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GE 12722 Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Light Switch

3.5 (1389 reviews)

Transform Your Home with GE Z-Wave Smart Lighting Control Upgrade your home with the GE Z-Wave Wireless Smart Lighting Control Light Switch, designed for seamless integration into your smart home ecosystem. Control your lights remotely, create custom schedules, and enhance your home security. Com...

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Overview

Transform Your Home with GE Z-Wave Smart Lighting Control

Upgrade your home with the GE Z-Wave Wireless Smart Lighting Control Light Switch, designed for seamless integration into your smart home ecosystem. Control your lights remotely, create custom schedules, and enhance your home security. Compatible with Z-Wave certified hubs like SmartThings, Wink, and Alexa, this switch brings convenience and energy savings to your fingertips.

Specifications:

  • Connectivity Protocol: ZigBee, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave
  • Compatibility: SmartThings, Wink, ADT Pulse, Trane, Vivint, Nexia, Honeywell, HomeSeer, Harmony Home Hub Extender, Vera, Connect, Iris, Amazon Alexa (hub required)
  • Installation: In-wall installation with hard-wired connections (Neutral wire REQUIRED)
  • Color: White, includes light almond paddles
  • Operation Mode: Off
  • Current Rating: 15 Amps
  • Connector Type: Wireless
  • Mounting Type: Wall Mount
  • Actuator Type: Push Button
  • Wattage: 600.00

Key Features

Z-wave switch replaces standard in-wall switches to control Lighting or small appliances from a mobile device or computer with any certified z-wave gateway

White Lighting control matches most standard wall plates

Easy to locate in a dark room with the integrated blue LED indicator

Can be used with up to 3 AUX switches

Screw-terminal installation provides improved space efficiency when replacing existing switches compared to flying leads

Specifications

Product Type
Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Light Switch
Control Method
Z-Wave Gateway (certified)
Color
White
Indicator Light
Integrated blue LED
Installation Type
Screw-terminal
Compatibility
Up to 3 AUX switches

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This Z-Wave switch seamlessly replaces standard in-wall switches, integrating into existing home electrical systems for smart control.
  • It enables remote control of lighting or small appliances from a mobile device or computer, provided a certified Z-Wave gateway is used.
  • The white lighting control design matches most standard wall plates, ensuring a cohesive and aesthetic integration into various interiors.
  • An integrated blue LED indicator makes the switch easy to locate in a dark room, enhancing user convenience and safety.
  • The screw-terminal installation provides improved space efficiency compared to traditional flying lead connections when replacing existing switches.

👎 Cons

  • Requires a certified Z-Wave gateway to function as a smart switch, which is an additional purchase and setup for users without one.
  • The switch is a dimmer, not a simple on/off switch, which means it may not be suitable for all types of loads, particularly non-dimmable fixtures or some appliances.
  • While it matches most wall plates, the design is fixed in white, limiting aesthetic flexibility for spaces requiring different colors or finishes.
  • The functionality is tied to the Z-Wave protocol, meaning it will not integrate directly with other smart home ecosystems (e.g., Wi-Fi, Zigbee) without a compatible hub.
  • Although it can be used with up to 3 AUX switches, the product details do not specify whether AUX switches are included, potentially leading to additional purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

To control this smart dimmer from a mobile device or computer, you will need a certified Z-Wave gateway, as the switch communicates via the Z-Wave protocol.
This GE 12722 is specifically a Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Light Switch, allowing for adjustable lighting levels, not just simple on/off control.
Yes, it features an integrated blue LED indicator that makes the switch easy to find in a dark room.
This Z-Wave smart dimmer light switch can be used in conjunction with up to 3 AUX switches for multi-location control.
The switch utilizes screw-terminal installation, which is designed to provide improved space efficiency when replacing existing switches.
The lighting control switch is white, designed to match most standard wall plates for a consistent aesthetic.