Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Long Range Dimmer Switch ZEN72 800LR, White | Direct 3-Way (No Add-On Switch Needed) | Z-Wave Hub Required

I am in the long process of changing my smart home from insteon devices to Z-Wave-based devices. Several months ago I decided to purchase Zooz devices.They are reasonably priced. They seem to be very durable. And their configuration options allow for complete customization. They dim from 99% all the way down to 1% with a compatible light fixture.Using Home Assistant software, they even support direct association which allows for true 3 way functions without the need for rewiring. Great for remodeling.So far I have replaced 49 insteon devices with Zooz units, and I couldn't be happier. Not a single dud, easy setup, and after 2 years not a single failure. I have 28 more devices to do and I am confident they will be Zooz devices.As always, if you need it, get it. You won't be disappointed.

Can't comment on longevity as just installed. Used to replace a failed GE switch. Bought a second one to test how it works in a 4 way setup. Instructions for 4 way setup were great. Works well and no need for an "add on" switch. Connection to SmartThings was easy. Hopefully they last longer than the GE z wave switches that have typically failed after 2 years or so.

I highly recommend Zooz switches and dimmers. Everything about this switch makes you feel you have purchased a quality product. The packaging, the instructions, the flawless way it includes itself, web site, and customer service are all first rate. The feature that allows you to use a three way switch and wiring currently in place to turn the light on or off from another location saves you $20 for the GE accessory switch, and some time compared to the GE/Honeywell/ultra pro switches from Jasco. Note that you turn on and off, but cannot dim remotely with an old manual switch. There are also no fins you have to break off. Dimming works well with a truly dimmable LED, like FEIT.I’ve installed hundreds of home automation switches, and these are the best, but although I gave 5 stars to this switch compared to others, a couple of issues miss actual perfection. First, the paddle assembly appears to be about 1mm larger than other switches. If your house is 25+ years old and uses the thick, hard Leviton switch plates, you may need to buy new plates. Don’t force the switches into the plate. They will bind and will eventually not operate properly. Either file the old plate larger (a PITA) or drop a buck or two on a new plate (recommended). Many of the new plates are screwless, and it is a nice look you may want to include in your upgrade anyway. Regardless of the brand of switch, it seems I have a 50/50 chance of breaking the old, brittle multiple gang plates anyway trying to wrestle all the switches into place.Also, unlike the GE/Jasco, these switches do require that you know which wire is your line (hot) and which is the load (light), and they come with nice labels for the wires and excellent instructions. No big deal, and I think it is safer to know which wire is hot anyway.Finally, there is capacity. These are 300 watt dimmers rather than the 500 or 600 watt capacity on Jasco and some other HA technology. The Zooz switches are made for the 21st century. They use neutrals so that LED bulbs are welcome, take up less depth in the box and have no heat fins. They play well with LEDs (though beware that many “dimmable” LEDs are flickering junk, no matter the switch). At 300W, these dimmers will not handle a vanity mirror light with a large array of incandescent bulbs. If someone insists on keeping and dimming a power hungry dinosaur like that, don’t use the Zooz dimmer. This one is good for 5 60w bulbs, but some builders thought 6 or 8 would look luxurious.Enjoy!

It works like I wanted and the unique design saved the cost of add-on switches the trouble of wiring the other boxes. Keeping the original switches in the other boxes means they don't control the dimming. But I'm fine with dimming at the Zooz toggle or with an app on my phone. The real extra bit of value came from the excellent support I got dealing with my 4-way wiring. I got support quicker than I expected and the clear solution that made it easy for me to wire the dimmer with confidence. Highly recommended. I will look to Zooz for my future Z-wave devices.

The media could not be loaded. Plusses:1. Can do 3-way, 4-way, and 5-way wiring using existing switches except for the one being replaced by the Zooz ZEN77 - no satellite switches necessary!!!2. easy to install, good documentation provided, more available online.3. Solid constructions.4. Lots of parameters for personalizing the configuration.5. Z-wave control works flawlessly. 6. Control from paddles allows on/off/fade-up/fade-down and double tap for (customizable) full brightness (see video).Minuses:1. Quality control. One of the units arrived dead on arrival. Amazon replaced it rapidly. One died 3 days after installation. Zooz said that they would replace it. Haven't seen the replacement yet. I bought a replacement on Amazon, because I was impatient.2. Important to choose the lights carefully. Zooz blamed the brand of LED lamps that I was using. Not only did they flicker but they destroyed the ZEN77! You should check their website for bulb recommendations. I replaced all of our lights and now everything works well. Dimmable LED lights are still evolving. You might have to try several brands to get good results.Summary:In short, I love the product, if you get a working ZEN77 and it works well with your lights, this product is unique in being able to handle n-way lighting with a single unit. Support was very helpful and responsive. I expect that the replacement unit will eventually arrive and when it does I have a place for it!TIP: I add and test all units close to the hub on a table close to my computer, where I can set the advanced parameters and test them before installing them in the wall. (see video.) It simplifies things enormously.

I have a large smarthome implementation with SmartThings. I have several device brands in my smarthome but I am now sold on all devices in the ZOOZ Brand. They are easy to install, work reliably well and the 800 series have great long range networking. This is my new go to brand for my smarthome/SmartThings setup.

Zooz to the rescue. Needs a quality switch to add to my Smart Things and it worked perfect.