{"id":367498,"date":"2021-11-16T01:45:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T22:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/amazon-launches-four-shockingly-affordable-smart-switches-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-11-16T01:45:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T22:45:43","slug":"amazon-launches-four-shockingly-affordable-smart-switches-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-launches-four-shockingly-affordable-smart-switches-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Amazon Launches Four Shockingly Affordable Smart Switches \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune on smart bulbs just to bring voice control, dimming, or scheduling features to a room. In fact, smart light switches are often a better and cheaper option than smart bulbs, as they add smart functionality to cheap, \u201cdumb\u201d light bulbs. And now that Amazon is selling smart switches for under $20, I can\u2019t see a reason to keep buying smart bulbs.<\/p>\n

As spotted by Dan Wroclawski<\/a> and reported by The Verge<\/em><\/a>, Amazon now sells four Basics Smart Switches. Customers can choose from a basic single-pole switch<\/a> ($18), a single-pole dimming switch<\/a> ($19), a basic three-way switch<\/a> ($19), or if you\u2019re crazy enough, a 3-way dimmer<\/a> ($21).<\/p>\n

I suggest buying one of the switches with a built-in dimmer, though you can stick with the standard models if you just want to control your home\u2019s lighting using schedules or voice commands.<\/p>\n

There are a few drawbacks to these smart switches, though. The biggest problem is that they require neutral wires, which you won\u2019t find if you live in an old home or apartment. Also, they only work with Alexa. (GE sells smart switches that don\u2019t require a neutral wire, but they\u2019re about twice the price of Amazon\u2019s smart switches.)<\/p>\n

I will say, it\u2019s odd to see Amazon release an Alexa-only smart device right now. The company recently expressed its commitment to Matter, the universal smart home standard that\u2019s set to launch in 2022. While I hope that these smart switches will support Matter next year (which would in turn add Google Assistant and HomeKit support), Amazon hasn\u2019t commented on the issue.<\/p>\n

You can now order Amazon Basics Smart Switches for under $20. I also suggest checking out Amazon\u2019s new smart thermostat, which may be an even better bargain than the new smart switches.<\/p>\n

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Source:\u00a0Dan Wroclawski<\/a> via The Verge<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n