Reddit mentions of GE 12729 Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Control Smart Dimmer Toggle Switch, White

Rewired a majority of the main level of our 50 year old house with smart switches.

Used the GE Z-Wave switch for anywhere that we didn't have a three way switch.

And for those three way switches we used the Zooz Z-Wave switch. It was pretty sweet as you can only replace the first switch in your three way setup with the smart switch and re-use your regular dumb switches for the other switches. Once it installed the dumb switch will toggle the relay inside the smart switch -- very cool.

I have both of these: GE 12727 (no dimming) & GE 12729 (dimming). They require a Z-Wave hub (I'm using SmartThings 2.0) to integrate with Alexa. The switch + hub + Echo all pair and work together wonderfully.

EDIT: Also no faceplate change needed.
2nd EDIT: You should really be asking this on /r/HomeAutomation instead.

GE's toggle-style switches (12727, switch; 12728, add-on switch; 12729, dimmer) will fit into an existing toggle setup, but they don't stay up and down like a regular toggle switch does. They're always pointing straight out in the middle and you press them up or down to turn the light on and off (or hold the dimmer up or down to brighten and dim, respectively). They return to their center position as soon as you let go.

I like the decora series a little better (12722, switch; 12723, add-on switch; 12724, dimmer). They have a little LED on them that indicates the current status of the light. The toggle-style switches don't have any indication of whether they're on or off, which is kind of a bummer for outside lights.

One thing to be aware of for the add-on switches: they require a traveler wire, but can only be paired with GE primary switches. The traveler doesn't carry full line voltage; it's just used for the add-on switch to signal the primary when the add-on's been pressed.

Assuming you're talking about on/off switches like this one - Yes, you can! I've done it in my house.

I've been told that it's against code to use a dimmer switch to control a wall outlet, but I haven't verified that for myself.

With the three-way outlet, you'll probably run into the same wiring issues as a three-way light (i.e. three-way dumb switches work differently from three-way smart switches) but generally there shouldn't be any problem. Just buy the appropriate accessory switch.

FYI, there are toggle-style zwave switches now. They look kinda funky, but I actually like mine quite a bit.

Ge makes all varieties, toggle, decora, dimmer, rheostat, and just plain switches. If you're wanting a dimmer for this location, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/GE-Wireless-Lighting-Control-12729/dp/B00PYMGS3C/ref=sr_1_1

After reading some of the zooz reviews there, I can see their issues are across products. I'd stick with ge.

It's not hubless, but I'm using this ge zwave switch https://www.amazon.com/GE-Dimmer-Z-Wave-12724-Amazon/dp/B00PYMGS3C/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1485394880&sr=1-1&keywords=ge%2Bdimmer%2Bzwave&th=1

This plus the add on switch https://www.amazon.com/GE-Dimmer-Z-Wave-12724-Amazon/dp/B00PYMGYY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1485394880&sr=1-1&keywords=ge%2Bdimmer%2Bzwave&th=1 works very well for me.

GE Link still cost too much and I would be getting the Philips Led lights for $2 each from Home Depot. I've been looking for a good z-wave toggle switch that can also dim but haven't found any good ones.

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Wireless-Lighting-Control-12729/dp/B00PYMGS3C/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1479140200&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=GE%2Bz-wave%2Bdimmer%2Bswitch%2Btoggle&th=1

I found this switch and wanted to know if I could use this with my lights and fans. I know it will most likely work with my lights but will it be able to control the speed of my fan through the dimming feature on this switch?

GE makes a Toggle Dimmer Switch that looks similar to normal light switches: https://www.amazon.co.uk/GE-Wireless-Lighting-Control-12729/dp/B00PYMGS3C They also make a non-dimmer version as well.

It doesn't move like the regular switch (momentary up or down) and stays in the middle. The toggle is also a little pointier than a normal switch as well if that matters.

I may have misdirected you on the relay part... what I meant was an actual relay Vs the Wink Relay.
https://smile.amazon.com/Enerwave-ZWN-RSM2-Z-Wave-Convert-Enabled/dp/B00JWVNH4Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468877628&sr=8-2&keywords=zwave+relay

I can control two existing dumb switches with one device. So in my case I have the outside porch lights and porch outlets in the ceiling (for holiday lighting) controlled by the one relay. Saves space and money.

As for the Wink Relay, I could see how it would help, I just don't have the right setup for it. Most of my boxes where it would make sense are 3 gang or more.

I have a couple switches depending on the config.

for the foyer chandelier, the switches are still toggle and it is a three way switch. So I used the GE Zwave with add-on switch to help it blend in a bit.

Dimmer switch - https://smile.amazon.com/GE-12729-Wireless-Lighting-Control/dp/B00PYMGS3C/ref=pd_sim_60_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51mGs2T1eYL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR164%2C320_&psc=1&refRID=GB18YZVF9J9DR1F95J6W

Add-on switch - https://smile.amazon.com/GE-12728-Wireless-Bluetooth-Connected/dp/B00PYMGYY0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468877971

For the single pole switches I used the Leviton Zwave switches

Dimmer - https://smile.amazon.com/Leviton-DZMX1-1BZ-Controls-Capable-Universal/dp/B01GONGX3O/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1468878067

Regular Switch - https://smile.amazon.com/Leviton-DZS15-1LZ-Decora-Controls-Capable/dp/B00LEWQYHG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_60_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=31bJcKzR1ML&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=3RGMQDRFX87WN0GFGVB5

There are cheaper alternatives out there, I just used these cause I had gift cards and were located locally so I could return them if there was an issue.

Edit: spelling and words

I was previously told this would work but I haven't tried it myself - any thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PYMGS3C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl