0237206

I’ve done a bit more digging about this, and still am not sure either way whether standard LED bulbs that aren’t marked as compatible with a dimmer will work in a dimmer switch like this WiFi switch linked above. Many references I’ve read are talking about previously installed dimmers that were designed to work with the higher wattage of incandescent bulbs, not modern dimmers.

So, can anyone confirm whether I can or cannot use my existing standard LED bulbs with the above WiFI-enabled dimmer switch? (I’d not bother buying new bulbs for this purpose, but happy to spend a bit more for the dimmer switch if it’ll work with existing bulbs.)

Thanks.

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#2748395 22-Jul-2021 20:04

Bump on the question directLy above - keen on buying a switch but unsure if I can go with the dimmer version or not. Cheers!

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#2748408 22-Jul-2021 20:47

LED bulbs not marked as dimmable are unlikely to dim, it can be hit and miss with the ones that are!

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#2758489 11-Aug-2021 11:11

Hey jonathan18,

How did you get on with these switches? I'm keen to use a couple also and would prefer to use dimmable ones but I can't seem to find any in NZ. Only dimmable ones I can see are on the Ozzie Bunnings site that you posted a link to.

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#2758495 11-Aug-2021 11:19

broonie27:
Hey jonathan18,

How did you get on with these switches? I'm keen to use a couple also and would prefer to use dimmable ones but I can't seem to find any in NZ. Only dimmable ones I can see are on the Ozzie Bunnings site that you posted a link to.

Heya, as mentioned in an earlier post I too couldn’t find them on the NZ website but had already spotted them in-store; I’ve purchased a couple of the dimmable ones and one non-dimmable, but don’t have the confidence to install them myself as they need an earth terminal block. So I’m waiting for a friendly sparky to help me put them in and therefore can’t comment yet on how well they work. (I’ve bought dimmable bulbs in anticipation!)

But, in terms of actual availability, I’d suggest popping into your local store to see if they have them in stock…

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#2758597 11-Aug-2021 13:54

jonathan18:
broonie27:

Hey jonathan18,

How did you get on with these switches? I'm keen to use a couple also and would prefer to use dimmable ones but I can't seem to find any in NZ. Only dimmable ones I can see are on the Ozzie Bunnings site that you posted a link to.

Heya, as mentioned in an earlier post I too couldn’t find them on the NZ website but had already spotted them in-store; I’ve purchased a couple of the dimmable ones and one non-dimmable, but don’t have the confidence to install them myself as they need an earth terminal block. So I’m waiting for a friendly sparky to help me put them in and therefore can’t comment yet on how well they work. (I’ve bought dimmable bulbs in anticipation!)

But, in terms of actual availability, I’d suggest popping into your local store to see if they have them in stock…

Thanks mate. I'll pop to my local Bunnings. Out of interest were did you buy yours?

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#2758612 11-Aug-2021 14:13

Thanks mate. I'll pop to my local Bunnings. Out of interest were did you buy yours?

Palmerston North; in the locked cabinets along with all the other IOT devices (though, weirdly, in a different part from the same-brand standard switches).

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#2758789 11-Aug-2021 22:21

Hi Again,

I meant to ask, do you know if you can get a double dimmer switch as i want to control two lots of lighting?

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Craig

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