The_Vindicator Publish time 1-12-2019 21:30:22

The level of automation I'm currently looking at currently is scheduled routines of lighting , a smart bulb on the landing is out of the question, with two way control and elderly guests I can forsee confusion, I use a smart bulb on a schedule in one of the hall lights as its only 1 way switched and that switch is out of the way.
I feel a PIR controlled light would result in a disco with the dog wandering around and uneccessary activations with people visiting the downstairs loo which is conveniently placed half way up the stairs...
Although I would like to incorporate a PIR or maybe door sensors in the future for when the little one starts getting up in the night.

mushii Publish time 1-12-2019 21:30:22

Unless you are prepared for some expense, Lightwave RF is realistically your best option. ZWave is going to cost you £100to set up (very basic) but you will have the infrastructure to automate other lights.

Otherwise why not just look at a manual timer switch ?

Puntoboy Publish time 1-12-2019 21:30:23

I beleive the new Shelly dimmers can be used without a neutral and in a two-way circuit.

The_Vindicator Publish time 1-12-2019 21:30:24

Thanks, I've been having a look at the Shelly range, I belive the Shelly 1 would do what I want but would require a neutral, if the dimmer doesn't that would be ideal as it does on/off.

Puntoboy Publish time 1-12-2019 21:30:24

I have the Shelly 1 and Shell 2.5 and they are great. I would have suggested them except you said you don't have the neutral. I am pretty sure the dimmer, which is up for release soon, doesn't need one.

mushii Publish time 1-12-2019 21:30:24

Never seen the Shelly range before. They look really good. May need to order one to play with.

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