THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Switch (2 Pack),Toggle/Rocker,No Wiring Needed. Hub Required, Compatible with Echo Devices with Zigbee Hub Built-in,Home Assistant,Hubitat,SmartThings,Homey

I bought the other version, the BLE type, first. That one was difficult to pair and then it lost connection after a few weeks and never worked again. This one, however, paired almost immediately. This one uses Zigbee instead of Bluetooth Low Energy and has been much more reliable. I've been using it for two weeks and it just works perfectly every single time. The other version, when it was working, wouldn't always respond. I am not using the Thirdreality hub that's available. It's connected straight to my Echo Plus v2 and managed directly in my Alexa app. I highly recommend this one over the other version, especially if you don't have one of the new Echo Plus devices. It was also quite easy to install. You just unscrew the switch plate, slip the plastic mounts over the screws, and screw them back in. Perfect for my rented apartment where I can't change the switch out. The unit snaps onto the mounts easily, just make sure it's lined up carefully so you don't put to much stress on the mounts. They'll break like the plastic mount that kept CDs in the case. I find lining it up and snapping it on left to right works best. I bought the pack of extra mounts just in case. If it ever gets accidently knocked off, I'll be glad I have them.

The media could not be loaded. I am sooo happy that someone created these little smart switches. I just moved to a new place that has 4-pin lightbulbs (rather than the usual screw-in bulbs) and unfortunately I could not find any 4-pin smart bulbs. But this solved my problem! Now my Alexa/Echo can once again control all my lights!I have the Echo Dot Gen 4 with the built-in ZigBee hub, so I didn't have to purchase an additional hub to use.The set-up was a little frustrating at first. The echo would find the device but then it would say it was unresponsive. Here is what I eventually discovered made the set-up work seamlessly:1. Put batteries into switch.2. Press button to put switch into "off" setting.3. Wait for flashing light to stop flashing. This takes a few minutes.4. Using Alexa app, add new device.5. Choose add "Switch"6. Brand: Other7. Logo: ZigBee8. Hold button on switch down until light starts blinking again.9. On alexa app, now choose Discover DevicesFollowing these steps, you should have no trouble connecting the switches to your Alexa. As you can see in my video, the switches can be used by either pushing the button or with voice command.Two even fit side-by-side, which at first I was skeptical would work!Although they do make a rather loud noise when turning on and off, I really don't mind it. I actually like hearing it so that I know my voice command actually worked.I even created a routine on Alexa so that it will turn off all the lights at once. An easy solution to turn off all lights when leaving the house or going to bed. No more getting out of bed in the middle of the night for me! Highly recommend!

I have now purchased 7 of these, along with their Matter hub. While set up is quite easy and they do initially connect to Apple HomeKit, be prepared for repeated "device is not responding" issues. This can often be noticed before you try to control them via HomeKit by the devices blinking blue. This means they have lost connection to the internet. Taking the batteries out and putting them back in will most often resolve this. However, sometimes you have to completely removed the device from the Third Reality app (which then removes it from HomeKit) and set it up all over again. I have never had the batteries go below 70% so this is not a power issues.Short version: they are flaky and not dependable.Long version: I live in a 900 sq. ft. home (very small) with high speed wifi coverage throughout. I have an Eero pro router with 2 other Eero access points (overkill for such a small space). Aside from these 7 Third Reality Zigbee Smart Switches, I have Phillips Hue Bulbs and Eufy cameras throughout the house and outside. These 7 switches were needed for lights that do not take regular bulbs (and could not use Phillips Hue). I am renting, otherwise I would use Lutron Casseta switches. In any case, everything in my HomeKit home works perfectly except for these Third Reality switches. They are not dependable. Save your money and look elsewhere. If you own your home, the Lutron Casseta switches are bit more expensive but they work flawlessly (I have had them in my entire other home for 4 years and never had a single issue with HomeKit or otherwise. To this day, they are operating flawlessly).

This switch was easy to install and to connect to Smartthings. Perfect for easily adding traditional switches to a smart home.

First: THIS IS TO CONTROL PHYSICAL SWITCHES.Am I the only person who didn’t understand that prior to ordering? I bought it to control smart bulbs and cover up the original dumb switch. Obviously, I bought the wrong device. So I repurposed it for turning my ceiling fan on and off.After some fiddling with how it’s installed, it works, I guess. It’s obvious by the design that it works better with toggle switches, mine are rocker style. Pairing to my Echo Show 8 took several tries. It all works now with zero real problems, it’s just kind of mediocre, slow, and imprecise. I will say it looks way better than some other similar solutions. Because I’m renting I might even buy a couple more. But if I wasn’t renting I would be spending the same amount of money on actual wifi wall switches.

I got this to turn the fireplace switch on/off and it works perfect. No wiring, it snaps on and works perfect with Alexa! Would highly recommend for any toggle switch where you don't want to deal with wiring!!