Smart Switch reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Smart Switch brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homeassistant, r/smarthome, r/homeautomation, r/ZigBee, r/Lighting. Top-rated brands include Shelly (4.5/5), Lutron (4.8/5), Zooz (4.4/5).

Stats

Reviews148

Subreddits14

Posts60

Brands53

Products64

Top communities

r/homeassistant45 r/smarthome42 r/homeautomation26 r/ZigBee11 r/Lighting5

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Shelly

4.5

(18)

"I have quite a few Shelly relays (1s, 2.5s, and dimmers) tucked behind regular switches. They're WiFi and have been super reliable for me."

"I use the Shelly Plus 2PM With Homey. These switches are then exposed to HomeKit without a problem."

"For switching I always suggest Shelly as long as you're okay with WiFi or you have Zwave."

"Shelly 2PM or any other model that can do Roller/Cover Mode."

"Shelly! You can keep your existing switches or get regular dumb switches and then wire the shelly units inline behind them. They're fully local and can even use MQTT."

"Check for these on Amazon. Switch only."

"I'd recommend a company called Shelly. This one should fit: [Shelly Mini]"

"Https://www.shelly.com/en-us"

"This will take care of it and works perfectly."

"Use a Shelly one fitted in the light fitting. Leave the switches as they are. So easy cheap and reliable"

Lutron

4.8

(14)

"Yes something like the Lutron caseta Claro"

"Lutron 💯 everytime"

"Lutron"

"Lutron: if you favor reliability"

"Lutron Aurora"

"Lutron Casetta too :) its just need power so works on "old" house too look up ebay and you can pick up for 25~35$ NEVER pay full price."

"Lutron is so reliable and just *works*. They are a bit pricy but I buy unopened clamshells on eBay and it’s much cheaper!"

"I use Lutron Casetta and they are excellent and rock solid. They may be a bit pricier than some other options out there but are well worth it imo."

"Lutron Caseta is always a good choice"

"Lutron Aurora."

Zooz

4.4

(15)

"I have one. Works great"

"Try the Zen32 if you want to wire it into a wall."

"If the fan is just on/off, then a Zooz Zen30 is great."

"The Zooz Zen30 is a Z-Wave dual switch capable of controlling fan speed and light."

"I have been using zooz smart switches for all my houses."

"I'm a big fan of Zooz, their devices work very well."

"The Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller is a Z-Wave wall switch that should fit what you're looking for."

"The best inexpensive system if you want to diy would definitely be zooz zwave switches IMO"

"Replaced all failed switches with Zooz switches and am happy so far. They're only a few months old but have not suffered when the main breaker was cycled."

"Zooz z-wave. They go on sale every few months, work well, are reliable, and are easy to wire."

Sonoff

4.2

(13)

"You can find low-voltage relays like the Sonoff SV that work with 12v and are Home Assistant-compatible."

"You can use regular wired switch (for example Sonoff ZBMini)."

"Yes I think I will go for the sonoff one that actually offer a zigbee version."

"I am looking at sunoff. They also have one that does not require neutral."

"Sonoff or Aqara, both work well."

"Sonoff-SNZB-01 are pretty ok."

"I use these, they are acceptable."

"Sonoff Switchman can be flashed with esphome/tasmota and enable decoupled mode."

"If it's a regular connect/disconnect circuit, maybe something like this... https://itead.cc/product/sonoff-re5v1c/."

"You can get an internet controlled switch that just goes in a box on the wall."

Inovelli

4.8

(10)

"Inovelli with aux switches is fantastic. I have this configuration in both 3 way and 4 way circuits."

"Inovelli: If you favor customizability"

"The Inovelli white series switches are Thread/Matter, have tons of features, and are highly regarded."

"Inovelli Blue series switches 100%. Direct wall switch replacement and it's loaded with features, including Zigbee binding."

"Check out Inovelli. The switches come with a smart bulb mode."

"Inovelli and Zooz are the best options with the most bang for the buck."

"Using all inovelli switches and couldn't be happier."

"Inovelli used to make a switch that did this on one set of wires."

"Inovelli are my favourite… aartech is the Canadian distributor."

"Inovelli and Zooz both make hardwired switches with a smart bulb mode."

Aqara

4.1

(11)

"I have several Aqara switches around the house."

"Aqara's Switches are nice, work really well."

"Aquara sells some no neutral zigbee switches, they work pretty well."

"Aqara H2 or Display switch v1? Both are wired and should be able to do what you want."

"I have a few Aqara remote wall switches. But still looking for other alternatives."

"Get a wireless switch such as [Aqara Wireless Remote Switch H1 Double Rocker]"

"Aqara Smart Light Switch (with Neutral, Single Rocker), Requires AQARA HUB, Zigbee Switch."

"Sonoff or Aqara, both work well."

"I use Aqara ones (zigbee)."

"Aqara makes some good one for about 20 usd"

Leviton

4.4

(8)

"I have been very pleased with this Leviton Wi-Fi Smart Dimmer Switch. It links up with Apple HomeKit and has its own app platform."

"Something like this should work: https://leviton.com/products/dg6hd-1bw"

"I installed Leviton Decora Smart light switches, which allow you to control the fan speeds with a dimmer."

"Leviton makes matter compatible WiFi switches and dimmers. Home Depot sells them as well or Amazon."

"Plenty of timer switches available that aren't wifi dependent. Any of the smart switches available on the market can execute timeclock functions when tied to the internet."

"I've been happy with leviton."

"Leviton Gen 2 have worked very well for me."

"Leviton works well."

Kasa

4.4

(5)

"I have a bunch of kasa wifi stuff it works well."

"I have 8 Kasa wifi switches both two and 3 way. They are super easy to connect."

"Kasa"

"Canadian here, I use TPLink kasa, primarily for pricing reasons. It's wifi, but rock solid."

"I got treatlife but kasa is generally better."

Philips Hue

5.0

(3)

"Philips hue wall switch module connected to switch. Automation in HA to switch the lamp on/off based on the status."

"Hue Smart Dimmer switches are ZigBee and programmable."

"All of the Philips hue ZigBee switches can trigger Alexa routines."

#10

Wiz

3.7

3.0

(1)

"For ZigBee - Sengled/Sonoff."

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