{"id":183790,"date":"2021-02-19T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/"},"modified":"2021-02-19T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T09:00:00","slug":"the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best Smart Switches and Dimmers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c59069e235\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c59069e235\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Before_Buying_a_Smart_Switch\" >Before Buying a Smart Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Best_Basic_Smart_Switch_TP-Link_Kasa_Smart_Switch\" >Best Basic Smart Switch: TP-Link Kasa Smart Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Best_Smart_Dimmer_TP-Link_Kasa_Smart_Dimmer\" >Best Smart Dimmer:\u00a0TP-Link Kasa Smart Dimmer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Best_Homekit_Option_WeMo_Smart_Switch_or_Dimmer\" >Best Homekit Option: WeMo Smart Switch or Dimmer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Best_Z-Wave_Option_GE_Enbrighten_Switch\" >Best Z-Wave Option: GE Enbrighten Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Best_Non-Neutral_Wire_Option_Cync_Smart_Switch\" >Best Non-Neutral Wire Option: Cync Smart Switch<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Cync_3-Wire_Smart_Switch\" >Cync 3-Wire Smart Switch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-smart-switches-and-dimmers\/#Best_for_Philips_Hue_Bulbs_Philips_Hue_Dimmer\" >Best for Philips Hue Bulbs: Philips Hue Dimmer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The Best Smart Switches and Dimmers&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/ea1ef3de9cb654d2511b9749f5604213\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x90ce5465-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.tQSnyc8zZ2.jpg\" alt=\"The WeMo smart dimmer.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">WeMo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most people begin their smart home journey with a set of smart bulbs. But at $15 to $20 a pop, smart bulbs might be more trouble than they\u2019re worth. Smart switches and dimmer switches are much cheaper options\u00a0that can provide the same smart controls, scheduling features, and dimming effects as a set of expensive bulbs.<\/p>\n<p>Smart switches and dimmers replace your regular light switch and connect to your home internet for wireless or voice control. They effectively turn any set of regular lightbulbs into smart bulbs. This saves you from buying and setting up a mess of smart bulbs and allows you to turn the lights on and off from an in-wall switch\u2014not just your phone or smart speaker (smart bulbs only work when their light switch is in the \u201con\u201d position).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Buying_a_Smart_Switch\"><\/span>Before Buying a Smart Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shopping for a smart switch is easier than shopping for smart bulbs. There are fewer options to choose from, and you don\u2019t have to worry about sticking to brands or styles. Still, there are things to consider before spending any of your hard-earned cash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Installation<\/strong>: A smart switch won\u2019t work unless it\u2019s wired into your wall. This means shutting off your power, removing your current light switch, and installing the new smart switch or dimmer. This isn\u2019t a difficult process, but it\u2019s harder than screwing in a lightbulb. Additionally, smart switches require a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/411860\/all-the-worst-parts-about-owning-a-smarthome\/\">neutral wire<\/a>\u2014something that old homes often lack. (The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07G5V6M6G?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Lutron Caseta<\/a> is an exception. It doesn\u2019t use a neutral wire.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finding the <span class=\"htgeditornotesel\"><strong>Right<\/strong> <strong>Fit<\/strong><\/span><\/strong>: Smart switches and dimmers come with replacement faceplates. They will also fit behind 2-gang and 3-gang faceplates, provided that the plates are sized for large switches. If you have a 2-gang or 3-gang plate that\u2019s sized for small switches, then you\u2019ll have to spend <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fb%2FElectrical-Wall-Plates-Combination-Wall-Plates%2F1-Gang%2F2-Gang%2F3-Gang%2F4-Gang%2FN-5yc1vZc6r2Z1z1c25wZ1z1c29kZ1z1c2coZ1z1c2ga&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">$2 or $3 on a combination plate<\/a>. People with older homes should also measure the size and depth of their gang box to make sure that a large smart switch will actually fit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two-Pole or Three-Way Lights<\/strong>: Some living room lights are hooked up to two light switches. Unless you\u2019re an experienced electrician, you may need professional help installing a smart switch in a two-pole setup. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0822WDXYQ\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">WeMo<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Enbrighten-SimpleWire-SmartThings-46201\/dp\/B07X36N581?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">GE<\/a> sell smart switches that work with two-pole\/three-way setups, but they cost more than most smart bulb 4-packs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Dim or Not to Dim<\/strong>: Basic smart switches lack the dimming option that you\u2019ll find in most smart bulbs. But a smart dimmer, which costs about $10 more than a basic switch,\u00a0<em>does<\/em> have dimming features when used with dimmable bulbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Home Compatibility<\/strong>: Make sure that a smart switch works with your preferred smart assistant before spending any money. Most smart switches work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, but <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le HomeKit and Z-Wave options are rare. (The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PMN4PFF\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">WeMo switch<\/a> works with HomeKit, and the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Enbrighten-SimpleWire-SmartThings-46201\/dp\/B07RRBT6W5?tag=reviewgeek-20\">GE Enbrighten<\/a> switch works with Z-Wave.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that smart switches and dimmers can\u2019t change the color of your lights, and that smart dimming features will only worth with dimmable bulbs (which are much cheaper than smart bulbs).<\/p>\n<p>Now that you have an idea of what you\u2019re looking at, it\u2019s time to hop right in. Here are the best smart switches and dimmers in 2020.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Basic_Smart_Switch_TP-Link_Kasa_Smart_Switch\"><\/span>Best Basic Smart Switch: TP-Link Kasa Smart Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/3314efd84ee8fed6cfe5a93f0ad67354\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/xfb5c81ed-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Rn6gMgT2UP.jpg\" alt=\"The TP Link Kasa smart switch\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">TP-Link<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01EZV35QU?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">TP-Link Kasa smart switch<\/a> is incredibly affordable, easy to install, and easy to use. If you\u2019re just looking for a simple smart switch that works with Google Assistant and Alexa, then this is your best bet. This TP-Link smart switch may not have any dimming features, but it\u2019s good for scheduling lights that are used every day, like porch lights or floor lamps that are connected to a switched outlet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Basic Smart Switch<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01EZV35QU?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41XlyY4EvQL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Smart_Dimmer_TP-Link_Kasa_Smart_Dimmer\"><\/span>Best Smart Dimmer:\u00a0TP-Link Kasa Smart Dimmer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/17040d5d19224abb8c51591d750d1b6d\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x10fb15c7-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.n3wMZ9FA8b.jpg\" alt=\"The TP Link Kasa smart dimmer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">TP-Link<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-HS220-Dimmer-Switch-1-Pack\/dp\/B079775ZZQ\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">TP-Link Kasa smart dimmer<\/a> is, as you might expect, a dimmable version of the basic TP-Link smart switch. It has handy dimming buttons built-in and works with both Google Assistant and Alexa.<\/p>\n<p>This is the best smart dimmer for most people and costs much less than a standard set of smart bulbs. Still, you may have to buy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-4-Pack-Equivalent-Dimmable-Fixture\/dp\/B07HDJGFN2\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">an inexpensive set of dimmable bulbs<\/a> to actually use this smart dimmer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Smart Dimmer<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079775ZZQ?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41xaTf2lnZL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Homekit_Option_WeMo_Smart_Switch_or_Dimmer\"><\/span>Best Homekit Option: WeMo Smart Switch or Dimmer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/cf838e23a9647300eb738fd597c1f9ef\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x9eb9cd58-1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.EO29SHck46.jpg\" alt=\"The WeMo Smart Switch or Dimmer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">WeMo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re an Apple HomeKit user, then WeMo\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WeMo-Smart-Light-Switch-2ND\/dp\/B07RT8H9WH\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">smart switch<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dimmer-Switch-Google-Assistant-HomeKit\/dp\/B071RFYQFM?tag=reviewgeek-20\">smart dimmer<\/a> are the best smart lighting solutions for you. They\u2019re attractive, easy to install, and easy to use. These switches also work with Google Assistant and Alexa, so they may stand as solid alternatives to the TP-Link switch and dimmer (especially if you prefer the WeMo dimmer\u2019s slider over a pair of dimming buttons).<\/p>\n<p>One last note\u2014WeMo sells kits for two-pole or three-way lights, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PMN4PFF\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">and while they aren\u2019t that expensive<\/a>, a 4-pack of smart bulbs will come out to around the same price.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest HomeKit Option<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07RT8H9WH?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31lM+qi-1nL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Z-Wave_Option_GE_Enbrighten_Switch\"><\/span>Best Z-Wave Option: GE Enbrighten Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/dd341148c7bf6236f5dc008e13f0884e\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x09dd8c26-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.h2RIz7Z29h.jpg\" alt=\"The GE Enbrighten smart Switch\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">GE<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>GE Enbrighten <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Enbrighten-SimpleWire-SmartThings-46201\/dp\/B07WWFMSVW?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">smart switches<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Incandescent-Required-Works-SmartThings-14299\/dp\/B07361Y54Z\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">dimmers<\/a>\u00a0are some of the only smart light switch options available to Z-Wave users. They\u2019re affordable, easy to install, and they come in a variety of colors. GE also sells its switches and dimmers for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-Enbrighten-SimpleWire-SmartThings-46201\/dp\/B07WWFMSVW?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">two-pole or three-way lighting setups<\/a>, but these configurations cost about as much as a 4-pack of smart bulbs.<\/p>\n<p>The GE Enbrighten smart switch cannot connect directly to Google Assistant or Alexa products. But you can control it by connecting your Z-Wave hub to a preferred smart assistant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Z-Wave Option<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07RRBT6W5?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41DM7X0BBPL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Non-Neutral_Wire_Option_Cync_Smart_Switch\"><\/span>Best Non-Neutral Wire Option: Cync Smart Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/2dc123d1ad9a578e6f80902392bf034d\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x8266e4bf-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.IBUJXQm6um.jpg\" alt=\"The Luton Caseta smart switch Kit\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Lutron<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your light switches don\u2019t have a neutral wire, then the Cync (formerly known as C by GE) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B082LJYSX2?tag=reviewgeek-20\">3-Wire Smart Switch<\/a> is the most affordable option you put in your home. It doesn\u2019t require a hub, and connects over Wi-Fi. Installing it isn\u2019t any more difficult than any other smart switch, though you will need to connect an adapter to your light fixture. But that\u2019s simple as screwing the bulb into the adapter, then putting that in the light fixture. Its low cost makes it the perfect solutions for older smart homes. If you prefer a paddle, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B082LKCXV9?tag=reviewgeek-20\">spend a bit more<\/a> to get that look.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer something that doesn\u2019t run on Wi-Fi, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07G5V6M6G?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Lutron Caseta<\/a> is another option, but you\u2019ll spend a lot more to get into ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nNo Neutral Required<br \/>\n<!-- foo --><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\" title=\"Shop for Cync 3-Wire Smart Switch\" aria-label=\"Shop for Cync 3-Wire Smart Switch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B082LJYSX2?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cync_3-Wire_Smart_Switch\"><\/span>Cync 3-Wire Smart Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">If you home is older and doesn&#8217;t have neutral wires in the gang box, the Cync Smart Switch will work perfectly without breaking the bank. You could even use it in a gang box with neutral wires, if you want.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-img\" style=\"float: right; padding-right: 20px; padding-left: 0\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B082LJYSX2?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31pA-i8SHiL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_for_Philips_Hue_Bulbs_Philips_Hue_Dimmer\"><\/span>Best for Philips Hue Bulbs: Philips Hue Dimmer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/1b8403ca3d13b050a3f864bdc3ae4597\/p\/uploads\/2020\/04\/xf19c9085-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.yqeJykVL6L.jpg\" alt=\"The Philips Hue dimmer switch\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Philips<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively\/dp\/B076MGKTGS?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Philips Hue smart dimmer<\/a> is a bit of an outlier on this list, but it\u2019s a worthwhile investment for anyone who happens to own <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QV9XLSD?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">Philips Hue bulbs<\/a>. It doesn\u2019t work with regular lightbulbs, but it requires no installation (it\u2019s wireless and sticks to the wall with adhesive)\u00a0and allows you to control your Hue bulbs the old fashioned way. For less than $30, the Hue smart dimmer is an essential Hue add-on and can make your Hue bulbs more accessible for guests or family members.<\/p>\n<p>Again, this smart dimmer only works with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07QV9XLSD?&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">Philips Hue bulbs<\/a>. It won\u2019t work with \u201cdumb\u201d light bulbs or non-Hue branded smart bulbs.<\/p>\n<p>Just to be as clear as possible, the Hue smart dimmer does not replace your regular light switch. If you want a Hue controller that <em>does<\/em> replace your light switch, then consider buying the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lutron-Aurora-Dimmer-Philips-Z3-1BRL-WH-L0\/dp\/B07RJ14FBS?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Lutron Aurora<\/a> instead. It sticks on the end of your existing light switch and provides the same dimming controls as the Hue smart dimmer by locking the light switch to the \u201con\u201d position and syncing the built-in dimmer with the Hue Bridge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest for Philips Hue Bulbs<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B076MGKTGS?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31N3UuvJHnL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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