I'm loving this system. I was going to use a tablet but the set up is really difficult. I just ordered my brilliant and I can't wait to get it and set it up. Thank you for the great vid.
While I'm a sucker for cool smart home tech, there is no way I'm paying $350 and up for a switch. I already have multiple ways of doing just about anything in my smart home. If I really wanted a wall mounted solution I would mount an amazon fire tablet. There are some nice solutions for wiring and mounting available. My question to Brett is: Would you pay out of pocket what they are asking?
This is a brilliant video . This is such a detail video & no one has posted such detail video about this product . I needed information before I spend expensive money on it . But thanks to your video I got all the information I needed . You covered everything about this product . Thank you 😊👏👏👌. Are you still using this switch Brett ?
Don't know if this was a paid for promo but if so, they didn't pay you enough for the amount of sales they are about to receive because of your review 👏👏👏
Im a journeyman electrician by trade and im always looking for products that can bring my customers into the future so to speak. These "switches" are quite impressive being multiple things in one product. The ability to join different products to it outside of their brand is a huge bonus as well. I will say price is high and would be quite a hard sell to anyone, including myself. especially given that to use alot of the features you will need some other smart switches, camera's or such. Interested to know if its CSA approved for electrical approval? I think if they can get the price down and/or offer a starter pack with some extra cheaper switches for other rooms along with this main switch it would take off big time. At this time imo its directly in competition with a cheaper Wink option (its not as nice by any means but most people wont jump this deep in their pockets to start with smart homes). I could see this pushing wattstopper out of the residential market for richer folks but thats like 1% of the work I do. Key is price going down with this quality and it would be a easy addon to any middle class family I do work for.
@@ihcontrolinc9674 True, but so can a larger-screened pad or old cell phone with Sharptools for a fraction of the price. Granted, if you have to hire an electrician for the other options, then maybe this is an equitable deal.
@@designbuild7128 I considered using iPads they would have to be powered on all the time, which shortens battery life. I have Google home maxes but can’t control the Sonos audio system with them.
That’s good news. I have a house full of Google Nest Home Max Displays and none of them can unlock my NestxYale lock (which Google makes) but the Brilliant light switches can. I may have to get a few Brilliant switches and/or get rid of a few Google displays.
@@nickedens3358 you can use any LED bulb (need to be dimmable for dimming) but if your trying to control lights in another room that room will either need smart bulbs or a smart switch in it (looks like many brands of switches work with it) and then pair them with this main hub switch
When you say control Sonos for music, is that s Sonos speaker or a Sonos Connect. I have a connect that I use to stream music through the speakers in my rooms and if this can control the Sonos Connect, that would be slick!!
I have an Blink Outdoor Floodlight/Camera unit that I can control just "lights" part of it using Alexa or the Blink App, while keeping the camera part of it ON at all times. Can I program a button on the Brilliant Smart Switch to control the same lights through Alexa, Matter, or something, while providing a constant stream of power?
Does the smart wall light switch need smart downrights as pre-requisite? Or can I use the regular non-smart downlights that I already have with this smart light switch? How does the smart dimmer work with non-smart downlights?
Do you know if there is a way to connect Arlo security cameras to the Brilliant Smart Home? I know the two devices aren't directly compatible but could this be achieved through IFTTT or a hub?
I have had there website up for almost a year debating when I want to buy one and yesterday I saw it jumped up 100 bucks from the normal price. So I guess I will continue to wait.
Yup, they literally increased the price overnight lmao. Also, this switch is already old and outdated. I wouldn't buy this until they come out with the new version.
Great review, I have 2 controllers and 19 smart switches they work awesome and love the motion detectors on the switches.. integrates very easy to my smart home. door cams com up very fast. Love the sonos feature
Home Assistant with tablet on wall is much cheaper, more control and all under one app. I can't imagine Brett's phone and the apps he has to use. In conclusion Tech with Brett needs to embrace HA lol
My wife's first response was, "Why is there a Palm Pilot on the the wall?" It definitely has an old phone look to it. That solution could work, that hard part is making a nice looking mount with no wires hanging from the wall.
I really enjoyed this demo. But I have to ask... why not just use the mobile app to control your smart switches, outlets, lights, locks, cameras, etc? Do you find it convenient to use Brilliant to control nodes in other rooms versus using your smartphone? I have Smartthings, Ring, Rachio, Harmony, Hue, TP-Link, Schlage, MyQ, Ecobee, and Alexa...all controlled via voice or app. I don't see myself, or family members, going to Brilliant to control specific nodes when we can do it from our phones or voice. Am I missing something that Brilliant shines at?
As a kid seeing ppl with intercom systems in their house meant you were rich lol.. seeing these make me want them so much but now that we have smartphones I can't see myself forking up 400 just to relive my past
Instead of standing next to the wall to control my system, I'd prefer to hold that screen in my hand, whether on the couch or at my home office desk. You know, like a smart phone app.
One thing I have found about current smart home apps is they are so slow to load to complete a simple task. The Brilliant app and display are actually surprisingly fast to accomplish these tasks.
Yeah there are many ways to control your smart home and these just adds to that. I like how it connects to other devices you many have, they seem to always be adding support for new stuff which is great.
The thing that brilliant is doing wrong here is marketing this as a switch. They should be marketing this as a Home Control panel, as that is what it does and that is what most people will buy it for. There is not a decent plug and play panel on the market outside of your "Alarm" panels. Make this a slightly larger screen with a non switch option and this will fly off the shelves for 399
It's so bad that we can't use these devices as people outside the united states. They only work with 110v. But Brilliant has a form that they are asking us if we want to use their devices in 220v. I hope it works.
I love my brilliant switches, the versatility that you get is definitely worth the money
I'm loving this system. I was going to use a tablet but the set up is really difficult. I just ordered my brilliant and I can't wait to get it and set it up. Thank you for the great vid.
While I'm a sucker for cool smart home tech, there is no way I'm paying $350 and up for a switch. I already have multiple ways of doing just about anything in my smart home. If I really wanted a wall mounted solution I would mount an amazon fire tablet. There are some nice solutions for wiring and mounting available.
My question to Brett is: Would you pay out of pocket what they are asking?
This is a brilliant video . This is such a detail video & no one has posted such detail video about this product . I needed information before I spend expensive money on it . But thanks to your video I got all the information I needed . You covered everything about this product . Thank you 😊👏👏👌. Are you still using this switch Brett ?
Don't know if this was a paid for promo but if so, they didn't pay you enough for the amount of sales they are about to receive because of your review 👏👏👏
They provided the product. I hope it was helpful in learning about what they offer.
Very much so. Hopefully my install will be as easy as u made it look lol
Im a journeyman electrician by trade and im always looking for products that can bring my customers into the future so to speak. These "switches" are quite impressive being multiple things in one product. The ability to join different products to it outside of their brand is a huge bonus as well. I will say price is high and would be quite a hard sell to anyone, including myself. especially given that to use alot of the features you will need some other smart switches, camera's or such. Interested to know if its CSA approved for electrical approval? I think if they can get the price down and/or offer a starter pack with some extra cheaper switches for other rooms along with this main switch it would take off big time. At this time imo its directly in competition with a cheaper Wink option (its not as nice by any means but most people wont jump this deep in their pockets to start with smart homes). I could see this pushing wattstopper out of the residential market for richer folks but thats like 1% of the work I do. Key is price going down with this quality and it would be a easy addon to any middle class family I do work for.
Great video, very thorough.
Great info and review as always.👍
It is really cool, but if only it didn't cost TEN TIMES what a normal smart switch costs!
Understood, be on the lookout for deals this season.
Yeah maybe nest hubs for each room instead?
keep in mind. It is more than a switch, it is music control, photo frame, motion sensor, hub, alexa, etc ..👍
@@ihcontrolinc9674 True, but so can a larger-screened pad or old cell phone with Sharptools for a fraction of the price. Granted, if you have to hire an electrician for the other options, then maybe this is an equitable deal.
@@designbuild7128 I considered using iPads they would have to be powered on all the time, which shortens battery life. I have Google home maxes but can’t control the Sonos audio system with them.
Hi Brett. Thanks for great video. can i connect my Lutron Caseta dimmers and pico remotes also leviton dimmers directly to brilliant? Thanks
Glad it was helpful. It looks like those are both supported directly on their website. www.brilliant.tech/pages/works-with
Brett, great system do you know if it can work in the UK?
Thanks for the very thorough review and explanation of the Brilliant light switches. The best I’ve seen. Does it lock/unlock the Nest/Yale lock?
Yes it does.
That’s good news. I have a house full of Google Nest Home Max Displays and none of them can unlock my NestxYale lock (which Google makes) but the Brilliant light switches can. I may have to get a few Brilliant switches and/or get rid of a few Google displays.
Is there a subscription for brilliant like nest aware or a service like that?
Not that I have seen. Once you buy the product you get all the features.
@@TechWithBrett ok for the lights do u haft to have smart bolbs or can u just use regular LED bulbs
@@nickedens3358 you can use any LED bulb (need to be dimmable for dimming) but if your trying to control lights in another room that room will either need smart bulbs or a smart switch in it (looks like many brands of switches work with it) and then pair them with this main hub switch
@@jasonedgar1622 ok that's cool thank you
When you say control Sonos for music, is that s Sonos speaker or a Sonos Connect. I have a connect that I use to stream music through the speakers in my rooms and if this can control the Sonos Connect, that would be slick!!
I have an Blink Outdoor Floodlight/Camera unit that I can control just "lights" part of it using Alexa or the Blink App, while keeping the camera part of it ON at all times. Can I program a button on the Brilliant Smart Switch to control the same lights through Alexa, Matter, or something, while providing a constant stream of power?
I see this video was added 3 weeks ago, but when was it recorded? The Nest cameras haven’t been available to view in the Brilliant app for months.
loving the product sir😊.
So... Can you give me a good deal on the caseta devices you took out?
Are these Available in the UK?
Hi, what are yout thought about feit smart switches and other.
I haven't tried them yet. Check reviews but overall I have heard good things about their devices.
@@TechWithBrett thnk you
Great video
Does the smart wall light switch need smart downrights as pre-requisite? Or can I use the regular non-smart downlights that I already have with this smart light switch? How does the smart dimmer work with non-smart downlights?
Do you know if there is a way to connect Arlo security cameras to the Brilliant Smart Home? I know the two devices aren't directly compatible but could this be achieved through IFTTT or a hub?
I have had there website up for almost a year debating when I want to buy one and yesterday I saw it jumped up 100 bucks from the normal price. So I guess I will continue to wait.
Oh no! Yep, be on the lookout for some deals this season. The Motion Sensor dimmer switch looks pretty sweet.
Yup, they literally increased the price overnight lmao. Also, this switch is already old and outdated. I wouldn't buy this until they come out with the new version.
Great review, I have 2 controllers and 19 smart switches they work awesome and love the motion detectors on the switches.. integrates very easy to my smart home. door cams com up very fast. Love the sonos feature
how would you compare this with the cassetta lutron
Home Assistant with tablet on wall is much cheaper, more control and all under one app. I can't imagine Brett's phone and the apps he has to use. In conclusion Tech with Brett needs to embrace HA lol
Is there any subscription involved?
No there is not.
Great video, as always. Shame these don’t seem to be sold in Australia. I guess they aren’t compatible or legally cleared for our electrical setups.
I don't care how brilliant it is $400 is ridiculous I can just turn an old phone into exactly what they're doing
My wife's first response was, "Why is there a Palm Pilot on the the wall?" It definitely has an old phone look to it. That solution could work, that hard part is making a nice looking mount with no wires hanging from the wall.
Yeah, i think they increased the price. It used to be $299, $349, $399.
Hey Jeremy
Check out the echo show 15 review?
Does the ring camera show up automatically when it detects a person?
Is it compatible with SimpliSafe?
I really enjoyed this demo. But I have to ask... why not just use the mobile app to control your smart switches, outlets, lights, locks, cameras, etc? Do you find it convenient to use Brilliant to control nodes in other rooms versus using your smartphone? I have Smartthings, Ring, Rachio, Harmony, Hue, TP-Link, Schlage, MyQ, Ecobee, and Alexa...all controlled via voice or app. I don't see myself, or family members, going to Brilliant to control specific nodes when we can do it from our phones or voice. Am I missing something that Brilliant shines at?
Yes, Brilliant shines on its high price 😂
Definitely worth looking into but at $400 it is definitely way over priced!
keep in mind. It is more than a switch, it is music control, photo frame, motion sensor, hub, alexa, etc ..
As a kid seeing ppl with intercom systems in their house meant you were rich lol.. seeing these make me want them so much but now that we have smartphones I can't see myself forking up 400 just to relive my past
Will Brilliant intergrade to my customer's Halo Home?
You have to adopt me....I insist....your house is full of cool stuff.
I’m not good with installing things. Is there a company that can install these?
Any electrician would be able to do it.
THANKS VERY NICE. BUT IN MY COUNTRY ADD MORE NEUTRAL WIRE.
Instead of standing next to the wall to control my system, I'd prefer to hold that screen in my hand, whether on the couch or at my home office desk. You know, like a smart phone app.
One thing I have found about current smart home apps is they are so slow to load to complete a simple task. The Brilliant app and display are actually surprisingly fast to accomplish these tasks.
So we can jut buy plugs and then control with an app on the phone in our pocket? Seems super duper expensive
Yeah there are many ways to control your smart home and these just adds to that. I like how it connects to other devices you many have, they seem to always be adding support for new stuff which is great.
I prefer the nest hub I have
What is smartthings?
The thing that brilliant is doing wrong here is marketing this as a switch. They should be marketing this as a Home Control panel, as that is what it does and that is what most people will buy it for. There is not a decent plug and play panel on the market outside of your "Alarm" panels. Make this a slightly larger screen with a non switch option and this will fly off the shelves for 399
It's so bad that we can't use these devices as people outside the united states. They only work with 110v. But Brilliant has a form that they are asking us if we want to use their devices in 220v. I hope it works.
Hopefully enough can fill it out for them to get it functioning where you are.
Add a public connecting
Hello
Keep trying to figure out how small is too small and how big is too big for switches.
If you say Alexa for gos sakes please blank out the A, most people watching this video most likely have one, and you trigger them.
they really need a normal on/off switch not just a dimmer
I need help with my account
Must be nice to have an unlimited bank account to waste on a $50 POS.
Many of the reviews I read on Amazon about this product agree with you
Omgthe speaker sucks
I recently factory reset my phone and now I lost everything
First
Nice work!
@@TechWithBrett thanks i cant belive you replied
@@TechWithBrett Omg i love ur vids
I would pay double if it was Google Assistant not Alexa. Alexa is garbage.
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