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GE 12724 Z-Wave In-Wall Dimmer Switch LED/CFL

3.9 (703 reviews)

Transform Your Home with Smart Lighting ControlThe GE 12724 Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Switch brings the convenience of smart home technology to your lighting. Wirelessly control and schedule your lights from anywhere, reduce energy costs, and enhance your home security. Specifications: Technology...

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Overview

Transform Your Home with Smart Lighting Control

The GE 12724 Z-Wave Smart Dimmer Switch brings the convenience of smart home technology to your lighting. Wirelessly control and schedule your lights from anywhere, reduce energy costs, and enhance your home security.

Specifications:

  • Technology: Z-Wave
  • Compatibility: Works with Alexa (hub required), Z-Wave certified gateways
  • Functionality: Wireless scheduling, dimming control
  • Installation: In-wall, hardwired
  • Wiring: Compatible with two-way, three-way, and four-way wiring configurations (GE Auxiliary switch required for 3/4-way)
  • Indicator: LED indicator light

Key Features

Z-wave Switch Replaces Standard In-wall Switches To Control Lighting Or Adjust Dim Levels From A Mobile Device Or Computer With Any Certified Z-wave Gateway

Includes White & Almond Paddles That Will Match Most Standard Wall Plates

Easy To Locate In A Dark Room With The Integrated Blue Led Indicator

Great for all your needs

Great for all your appliances needs

Specifications

Type
Z-Wave In-Wall Dimmer Switch
Compatibility
LED/CFL lighting
Control Method
Mobile device or computer via Z-Wave Gateway
Included Accessories
White & Almond Paddles
Indicator Light
Integrated Blue LED

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Enables convenient control of lighting and dimming levels from mobile devices or computers via any certified Z-Wave gateway
  • Includes both white and almond paddles, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with most standard wall plates
  • Features an integrated blue LED indicator, making it easy to locate the switch in a dark room
  • Offers both dimming and on/off control, providing versatile functionality for different lighting needs
  • Serves as a direct replacement for standard in-wall switches, simplifying installation for smart home upgrades

👎 Cons

  • Requires a certified Z-Wave gateway to function remotely, representing an additional purchase if not already owned
  • Specific installation requirements, such as neutral wire presence, are not detailed, which could affect compatibility with older homes
  • The blue LED indicator, while helpful for location, might be distracting to some users in specific environments
  • Information on its maximum load capacity (e.g., wattage for LED/CFL) is not explicitly stated, which is crucial for safety and performance
  • Advanced smart home features like scheduling, scenes, or energy monitoring are not listed as built-in capabilities of the switch itself

Frequently Asked Questions

This Z-Wave in-wall dimmer switch is designed to control LED and CFL lighting.
You can control lighting and adjust dim levels from a mobile device or computer when connected to any certified Z-Wave gateway.
Yes, it includes both white and almond paddles to match most standard wall plates.
Yes, it features an integrated blue LED indicator that makes it easy to locate in a dark room.
While it can function as a manual dimmer, its smart control features (from a mobile device or computer) require a certified Z-Wave gateway.
Yes, it is designed to replace standard in-wall switches to add smart control capabilities.