These switches work great with Alexa and in my smart home. I have installed 14 Amazon switches (combination of 3-way dimmer and 3-way switches) over the past 30 days. Hardest part for 3-way wiring is always figuring out which wires in the electric box go to what. If installing a single pole (non 3-way), it is pretty straightforward assuming you have ground and neutral wires in the box (check before ordering, as no way to install without them!). If installing as a 3-way (all of my 14 but one!!!), you need to be handy with a tester and tracing wires. For all of my circuits, I used one Amazonbasics smart switch and one standard 3-way switch (I used the AmazonCommercial 3-Way Paddle switches.) No need to use 2 smart switches on each circuit.
Since I was installing so many, I thought I would save a few bucks and buy some of the 3-way smart dimmers from Amazon Warehouse. DON'T DO THIS!!! IT ISN'T WORTH IT!. Apparently Amazon Warehouse takes back the switches that customers can't figure out and ships them right back out without testing. This wasted SO MUCH of my time. Most of these were missing faceplates, screws, wirenuts, or all of the above. One dimmer switch would control my lights, but not connect to WiFi. A second dimmer switch would talk to WiFi/Alexa, but not send power to the load (light). A third box contained a single pole switch, even though I had paid for a 3-way and the box showed it was a 3-way. It was also missing everything except the switch and instruction manuals. I tried to exchange the two defective switches, but the only option I was given was to read lots of articles on how to troubleshoot! When I replace the switch with an identical one that works, and then try the defective switch in another circuit that was working, I don't need to read articles. It's a bad switch! :(
For comparison, I have some Gosund smart switches that work very well also, but they require a third party app to set-up and communicate with Alexa. These Amazonbasics switches work directly with Alexa and make set-up and operation seamless. I'll use and recommend Amazonbasics to anyone using the alexa environment.
Again, I am thrilled with the new Amazonbasics smart switches that I installed. They work great and I will purchase more and recommend these to everyone I talk to. I will NOT purchase these switches through AmazonWarehouse again.
| Operation Mode | ON-OFF-ON |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 5 Amps |
| Operating Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Contact Type | Normally Closed |
| Connector Type | Clamp |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.65 x 2.91 x 1.74 inches |
| Circuit Type | 1-way |
| Contact Material | Brass |
| International Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Specification Met | ETL |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 40 Degrees Celsius |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Color | White |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| UPC | 840095878470 |
| Part Number | WS29-01 |
| Item Weight | 3.87 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.65 x 2.91 x 1.74 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | Standalone |
| Size | 4.649 x 2.915 x 1.74 in |
| Style | Single Pole Switch |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Plug Format | Single Pole |
| Included Components | switch |
| Batteries Required? | No |
